Savor the Principality of Liechtenstein — where is that possible?

A Liechtenstein vacation to savor

Enjoying the Principality of Liechtenstein – that was our plan for the weekend. We were invited to a press trip by Liechtenstein Tourism. It was supposed to be a Liechtenstein holiday to savor, a culinary journey. So far, however, we had passed this country with its 37.000 inhabitants on the way to Switzerland. However, we always asked ourselves what was to discover there. Except for Vaduz Castle, we haven't seen anything of it so far. You can see the castle from the autobahn on the Swiss side. This time, however, Liechtenstein is our travel destination. We are very curious about what to expect. First, we start looking for culinary delights.

Gourmet holidays in the Principality of Liechtenstein

First. To savor the Principality of Liechtenstein means eating and drinking well. The number of award-winning chefs, converted to the number of residents, is very high. But not only gourmets will like it here. Also, everyone who enjoys regional products and specialties or likes to hike, is in the right place in Liechtenstein. Especially because you can get many of the products only in the country.

Wine and cheese directly from the producer

This applies to the wines, for example. The cultivation areas are too small to export the wines of the Princely Hofkellerei or other winemakers. It is better to drink the wines in the country. If you want to taste Liechtenstein wines, you either have to make a stop on the trip to the south or drive there specifically. The vineyards are mainly located on the slopes in the Oberland. This means the higher regions of Liechtenstein in the southern part of the country. The vineyards are concentrated there. None of them are big. Many people use their gardens for growing grapes. The vineyard of the Princely Hofkellerei in Vaduz is slightly larger. We visit it in the late afternoon. So we learn that the royal family also owns wine regions in the Waldviertel. We taste Grünen Veltliner, Vaduzer Pinot Noir, Riesling, Herawingert and Riesling-Sylvaner.

More information about the Hofkellerei can be found here.

Liechtensteiner Schildbürger

The same applies to agricultural products. The first stop of our trip is the Bangshof in Ruggell. While the place is one of the country's industrial centers, the farm is just a few hundred meters outside the town on the edge of the Ruggeller Riet nature reserve. The Bangshof specializes in the production of cheese. “It was a bogus prank,” says Norman Hasler. “We either had the option of giving up our farm or specializing.” He chose the latter. He had no idea about cheese. “I taught myself that. I just started.” It was difficult when he wanted to sell his cheese. Nobody was interested. No supermarket. Certainly not a farmers market. Nobody.

So, ideas were needed. “If I can't find any buyers, I'll just bring them into the house,” Norman Hasler thought. He set up a few tables in his courtyard, prepared cheese platters, and invited the neighborhood. His Saturday brunch, “Buura Zmorga,” attracts hundreds of visitors every week between Mother's Day and the end of August. That's no surprise. His cheeses tempt us, too.

Bangshof
Fallagass 41
LI-9491 Ruggell
Tel + 423 373 49 30

Liechtenstein restaurants where you can eat well

As a border region between Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, Liechtenstein's kitchens serve specialties from neighboring countries. These can be enjoyed in the Principality of Liechtenstein. These include Vorarlberg Käsknöpfli (a kind of cheese dumpling) and Kratzete (a kind of fried dumpling from Baden). There are also specialties from the local cuisine, such as Ribelstrudel (a kind of ravioli) or the Schlosspinsen (a kind of fried dumpling) prepared by the cook from the Princely House. We were surprised by the number of award-winning restaurants in Liechtenstein. The Principality's chefs have earned Gault Millau toques and even Michelin stars. And rightly so. We tested them out in these restaurants.

Dinner in the vineyard

Above the vineyard of the Fürstlichen Hofkellerei lies the Torkel Restaurant. The view of the vineyard and the mountains alone enchants us. Ivo Berger cooks here. The chef has received multiple awards. His motto is not to follow trends. He treats us to a dinner to enjoy in the Principality of Liechtenstein. An amuse-bouche is followed by a Black Angus beef tartar with watercress and tomato sandwiches. He roasts the monkfish with braised carrots and broccoli sponge, served on orange cream. This is followed by summer venison with berries, arugula, parsley, and Ribelstrudel, a Liechtenstein specialty. The finale is passion fruit, sour cream, and chocolate, and a chocolate cake that melts in your mouth.

Enjoy in the Principality of Liechtenstein in the Torkel restaurant in Vaduz

Restaurant Torkel
Hintergass 9
FL - 9490 Vaduz
Principality of Liechtenstein
Tel. + 423 232 44 10

Lunch with a view

Enjoying lunch with a view in the Principality of Liechtenstein is unforgettable. The view from the terrace of the Park-Hotel Sonnenhof is even more beautiful. From there, we gaze out over Vaduz, the castle, and the Rhine Valley. The view alone makes a visit to this restaurant an experience. It is crowned, however, by the culinary delights of Chef Hubertus Real. His cuisine has been awarded 16 Gault Millau points. After a three-course amuse-bouche, he serves us tomato mozzarella in a completely different way: as a soup with mozzarella cream. This is followed by veal tartare marinated in a lemon thyme and mint broth and crispy wild salmon. The meat course consists of venison medallions with chanterelles, cherries, and lovage, accompanied by spaetzli (spiced pasta). For dessert, there is elderflower jelly and lemon balm sorbet, topped with strawberries. The whole dish is drenched in Prosecco.

Enjoy in the Principality of Liechtenstein with a star chef in Vaduz

Chef Hubertus Real serves up dishes at the Park-Hotel Sonnenhof in Vaduz in the Principality of Liechtenstein.

Park Hotel Sonnenhof* (Advertisement)
Mareestrasse, 29
FL - 9490 Vaduz
Liechtenstein
Tel .: + 4232390202

You can also stay overnight at the Sonnenhof Vaduz.

Conclusion Enjoying the Principality of Liechtenstein:

To savor the Principality of Liechtenstein is an experience for lovers of regional specialties as well as for gourmets. We were surprised how many opportunities this country offers for this. Resourceful producers as well as star chefs help that connoisseurs find the right place for themselves here. Liechtenstein is definitely worth a multi-day stopover to discover these delicacies.

About the author:

Monika Fuchs is a travel journalist and blogger with a passion for culinary discoveries around the world. For over 20 years, she has been reporting on extraordinary gourmet tours, regional specialties, and authentic experiences off the beaten track on her blog "TravelWorldOnline." Thanks to numerous research trips, close collaboration with local producers, and her keen sense of quality, she has established herself as an expert in gourmet travel. Her articles combine personal experiences with in-depth information – for anyone seeking something special.

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Arrival for enjoyment in the Principality of Liechtenstein:

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Accommodation in Liechtenstein

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Source: Enjoying the Principality of Liechtenstein: On-site research at the invitation of Liechtenstein Tourism. We sincerely thank you for this. However, our opinions remain our own.

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The article was updated on May 04.05.2025, XNUMX.