Liechtenstein
Risk / Health Info for Liechtenstein
What vaccines do you need for Liechtenstein? Our advisors can put together a travel health regime that meets all your needs. Before travelling to Liechtenstein, be sure to update your regular vaccinations. It is highly recommended that you purchase travel medical insurance before you leave for Liechtenstein because provincial or territorial health plans may not cover medical costs while you’re outside of Canada. Contact your provincial or territorial health authority for more information. Travellers are advised to take precautions against bug bites, which can cause Lyme disease, tick-borne encephalitis and West Nile virus.
- Altitude in Liechtenstein
- Parts of Liechtenstein are higher than 2,400m, and travellers planning to spend time at a high altitude should take steps to protect themselves against the potentially life-threatening acute mountain sickness. Your healthcare provider can help with this.
- Tick-borne encephalitis in Liechtenstein
- Tick-borne encephalitis can be contracted in the forested areas of Liechtenstein. If you will be in an affected area from late spring to early fall, whether for fun (camping, hiking or walking) or work (with forestry or agriculture), speak to your healthcare provider about vaccination and other measures you can take to avoid TBE and other tick-borne illnesses before travelling to the area.
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About Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is a central European microstate in the Alps. At just 160 sq km, it is the fourth-smallest country in Europe and the sixth-smallest in the world. Its Alpine terrain is ideal for excellent skiing in the winter and hiking and biking in the summer.
top Tips for travelling to Liechtenstein
Shopping is great in Vaduz, with all types of retail, and you’ll be able to buy some Liechtenstein-made pottery and ceramics. While you’re out, pick up some colourful historic and current postage stamps that document the country’s past events.