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Liechtenstein

A pocket-sized Alpine principality between Switzerland and Austria: castle-topped Vaduz, panoramic mountain trails and the epic Liechtenstein Trail. Big scenery, tiny country.

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A pocket-sized Alpine principality between Switzerland and Austria: castle-topped Vaduz, panoramic mountain trails and the epic Liechtenstein Trail. Big scenery, tiny country.

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Liechtenstein is one of the world's smallest countries and one of its most charming, a fairytale Alpine principality wedged between Switzerland and Austria, crowned by a hilltop castle above the Rhine.

Despite its size, it delivers outsized soft adventure: the 75km Liechtenstein Trail links all its villages, while high mountain paths around Malbun reward hikers with panoramic views.

A prosperous, seamlessly connected microstate, it's a delightful slow-travel add-on to any Alpine trip, walkable, welcoming and easily explored in a couple of unforgettable days.

When to go

Weather & timing in Liechtenstein RIGHT NOW 33° cloudy

Best Jun, Sep–Oct · Shoulder Apr–May, Jul

  1. Jan / -4°
  2. Feb / -2°
  3. Mar 12° /
  4. Apr 18° /
  5. May 24° / 14°
  6. Jun 28° / 18°
  7. Jul 30° / 20°
  8. Aug 28° / 18°
  9. Sep 24° / 14°
  10. Oct 18° /
  11. Nov 12° /
  12. Dec / -2°
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At a glance
Sunshine 7 hr/day (est.)
Rain days 8 days/mo (est.)
Wettest December · 60mm
Driest June · 10mm
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