No visit to Liechtenstein is ever complete without stopping at the breathtakingly beautiful Vaduz Castle. One of the favourite things to do in Liechtenstein, the Vaduz Castle looks stunning, and you will find some amazing views of Vaduz right next to the base of the castle. Along the way up the incredibly impressive Vaduz Castle, you will find lots of info points and signs telling you more about the castle, and about the Royal Family of Liechtenstein itself.

Vaduz Castle is certainly one of the country’s most-visited attractions, and the Vaduz Castle, at least from the outside, certainly looks magnificent. The centuries-old Vaduz castle is located 120 meters high in the air over Vaduz, it is the residence of Prince of Liechtenstein. Vaduz’s most famous attraction is the Vaduz Castle, the residence of the reigning prince of Liechtenstein and of the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. The crown prince of Liechtenstein and the crown princely family of Liechtenstein. As the royal family still lives at Vaduz Castle, unfortunately, it is not open to the public, but you can hike up a hill, walk the perimeter of the castle, and see Vaduz from the top.

First mentioned in documents in 1322, the castle has been sitting at the strategically important point that looks out over the capital of Liechtenstein, Vaduz, for centuries. The most visible attractions of Vaduz are the castle itself, where the Royal Family is housed, and St. Florens Cathedral. There is a red house stopping point, and you will pass the Vaduz castle, then continue into the stunning alpine landscape surrounding Vaduz. The Lichtenstein family acquired the castle with its name back in the 17th century, as the Lichtenstein’s purchased the countship over the small city of Vaduz.

Liechtenstein is known for its castles, though only two are currently still in good condition, the castle at Vaduz and the castle at Gutenberg. Although they are smaller, the principalities of Liechtenstein and Vaduz contain a lot within their walls in historic houses and museums. Liechtenstein is a treasure trove both in terms of its landscapes and its culture, featuring mountains, grasslands, castles, fortresses, and museums. A stark contrast to the pastoral meadows and alpine landscapes of the tiny city of Vaduz, Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein is a state-of-the-art, ultra-modern museum housing contemporary international art as well as the Liechtenstein National Art Collection.

Located in the centre of Vaduz, Kunstmuseum, or the Museum of Art in Liechtenstein, exhibits modern and contemporary artwork. The capital city of Vaduz, cultural and financial centre, is the location of the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, which houses galleries for contemporary art. The Lichtenstein Museum of Art is an absolute must-see for any visitor thinking their Vaduz trip was lacking in inspiration. Known as Princes Castle or Schloss Vaduz, this huge and gorgeous castle is the official residence of the princes of Liechtenstein.