Things to do in Luxembourg-Ville
Luxembourg-Ville, or Luxembourg City as it is often called, has a UNESCO-listed Old Town and a fairytale, medieval charm which draws visitors. The main attractions in Luxembourg include the remains of the Bock Fortress, particularly the subterranean casements, the Grand Ducal Palace, the Philharmonie Luxembourg, which offers a wonderful selection of concerts and performances, the National Museum for History and Art, and the Passerelle or Luxembourg Viaduct, a bridge built in 1861 which affords incredible views of the city. The smallness of the country is an advantage for travellers because almost all places of interest to sightseers are within reach from the capital, allowing for a variety of fun excursions. It takes no more than a quick drive or train trip to reach any number of picturesque ancient villages nestled among Luxembourg's lovely countryside. Some of the most popular daytrip destinations are Clervaux, Echternach, Mondorf-Les-Bains, Vianden, Remich and Grevenmacher. Another well-known attraction near the city is the American Cemetery and Memorial which commemorates the soldiers killed during World War II and is a moving site.
The best time to visit the city, and indeed the rest of the country, is in the sunny, comparatively warm months between May and August (spring and summer), as Luxembourg-Ville can get a bit bleak and cold during winter.
The Fortress
The mighty fortress established by Count Siegfried atop the Rock of Bock in 963 eventually became a citadel with three girdles of fortified battlements. As the centuries passed, th…
Grand Ducal Palace
The city residence of the Grand Ducal family is right in the heart of the old town, restrained yet remaining aesthetically pleasing with its Italian Renaissance facade. Built of oc…
The National Museum for History and Art
The National Museum for History and Art contains major archaeological finds, such as artefacts from the Gallo-Roman period and the Middle Ages. The vast collection covers the histo…
Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial
In a silent forest clearing near the village of Hamm lie the graves of more than 5,000 American soldiers killed during World War II, when it was a battleground on the Western Front…
Vianden
The picturesque village of Vianden is situated on the banks of the Our River and guarded by a magnificent medieval castle, making for a pleasant day trip only 25 miles (40km) north…
Clervaux
A 12th-century castle overlooks the village of Clervaux, located in the heart of the Ardennes Mountain region 30 miles (50km) north of Luxembourg City. A Romanesque church with twi…
Echternach
The beautiful old town of Echternach lies on the border between Germany and Luxembourg on the banks of the Sûre River. It boasts a famed abbey founded in the 7th-century by St Wil…
Moselle Valley
The Moselle Valley has been a wine-growing region since the 19th century, now developed as an important tourist industry thanks to its rural atmosphere and idyllic environment. Alo…
Mondorf-les-Bains
Thousands come on holiday to Mondorf-les-Bains to enjoy the verdant surroundings and thermal springs of one of the most modern balneotherapy centres in Europe. Found in the Moselle…