Is Vaduz safe?
Extremely safe. Petty crime is rare; hiking and winter roads are the main risks.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 5/5, very safe.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2025-05-21.
- Homicide rate in Liechtenstein: 5.1 per 100,000 people (2021, UNODC via World Bank).
- Emergency numbers: Police 117 · Ambulance 144 · Fire 118 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Vaduz at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Crime | Almost none; occasional bike or car break-ins and petty theft at busy events. |
| At night | Very quiet and safe; the few bars close early, and buses stop around midnight. |
| Solo women | Very safe alone at any time of day. |
| Other risks | Steep trails and sudden storms; Snow and ice on the Malbun road in winter |
Scams, areas and local laws
Take care
- Mountain trails: weather changes fast above 1,500 m
Calmer areas to stay
Quick answers
Is Vaduz safe for solo female travelers?
Very safe alone at any time of day.
Is Vaduz safe at night?
Very quiet and safe; the few bars close early, and buses stop around midnight.
What is the crime rate in Vaduz?
Almost none; occasional bike or car break-ins and petty theft at busy events. Nationally, Liechtenstein records 5.1 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2021).
What number do I call in an emergency in Vaduz?
Police 117 · Ambulance 144 · Fire 118 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Liechtenstein Tourism
- LIEmobil
- Liechtenstein Government
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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