After the LGT Alpin Marathon: Vaduz

The Route: Bendern or Malbun → Vaduz Logistics: A short bus ride from either end of the course; Vaduz itself is passed directly by the marathon at around km 10.3, so most runners will already have seen it once, at speed, on race morning. Marathon Month: June Duration: Day trip

Bendern ──(short bus)──> Vaduz <──(short bus)── Malbun

Vaduz has the unusual distinction, among every race in this research batch, of sitting on the course itself rather than at either end of it: marathon runners pass directly through the capital at around km 10.3, on the flat opening stretch before the real climbing begins. Most will remember it only as a blur of pace-per-kilometre thinking. A second, slower visit is worth the short bus ride from wherever you're staying.

Vaduz Castle

The private residence of Liechtenstein's ruling prince sits on a wooded hill directly above the town, visible from the course itself as runners pass below. The castle isn't open to the public, but the walk up to the viewpoint below its walls gives a wide outlook back down over the Rhine valley, the same flat terrain the race's opening kilometres cross.

The Museum Quarter

Central Vaduz holds a compact cluster of museums within easy walking distance of each other, including the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, a black granite-clad contemporary art museum, and the National Museum, covering the country's history in a restored former inn. Both are manageable in a single visit without a long day of walking.

Städtle

Vaduz's short pedestrianised main street, Städtle, is where most of the country's shops, cafés and government buildings cluster, a useful low-effort walk for legs still recovering from a marathon.

Where to Eat

Cafés and restaurants along Städtle offer straightforward options for a relaxed lunch, ranging from casual to more formal dining, all within the same short walkable stretch.

Getting Back