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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Luxembourg: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Luxembourg
- Despite its modest size, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has a long and challenging history.
- Fortifications in the area dated back to the Roman era and were erected in the 10th century by the Count of Ardennes.
- After a thousand years of shifting hands and being a hotbed of European political action, the country would finally become a nation-state in its own right in 1815.
- It is now the home of the European Court of Justice and remains an unusual mingling of French and German culture.
- It has given birth to countless artistic and cultural movements, as well as a plethora of poets, artists, and musicians.
- There are numerous attractions in Luxembourg for visitors who come to the nation.
- Capital: Luxembourg
- International Airport: Luxembourg International Airport (LUX)
- Population: 634,814
- Currency: Euro
- Time: GMT+1
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230 V
- Official Language: French, German, and Luxembourgish
- Religion: Roman Catholic
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Luxembourg
- Explore the Old Quarter.
- Go to Notre Dame Cathedral.
- Take a look at the National Museum of History and Art.
- Take a stroll through Parc Merveilleux.
- Investigate the Bock and City Casements.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Luxembourg
- Luxembourg is best visited in late spring and summer, from May and September, when the weather is excellent, and the sun shines all day. Winter is also a beautiful season to visit Luxembourg.
- You can enjoy snow sports or ice skating on one of its numerous lakes.
- Autumn is also a fantastic time to visit Luxembourg because the weather is neither too hot nor too cold, making it the ideal temperature for sightseeing.
- It's also an excellent time to trekking or take a cross-country road holiday.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Luxembourg
The Old Quarter
- The Old Quarter in Luxembourg City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the ideal site to begin a visit to this beautiful country.
- The city's heart would have been ringed by elegant historic defences known as the Gibraltar of the North, which was destroyed in 1883.
- Nowadays, there are tree-lined cobblestone streets and lovely parks and gardens.
- You can see magnificent bridges and winding passageways as you walk around.
- The most excellent advice is to observe whatever locations capture your attention and explore them at leisure.
Notre Dame Cathedral
- Notre Dame Cathedral was built by Jesuit Jesuits in the 17th century and still stands proudly today.
- The north gate, baroque in style and adorned in pretty stained glass from the 19th and 20th centuries, is one of the trademark elements here.
- Along with historic architecture, there are modern sculptures and a famous small Madonna and Jesus statue sitting over the altar.
- It is also noteworthy for its crypt, which holds the tombs of Luxembourg royal family members and is guarded by two lion statues.
The National Museum of History and Art
- Despite its modest size, Luxembourg has a plethora of fascinating museums.
- One of the best is the National Museum of History and Art, located in the Fish Market section of the old town centre.
- There is a wide variety of objects here, including tools, coins, weaponry, historical papers, and photographs.
- Much of the artwork focuses on the Gallo-Roman era and tells the tale of social and religious life in Luxembourg through the ages for those who live there.
- If you enjoy modern art, you will not be disappointed; it contains works by a wide range of twentieth-century painters.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Luxembourg Off the Beaten Track
The Bock and the City Casements
- The Bock Cliff in Luxembourg is notable for its cannons and fortifications, and it is here that Casemates, a labyrinth of underground corridors, can be explored.
- These tunnels, which span 21 kilometres and are excavated out of solid rock cliffs, are an astounding engineering achievement.
- They were built to conceal soldiers as well as store horses and supplies.
- Many of the tunnels can be walked through, and at the top of the plateau are the decaying remnants of an ancient castle that was only discovered in 1963.
The Echternach Benedictine Abbey
- If you visit Echternach, you should see the Benedictine Abbey, which dates from the seventh century and has an associated museum.
- It consists of four buildings and a central courtyard, and the basilica here is extremely important to the people of Luxembourg.
- One of the reasons for this is that it houses a vault containing St.
- Willibrord is built of white marble, and the vaults are adorned with beautiful frescoes from the 10th century.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Luxembourg Culture and Traditions
- Art and culture can be enjoyed calmly, away from the media hoopla and lineups surrounding great masterpieces.
- Stroll through the museums, where you may take a rest and clear your mind while looking for fresh impressions and feelings.
- Or taking a walk through the streets, exploring painters and murals and listening to musicians at cafés.
- Alternatively, look for outstanding philharmonic orchestras, UNESCO World Heritage sites, mediaeval strongholds, and modern architecture.
- Culture in Luxembourg exists at the intersection of tradition and modernity, at the crossroads of foreign influences while also being aware of its cultural wealth.
- Luxembourg is a museum lover's dream. There are over 60 cultural institutes in the country.
- The global industrial revolution left many profound scars on Luxembourg's landscapes, particularly in the mining regions in the south, which were the birthplace of Luxembourg's iron and steel industry.
- A trip on the antique steam railway or down in an abandoned mine allows you to relive Minett's past.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Luxembourg: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Gromperekichelcher
#Food
- These fabulous crispy fried potato cakes or fritters are one of Luxembourg's most popular dishes.
- As a result, you can find them in markets and fairs practically anywhere in the country.
- They're made by combining shredded potatoes, chopped onions, parsley, an egg, flour, and salt, then shaping them into flattened patties and frying them.
- People prefer them best when they are served hot from the pan.
- Depending on their tastes, some people like to eat them with tomato ketchup or apple sauce. Others, on the other hand, enjoy them with soup.
Huesenziwwi
#Food
- Huesenziwwi may be found on the menus of some top Luxembourg restaurants during the game season, which runs from October to December.
- It is made up of marinated hare chunks cooked with wine and onions in a thick sauce prepared from hare or calf's blood, red wine, and cognac.
- Some individuals like to mix sour cream, mushrooms, carrots, and herbs. Sage, bay leaves, and thyme are examples of herbs that could be used.
- Because the hare is marinated for 48 to 72 hours before being fried in lard and flambéed with cognac, the stew is extraordinarily delicate.
- It's typically served with noodles, cabbage, and wine.
Judd mat Gaardebounen
#Food
- Some consider Judd mat Gaardebounen to be Luxembourg's national dish.
- The hearty dish comprises smoked and salted pork (Judd) and broad beans (Gaardebounen).
- Soak smoked pork neck (also known as a collar) in water overnight to create it.
- The next day, it is combined with vegetables and spices such as bay leaves and cloves in a saucepan.
- It is then cooked for many hours on low heat until soft. When the pork is done, it is sliced into thick slices and served on a bed of creamy broad bean and potato sauce.
- Typically, potatoes are boiled or fried with bacon.
Royal-Hamilius, Luxembourg City Center
#Fashion
- Royal Hamilius opened its doors in the capital's centre at the end of 2019.
- The Royal Hamilius, with its 16,000 square metres of retail space, appears more like a neighbourhood than an actual shopping complex.
- The main building is superb with its spectacular architecture, luxury signs, and restaurants, including a panoramic restaurant on the terrace.
- The ensemble is completed by apartments, substantial green spaces, and a pedestrian square.
- After years of hard labour, this lovely project gives back to the community.
- Galeries Lafayettes, a well-known department store among French and other Parisians, a Fnac store for all things music, books, and multimedia, a sports store Decathlon, and a Delhaize grocery are all accessible from the parking lot.
Cloche d’Or Gasperich district
#Fashion
- The Cloche d'Or Shopping Center in Luxembourg Gasperich is an essential feature of the district's real estate boom.
- It opened in early 2019, is vast and modern, and is close to the motorways at the Gasperich Cross. It will benefit from the streetcar's arrival by the end of 2022.
- The Cloche d'Or shopping area, like its flagship, the Auchan hypermarket, has modern architecture that favours lifestyle.
- More than 140 stores and multiple food courts are available to employees in the neighbourhood.
- Relaxation areas round out the package. On-site underground parking is available.
Infinity Kirchberg district
#Fashion
- Following the Cloche d'Or and the Royal Hamilius, the Infinity Shopping Center opened its doors in 2020.
- The Infinity Project is completed by two towers and is located at the entrance of Kirchberg, opposite the Philharmonic.
- The first tower has roughly 7,000 square metres of office space.
- The second tower will contain 20,000 m2 of high-end apartments ranging in size from 50 to 300 m2.
- A 6.500 m2 shopping centre links the two buildings with 23 stores.
Europa-Park
#Fun
- On Luxembourg Square, in the heart of Europa-Park, sparkling enjoyment awaits young and old alike: water fountains embedded into the ground provide plenty of cooling on hot days.
- The gold-blue pyramid, which also houses the FoodLoop restaurant, may be seen from afar in the Luxembourg-themed area.
- In the world's first looping restaurant, the food you've ordered rides the rollercoaster, not you!
- Your dishes arrive at your table via a complex rail system with two loops, making your visit twice as enjoyable.
- Afterwards, go to Journey to Rulantica and immerse yourself in an engaging multimedia exhibition about the water world of Rulantica - all without wearing swimwear!
ADVENTURE VALLEY DURBUY
#Fun
- Outdoor activities can be enjoyed with family, friends, members of your sports club, or on your own in Belgium's largest adventure park.
- Please contact our events departure for a custom-made event for your organisation.
- The lodging options are varied: you can stay in an authentic tepee, a heated cabin, or a holiday house.
- Everyone will enjoy their stay because there are 600 beds available for groups of 6 to 63.
HOUTOPIA
#Fun
- Houtopia is a sensory universe. Houtopia is a recreational and educational facility dedicated to exploring the five senses.
- Houtopia, a space of discovery and wonder, is a perfect place to come with family, school, or group, in good or bad weather.
- In the spring of 2018, the altered internal area comprises activities, experiences, and sensory manipulations.
- In addition, there is a massive outdoor playground with an adventure course that will take you beyond the river to the start of a thrilling drop with a slide more than 30 metres long!
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Luxembourg: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- The Moselle is a "Nature" setting. Both novice and seasoned hikers will be pleased.
- Many thematic paths will take you to numerous species of animals and vegetation.
- Everything is neatly put out so that hikers can easily find their way: designated and signposted trails, as well as a precise, informative, and simple labelling system.
- Some of the trails are educational, allowing visitors of all ages to experience nature through all of their senses.
- Detailed brochures are provided at all of the region's tourist information desks.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Luxembourg Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- This lovely festival, organised by KZL, will be in its sixth year next year.
- The festival, which focuses on the original form of Kizomba, brings together some of the top Kizomba dancers, teachers, and musicians (DJs) worldwide.
- The exotic dance form developed in Angola and translates as "to party" in the local language.
- Kizomba is a must-try form for all couples, regardless of age, and it is one of the best Luxembourg music festivals.
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