Essentials
- City
- Schaan, Oberland, Liechtenstein
- Population
- 6,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 150 Mbps (Fiber optic widely available)
- Currency & Banking
- Swiss Franc (CHF); 1 CHF ≈ 1.13 USD, 1 USD ≈ 0.88 CHF
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, high-quality Alpine water
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type J (Swiss) and C (Europlug)
- SIM Card
- Telecom Liechtenstein (FL1), Salt, Sunrise; Prepaid starts CHF 20
- Banking for Expats
- Liechtensteinische Landesbank (LLB), LGT Bank, Revolut (widely accepted)
- Accommodation
- Hotel Schaanerhof, Hotel Vaduzerhof (nearby), private rentals via immo.li
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, cards and TWINT mobile payment accepted almost everywhere
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb (limited availability, CHF 120-200/night), Hotel Sylvia
- Budget Accommodation
- Jugendherberge Schaan-Vaduz (HI Hostel) - Approx. CHF 45-60/night
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Center of Schaan or near the Roman ruins area
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Schaan North or nearby Vaduz border for proximity to coworking
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Technopark Liechtenstein (Schaan) - Day pass approx. CHF 35
- Best Cafe for Work
- Café im Riet (Landstrasse 141) - Quiet atmosphere and good Wi-Fi
- Networking Events
- Technopark Networking Breakfasts, Wirtschaftskammer events
- Social Events for Expats
- Expats in Liechtenstein Facebook Group, InterNations Vaduz Chapter
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Taxizentrale Schaan (+423 233 35 35); Uber is not locally available
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Free - LIEmobil 'Velospot' bike sharing system
- Best Beach Nearby
- Rheindamm (River banks) for sunbathing; Lake Constance (Bregenz) 30 mins away
- Top Regional Airline
- Swiss International Air Lines (via Zurich Airport)
- Top International Airline
- Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines (via Zurich or Munich)
- Highway Access
- A13 Highway (Switzerland) accessible via Bendern or Buchs exits
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Schaan-Vaduz Station; Buchs SG (Switzerland) for international connections
- Public Transport Passes
- LIEmobil - Day pass CHF 7, Monthly pass CHF 80
- Regional Travel
- LIEmobil Bus network (excellent frequency), ÖBB trains to Austria
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Liechtensteinisches Landesspital (Vaduz) - 5 mins from Schaan
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yoga Studio Liechtenstein (Schaan), Vitalis Wellness
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Fitnesshaus Schaan (Im alten Riet 101) - CHF 25 Day Pass
- Laundry Services
- Tex-Point AG (Schaan) - Professional laundry/dry cleaning
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Eat.ch (Limited), local takeaway services like Pizza Kurier
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Käsknöpfle (Cheese dumplings with applesauce)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Vadozner Huus (Vaduz nearby) or Green Mountain products at Coop
- Best Dessert Spots
- Confiserie Wanger (Landstrasse 36) - Home of the Schaaner Pralines
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Lidl and Denner (Schaan) for budget groceries
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.de (shipping varies), Galaxus.ch, Digitec.ch
- Grocery Delivery
- Coop.ch, Migros Online
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Central Schaan (L'Escalier Bar, Central Garage)
- Local Brewery
- Liechtensteiner Brauhaus (Schaan) - Try the 'Alpbier'
- Wine Bars
- Hofkellerei des Fürsten von Liechtenstein (Vaduz nearby)
- Street Food Stalls
- Weekly market on Duxgasse (Friday mornings)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Ristorante Pizzeria Amarone (Italian), Sakura (Asian fusion)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- SAL (Saal am Lindaplatz), St. Laurentius Church
- Museums & Art Venues
- Doppelrad-Skulptur (Local art), Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein (Vaduz)
- Historical Sites
- Roman Excavations (Castellum) in Schaan center
- Religious Sites
- Pfarrkirche St. Laurentius (Gothic Revival style)
- Annual Events
- Schaaner Fasnacht (Carnival), Liechtenstein National Day (August 15th)
- Cultural Districts
- Lindaplatz (Cultural Heart)
- Theater Venues
- TAK Theater Liechtenstein (Reberastrasse 10-12)
- Local Markets
- Schaaner Jahrmarkt (Annual street fair)
- Music Scene
- The Little Big One (Music Festival)
- Street Art
- Graffiti tunnel near the Schaan-Vaduz train station
- Cooking Classes
- Erwachsenenbildung Stein Egerta (Planken nearby)
- Art Galleries
- Galerie Domus (Schaan Town Hall)
- Historic Buildings
- Rathaus Schaan (Town Hall), Gamander House
- Local Heritage
- Roman core of the village dating back to the 4th century
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Valorsch Valley, Rhine River trails
- National Parks Nearby
- Rätikon Mountain Range (General mountain protection zone)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Rhine Dam path (25km+ of flat cycling), Fürstensteig (Hiking)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Dux (Schaan) - Panoramic view over the Rhine Valley and Alps
- Birdwatching Locations
- Ruggeller Riet (10 mins drive North)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Dux Forest Barbecue area (Feuerstelle Dux)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Liechtensteinische Post AG (Poststrasse 1)
- Tech Repair Services
- I-Repair (nearby Buchs SG) or Microspot.ch pickup
- Table Tennis Spots
- Spielland Schaan (Indoor playground/sport area)
- Language Classes
- Stein Egerta (Adult education programs)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Landesbibliothek (National Library, Vaduz) - 5 mins away
- Community Centers
- GZ Resch (Community and Youth Center)
- Gaming Lounges
- Cyber Games (Nearby in Buchs, Switzerland)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Casino Admiral (Schaan-Wald) - Landstrasse 204
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. CHF 10,000 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = CHF 400,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. CHF 8,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = CHF 340,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. CHF 9,500 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = CHF 570,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. CHF 8,200 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = CHF 492,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. CHF 9,200 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = CHF 736,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. CHF 8,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = CHF 640,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 12.5% flat rate
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0% (Liechtenstein does not levy withholding tax on dividends)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income for residents; exceptionally low for high earners
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- Approx. 24% (effective max including communal tax)
- VAT
- 8.1% (aligned with Switzerland)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- No specific CFC rules in the traditional sense
- Property Tax
- Assessed at the communal level, based on asset value (not high)
- Property Transaction Tax
- No land transfer tax; only modest registration fees
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- High income threshold before high tax; flat corporate tax; no dividend tax