Lodging abounds for every traveler’s preference, even camping and hosteling. My favorites are; Hotel Martha Bühler, Sennwies 15, FL9497 Triesenberg (phone 41-75-262-57-77, fax 41-75-268-15-20). Frau Tschikof-Bühler was the first female member of the Liechtenstein Ski Team in the Olympics. The rooms are Alpine cozy, with sweeping views of the Alps and the river valley. Breakfasts [...]

Hints and Picks: For travelers on a budget, Denner supermarket and Wachter’s deli are wise choices for picnic lunches in the terraced meadows overlooking the Rhine valley. The restaurants serve continental fare, but do not miss the fresh Liechtenstein cuisine. Fax services are very reasonable and speedy at the post office in Vaduz. Currency exchange [...]

Paragliding: Soar over the majestic Liechtensteiner Alps in any season with an experienced instructor guide! Training classes may also be arranged for certification. Flugcenter Schonauer, Gewerbewg, Posifach 615, FL9490 Vaduz (phone 075-232-72-88). Day Trips: Fürstentum Liechtenstein is a comfortable drive or train ride to Zurich, St. Gallen, an excursion on Lake Constance, the slopes of [...]

Liechtenstein State Art Collection: Ever changing exhibits of some of the finest art in Europe, such as Klimt, Picasso, Schiele. There are special exhibits from the collections of the Prince of Liechtenstein. Open daily, small admission fee, Stüdtle 37 Vaduz. Walser Museum: Culture of the Walser community is presented in a newly arranged exhibition. A [...]

Pottery Demonstration: Potters and artists can be viewed daily at Schaedler keramik AG in Mendeln. At this oldest family concern, your favorites can be purchased for gifts or as additions to your household. Vaduz Castle: The residence of Prince Hans-Adam II and his family has been in existence since the 12th Century. It is perched [...]

Vaduz Tourist Office: This is the first stop upon arrival in the principality’s capital. The staff is quite helpful and multi-lingual. Get an armload of brochures and helpful information for guided walking tours and ski outings. The desk clerks will cheerfully book accommodations for you at no charge. While here, get your passport stamped for [...]

You say there is no heaven on this earth, in this day of cell phones, e-mail, videoconferencing, lunch at the desk and the kids’ soccer practice. Look again. Look very hard at your map, for you just might miss it. A tranquil little country thriving as nature intended, tucked between Austria and Switzerland. Here you [...]