Things to do in Luxembourg

25 things to do in Luxembourg

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• Explore the underground Bock Casemates

  Descend into the atmospheric subterranean fortifications carved from solid rock, a UNESCO-listed defense network with haunting chambers and cannon openings overlooking the Alzette valley.

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• Wander the Old Quarter and its UNESCO-listed fortifications

  Stroll through a maze of cobbled streets, military relics and green ramparts that earned the city its 'Gibraltar of the North' nickname.

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• Admire the panoramic Chemin de la Corniche

  Known as 'Europe's most beautiful balcony', this elevated walkway offers unforgettable views over the lower Grund district and the river beneath.

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• Visit the Grand Ducal Palace

  Watch the changing of the guard outside the Flemish-Renaissance town residence of Luxembourg's ruling monarch, with ornate ceremonial rooms open in summer.

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• Step inside Notre-Dame Cathedral

  This late-Gothic church with Renaissance touches houses the crypt of the Grand Ducal family and a revered statue of the Consoler of the Afflicted.

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• Cross the iconic Adolphe Bridge

  Walk or cycle over Luxembourg's grandest stone-arch bridge, spanning the dramatic Pétrusse gorge and linking the old town with the modern Gare district.

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• Relax in the green Pétrusse Valley

  Descend into this lush urban canyon threaded with meandering paths, gardens and the tranquil Pétrusse stream, a surprising pocket of nature in the capital.

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• Explore the picturesque Grund neighbourhood

  Lose yourself in the fairy-tale lower town of pastel houses, riverside cafés and ancient stone bridges framed by towering fortifications.

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• Tour the spectacular Vianden Castle

  Soak up the medieval atmosphere inside this magnificently restored Romanesque-to-Renaissance fortress perched on a wooded hilltop above the Our valley.

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• Ride the Vianden chairlift for valley views

  Glide skyward on a single-seater chairlift to a panoramic terrace looking straight onto the castle and across the winding river below.

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• Hike the Mullerthal Trail to the Schiessentümpel waterfall

  Follow the legendary three-bridge cascade hidden in a mossy gorge within Little Switzerland's bizarre rock formations and beech forests.

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• Discover the Benedictine Echternach Abbey

  Visit the monumental basilica founded by St Willibrord in the 7th century, complete with a reconstructed crypt and a museum of the priceless illuminated Codex Aureus.

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• Browse the National Museum of History and Art (MNHA)

  Trace Luxembourg’s rich past from prehistoric flints to Gallo-Roman mosaics and fine art inside the old town's archaeological heart.

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• Sample Moselle valley Riesling at a local winery

  Sip crisp, mineral-driven white wines at a family-run estate surrounded by steeply terraced vineyards along the meandering Luxembourg Moselle.

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• Enjoy a brewery tour at Brasserie Simon in Wiltz

  Go behind the scenes at the nation's oldest private brewery to taste their unfiltered Pils, hoppy Simon Régal and traditional beers in the Ardennes town.

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• Pay respects at the Luxembourg American Cemetery

  Walk among 5,070 white marble headstones, including General Patton’s grave, in this serene and immaculately maintained World War II memorial.

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• Visit the Mudam modern art museum on Fort-Thüngen ramparts

  Experience cutting-edge contemporary art inside I.M. Pei’s glass-and-limestone building integrated into 18th-century fortifications with a view.

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• Stroll through the Bambësch forest on the city’s edge

  Escape to this vast oak-beech woodland interlaced with walking paths just minutes from the city centre, perfect for a quiet nature fix.

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• Explore the ruins of Larochette Castle

  Clamber around the dramatic twin-tower remnants of an 11th-century stronghold overlooking a tidy village and the White Ernz valley.

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• Cycle the Moselle Path (PC3) from Remich to Schengen

  Pedal an easy, scenic riverside route past vine-covered slopes, sleepy wine villages and the symbolic Schengen monument where borders dissolve.

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• Experience the giant Schueberfouer funfair

  Join the crowds at Luxembourg's legendary 19th-century fair on the Glacis square for thrilling rides, pretzels and the traditional 'Bamkuch' cake.

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• Uncover the Roman Villa of Echternach

  See the well-preserved foundations of a grand Gallo-Roman palace with a fine mosaic floor tucked behind the basilica.

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• Kayak on the Sauer River from Diekirch

  Paddle through gentle rapids and peaceful tree-lined stretches with occasional views of old cloth-mill towns and cliff-side castles.

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• Indulge at the Chocolate House near the palace

  Dip a wooden spoon coated in dark, milk or white chocolate into a cup of steamed milk to create your own custom hot chocolate in a cosy parlour.

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• Swim and sail on the Upper Sûre Lake

  Cool off in the clean blue waters of Luxembourg’s largest reservoir, surrounded by wooded hills and slopes ideal for hiking and pedal-boat rides.

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