Things to do in Luxembourg

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.