In the northern area of Liechtenstein is the quaint little municipality of Eschen. It is approximately two miles south of Ruggel and about the same distance north of Schaan. According to the last national census in 2005 the municipality had a population of 4,012. Although this may not sound like a large number by any stretch of the imagination, in Liechtenstein terms, it is in fact relatively big, and considered one of the larger municipalities of the country as its fourth largest city. To put it in perspective, the country’s entire population is an approximate 35,000 people.

Even with its small population and small landmass, Liechtenstein maintains a prosperous economy and is home to some diverse industry and a great deal of incorporations, including many foreign investors making use of its status as a tax haven.

When considering travel arrangements, you might want to look at car hire at Eschen as one of your options. Car rental at Eschen is readily available and provides an easy and simple way of getting around the area.

With is location in the Alps, the region is highly mountainous so, although it makes for great hiking, walking from place to place or riding a bicycle is not necessarily very practical. In terms of climate, the summers are mild, which makes it perfect for trekking; however, come winter, you should wrap up warm with some snowy alpine conditions.

Obviously, the country’s alpine location makes it not only extremely picturesque and idyllic, but ideal for winter sports such as skiing. Cheap car hire at Eschen means you can save money and consider a road trip to either one of the surrounding countries, those being Austria and Switzerland.