Handbuch 2019
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Your regio Booklet Within this booklet we have collected the most popular student spots for activities, culture and party. As well as necessary information about the region, transportation and more. If you have any questions or inputs please contact the SPINNEREI, the student’s office of the University of Liechtenstein: spinnerei@uni.li.
Table of contents
Table of contents Public Transport
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Reaching Airport ZĂźrich
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How to travel around Liechtenstein and between its border cities?
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Traveling around Switzerland and Austria
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Around Liechtenstein by bike 6 Communication
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Geography
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Public Transportation
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Grocery Shopping
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Places of Interest
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Areas to Chill 11
Hiking
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Shopping
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Activities & Culture
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Culture
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Museum & Cinema
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Nightlife Liechtenstein 19
CH & AT
Winter Sports & Info
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Public Transport Reaching Airport Zürich The closest airport to Liechtenstein is Zurich international airport. •
Distance: 115km
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Mode of transportation: train or car
There are two routes: 1) Zurich airport to Sargans •
At Sargans train station, you can use Bus no.11 to reach the University
2) Zurich airport to Buchs SG. •
At Buchs train station, you can take the bus no. 11 and also bus no.12 to reach the University
How to travel around Liechtenstein and between its border cities? The most common way to go through Liechtenstein is by bus. LIEmobil schedules regular bus service to all points in Liechtenstein and the border cities of Feldkirch (AT) and Buchs (CH)
Traveling around Switzerland and Austria The easiest way to go around the region is by train. For Austria: ÖBB For Switzerland SBB
We highly recommend to download the SBB App, it is very convenient to find all relevant info regarding public transport:
The Swiss and Austrian railway companies have travelcards for trips at a reduced price. Half Fare Travelcard (Switzerland) https://www.sbb.ch/en/travelcards-and-tickets/railpasses/half-fare-travelcard.html Vorteilscard (Austria) https://www.oebb.at/en/tickets-kundenkarten/kundenkarten/vorteilscard/alle-vorteilscards 5
Explore Liechtenstein by bike The FreeVeloPoint is the first decentralized bicycle rental system in Liechtenstein. For those who like to be more in contact with nature while moving around Liechtenstein, renting a bike is a good option. • • •
FreeVeloPoint is a free bike-sharing system Bikes can be borrowed 24 hours free of charge There is a station right at the University
Website: www.velopoint.li
Communication Cell phone carriers in Liechtenstein Here you find some telco operators in Liechtenstein that offer prepaid SIM card plans: • • • • • •
Salt https://costcontrol.salt.ch/status Swisscom : https://www.swisscom.ch/en/ FL1 https://www.fl1.li 7acht.li https://www.7acht.li Hoi! (internet) https://www.hoi.li/ HOT https://www.hot.at/
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Geography Location The principality of Liechtenstein is one of the smallest countries in Europe. Despite its small size, Liechtenstein is an attractive location in the heart of Europe on the shore of the Rhine river between Switzerland and Austria. Its capital is Vaduz.
It takes only an hour by car to reach the city of Zurich and its international airport. The cities of Munich, Innsbruck and Milan are just a two-hour drive away. Excellent transport connections with the border countries make it easy to get to and from Liechtenstein to the cities in the region.
Images: Liechtenstein Marketing
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Public Transportation Bus
Bus Stop University of Liechtenstein Adress: Fürst-Franz-Josef-Strasse 38, Vaduz The bus stop to get to the University of Liechtenstein is Vaduz, Ebenholz/Universität.
Train
There are transport connections to go to and from Liechtenstein. The main train stations in the region are Feldkirch Bahnhof in Austria. Sevelen, Buchs SG, and Sargans are train stations in Switzerland. All train stations are reachable by bus from Liechtenstein within minutes. Feldkirch Bahnhof: Bahnhofstraße 40-42, Feldkirch, Austria Sevelen Bahnhof: 9475 Sevelen, Switzerland Buchs SG: Bahnhofstrasse 40, 9470 Buchs, Switzerland Sargans Bahnhof: 7320 Sargans, Switzerland
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Grocery Shopping
Supermarkets Several supermarkets are in a walkable distance from the University of Liechtenstein. • Coop: Landstrasse 117, 9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein •
Denner: Poststrasse 17, 9494 Schaan, Liechtenstein
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Migros: Im Rösle 2, 9494 Schaan, Liechtenstein
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Places of interest Liechtenstein lies in the shore of the Rhine river. Around half of its surface area lies in the mountains (Central Alps). The country has different attractive natural landscapes near the river and in the Alps region. Castles, lakes, trekking routes, and ski resorts are some of the attractions of the country.
Top 4 places to visit:
1. Malbun & Gaflei: Malbun, 9497 Triesenberg
2. Badesee GrossabĂźnd: 9487 Gamprin
3. Vaduz castle: Bergstrasse 2, 9490 Vaduz
4. Rhine and sandbanks
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Areas to chill Besides bars and people’s homes, you also have opportunities to go to alternative places to hang out. The following places make the country special, as they define the character of the place and the time you spend with your friends.
Grilling Spot - Located at Rüfestrasse/ Fürst-Johannes-Strasse Close to the university, after a 5-minute walk up the hill (Rüfestrasse) you find an amazing bbq area which is very popular among students. This is the place where fun nights start. Besides several grilling spots and the provided wood, you also find bathrooms and a small football-pitch. The classical spot for birthday parties or farewells.
Rhine Valley area You might have noticed already, the Rhine-river is the natural border between Liechtenstein and Switzerland. Plenty of reasons exits for going there: Jogging, cycling, hanging out are just a few. The view is stunning and the vibe is relaxing.
Badesee Grossabünt - Gamprin Should you catch warm days after your arrival here, seize the opportunity and go to Badesee Grossabünt in Gamprin! There you will find a beautifully maintained lake with a grass shore to chill and more. A football pitch, beach volleyball area and further sporting areas are given as well.
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Areas to chill Walensee In a 30min cardrive you can reach the Walensee, a big lake in Swizerland. You can go there for swimming, beach volleyball, sup, windsurfing, ...
Malbun, Steg, Sücka, Gaflei, Triesenberg, Planken All those villages are located on the mountain in Liechtenstein. You can enjoy a scenic view over the rhine valley from there. Everywhere you will find walking paths and benches to rest. In winter you can go skiing in Malbun or sledging from Sücka.
Hinterwasser, Balzers A place at the Rhine in Balzers at the border to switzerland. The highway is a littl bit more far from this place, that is why it is more quite. Perfect place to hang out, go for a swim or having a bbq.
St. Mameta, Triesen A little chapell in Triesen. It is located in the “green loung” of the vilage and you have a beautiful view over the valley.
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Areas to chill Wildschlรถssle, Vaduz All those villages are located on the mountain in Liechtenstein. You can enjoy a scenic view over the rhine valley from there. Everywhere you will find walking paths and benches to rest.
Paxmal, Walenstadt Next to the Walensee in Walenstadt you can find this beautiful place.
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Hiking Alpspitz The most famous mountain in Liechtenstein. You start in Gaflei and use the FĂźrstensteig to reach the peak. On your way down you can use another track. With a break you need between 2-3 hours.
Grauspitz The Graupitz is the highest mountain in Liechtenstein. A demanding hike.
Saxer LĂźcke A scenic hike in Switzerland.
Drei Schwestern A demanding hike. You should plan it as a daytrip.
Liechtenstein has the densest network of hiking trails! There are plenty of walks and hikes for both experienced and non-experienced visitors. If you want to know more about our beautiful hikes, scan the QR-CODE.
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Shopping Feldkirch, Bludenz, Dornbirn, Innsbruck The closest stores in Austria are in Feldkirch. You can find a bigger choice in Dornbirn (Messepark). Also in Bludenz (Zimbapark/LĂźnerseepark) you find some stores. The next big city is Innsbruck.
Buchs Buchs is the closest option. The small town has some stores.
Chur You can find a bigger choice in Chur. Chur is easy to reach by train or car.
Landquart Fashion Outlet The outlet offers 160 different brands and is a 20min cardrive from Vaduz.
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Activities & Culture in Liechtenstein Billard&Dart Center Triesen Have a fun night with your friends at the Billard&Dart Center in Triesen. You can ask for student prices for billards. www.billardcenter.li
Climbing park Triesen In case you are more into the sport of climbing insetad of hinking, you can visit the Seil-Kletterpark in Triesen. This is a good opportunity to work on your skill regardless if you are a beginner or a pro. www.seilpark.li
Go-Kart Nendeln Should you seek something different but much faster, you can go karting! The town of Nendeln has Go-Kart trac where you can go with your friends. www.kartbahn.li
Bowling Center Buchs The bowling center is a very popular destination to go to when friends come to visit and to see something different. The place is well organized but a little bit far off from Buchs which makes it a bit difficult to find when you’re the first time in Buchs. Fabrikstrasse 16, 9470 Buchs www.bowling-buchs.ch
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Culture in Liechtenstein Experience Pass Liechtenstein
Is the weekend already planned? How can you offer yourself and your fellow students an eventful outing? The museum and adventure pass offers you numerous ideas. The Experience Pass “Liechtenstein all inclusive” is your personal source of ideas for getting to know the Principality of Liechtenstein better. With this pass, you will discover over 30 exciting adventures worth 300 francs - and all this at a bargain price of only 25 francs. Upon presentation of your adventure pass, you will receive free or reduced admission to the cool attractions participating in the event. The Adventure Pass is also a free ticket for the bus network throughout the country. You can find more information under the QR Code.
TAK TAK is the biggest theater in Liechtenstein. It offers concerts, comedy, cabaret and drama. Besides its longlasting tradition it also offers fair prices for students. The current schedule can be found under the QR code.
Schlösslekeller Not only Schaan, but also Vaduz has a theater. The Schlösslekeller is known for its rather contemporary approach. Check it out here: schloesslekeller.li
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Museum & Cinema Cinema The art of moviemaking, is also culture. Therefore we provide you with a list of the nearest cinemas around even reaching into Switzerland and Austria • • • • •
Skino in Schaan https://www.skino.li/ Altes Kino Vaduz https://alteskino.li/ Schlosskino Balzers https://www.skino. li/ (they work together) Kiwitreff Werdenberg & Sargans https:// www.kiwikinos.ch/werdenberg/ Cineplexx Hohenems https://www.cineplexx.at/center/cineplexx-hohenems/
Museums Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein with Hilti Art Foundation In the centre of Vaduz you will find a high class art museum! The KUMU is famous for its contemporary art and the building itself. It is a black cube with a subtly reflective façade, that sends out a strong message to the outside world. The spacious exhibition rooms stretch out over two levels, of which the upper one receives daylight through a glass ceiling. The profile of the collection of the Museum, which is at the same time the state art collection of the Principality of Liechtenstein, is specifically defined by three-dimensional artwork: sculptures, installations and objects. www.kunstmuseum.li Landesmuseum Liechtenstein Also located in the center of Vaduz, the Landesmuseum offers fascinating insights into the history of Liechtenstein. Surely, you have noticed some specialties about our principality, the Landesmusem provides answers to questions you might have! www.landesmuseum.li There you will also find everything about these Museums: • Liechtensteinisches PostMuseum • Liechtensteinische SchatzKammer • Bäuerliches WohnMuseum
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Night life The nightlife for students living in the area of Liechtenstein is surprisingly diverse. At times, some distance must be covered, but it is worth it! You can go out in Vaduz and Schaan but also travel to Buchs or Feldkrich. Pro Tipp: Should you miss the last night-bus, you can share a Taxi with your friends.
Liechtenstein Andy´s Bunker Cozy little bar which is possibly the most popular among the local students. Comparably fair prices and friendly people mixed with classical rock music. Landstrasse 92, Schaan Central Garage Very popular among local Liechtensteiners. Normal prices and easily reachable. Bahnhofstrasse 6, Schaan Esquire This probably the most fancy bar in Liechtenstein. The prices might be a little higher than at other places, but if you are looking for good cocktails and a little bit of “city-flair” this is the place to go. Äulestrasse 51 9490 Vaduz Zwei Bar Located directly next to Esquire, this bar is popular among students because despite the lower prices, the bar still offers good cocktails. The location itself is appealing as it is in the heart of Vaduz directly next to the Kunstmuseum. Äulestrasse 45 9490 Vaduz Schaanel As the name already suggest, the place is a little bit more fancy than most others. Schaanel is Liechtensteins only club to go out to for dancing. If you are looking for a club near by, this is the place to go! Im alten Riet 22, 9494 Schaan Altenbach Fancy bar in the center of Vaduz. A little bit more expensive. Städtle 3, 9490 Vaduz 19
Night life Scanaua New restaurant and bar. Nice atmosphere and drinks. Landstr. 30, 9494 Schaan Linde Very popular among local Liechtensteiners. Very traditional. Lindenpl. 1, 9495 Triesen Black pearl Very popular among local Liechtensteiners. Normal prices and easily reachable. Bahnhofsstrasse 6, 9494 Schaan & Landstr. 114, 9495 Triesen PAP Local pub. St. Martins-Ring 73, 9492 Eschen Buchs (CH) Guarany Local bar in Buchs. Always full espacially on thursdays! Bahnhofsstrasse 7, 9470 Buchs Havanna Latin Club If you are into dancing, this Salsa club is the best reachable place. It is very close to the Bowling center, which makes it an obvious choice to go to after bowling. Fabrikstrasse 16, 9470 Buchs Krempel Buchs Krempel is popular among anyone who likes concerts! This place enriches the nightlife by hosting live events, where the partyting flair isn’t missing. Wiedenstrasse, 48, 9470 Buchs Z bar Local bar in Buchs. Come by for a modern ambience, drinks or smoothies. Bahnhofsstrasse 42, 9470 Buchs 20
Night life Austria Bunt Bar Bunt Bar is surely the most famous and popular bar in Feldkirch. Its famous for its mix of good music and variety of drinks. Regardless if old or young, everyone goes there. Directly underneath the bar, basically in the cellar, there is a club called “Buntergrund” which is also worth a visit. Marktgasse 1, 6800 Feldkirch Rauch Club Just like Bunt Bar, this club is also located in the center of Feldkrich. However it is as the name suggest purely a club for dancing and drinking. The regular tradition is to first go for drinks in Bunt Bar and later go dancing to Rauch Club. Marktgasse 9-11, 6800 Feldkirch Poolbar Feldkirch Famous for its huge outdoor event in summer, Poolbar is a place away from the mainstream. It is special as it offers techno music in an old indoor swimming pool. Surely a must to see. Reichenfeldgasse 10, 6800 Feldkirch Schlössle Local bar in Götzis Junker-Jonas-Platz 1, Götzis Johns American Bar and Sambala Lounge. Also nice for dancing. Marktplatz 1, Dornbirn
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Winter Sports Liechtenstein is embedded in the Alps. The access to the different skiing resorts is outstanding. It is perfect for well experienced skiiers and snowboarders and also for absolute beginners. Pro-Tipp: if you want to learn how to ski or snowboard, the Ski-resort of Malbun is perfect! Here is a list of skiing resorts nearby: • Malbun, FL www.bergbahnen.li • Pizol, CH www.pizol.com • Montafon, AT www.montafon.at • Arlberg, AT www.skiarlberg.at
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Further Info Here is a list of links where you can update yourself about current events and happenings in Liechtenstein: • Unicommunity.li www. unicommunity.li/de/events/ • Tourism Liechtenstein www.tourismus.li • Viewer www.viewer.li
Impressum: Herausgeber: Universität Liechtenstein Kommunikation und Marketing Fßrst-Franz-Josef-Strasse 9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein
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