Liechtenstein
PRACTICALITIES
Currency
Swiss frank (CHF)Official languagesGermanTimeGMT + 1Calling code+423Area codesThere are no area codes within Liechtenstein.Internet TLD.liShoppingGenerally shops are open Monday–Saturday from 8am to 6:30pm (lunch break from 12 to 1:30pm). On Saturdays shop are open from 8am to 4pm.National holidays
| New Year’s Day |
January 1 |
| Epiphany |
January 6 |
| Candlemas |
February 2 |
| Feast of St Joseph |
March 19 |
| Easter |
movable feast |
| Labour Day |
May 1 |
| Ascension |
movable feast |
| Whit Monday |
movable feast |
| Corpus Christi |
movable feast |
| Assumption |
August 15 |
| Nativitiy of Our Lady |
September 8 |
| All Saint’s Day |
November 1 |
| Immaculate Conception |
December 8 |
| Christmas |
December 25 & 26 |
National dishKartoffelsalat – potato saladBirnen, Bohnen und Speck – salad with pears, green beans and baconKartoffeln mit Leinöl und Quark – dish consisting of boiled potatoes, soft white cheese and linseed oilKnödeln – round poached or boiled potato or bread dumplings (Semmelknödel), often with various fillings, for example of liver (Leberknödel)Wiener Schnitzel – fried breaded veal or porkKümmelfleisch – a goulash soup with chives and onionsTafelspitz – simmered beef often served with mild apple-horseradish sauce (Apfelkren)ElectricityLiechtenstein’s electricity runs on 230V/50Hz. Passport/VisaThe passport and visa requirements for persons visiting Liechtenstein are the same as for Switzerland. Citizens of the European Union, Andorra, Croatia, Iceland, Monaco and San Marino do not need visa for entry into Liechtenstein. Only a valid passport is required. Citizens of the Schengen Zone are entitled to travel freely within Schengen with the National Identity Card.Useful numbersEmergency: 112