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Overview

Diminutive Luxembourg is a charming slice of northern Europe that consistently ranks among the world's top three nations in both wealth and wine consumption.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Vianden Castle, Vianden, Diekirch, Luxembourg

    Château de Vianden

    Luxembourg

    This château's extraordinary outline is the result of an almost-total 20th-century restoration after the original, built from the 11th to 14th centuries,…

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    Musée d'Histoire de la Ville de Luxembourg

    Luxembourg City

    Hidden within a series of 17th- to 19th-century houses, including a former ‘holiday home’ of the Bishop of Orval, the city's history museum is engrossing…

  • Bock Casemates

    Bock Casemates

    Luxembourg City

    Beneath the Montée de Clausen, the clifftop site of Count Sigefroi’s once-mighty fort, the Bock Casemates are an atmospheric honeycomb of rock galleries…

  • Mudam Museum

    Mudam

    Luxembourg City

    Groundbreaking exhibitions of modern, installation and experiential art take place in this airy architectural icon designed by Pritzker-winning architect…

  • Stunning view of the lower city along Alzette river and Le Chemin de la Corniche of the upper city, Luxembourg

    Chemin de la Corniche

    Luxembourg City

    Hailed as 'Europe's most beautiful balcony', this pedestrian promenade winds along the course of the 17th-century city ramparts with views across the…

  • Abbaye d'Echternach

    Abbaye d'Echternach

    Luxembourg

    Just north of the basilica, 19th-century Benedictine abbey buildings spread towards the tree-lined banks of the Sûre. Most of the complex is now a school…

  • Château de Clervaux

    Château de Clervaux

    Luxembourg

    The standout attraction at Clervaux' reconstructed 12th-century castle is Edward Steichen's Unesco World Heritage-listed photography exhibition Family of…

  • Beaufort Castles

    Beaufort Castles

    Luxembourg

    Beaufort's two castles sit across a wooded valley on the town's western edge. Built from sandstone on the site of a Roman camp, the five-storey medieval…

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Best Things to Do

From exploring medieval fortifications to country walks and day trips to castle-topped villages, here are the best things to do in Luxembourg.

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Best Places to Visit

From Luxembourg City with its dramatic fortifications to small historic towns topped by castles, here are the best places to visit in Luxembourg.

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Best Time to Visit

Discover the best time to visit Luxembourg with insights on seasonal weather, crowds, and events to help you plan the ideal trip.

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