In my previous post, I mentioned on how to get to Liechtenstein from Zurich. On today’s post, I will talk about the activities to do in Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein!
Having dropped by the tourist centre, the staff suggested a few nearby museums that could be of interest to us – they were indeed interesting!
Schatzkammer Liechtenstein (Treasure Chamber)
Treasure Chamber – Entry Token 
Treasure Chamber – Description Booklet
The treasure chamber consists of a collection of artefacts donated by private collectors and the princes of Liechtenstein. From paintings from life along the Rhine to Easter egg collections, this small museum is rich in history but is considerably one of the smallest museums I’ve ever been to. The entire collection is set-up in glass boxes within a dimly lit room and each item is carefully labelled with a number. One can learn more about the item from the navigation book provided at the entrance of the museum. Do note that each person will be given a token to enter the museum, and entry is by person (two-door security system).
Tip: If you intend to visit the Liechtenstein National Museum as well, you can deposit your bags at the Liechtenstein National Museum counter before getting your entry tokens there. As all museums do not allow large items to be brought in, you will need to deposit your items before being allowed entry.
Liechtenstein National Museum
The Liechtenstein National Museum displays artefacts rich in history. It contains different sections – from nature to culture, this museum has various collections, with quite a number of temporary exhibitions. An audio headset can be requested for and the audio tour works for most of the exhibits. If you’ve been to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC or the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, you may find this museum underwhelming. However, if you would like to learn more on Liechtenstein’s history, this place is rich in it and is a sizable museum.
Postal Museum
Postal Museum – Stamp Collection 
Postal Museum – Other Countries’ Stamp Collection
This is the only museum with free entry among the three discussed today. Similar to the treasure chamber, this postal museum is very small but has a very extensive collection of postal stamps issued since 1912. Postal stamps are also showcased very neatly in the display cases. In fact, there was a description that said that the six display cases are so solid that they way an incredible 3,600 kg! Besides Liechtenstein’s stamps, the postal museum also has stamp books that collect stamps from other countries – Singapore included!
Thoughts
It was fun going to these museums as it gives a very quick overview of Liechtenstein and its rich history. We were also more willing to explore the museums as they were included in our Swiss Travel Pass – more information on the pass can be found here and you can purchase it from Klook using this referral link too.
Liechtenstein makes a good destination for a one-day tour as you can sufficiently explore the area within a day. As the weather wasn’t in our favour during the trip, the museums also allowed us to stay dry in the pouring rain.
If you have a day to spare, and are looking to explore another country in Europe, Liechtenstein is definitely a good place to go to!
