Tourism in Luxembourg

Explore notable sights and destinations in this country

Europe / Western Europe

Tourist attractions

Luxembourg Old Town and Fortifications

Region: Luxembourg City

Cultural heritage

World Heritage Site. Impregnable fortress ruins once called "Gibraltar of the North" and medieval townscape.

Bock Casemates

Region: Luxembourg City

Historic structure

Fortress tunnels extending 23km underground. Interior viewable on guided tours.

Grand Ducal Palace

Region: Capital center

Modern architecture

16th-century grand ducal residence. Interior tours available in summer.

Adolphe Bridge

Region: Luxembourg City

Modern architecture

Capital landmark. Spectacular stone arch spanning valley.

Vianden Castle

Region: Vianden

Medieval castle

Romanesque-Gothic castle towering on hill. Night illumination also popular.

Clervaux Castle and Family of Man Permanent Exhibition

Region: Clervaux

Culture/Photography

Edward Steichen masterpiece photo exhibition permanently displayed. Beautiful mountain castle and abbey.

Mullerthal (Little Switzerland)

Region: Around Echternach, East

Nature

Hiking paradise with bizarre rocks and valleys.

Minett National Mining Park

Region: Near Esch-sur-Alzette

Industrial heritage

Experiential museum touring old iron mines by trolley train.

Moselle Wine Route

Region: Along Moselle River

Food culture

Scenic drive visiting Riesling vineyards and riverside white wine brewing villages.

Museum of Modern Art (MUDAM)

Region: Kirchberg Plateau

Art museum

I.M. Pei design. Fuses contemporary art with fortress ruins.

Suggested itineraries

World Heritage and Wine 3 Days

Duration (days): 3

Highlights: Old Town stroll, Bock Casemates, Moselle cruise, Wine cellar visit

Stay 2 nights in capital enjoying historic district, then rental car to Moselle downstream Grevenmacher. Short trip touring white wine tasting and riverside villages.

Hiking and Castles Ardennes 5 Days

Duration (days): 5

Highlights: Mullerthal Trail, Vianden Castle, Clervaux Photo Exhibition, SL Mine Train

Satisfy valley walks in eastern Little Switzerland, traverse northern Ardennes ancient castles and forests. Outdoor-focused course stopping at Esch industrial heritage on return.

EU Institutions and Financial District Tour 1 Day

Duration (days): 1

Highlights: European Court of Justice exterior, Financial Center, Kirchberg Plateau Modern Art Museum

For business visitors. Tour EU district by tram, viewing high-rise clusters and MUDAM set.

Travel tips

  • All public transport including trams, buses, and trains free from 2020. Easy boarding.
  • Cheapest gas prices in eurozone attract many drivers from neighboring countries.
  • Capital center hilly, comfortable shoes essential.
  • English understood in tourism, but French-only menus common at restaurants.
  • Restaurants generally operate 12:00-14:00, 19:00-22:00.
  • Sundays many shops closed. Kirchberg shopping mall exceptionally open.
  • Summer mornings and evenings can drop to 10°C, carry jacket.
  • Cashless widespread, but small shops may be cash-only.
  • Wine cellar tours often require reservations. Apply in advance via official website.
  • "GPS app "Geoportail" convenient for forest hiking.
  • Drone flight prohibited around EU institutions.
  • Mobile roaming occurs immediately across borders, check settings.

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