Foto: Vaduz (bron: Ronald van der Veer)
Liechtenstein - The Principality of Liechtenstein is a landlocked microstate in central Europe. From the Swiss highway, we can already see the small principality on the other side of the Rhine River. At Gamprin, we cross the border. It’s little more than a bridge with the two national flags on it. It’s surprising that immediately after the bridge, most cars carry the black license plate of Liechtenstein. In Switzerland, we had not noticed any Liechtenstein plates. Via Schaan, we drive to the capital Vaduz. Liechtenstein is a small country squeezed between Switzerland and Austria. The capital has only five thousand inhabitants. In fact, there is only one main road running north to south through the country. We stay overnight in Triesen, a town just south of Vaduz. At the hotel, we can use a check-in machine. After entering all details, we receive our room number and key from the machine. The two and a half kilometers to the capital is a bit too far to walk. Also, the main road is not pleasant to walk along. We drive back to Vaduz by car. In the center, in the pedestrian area, we order some drinks and food.
Schloss Vaduz the castle on the hill
Liechtenstein - In the center, in the pedestrian area, we order some drinks and food. From here, the walk to Vaduz Castle begins. The 12th-century castle sits on the rocks above the city. Over the centuries, the castle has been frequently modified and expanded. Since ...
The Furstensteig mountain hike
Liechtenstein - The path immediately climbs steeply. The village behind us quickly becomes smaller and smaller. When we rise above the trees, near the steep bare cliffs, the path also becomes rougher. We step from rock to rock, avoiding loose gravel. Hundreds of meters ...