City
Luxembourg City
Luxembourg
A fortress capital on dramatic cliffs, with deep gorges, old casemates and a modern European quarter.
Western Europe
Luxembourg
A tiny grand duchy of dramatic fortress cliffs, fairy-tale castles and forested valleys, easy to explore by public transport.
For storytellers
Why Luxembourg matters
Luxembourg is one of Europe's smallest countries, yet it delivers a dramatic landscape and a fascinating history. Its capital perches on cliffs above deep gorges, ringed by the remains of one of Europe's greatest fortresses. Further out you find hilltop castles, wooded valleys and rock-lined hiking trails. It is a multilingual crossroads between France, Germany and Belgium, and the village of Schengen gave its name to Europe's border-free travel area. Public transport is free, which makes exploring wonderfully simple.
Talking points
- Public transport across the country is free for everyone.
- The capital's old quarter and fortifications are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Luxembourgish, French and German are all in everyday use.
- Castles and wooded valleys lie within an hour of the capital.
- The village of Schengen lent its name to Europe's border-free travel area.
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- Capital
- Luxembourg City
- Languages
- Luxembourgish, French, German
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Best time to go
- May to September for hiking and castle visits. Spring and autumn are quieter and colourful.
Where to base yourself
Cities and towns in Luxembourg
Town
Vianden
Luxembourg
A storybook town in the Our valley, topped by a huge castle and linked to Victor Hugo.
Town
Echternach
Luxembourg
One of the country's oldest towns, with a famous abbey and a gateway to the Little Switzerland trails.
Top places
What to see in Luxembourg
- Top places
- Church, mosque or temple 2
- Other 2
- Historic site 1
- Viewpoint 1
- Neighbourhood 1
- Palace 1
- Square 1
- Bridge 1
- Museum 1
- Castle 1
Historic site · UNESCO
Bock Casemates
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Miles of tunnels carved into the cliffs, once used to defend the city.
Viewpoint · UNESCO
Chemin de la Corniche
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
A walkway along the old ramparts, called the most beautiful balcony in Europe.
Castle
Vianden Castle
Vianden, Luxembourg
A huge restored hilltop castle, one of the grandest in Europe.
Other
Mullerthal Region
Echternach, Luxembourg
A hiking region of sandstone cliffs, forests and narrow gorges, nicknamed Little Switzerland.
Bridge
Adolphe Bridge
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
A graceful stone arch spanning the Petrusse valley, an icon of the city.
Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Grund
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
The lower town in the valley, with old houses, riverside paths and restaurants.
Church, mosque or temple
Echternach Basilica
Echternach, Luxembourg
The abbey church of St Willibrord, rebuilt after wartime damage.
Palace
Grand Ducal Palace
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
The official residence of the Grand Duke, with a Flemish Renaissance facade.
Museum
MUDAM
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
A modern art museum designed by I. M. Pei, built next to the old fortress.
Church, mosque or temple
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
The city's main cathedral, in late Gothic style with a Baroque touch.
Square
Place Guillaume II
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
The central square, known locally as the Knuedler, with the town hall and a market.
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