Districts · Vaduz
Vaduz by district
Vaduz is a strip about 2 km long along the Rhine plain. The Städtle runs north to south through the middle; the castle path climbs the hill to the east, and the Rheinpark and the Rhine dam lie to the west. The bus station is on the Städtle (Vaduz Post) and everything a first visit needs is within a 15-minute walk.Vaduz is a strip about 1.2 mi long along the Rhine plain. The Städtle runs north to south through the middle; the castle path climbs the hill to the east, and the Rheinpark and the Rhine dam lie to the west. The bus station is on the Städtle (Vaduz Post) and everything a first visit needs is within a 15-minute walk.
About these names
The country has 11 municipalities; Vaduz, Schaan, Triesen, Triesenberg, Balzers and Planken form the Oberland. Schaan, 4 km north, has the main rail station (Schaan-Vaduz) and larger hotels; Triesenberg and Malbun are mountain settlements reached by bus.The country has 11 municipalities; Vaduz, Schaan, Triesen, Triesenberg, Balzers and Planken form the Oberland. Schaan, 2.5 mi north, has the main rail station (Schaan-Vaduz) and larger hotels; Triesenberg and Malbun are mountain settlements reached by bus.
- The Städtle and the centreStädtlesleepseeeatSuits: A first night, museums, walkers without a carOne pedestrian street with the Kunstmuseum, the Landesmuseum, the cathedral and the government quarter; hotels and cafés on or beside it.6 sights · 6 eats · 1 sleep areaDistrict guide →
- Castle hillSchlossbergseeSuits: A morning walk with a viewThe steep path to the castle viewpoint; no beds, no shops, quiet.4 sights · 4 eatsDistrict guide →
- Rheinpark and the Rhine damRheinpark und RheindammseeSuits: A flat walk or bike ride, familiesThe stadium and a long path on the river dam; not a place for beds.1 sightsDistrict guide →
- South Vaduz and LandstrasseVaduz SüdsleepSuits: Drivers, quieter nights, hotels with parkingHotels along the main road; 10–12 minutes on foot to the Städtle; the bus stops outside.1 sleep areaDistrict guide →
- SchaansleeptransitSuits: A cheaper bed, trains, industry visitorsA town 4 km north with the main rail station on the Feldkirch–Buchs line and business hotels; bus to Vaduz in about 10 minutes.A town 2.5 mi north with the main rail station on the Feldkirch–Buchs line and business hotels; bus to Vaduz in about 10 minutes.Short entry only: too little in this guide for a full page yet.
- Triesenbergseeday_tripSuits: Views, Walser history, a quiet lunchA village on the hillside above Vaduz, settled by Walser migrants in the 13th century; bus in about 20–25 minutes.District guide →
- Malbunseeday_tripSuits: Skiing in winter, hiking in summerA small mountain resort at about 1,600 m, at the end of a valley road; buses run about hourly in season (check).District guide →
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Not drawn yet (no coordinates in this guide): Schaan, Triesenberg, Malbun. See the table above.
Where’s what, as a list:
- The Städtle and the centre (Städtle): One pedestrian street with the Kunstmuseum, the Landesmuseum, the cathedral and the government quarter; hotels and cafés on or beside it. Suits: A first night, museums, walkers without a car. Price band $$$.
- Castle hill (Schlossberg): The steep path to the castle viewpoint; no beds, no shops, quiet. Suits: A morning walk with a view.
- Rheinpark and the Rhine dam (Rheinpark und Rheindamm): The stadium and a long path on the river dam; not a place for beds. Suits: A flat walk or bike ride, families.
- South Vaduz and Landstrasse (Vaduz Süd): Hotels along the main road; 10–12 minutes on foot to the Städtle; the bus stops outside. Suits: Drivers, quieter nights, hotels with parking. Price band $$.
- Schaan (Schaan): A town 4 km north with the main rail station on the Feldkirch–Buchs line and business hotels; bus to Vaduz in about 10 minutes.A town 2.5 mi north with the main rail station on the Feldkirch–Buchs line and business hotels; bus to Vaduz in about 10 minutes. Suits: A cheaper bed, trains, industry visitors.
- Triesenberg (Triesenberg): A village on the hillside above Vaduz, settled by Walser migrants in the 13th century; bus in about 20–25 minutes. Suits: Views, Walser history, a quiet lunch.
- Malbun (Malbun): A small mountain resort at about 1,600 m, at the end of a valley road; buses run about hourly in season (check). Suits: Skiing in winter, hiking in summer.
- Sleep area Vaduz centre (Städtle): suits A first night, museums, walkers without a car, price band $$$.
- Sleep area South Vaduz: suits Drivers, quieter nights, hotels with parking, price band $$.
- Zurich Airport (ZRH), for Vaduz, about 82 km51 mi from the centre, 85–115 min by the usual route.