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Vaduz
Vaduz is the capital city of Liechtenstein and has a population of 5,005.
Culture and History
Vaduz is the capital of Liechtenstein, but not its largest city: Schaan is slightly larger. Still, it's home to the Prince's castle and his museums, and thus the main point of interest for visitors to this small country.
Travel to Vaduz & Visa Requirements
The fastest way to get into the town of Vaduz is to get a train from Zurich to Sargans, then catch a bus to Vaduz. There is some alternative ways, you can also catch a train from Buchs to Schaan, then catch a bus to Vaduz. You can also drive a car in.
Tours & Getting around Vaduz
The best way to move around Liechtenstein is by car. It takes little more than half an hour to drive from one end to the other.
The best way to move around Vaduz is by walking as it is a small town. The Prince's Castle is situated on a hill overlooking Vaduz however and again., a car may be the preferred mode of transport.
Vaduz attractions and sightseeing
The Art Museum 'KunstMuseum' has an interesting collection on the ground floor and in the style of Tate Modern has a changing modern exhibition on the first floor.
The Prince's Wine Collection is available to view by a vineyard on the Northern edge of Vaduz. This is a 5 minute walk from the central square.
Vaduz city tours
FC Vaduz is the soccer club in Vaduz.
Vaduz souvenirs & shopping
The main shops in Vaduz sell tourist trinkets all branded in Liechtensteinian and Swiss colours. There are plenty of flags, t-shirts and cuckoo clocks available.
There is also a small retail village between Vaduz and Balzers. This is home to a McDonalds, and a sports clothes shop among other things.
Vaduz Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive
The main square is behind the bus station in the middle of Vaduz. There are a number of cafes and restaurants offering hearty Liechtensteinian / Swiss / Austrian fare at reasonable prices.
Vaduz nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs
Vaduz cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging
Get out
Links to the A13 motorway in Switzerland (which runs alongside the border) are clearly signposted.
This page was last edited at 20:42, on 13 February 2008 by Daniel. Based on work by Tam Tsz Hang Theodore, Jani Patokallio, Andrew Haggard and T. Church, Wikitravel user(s) Valtteri, Episteme, Bbudik1001 and Kingjeff and Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel.
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