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Fürstentum Liechtenstein- Lodging

admin — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:06:31 +0000

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 are nourishing and filling. Have an inexpensive dinner on the vine covered terrace. The Liechtensteiner Rbsti (grated potatoes, cheese, real bacon bits and egg) is a cultural favorite. The vegetable plate is a medley of field fresh veggies in season that will satisfy everyone.

Further up the mountain, some 1600 m. in Malbun, is the Malbuner-Hof, FL9497 Malbun (phone 41-75-263-29-44). Students from all over Europe intern at this lovely retreat nestled in a valley, guarded by the soaring peaks. Snow showers in June are not uncommon! The rooms are spacious, yet have bold, rustic finishes, accompanied by vistas of the meadows and Alps, with heated floors in the full bathrooms. Breakfast buffets will greet you in the morning. The half-plan is a wise choice if you have been on the go every day. The dinners are presented in a refined, continental fashion, featuring several courses, and you will not be disappointed with the chef’s daily menu. On one evening the selection may be fondue, on another it might be roasted meat; all with tempting desserts and fine wine

Fürstentum Liechtenstein Hints and Picks

admin — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:05:47 +0000

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 rates are not always competitive at the Liechtensteiner Banks. It is wiser to conduct your financial transactions in Switzerland. Liechtenstein utilizes the same currency as Switzerland.

Fürstentum Liechtenstein Paragliding – Day Trips

admin — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 22:04:48 +0000

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 St. Moritz, and the sparkling city of Innsbruck. Reservations can be made in advance through the tourist office in Stadtle 37, FL9490 Vaduz (phone 075-232-14-43, fax 075-392-16-18).

Fürstentum Liechtenstein Liechtenstein State Art Collection – Walser Museum

admin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:03:19 +0000

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 permanent collection of Liechtenstein’s famous wood engraver, Rudolf Schaidler is also featured. Mr. Schadler has had several of his works commemorated on the principality’s postage stamps.

Fürstentum Liechtenstein Postage Stamp Museum – Pottery Demonstration

admin — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:02:02 +0000

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 on a craggy cliff, overlooking the Rhine valley. Unfortunately, this landmark is not open to public viewing due to the fact that it continues to be the private residence of the royal family.

Fürstentum Liechtenstein Vaduz Tourist Office

admin — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:00:19 +0000

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 a small fee. Everything from Aerobics classes to Zither lessons can be located for you from this information center.

Fürstentum Liechtenstein Journey

admin — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:55:16 +0000

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 will find azure blue skies, puffy silver clouds, emerald green grasses, clean crisp air, delicious drinking water, bright warm sunshine and plump brown cows snacking on brightly colored meadow flowers. In the stillness of the afternoon, you can feel your slowed pulse beating gently against your skin and faintly hear your pen scratching on the pages of your journal. You peer out the window to see a panoramic view of the Rhine River threading through the valley, rising up to alpine ridges drenched in birthday cake frosting.

How do you get to this heaven? Fürstentum Liechtenstein is easily accessible by car, bus or by rail from Switzerland, Germany, Italy, or Austria. In fact, those are the only conveyances; the Zurich airport is one hour away by train. There are major autoroutes that find their way to this fairy-tale principality. However, one must step from the train at a one of three stops to get to this tiny place: Buchs or Sargans in Switzerland, or Feldkirch, Austria. From any of these train stations, board the yellow PU bus to Vaduz.

Liechtenstein’s central location makes an ideal and economical resting place during your travels. If you plan to arrive or depart from Zürich, this petite country has lodging at economical prices when compared to nearby cities in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. And with the Zurich Hauptbahnhof (rail station) just an hour away, one is in a prime position for any international journey.

Liechtenstein has a rich history; it has existed as a colony since 800 B.C. The Principality was founded on January 23,1719. Since then, the little country has made great strides in commerce under the ruling House. The late, beloved Prince Franz Josef was the first ruler to take permanent residence and reigned for 51 years. His eldest son, HSH Prince Hans-Adam II ascended as ruler on November 13, 1989. The government power is shared between the Prince and the people, some 30,000 strong. In Liechtenstein, eleven municipal areas exist within 61.8 square miles, each one with something unique and vibrant to offer. One can choose from an assortment of pleasant pastimes in any season.