A Vignette for Driving in Europe
On the way to Austria, we made a little visit to one of the tiniest countries in Europe: Liechtenstein. Blink and you might miss it on the map, but this small alpine country is surprisingly charming.
Liechtenstein sits snugly between Switzerland and Austria, stretching only about 25 km from North to South. It's actually one of the world's smallest countries, but also one of the richest. The country is a constitutional monarchy, ruled by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein and the royal residence still sits proudly above the capital.
The capital city, Vaduz, is a small, peaceful and perfect for a quick wander. Even if you're just passing through on a road trip. You can walk around the town centre for some visit of museums, sculptures along the streets or some cafes if you want to grab a coffee. Another a must activity here is to visit Vaduz Castle, the official residence of the prince. You can't go inside though because the royal family actually lives there, they open only once a year allowing people to go in. However, the view below is fantastic.
One of the best photo spots is along the road heading up toward the castle parking area. From there you get a perfect angle looking down over Vaduz with the castle above and the Alps in the background. Definitely worth a quick stop for photos.
Also, a fun little souvenir, is that you can get a special Liechtenstein stamp in your passport from Liechtenstein Center in Vaduz. It is not an official border stamp, but it's a unique memento that a lot of travellers collect.
If you are not rushing, of course you can stay longer and Liechtenstein offers something more than that, here is great for hiking and cycling too.
Then to drive from Vaduz to our next stop which is Innsbruck in Austria, took about two hours.
Stay tuned for the next blog in Austria:
