The Outlook Travel Team recommends the essential places to stop, rest, and eat in Liechtenstein, from Michelin-starred restaurants to fashion outlets.
Eat:
FOR A CONTEMPORARY TAKE ON MODERN CUISINE…
Torkel, a Michelin-starred restaurant, is where gastronomes can dine like royalty. Overlooking the prince’s vineyards, the restaurant expertly blends its medieval remnants with modern luxury, serving customers meals heavily inspired by seasonal, high-quality ingredients. The dining room features a preserved wine press – ‘torkel’ in the local dialect – which pays homage to the building’s historic origins.
FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO DRINK LIKE A PRINCE…
Having participated in viticulture for nearly 600 years, Liechtenstein is well-known for its winemaking culture. The Hofkellerei des Fürsten von Liechtenstein – the Cellars of the Prince of Liechtenstein – has been in the royal family’s possession since 1712, creating some of the most divine pinot noirs and chardonnays around. Visitors can indulge by partaking in a one-of-a-kind wine-tasting experience fit for royals.
Do:
FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH ART…
Recently celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein is the state museum of modern and contemporary art and a distinctive landmark in Vaduz. Boasting iconic architecture and a dark reflective façade, the museum’s collection showcases international art with an emphasis on sculptures, installations, and objects that inspire the discussion of new perspectives.
FOR A JOURNEY OF STYLISTIC INSPIRATION…
Get your hands on the best deals at Landquart Fashion Outlet in the neighbouring Swiss municipality of Zizers, where you can shop in the open air in a unique village centre surrounded by the towering mountains of Graubünden and breathtaking landscapes.
Modelled after a traditional Grisons village in a chalet style, the outlet boasts over 160 international fashion and lifestyle brands, including the likes of Bogner, Hugo Boss, Karl Lagerfeld, Tommy Hilfiger, and more.
Open seven days a week and offering everything from fashion and sport to outdoors and lifestyle, become inspired by the exquisite collections and must-haves that are at least 30 percent cheaper than the typical retail price.
Beyond the premium brands right at shoppers’ fingertips, Landquart Fashion Outlet also boasts a plethora of high-end cafés and restaurants in addition to other services to ensure a smooth and enjoyable day out.
These include gift cards, a tourism information centre, an ATM, free WiFi, a park and rail, a contemplation room, luggage storage, an electric vehicle (EV) charging station, a wheelchair and baby carriage, and a pet-friendly atmosphere.
Equally as essential to ensuring an optimum day out with endless shopping choices, Landquart Fashion Outlet emphasises the importance of actively working to improve its environment.
For the outlet, sustainability is not just a buzzword – it’s an integral part of how it manages its retail space for the long term. It focuses on key environmental and social impacts, with projects that include alternative mobility, bike stations, green walls, solar panels, waste management, and more to allow visitors to enjoy their shopping experience whilst supporting the beauty of the natural landscape.
Sleep:
FOR A CHANCE TO RECONNECT WITH NATURE…
Camping Mittagsspitze, a campsite in Triesen, offers adventurers the chance to experience ultimate relaxation in a breathtaking landscape only seven kilometres (km) away from Vaduz. With a pool, playground, biking and hiking tours, and a restaurant all on offer, the campsite seamlessly combines a passion for the outdoors with natural splendour.
FOR A LUXUROUS MOUNTAIN RETREAT…
A 4-star superior hotel with unparalleled panoramic views of the Alps, the Rhine Valley, Vaduz Castle, and nearby vineyards, Park Hotel Sonnenhof is a place where being is a pure delight. The moment guests arrive, a special energy that characterises the hotel takes over, and the only expectation is to experience passionate, positive, uncomplicated, true pampering.
