Liechtenstein, a remote Alpine principality with only 21, 000 inhabitants in the upper Rhine valley between Switzerland and Austria. this beautiful country is often overlooked, despite being more than a fair match for its neighbours. Pretty villages with quaint chapels dot the land, while the capital Vaduz, with its stunning hill-top castle, has plenty of history, and shops, to explore. The castle of Liechtenstein is located in Möding, in Lower-Austria. After the dissolution of the Holy German Empire in 1806, the principality became sovereign, joined the Rhine Confederation. The Liechtenstein dynasty, from which the principality takes its name, comes from Castle Liechtenstein in faraway Lower Austria, which the family possessed from at least 1140 to the thirteenth century, and from 1807 onward. The Principality of Liechtenstein was established within the Holy Roman Empire in 1719; it became a sovereign state in 1806. Until the end of World War1.

Liechtenstein is situated in the Upper Rhine valley of the European Alps. The entire western border of Liechtenstein is formed by the river. In the summer, hikers and cyclists can traverse the stunning mountain ranges or valleys, while in winter these same areas offer skiing, ice skating and sledging. In June 2003, the state tourism agency decided to give a boost to the country's tourism by offering to rent out the country to businesses and other organizations for conference hosting, weddings, or other such events. Music and theatre are an important part of the culture. There are numerous music organizations such as the Liechtenstein Musical Company, the annual Guitar Days and the International Josef Gabriel Rheinberger Society. The most famous historical sites are Vaduz Castle, Gutenberg Castle, the Red House and the ruins of Schellenberg. Liechtenstein is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world a landlocked country wholly surrounded by other landlocked countries; the other is Uzbekistan.

The Historical Society of the Principality of Liechtenstein plays a role in preserving the civilization and times past of the country. Liechtenstein has been robustly exaggerated by external civilizing influences, most notably those originating in the southern German-speaking areas of Europe, including Austria, Bavaria, Switzerland, and Tyrol. The other important museum is the Liechtenstein National Museum showing permanent exhibition on the cultural and natural history of Liechtenstein as well as special exhibitions. The Liechtenstein ruling house is an old Austrian family. The principality was created in 1719 by uniting the county of Vaduz with the barony of Schellenburg. Historically agricultural, Liechtenstein has been increasingly industrialized, with industry and services now employing most of the workforce. Only a small fraction of the population still engages in agriculture, producing wheat, barley, corn, potatoes, livestock, and dairy products.