Getting there: The nearest international airport to Liechtenstein is in Zurich, Switzerland, 90 minutes away by public transport and one hour by car. Vaduz, the capital, has no railway station, but there are regular buses connected with train services from Sargans in Switzerland or from Feldkirch in Austria. Unlimited bus travel for 24 hours throughout Liechtenstein costs just $3.60. There are some taxis.

Lodging: The Hotel Sonnenhof, which boasts lovely gardens, is widely used for business conventions.

The Loewen, which counts only six rooms, is nicer for those seeking something original, with historic individually decorated rooms and a great view up to the castle.

A new four-star business hotel is to open later this year on the main street next to the Hotel Real.

All these hotels are at the top end of the market.

Just on the edge of Vaduz is the Landhaus Prasch, which is modestly priced and good, as is the Hotel Schatzmann. There are a number of other hotels dotted throughout the country, especially in Malbun.

For longer stays, it’s worth checking out apartments or chalets.

Dining: The Real in the middle of Vaduz is known far beyond national borders and is a must on the culinary agenda of all visiting businessmen and politicians, with prices to match its reputation. The Sonnenhof — owned by the same family as the Real — also offers gourmet cuisine.

Things to do: The mountain resort of Malbun offers family skiing in winter and great hiking in summer. The restaurant Galina in Malbun offers daily displays with birds of prey in summer and is known for its cakes.

The prince’s castle in Vaduz is closed to visitors, although there is one in Balzers that offers summer concerts and plays. There is a good theater in Schaan.

In Vaduz, a visit to the Kunstmuseum is a must, and philatelists should head for the stamp museum.

Liechtenstein borders Austria and Switzerland with their vast array of tourist attractions. Heidiland — a part of Switzerland where the scenery inspired the author’s setting of the Alpine heroine — is right next door.

Information: Centralized information on Liechtenstein can be found at www.tourismus.li or www.liechtenstein.li. Call (423) 239-63-00.