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What to See in Luxembourg
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Luxembourg
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Luxembourg has one site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:
Old Quarters and Fortifications of Luxembourg (1994)
This is the old town, which has retained its historic charm.
This is the old town, which has retained its historic charm.
Cities and Cultural Heritage
Clervaux
This picturesque and tourist-frequented municipality is home to a medieval castle and a Benedictine abbey. With its wooded surroundings, it lies within the Our Nature Park.
This picturesque and tourist-frequented municipality is home to a medieval castle and a Benedictine abbey. With its wooded surroundings, it lies within the Our Nature Park.
Diekirch
This small town is home to the National Museum of Military History dedicated to the Battle of the Ardennes, which took place in the region during the winter of 1944-45. It also has a few old quarters to explore in the town centre.
This small town is home to the National Museum of Military History dedicated to the Battle of the Ardennes, which took place in the region during the winter of 1944-45. It also has a few old quarters to explore in the town centre.
Echternach
Located on the German border, it is one of the oldest towns in the country. The Abbey of Saint Willibrord, dating from the 9th century, can be seen there.
Located on the German border, it is one of the oldest towns in the country. The Abbey of Saint Willibrord, dating from the 9th century, can be seen there.
Esch-sur-Alzette
In the heart of the mining region, on the French border, it is Luxembourg's second-largest city.
In the heart of the mining region, on the French border, it is Luxembourg's second-largest city.
Esch-sur-Sûre
A charming site nestled in a river bend, with cliffs and the ruins of a medieval castle overlooking the village.
A charming site nestled in a river bend, with cliffs and the ruins of a medieval castle overlooking the village.
Luxembourg
The Luxembourgish capital is partly perched on cliffs. Its old quarters and fortifications are UNESCO-listed, making it a pleasant city.
The Luxembourgish capital is partly perched on cliffs. Its old quarters and fortifications are UNESCO-listed, making it a pleasant city.
Remich
Close to the border with France and Germany, nestled between vineyards and forests, this small town has retained a certain charm in its architecture.
Close to the border with France and Germany, nestled between vineyards and forests, this small town has retained a certain charm in its architecture.
Schengen
This village on the banks of the Moselle owes its fame solely to the European agreements signed here in 1985. A monument commemorates the event.
This village on the banks of the Moselle owes its fame solely to the European agreements signed here in 1985. A monument commemorates the event.
Valley of the Seven Castles
Also known as the "Eisch Valley". Over about forty kilometres, you’ll discover seven small castles from different eras. The journey can also be done as a hike.
Also known as the "Eisch Valley". Over about forty kilometres, you’ll discover seven small castles from different eras. The journey can also be done as a hike.
Vianden
By the riverside, this large medieval village is home to a charming castle. The whole area is one of Luxembourg’s most "photogenic" spots.
By the riverside, this large medieval village is home to a charming castle. The whole area is one of Luxembourg’s most "photogenic" spots.
Natural Heritage
Our Nature Park
In the north-east of Luxembourg, on the border with Germany. You can hike here and see several castles.
In the north-east of Luxembourg, on the border with Germany. You can hike here and see several castles.
Little Switzerland of Luxembourg
This is a hilly region near Germany. You can explore forests and streams, or climb the distinctive rock formations of Müllerthal.
This is a hilly region near Germany. You can explore forests and streams, or climb the distinctive rock formations of Müllerthal.
Moselle Valley
The Moselle and its valley are major tourist destinations in Luxembourg (and in Germany). You can take river cruises on it or follow the "Moselle Wine Route," whose vineyards line the river.
The Moselle and its valley are major tourist destinations in Luxembourg (and in Germany). You can take river cruises on it or follow the "Moselle Wine Route," whose vineyards line the river.
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Moselle Valley
★★★ The Moselle and its valley are major tourist destinations in Luxembourg (and in Germany). You can take river cruises on it or follow the…
Valley of the Seven Castles
★★★ Also known as the "Eisch Valley". Over about forty kilometres, you’ll discover seven small castles from different eras. The journey…
Vianden
★★★ By the riverside, this large medieval village is home to a charming castle. The whole area is one of Luxembourg’s most "photogenic"…
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Beaufort Castle
★★ The ruins of a medieval castle located in the municipality of Beaufort.
Bourscheid Castle
★★ This imposing medieval castle is perched above the Sûre River.
Clervaux
★★ This picturesque and tourist-frequented municipality is home to a medieval castle and a Benedictine abbey. With its wooded surroundings, it…
Esch-sur-Sûre
★★ A charming site nestled in a river bend, with cliffs and the ruins of a medieval castle overlooking the village.
Luxembourg City
★★ The Luxembourgish capital is partly perched on cliffs. Its old quarters and fortifications are UNESCO-listed, making it a pleasant city.
Little Switzerland of Luxembourg
★★ This is a hilly region near Germany. You can explore forests and streams, or climb the distinctive rock formations of Müllerthal.
Old Quarters and Fortifications of Luxembourg
★★ This is the old town, which has retained its historic charm.
Diekirch
★ This small town is home to the National Museum of Military History dedicated to the Battle of the Ardennes, which took place in the region…
Echternach
★ Located on the German border, it is one of the oldest towns in the country. The Abbey of Saint Willibrord, dating from the 9th century, can…
Esch-sur-Alzette
★ In the heart of the mining region, on the French border, it is Luxembourg's second-largest city.
Our Nature Park
★ In the north-east of Luxembourg, on the border with Germany. You can hike here and see several castles.
Haute-Sûre Nature Park
★ A small park in northwestern Luxembourg.
Remich
★ Close to the border with France and Germany, nestled between vineyards and forests, this small town has retained a certain charm in its…
Rumelange
★ In the heart of the mining region, this town is home to the National Mining Museum.
Schengen
★ This village on the banks of the Moselle owes its fame solely to the European agreements signed here in 1985. A monument commemorates the…