Mar-2024
A Perfect Day Trip to Liechtenstein
Nestled in between Switzerland and Austria, among mountain ranges that rise steep and rugged above the Rhine is the tiny country (6th smallest in the world, actually) of LIECHTENSTEIN! 🇱🇮
Liechtenstein is one of just two double-landlocked countries in the world and in the heart of the Alps. Such is such a small country, we figured it would be perfect for a day-trip.
Liechtenstein packs a picturesque punch with medieval castles and its stunning vistas. With such a small country and little time, I focused our day trip on the medieval Gutenberg Castle in Blazers.
Visible from afar, the medieval Gutenberg Castle, is enthroned on a striking rock planted with vines in the middle of the village.
The castle itself was built in the 12th century. It was inhabited until the 18th century. After that, the building fell into ruin before being rebuilt between 1905 and 1912.
Today, neighboring Switzerland is almost synonymous with neutrality, so it is strange to think of its soldiers once waging war with halberds, swords and canons.
PLEASE NOTE :: The castle is only available for private tours, booked in advanced. It truly was a unique experience to explore and wander through these medieval rooms, alone with only our small family.
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