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Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is a mountainous little principality sandwiched
between Switzerland and Austria. How little? Well, you could
technically drive right around the edge of the country in about
eight hours, the total border length being 47 miles (76km). The
eastern part of the country, the part that borders with Austria, is
the highest point with the peaks of Grauspitz reaching 8,527 feet
(2,599m).
From there, because of the small size of the country, ski
enthusiasts like to joke about riding right down the western slope
into Switzerland. Of course, this is not technically possible,
besides the fact that the slopes end well before reaching
Switzerland, the entire western border of Liechtenstein is made up
of the mighty Rhine River - impossible to ski over even in the dead
of winter.
On your way past the lush Rhine Valley that makes up the western
half of the country though, a visit to the capital of Vaduz will
yield a handful of remarkable sights. The Vaduz Castle is the
residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein. It perches atop a hill
overlooking the city and has become synonymous with the town
despite the fact that no-one is actually allowed to visit the
castle. There is an art gallery and the Liechtenstein National
Museum which draws the story behind how this interesting little
country came to be. Most of your sightseeing can be done by foot or
on a bicycle, the city is very safe for such activity and certainly
small enough. To see the rest of the country, simply rent a
car.
Information & Facts
Climate
Liechtenstein's climate is virtually the same as that of
neighbouring Switzerland. It has cold winters, with cloud-cover,
snow and rain, while the summers are moderate with a small amount
of humidity. The altitude and the surrounding mountains ensure that
even in summer Liechtenstein doesn't get very warm. The climate in
Liechtenstein is a continental climate.
Customs
Travellers to Liechtenstein should expect to find a prosperous,
highly industrialised society, that is of a piece with those found
in the rest of western Europe. One thing to bear in mind might be
that Liechtensteinian women were only given the right to vote in
1984 - and hence, outmoded and sexist attitudes may still prevail
amongst older members of society.
Duty Free
Travellers to Liechtenstein may import the following goods
without paying custom duty: 400 cigarettes/50 cigars/250g tobacco,
750ml liquor, 50ml perfume and 250ml eau de toilette. Cameras must
be declared on arrival, and may be accompanied by a reasonable
amount of film.
Passport Visa
The borderless region known as the Schengen Area includes the
following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy,
Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden and Switzerland. All these countries issue a standard
Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option, and which allows
the holder to travel freely within the borders of all the
aforementioned countries. Additionally, foreign visitors to
Liechtenstein must be in possession of the necessary travel
documentation for their next destination. Note that Liechtenstein
shares border services with Switzerland, and so if you have a
Schengen visa for entry into Switzerland, then you can
automatically enter Liechtenstein. There are no border guards or
immigration posts between the two countries. However, those
entering from Austria will need a Schengen visa that allows for
entry into Switzerland and Liechtenstein. NOTE: It is highly
recommended that your passport has at least six months validity
remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel
destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to
those stated by travel agents and official sources.