'''Vaduz''' is the capital city of Liechtenstein and has a population of 5,005.
Understand
Vaduz is the capital of Liechtenstein, but not its largest city: Schaan is slightly larger. Still, it's home to the Prince's castle and his museums, and thus the main point of interest for visitors to this small country which is a shame because it is a rather disappointing hotch-potch of unattractive modern buildings, cranes and farmland. It may technically be a European capital but it is unlikely to interest a tourist for any length of time.
Get in
The fastest way to get into the town of Vaduz is to get a train from Zurich to Sargans, then catch a bus to Vaduz. There is some alternative ways, you can also catch a train from Buchs to Schaan, then catch a bus to Vaduz. You can also drive a car in.
Get Around
Vaduz is very small and walking around the city and the areas around it will not take very long.
The best way to move around Liechtenstein is by car. It takes little more than half an hour to drive from one end to the other.
See
The Art Museum 'KunstMuseum' has an interesting collection on the ground floor and in the style of Tate Modern has a changing modern exhibition on the first floor.
The Prince's Wine Collection is available to view by a vineyard on the Northern edge of Vaduz. This is a 5 minute walk from the central square.
Excellent views of the surrounding area can be gained by taking the short walk up to the Castle which hangs above Vaduz. The walk is gentle and goes up the sdie of the hill and through the woods and emerges at the side entrance to the Castle. It is not posible to enter the grounds of the castle, but walking around the perimiter is fine. In winter it can be very slippery, so if visiting at this time it is best to wear suitable footware to avoid accidents.
A short walk towards the river will offer visitors the chance to experience some great views of the mountains surrouding the city. The old wooden bridge which spans the Rhine river provides an interesting way to cross the border between Liechtenstein and Switzerland. From the centre of Vaduz follow Zollstrasse (towards the football stadium) until you reach the River. There are no border checks.
Do
[http://www.fcvaduz.li/english.htm FC Vaduz] is the soccer club in Vaduz.
Buy
The main shops in Vaduz sell tourist trinkets all branded in Liechtensteinian and Swiss colours. There are plenty of flags, t-shirts and cuckoo clocks available. People who enjoy collecting passport stamps are able to get an official Liechtenstein Tourist Office stamp at the Tourist Information office. The cost was ?2 in December 2007. This is especially unique as there are no border crossings at either of Liechtensteins frontiers. Postal Stamps and postcards can be bought at the post office opposite the tourist office as well as most other shops.
There is also a small retail village between Vaduz and Balzers. This is home to a McDonalds, and a sports clothes shop among other things.
Eat
The main square is behind the bus station in the midle of Vaduz. There are a number of cafes and restaurants offering hearty Liechtensteinian / Swiss / Austrian fare at reasonable prices.
Drink
go to the prince's vineyard...
Sleep
Frankly, you'd be mad to spend the night in Vaduz when you could ascend into the mountains and enjoy the breath-taking views from places such as Treisenberg or Malbun.
Get out
Links to the A13 motorway in Switzerland (which runs alongside the border) are clearly signposted.