Liechtenstein Travel Information

Liechtenstein is a safe holiday country. The level of criminality is in line with Norway’s. According to Abbreviationfinder, LIE stands for Liechtenstein in geography.

Safety

Liechtenstein is a safe holiday country. The level of criminality is in line with Norway.

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  • Liechtenstein is a safe holiday country
  • Visitors must remember a valid passport
  • Good bus connections inside Liechtenstein, also connected to Switzerland’s train network.
  • Safe and well-developed road network

Most trips to the country go safely and without special problems. However, travelers everywhere can be exposed to unpleasant surprises, violence and other crime.

Despite the risk of terrorism being considered low in Liechtenstein, there is a certain risk of being attacked by terrorist attacks in most places in the world. Travelers should therefore be vigilant and take reasonable precautions.

Travel registration: Norwegian citizens staying for a shorter or longer period in Liechtenstein are encouraged to register at http://www.reiseregistrering.no/.

Emergency: In crisis and emergency, we are encouraged to contact the Norwegian Embassy in Switzerland. The embassy can be contacted on +41 31 310 55 55 and e-mail: emb.bern@mfa.no. The embassy is open from Monday – Friday from 09.00-16.00.

Emergency Number – Police: 117, Fire: 118, European Emergency Number: 112 (Phone Answered By Police), Medical Assistance: 144, Air Ambulance: 1414, Road Assistance: 140, Road Information: 163, Landslide Bulletin: 187 (Earthbound, Leash)

Natural disasters: The climate in Liechtenstein is generally milder than in Norway, although it can be cold in winter (preferably in higher altitudes).

  • Countryaah: Vaduz is the capital of Liechtenstein. Check to find information of population, geography, history, and economy about the capital city.

Summer can be hot – up to 30-35 degrees in certain periods (July – August). Dry winds from the southwest often cause large fluctuations in air pressure and temperature.

There may be cases of flooding in Liechtenstein that can damage buildings and roads as well as damage to telephone and power grids. Some villages have been isolated. In the event of a lot of rain, the danger of the soil is also present.

People traveling in the mountains should be aware of the danger of avalanches. In connection with off-piste driving on closed slopes, a rescue operation can lead to any compensation claims.

Major Landmarks in Liechtenstein

Entry

Please note that entry regulations may change. The Foreign Service is not responsible if the following information on entry regulations or visa requirements is changed at short notice. It is the responsibility of the traveler to ensure that travel documents are valid for entry and to familiarize themselves with the current entry rules for each country.

There is no entry check between Liechtenstein and Switzerland. All cars are automatically photographed at the border.

For more travel information it is recommended that you check the country pages for Switzerland .

Health

Liechtenstein has a well-developed health care system and high standards in hospitals and medical services. The country has no special vaccination regulations. European health card applies in line with EU/EEA countries. However, travel insurance is recommended as supplementary insurance

European health cards are basically in line with EU/EEA countries, but since the health care system is heavily privatized, a number of health institutions require you to pay for on-site services, despite the presentation of European health insurance cards. One must then contact the Norwegian or Swiss authorities themselves to get the expenses reimbursed. Not all health services are reimbursed, as deductibles are imposed.

Travel insurance is recommended as supplementary insurance. The health insurance card does not replace ordinary travel insurance on travel in Europe. The card only covers disease treatment in EU/EEA countries. The card does not cover extra travel expenses because you have become ill or have suffered an accident. It also does not cover expenses related to loss of valuables, lost luggage or other arrangements that you can get through a regular travel insurance policy.

You are responsible for taking out travel insurance when you travel abroad. It is important that you check that your travel insurance applies to the area you are traveling to.

European health insurance card gives you the right to receive health care in emergency situations (accidents and the like) and to cover expenses for necessary health care in EU/EEA countries. What is meant by necessary health care depends on what kind of health care is involved and how long your stay is intended to last. You have the right to the health services that are necessary in order to continue your stay or journey in a medically sound manner. You have the right to cover health care expenses according to the rules of your country of residence. If it is common for those living in the country to have to pay deductibles, one must also do so as a tourist. Read more about European health insurance card on Helfo’s website.

For health professional travel advice and health professional guidance to Norwegians when traveling abroad, you can contact the Institute of Public Health.

Practical information

There is no Norwegian foreign service station in Liechtenstein. Norwegians in Liechtenstein are asked to contact the embassy in Bern. For more travel information it is recommended that you check the country pages for Switzerland.

According to allcitycodes, the national phone code of Liechtenstein is +423. There is no time difference between Norway and Liechtenstein. Liechtenstein has summertime like Norway.

Liechtenstein has a well-developed road and public network, but no international airports, the nearest airport is Zurich, about 1.5 hours away by car/train. Liechtenstein does not have its own train network, but is connected to Swiss connections. The country has good bus links to most villages and a well-developed road network.

The official language of Liechtenstein is German. The daily language is a dialect variant of German, but high German is used in school and to a large extent in the media and is normally understood. One can also make himself well understood in English.

Power and telephone – 220 volts (also partially 230/240 V).

The country does not have its own currency, but Swiss Franc (CHF) is a valid means of payment.

All types of credit cards can be used, but be aware that in a few of the stores you cannot use credit cards, so you may want to have cash available.

Opening hours for banks and public offices: 8.00 (some from 8.30) to 17.00. Stores: Monday – Friday 8am (9am) – 18-30pm, Saturday 8am (9am) – 4pm (most shops are open until 9pm on Thursdays).

Holidays: January 1st, Good Friday, 1st and 2nd Easter Sunday, May 1st, 1st and 2nd Pentecost, August 15th (National Day), December 25th and 26th. In addition, there are Catholic holidays.

Emergency number: Police 117, fire 118, European emergency number 112 (phone answered by police), medical assistance 144, air ambulance 1414, roadside assistance 140, road information 163, landslide bulletin 187 (landslide, cordage)

Customs and rules: The society, customs and legislation in Liechtenstein are not very different from Norway.