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Practical information Liechtenstein
Area : 61 sq.mi - Population 34905 hab.
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Practical information Liechtenstein
Area
61 sq.mi
Flights
There is no airport in Liechtenstein. The closest airport is in Zurich. Zurich is 1 hr 50 mins from London.
Jet Lag
Population
34905 hab.
Airports
The closest airport is that of Zurich (Kloten), 81 miles from Vaduz. It takes 10 to 15 minutes to get to the Zurich town centre
by train, 15 to 20 min by taxi (about CHF 50) and 1h by bus (about CHF 5).
From Zürich, there is a train to Buschs or Sargans (1h05). Here, three buses per hour head for Vaduz in less than thirty minutes (line 1: the cost is CHF 4).
You can rent a car in one of the agencies at the Zurich airport. Take the motorway linking Zurich to Liechtenstein, then take the first exit (Balzers). It takes 1h45 to get to Vaduz.
by train, 15 to 20 min by taxi (about CHF 50) and 1h by bus (about CHF 5).
From Zürich, there is a train to Buschs or Sargans (1h05). Here, three buses per hour head for Vaduz in less than thirty minutes (line 1: the cost is CHF 4).
You can rent a car in one of the agencies at the Zurich airport. Take the motorway linking Zurich to Liechtenstein, then take the first exit (Balzers). It takes 1h45 to get to Vaduz.
Security
No safety problem.
Languages
The official language is German. Inhabitants also speak a Germanic language derived from German. English and French are spoken fluently.
Requirements
A valid identity card or passport are required.
Religion
The Liechtenstein population is mostly Catholic (80%).
Currency
The currency is the Swiss Franc (CHF). Most credit cards are accepted, and payment by travellers cheque is also widespread. It is best to have your travellers cheques drawn up in Swiss francs to avoid having to pay additional commission fees. Banks are open from Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 12:00pm and from 2:00pm to 4:30pm.
Local transportation
With the frequent shuttles to all the villages, the bus is the most appropriate means of transport to move around the country. Caution: the service closes early; get the schedule from the Tourism Authority. A weekly multi-use ticket is CHF 10 and a monthly multi-use ticket is CHF 20. A unit ticket is on average CHF 3 (the fare varies per distance). You can rent a car with your national driving licence.
Health
No particular vaccine is required. Vaccinations against tetanus and poliomyelitis are recommended. Like in all high mountain zones, beware of the altitude sickness, of hypothermia and sunburn.
There is only one hospital in Liechtenstein, but the medical equipment is modern and services of good quality. To benefit from emergency medical coverage and to be reimbursed, get some health insurance,the European card from your local social security centre. Once you are there, you must also show proof of identity. Be careful, dental care is not reimbursed and must be paid in full.
There is only one hospital in Liechtenstein, but the medical equipment is modern and services of good quality. To benefit from emergency medical coverage and to be reimbursed, get some health insurance,the European card from your local social security centre. Once you are there, you must also show proof of identity. Be careful, dental care is not reimbursed and must be paid in full.
Electricity
220 V. Adaptor not needed.
Flood of tourists
Taxes and tips
Telephone
To call Liechtenstein from the UK: 00 + 423 + town code without 0 (75 for Vaduz) + the number you are calling.
To call the UK from Liechtenstein: 00 + 44 + the number you are calling.
To call the UK from Liechtenstein: 00 + 44 + the number you are calling.
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00 33 (0)8 99 700 207
(£1.35 the call and £0.34 per minute thereafter)
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