Vaduz Castle, Liechtenstein’s landmark, towers around 120 metres above Vaduz. It is not possible to visit in person; the official visitor offerings are a 3D exploration and an augmented reality experience. The castle remains a prominent point of reference, while Vaduz offers further ways to explore wine, art, architectural history and the landscape.
Wine between a trail and a tasting
With twelve information panels, the wine trail in Herawingert explains how wine is made, from the vine to the pressing. It passes Pinot Noir vines and ends in a varietal garden belonging to the Princely Cellars of Liechtenstein. A tasting at the Princely Cellars offers a detailed insight into the world and history of princely wine. The activities have different focuses: the trail draws attention to how wine is made and to the vines, while the tasting focuses on the history and world of princely wine.
The Hintergass estate also tells the story of the wine trade: originally built in 1494 as a winemaker’s house with a wine cellar, it is now one of the oldest surviving farm buildings in Liechtenstein. Its rooms are available to the Vaduz Winemakers’ Cooperative for tastings, courses and social events. If you are interested in a specific event, arrange your participation in advance.
Collections and architectural history
The Liechtenstein Treasury displays a collection of precious objects spanning five centuries, unique in the Alpine region. Adulf Peter Goop’s collection at the Treasury includes numerous works by Fabergé. The collection thus highlights both the objects’ historical range and a specific connection between an artist and a collection.
The architectural history of St. Florin’s Parish Church can be described by its date, architect and style: the foundation stone was laid on 17 August 1869. The church, with its tower at the front, was built in the Neo-Gothic style to plans by Viennese cathedral architect Friedrich von Schmidt. The Red House offers different architectural details. It is a four-storey residential tower with an almost square floor plan. The ground floor and the first and second upper floors are made of visibly hewn natural stone masonry. The two buildings therefore offer different points of interest: at St. Florin, the focus is on its date of construction and style, while at the Red House it is on form and material.
In the pond at the nature park on Gerberweg, near the Liechtenstein National Library, stands Peter Hemmi’s sculpture “Blühende Sprache” (“Blooming Language”). Its setting connects a work of art with a specific place in the urban landscape.
Green spaces and trails
Gerberweg Nature Park lies west of the Giessen; meadows, trees and water shape the park. Vaduz has numerous cycling routes through woodland, along small rivers and past other natural attractions. One longer route is 6.4 kilometres long and features a viewing platform in the Letzi area, with views across the valley.
The Vaduz circular route of the Liechtenstein Trail starts in the city centre at the Liechtenstein Center. Independently of this, the Old Rhine Bridge makes an architectural statement: the covered wooden bridge connects Vaduz in Liechtenstein with the Swiss municipality of Sevelen. The Vaduz local bus is free of charge. Check the latest service information before setting off.
Discover more destinations: Vaduz, Triesenberg, Triesen, Gamprin, Eschen, Ruggell.
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