Liechtenstein

SHORT INFORMATION

Geography of Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein, small western European principality located between Switzerland and Austria. Its capital is Vaduz.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Christmas in Liechtenstein

In Liechtenstein, the Christmas season starts around December 6th or 7th.

SHORT INFORMATION

Liechtenstein frank

The Swiss Frank (plural: Franken) has been the currency of Liechtenstein since 1920. The Swiss franc is legal tender since Liechtenstein is in a customs and monetary union with Switzerland. The 1980 treaty between Switzerland and Liechtenstein allows Liechtenstein to mint Swiss franc coins, but not to issue banknotes.