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Voykit pocket guide · Liechtenstein

Schaan

Spend a few hours in Schaan, then continue to Vaduz; no overnight needed.

Schaan is Liechtenstein's largest municipality, home to Hilti's headquarters and the country's main railway station. Its centre is walkable, with a church, a theatre and a lively bar scene. Most visitors treat it as a short stop en route to Vaduz or the Alpine resorts.

VaduzBalzersSchaan2 kmdots: other places in this guide
Sketch, not to navigate by: shapes follow this guide’s areas and places, not official boundaries. North is up.
Country
Liechtenstein
Best months
May–Oct
Avoid
Nov–Mar
Stay
0 nights

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
CHF
Money
Currency is the Swiss franc (CHF). Cards are widely accepted; euros are often taken with change in francs.
Daily spend
Budget CHF 50–80 excl. bed · Mid CHF 80–130 excl. bed · High CHF 130+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
Local operators are small (Telecom Liechtenstein/FL1, Salt Liechtenstein); most visitors roam.
Emergency
Police 112 · Fire 118 · Ambulance 144
Plugs
Types J, C · 230 V · 50 Hz · Swiss type J sockets; thin two-pin plugs fit, thick Schuko plugs need an adapter.
Tipping
Restaurant: Service included; round up.; Taxi: Round up.; Hotel: Optional.
Water
Tap water is safe and good.
Toilets
Free in museums, the tourist centre and restaurants for customers.

What things cost

ItemPrice
CoffeeCHF 2–4
Beer (local bar)CHF 3–5
Liemobil bus rideCHF 2.50–3.00
Train ticket (regional)CHF 5–8

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

ZRH · Zurich Airport
about 1 h 15 min by train to Schaan-Vaduz station (check connections).

Typical fares

Schaan-Vaduz station → Vaduz (bus)
about CHF 2.50, 5 min (check)
Train Schaan-Vaduz ↔ Zurich
about CHF 45 return, 1 h 15 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card

Get around

Walk in the centre; bus hub at Schaan-Vaduz station serves the national Liemobil network. Trains to Buchs (Switzerland) and Feldkirch (Austria) stop here.

See and do

Known for

  • Hilti headquarters
  • Schaan-Vaduz railway station
  • Church of St. Laurentius
  • Theater am Kirchplatz
  • Central Garage bar

Day trips

WhereHowTime
VaduzTrain Schaan-Vaduz station to Vaduz (5 min) or bus line 1115 min
Balzers (Gutenberg Castle)Bus 11 to Balzers, then walk 10 min45 min

Sleep

Hotel Lindenpic
Double room CHF 135; central, good value.
Hotel Post
Simple rooms, affordable rates.

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Excuse me / SorryEntschuldigungEntschuldigung
Thank youDankeDanke
How much is it?Wie viel kostet das?Wie viel kostet das?
Where is the toilet?Wo ist die Toilette?Wo ist die Toilette?
Can I pay by card?Kann ich mit Karte zahlen?Kann ich mit Karte zahlen?
Do you speak English?Sprechen Sie Englisch?Sprechen Sie Englisch?

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Handshake and 'Grüezi' or 'Guten Tag'; avoid: Skipping greetings in small shops
  • The prince: Show respect; the family is part of public life; avoid: Trying to enter the castle grounds
  • Punctuality: Be on time; avoid: Late arrival for bookings
  • Sundays: Keep it quiet; avoid: Noise and DIY

Scams and watch-outs

  • Train and bus timetables vary seasonally; check the latest schedule.
  • Cash is preferred for bus tickets; card acceptance is limited.
  • Winter road conditions can affect car access across the Rhine.

Liechtenstein is very safe; petty crime is rare. Watch traffic when crossing streets, especially in winter.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Schaan yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Hilti headquarters
  • Schaan-Vaduz railway station
  • Church of St. Laurentius
  • Theater am Kirchplatz
  • Central Garage bar

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Schaan

Bitte zu dieser Adresse

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

The US has a consulate in Vaduz (check address); other nations use the Swiss embassy in Bern.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/schaan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.