Liechtenstein Local Customs

by CliffClaven
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The current monarch of Liechtenstein, His Serene Highness Prince Hans-Adam II, came to the throne in 1989. Unlike the twelve previous rulers of Liechtenstein, he grew up in the country, attending the local primary school. Under Prince Hans-Adam, Liechtenstein has joined the United Nations and developed closer ties with the European Union. The royal family lives in the castle that hangs precipitously above the capital.


	About Tips & Tipping	Tip Rating:

Updated By Krystynn

on January 22, 2004

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And now... the all-important subject of TIPPING. Tipping is rarely necessary as hotels, restaurants and bars are required by law to include a 15% service charge. I can almost hear you heave a sigh of relief! :-) Even cabs have a service charge included. So, forget about exercising your bargaining skills in this tiny principality unless you're scavenger hunting at someone's garage sale. Such things are simply not done here.


	THE FAMOUS PASSPORT STAMP.

By GrantBoone

on February 19, 2004

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This is one stamp you dont mind having in your passport. Pick it up at the post office at the border in Vaduz.


	SOUVENIRS.

Updated By GrantBoone

on February 21, 2004

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Even a postcard is something to remind you of a trip to an unusual destination !


	Just like Switzerland

By MyPegasus

on April 27, 2003

All swiss regulations are valid also here. The currency is swiss frank. Swiss police officers are controlling your papers when you enter. (Only if you come from austuria or germany)


	The Prince of Liechtenstein's...

By Fong-Mantus

on August 26, 2002

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The Prince of Liechtenstein's vineyards and Schloss Vaduz


	Traditional Clothes

By Pieter11

on June 3, 2007

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Traditional Clothes in
Steg

When I was in the little village of Steg, in the Liechtensteiner mountains, I was surprised to see this friendly old man dressed completely in the traditional clothes. You do see people like this oon postcards and on TV, but I was happily surprised to see this man being dressed completely like that, in real life. His high socks, his blouse and especially his hat, suit very well with the environment I met him in: high mountains, with white peaks and wooden houses all around.


	Don't party yourself out!

Updated By i-tourist

on July 16, 2007

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The Plundahuesler Guggamusik

Yes, it's another party. At the beginning of Lent, Liechtenstein celebrates their own version of 'Mardis Gras', called Fasnacht. For the week leading up to Ash Wednesday the whole country goes mad, with maskerade balls, themed bars, processions, etc. And if you have the energy (I don't anymore) you can then spend the day skiing! To find out more - visit www.about-liechtenstein.co.uk