Vaduz Castle & Vaduz
Schloss Vaduz
Capital of the small principality of Liechtenstein; Vaduz Castle, perched on the hillside, is the prince's residence, and the town has an art museum and a stamp museum.
Vaduz, the capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, lies about 40 km from Chur. The castle sits high on the hillside and is the residence of the princely family. It is not open to the public, but you can walk up the hill and look out over the Rhine valley from its outskirts. The town centre has the Liechtenstein Art Museum, the National Museum and the Postage Stamp Museum, and the tourist office can stamp your passport with a commemorative mark for a fee. From Chur, take the train to Sargans and then a bus, about 1 hour in total. Swiss francs are used, and there are no passport checks on entry.
Opening hours
Castle exterior open all day
Nearby sights
- Heidi Village, Maienfeld
- Tamina Gorge
- Pizol (Five Lakes Hike)
- Bündner Kunstmuseum
- St. Martin's Church, Chur
- Rätisches Museum
- Chur Old Town
- Chur Cathedral