Where can consumers buy everyday goods and household products in Liechtenstein?

Consumers can use supermarkets, specialist shops, kiosks, petrol-station shops, farm shops and online retailers. The available range and collection options vary by retailer and municipality.

What should consumers check before ordering goods online for delivery to Liechtenstein?

Check the seller, total price, delivery and payment terms, complaint process, withdrawal right, statutory warranty and any import charges. The seller must provide the legally required product information, including for food offered online.

What return right applies to online purchases in Liechtenstein?

For eligible online purchases, the FAGG generally allows withdrawal within 14 days after the consumer receives the goods. The withdrawal can be declared without a prescribed form, and the goods generally have to be sent back within 14 days after withdrawal; exceptions include customised goods, quickly perishable goods and opened sealed hygiene products.

What happens when a shopping order enters Liechtenstein from abroad?

Foreign shipments generally require a customs declaration and may incur import VAT, customs duty and clearance charges. The amount depends on the goods, applicable rates and shipment value, while the Liechtenstein Post may handle practical billing and delivery.

How does statutory warranty work for purchased goods in Liechtenstein?

Under the KonsGG version applicable from 1 March 2026, the statutory warranty period is two years from delivery. For used goods, a one-year period is possible only if it was individually negotiated; the seller normally first offers repair or replacement, followed under the legal conditions by a price reduction or cancellation of the contract.

Shopping in Liechtenstein

Shopping in Liechtenstein includes supermarkets, specialist shops, kiosks, petrol-station shops, farm shops and online retailers. Liechtenstein uses the Swiss franc and shares a customs and VAT territory with Switzerland, while purchases from Switzerland, Austria and other countries can involve different delivery, declaration and import charges. Opening hours, product ranges, returns and collection options depend on the individual retailer and municipality.

Tip

Choose the retailer and channel by comparing the complete cost, delivery effort, return conditions and warranty support rather than the advertised price alone. Local purchases are usually simpler for inspection, collection and complaints, while Swiss, Austrian or online orders can make sense when the range is wider or the price is better after all charges. Keep proof of purchase and check the applicable conditions before paying.

byAnna&Luca

Everyday shopping in Liechtenstein takes place in local retail stores, supermarkets, specialist shops, kiosks, petrol-station shops and farm shops. Clothing, technology, household goods and personal-care products are also available through regional Swiss and Austrian suppliers and online retailers. A retailer decides its own range, prices, collection options and voluntary return policy. General Sunday and public-holiday opening is prohibited unless the Amt für Volkswirtschaft grants permission. Pharmacies and drugstores selling medicines and petrol-station businesses are exceptions. Shops may also open without a permit on 8 December and on three Sundays before 24 December, from 07:00 to 17:00.