Liechtenstein
Principality of Liechtenstein
Western Europe · LIE
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is a tiny alpine stop best known for mountain scenery, short hikes, and small-town calm. It works as a day trip or overnight extension from Switzerland or Austria rather than a full multi-day itinerary.
Popular For
Things To See
- Vaduz
- Vaduz Castle
- Malbun
- Gutenberg Castle
- Rhine Valley
- Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
Best Months
Best Months For Winter Travel
Know Before You Go
- Public transport makes day trips easy, so you do not need to change hotels to visit.
- Mountain activities are seasonal, so choose summer hikes or winter ski time rather than both.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Liechtenstein.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Vaduz
- Population
- 40,900
- Area
- 160 km²
- Region
- Western Europe
Languages
- German
Currency
Swiss franc (Fr)
CHF
1 USD = 0.78 CHF
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Vaduz (47.13°N, 9.52°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
54/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 57/100
- Lived safety
- 47/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal✅
- Relationship recognitionCivil union
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws✅
- Employment protections✅
- Legal gender recognition❌
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.938
Very high human development
- 5-year change
- +0.010
- 10-year change
- +0.018
- Trend
- stable
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.964
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 44.8%
- Forest cover
- 41.9%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 0
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 3
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
37/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Winter Sports
44/100
Ski infrastructure & alpine pedigree
Combines ski resort depth, ski resort density, and Winter Olympic skiing results. Separate from climate comfort.
Luxury Infrastructure
36/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Exercise normal precautionin Liechtenstein. Liechtenstein is generally a safe destination for travelers.
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data