Have you ever heard of Vaduz? Probably not. Liechtenstein is a tiny country and many people don’t know anything about it, not even the name of its capital. I was curious, so I spent 3 days in Liechtenstein in April 2025. And there are a few things to see in Vaduz: let me show you!
How To Visit The Capital?
I really like walking tours, but during my stay, none was planned. It might be because it was not the tourist season. Instead, I hopped on the City Train to see the city and spot the places where I wanted to go back after.
After that, I used the map and walked to the places that I wanted to see. The city is small enough to be visited on foot.
Vaduz Is Really Close To Switzerland
Vaduz is so close to Switzerland that it took a while for my phone operator to realize that I wasn’t in Switzerland anymore.
From the capital, you can walk to an ancient wooden bridge (1901) and cross the border to Switzerland. This bridge is called “The Old Rhine Bridge”, and I find it beautiful. It’s about 20 minutes walk from the center of Vaduz and it’s not a “must-do” per se (even if nothing really is, you do you), but I think it’s worth it.
A Few Monuments To See In Liechtenstein’s Capital
If you don’t want to walk 20 minutes to see a bridge, there’s plenty to keep you busy for a full day in Vaduz. If you don’t have access to the Internet, go to the tourist office to get a map of the city. On it, you’ll find a password to access Vaduz’s Wi-Fi. It will allow you to use Google Maps for example.
Vaduz’s Castle
In Vaduz, the main attraction is the castle. Located at the top of the hill above the city, it is quite tempting. The walk to the top is nice, and you get some pretty views of the city from there. The walk up the hill is actually the best part, because the castle is more beautiful seen from the city center than from the top, and you cannot visit it.
The Cathedral of Vaduz
If you like cathedrals, you might want to take a look at the Cathedral of Saint Florin, the Neo-Gothic church located at the end of the city center, on the right from the tourist office.
The Red House
My favorite place was the Red House. It’s nothing much, just a beautiful red house, but it’s facing vineyards and, in the background, you can see the mountains and the castle. What makes this house special, in my opinion, is the atmosphere around it: it feels peaceful and out of time. I loved it!
Besides the atmosphere, it is also quite old: it was built in 1338! The red paint is said to date back from the middle of the 19th century.
The Astronaut Statue
I’m not sure this statue would actually qualify as a monument, but it is well-made and a lot of tourists stop to take a picture with it. Right in the middle of the city center, it’s an interesting sight.
National Museums in Vaduz
There are a few museums in the city, located next to each other. On a rainy day, I did 3 of them.
The Postal Museum of Vaduz
It’s free. I’m not really into stamps, but there is quite a collection, and it can give you an idea of Liechtenstein’s history. Plus, this is where you can buy a ticket to the Treasure Chamber, or a combined ticket to the Treasure Chamber + Liechtenstein’s National Museum.
The Treasure Chamber of the Principality of Liechtenstein
You need a chip to enter (the Postal Museum reception will give it to you when you pay for the ticket). The museum is only one room, in the dark, with a guard. You have to leave your bag at the entrance.
The photos always show the crown when they advertise the museum, but it is a copy, and I did not find it particularly fascinating.
What I liked, on the other hand, were the eggs. There are a few incredible eggs by Fabergé, but also from other creators and countries, given to the Prince of Liechtenstein. I cannot show it to you, because you cannot take pictures in the Treasure Chamber. The details are really crazy, especially on some real eggs that have been carved like lacework!
The National Museum
A bit too big and messy for my taste. Here, you’ll find everything about Liechtenstein, from culture, religion, fairy tales, education and industry to the history of the country, its population and its prince.
The building has several floors and offers a lot of information! It’s all written in German, but you can ask for an audio guide to follow the exhibitions in your own language.
There are a lot of bars and restaurants in the city as well. In my opinion, one day is enough to see all of Vaduz, but if you want to take your time and do some hikes, you can easily spend 3 days there.
To see more photos of Liechtenstein, you can visit the gallery Liechtenstein.
