Vaduz

About

Tiny, mountain-locked Liechtenstein is one of the richest countries in the world, and it shows in the capital’s spotlessly clean streets. Hugging the banks of the Rhine in an alpine valley, Vaduz is crowned by the Crown Prince’s turreted castle. The town centre mixes old and new, with tax-free luxury-goods stores sidled up alongside classical architecture. An unmissable opportunity for competitive travelers, the only way to get a passport stamp is to visit the Liechtenstein Center in person. For the truly dedicated, the Postage Stamp Museum shows off the country’s postal history, and lets visitors buy stamps and postcards to show off to their friends. The Royal Family has one of the oldest and most comprehensive private collections in Europe, and house it in a modern museum. To get a true taste of Liechtenstein’s culture, a tour and tasting at the Prince’s winery should be on every visitor’s to-do list.