Nestled between Switzerland and Austria, Liechtenstein is a tiny alpine principality offering spectacular mountain scenery, world-class skiing, medieval castles, and sophisticated cultural attractions. Despite being the world's sixth smallest country, it packs impressive experiences into just 160 square kilometers.
Top day trips
Handpicked excursions within easy reach.
Feldkirch, Austria
Highlights: Schattenburg Castle dating to 1200 · Well-preserved medieval old town with arcaded streets · Montfort Tower and historic city walls · Excellent farmers market on Saturdays · Dramatically cheaper dining than Liechtenstein
St. Gallen, Switzerland
Highlights: UNESCO-listed Abbey Library - the most beautiful baroque library in the world · Stiftsbezirk Cathedral with stunning baroque interior · Vibrant university city with excellent restaurants · Textile Museum showcasing the region's weaving heritage · Shopping streets with Swiss and international brands
Bregenz, Austria
Highlights: Bregenz Festival - world-famous floating opera stage on Lake Constance (July-August) · Vorarlberg Museum of art and regional history · Upper Town (Oberstadt) medieval quarter with tower views · Lake Constance (Bodensee) promenade and swimming areas · Pfander cable car for Alps panorama
Chur, Switzerland
Highlights: Switzerland's oldest city with 5,000 years of continuous habitation · Chur Old Town (Altstadt) with Roman and medieval layers · Ratisches Museum covering the region's history · Cathedral of the Assumption - Romanesque and Gothic architecture · Gateway to Graubunden's mountains and the Glacier Express railway
Rhine Falls (Rheinfall), Switzerland
Highlights: Europe's largest waterfall by volume - spectacular year-round · Boat trips to the rock in the center of the falls · Schloss Laufen castle overlooking the falls · Visitor viewing platforms at varying heights · Neuhausen am Rheinfall village with historic buildings
Vaduz Surrounding Villages Circuit
Highlights: Balzers - Gutenberg Castle and traditional village · Triesen - St. Mamerten Chapel among vineyards · Triesenberg - Walser Museum and Rhine Valley panoramas · Schaan - local cafes and shops · Ruggell - Rhine wetlands nature reserve
Trips by distance
How far you can go in a day.
Getting there
Transport options for day trips.
- Tours
- Organized day tours from Vaduz to Swiss cities available from CHF 60-80 per person via Liechtenstein Tourism
- Private
- Car hire from CHF 50-80/day economy from Zurich Airport or St. Gallen; best for flexibility
- Public
- SBB Swiss trains connect from Buchs SG to St. Gallen, Chur, Zurich; LIEmobil Bus 11 connects to Feldkirch and Austrian network
- Rental
- Bicycle rental from Vaduz Tourist Office CHF 15/day for Rhine Valley cycling across to Switzerland
Day trip tips
Make the most of your excursions.
Start early for St. Gallen and Bregenz - both deserve a full day and returning by 7PM allows for dinner in Vaduz
Book the St. Gallen Abbey Library (CHF 12) online in advance - one of the world's most beautiful baroque libraries
The Rhine Falls are best visited spring/early summer when snowmelt maximizes the water volume