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Sightseeing tours in Luxembourg Walks to explore Luxembourg's history and architecture – and uncover some surprising secrets along the way

The many tourist routes across Luxembourg are a great way to relive the country's history, admire its architecture and find out about its industrial past. The fascinating synergy between old and new and the symbiosis of Luxembourg's urban centres with the natural world create a unique and enchanting blend.

Explore a thousand years of history

Visiting Luxembourg City is like travelling back in time. Luxembourg may be a small country, with a surface area of 2,586km2 and just under 626,000 inhabitants, but it has a rich and complex past, and its capital city sums up European history in a nutshell .

There's no better way to explore Luxembourg's eventful, thousand-year-long history than by walking one of the many sightseeing routes in Luxembourg City:

• Wenzel Circular Walk

This route takes you on a tour of what is essentially Luxembourg's biggest open-air museum . The starting point for the 5.5km walk is the ruins of the former castle of the Counts of Luxembourg and the adjoining archaeological crypt – the birthplace of the city and the country. In three hours , you will explore the medieval ramparts and the remains of the fortress. Don't miss: the Bock Casemates .

• Mansfeld Circular Walk

This 4.6km historical walk takes you in and around the district of Clausen , with its many architectural gems dating back to the time of Count Mansfeld, who became a prince in 1517 and was made Governor of the Duchy of Luxembourg (1540) and then of the Netherlands (1590). Follow the 'M' arrows to explore winding lanes, hidden staircases and 19th-century walls. This is a great three-hour tour with some amazing views!

• Vauban Circular Walk

Are you a fan of military history ? If you are fascinated by the city's last fortifications – how they were built and which parts were most strategically important –, then the Vauban Circular Walk is for you. The walk is named after engineer Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, who was responsible for the reconstruction work after the fortified city was captured by the French. The work carried out by Vauban earned the city its reputation as an impregnable fortress – it was known as the Gibraltar of the North .

Or maybe you just want to go for a walk that will give you a wonderful panoramic view over Luxembourg City? In that case, head for the Chemin de la Corniche , described as Europe's most beautiful balcony by Luxembourg writer Batty Weber. The walk takes you along the ramparts built in the 17th century by the Spanish and the French, running parallel with the Alzette valley.

UNESCO Tour for All

Did you know that the old quarters and fortifications in Luxembourg City are on the UNESCO World Heritage List ? In addition to the many existing walks and tours , two new audio guides and a brochure for people with specific needs have recently been produced to make this historical site even more accessible:

• The UNESCO Tour for All on izi.travel is suitable for wheelchairs and prams. The tour was specially designed and tested by groups of people with specific needs. The guide is available in Luxembourgish, French, German, English, Dutch and Portuguese .
• The UNESCO-Tour für Alle – Leichte Sprache guide uses the same route but with simplified language and sequences filmed in sign language . This tour is only available in German.
• The UNESCO-Tour für Alle in Leichter Sprache brochure introduces visitors to the UNESCO tour in German in very clear language , using simple phrases to explain complex artefacts and events.

Nature in the city

Luxembourg City is dotted with green spaces that can also be explored on foot.

The walking tour around the Bonnevoie district leads you to the Schläifmillen artists' workshops, which began more than 30 years ago when a group of artists looking for a workspace set up in a disused industrial warehouse. As you walk along the woodland path beside the river Alzette , you will also spot the former gunpowder mill and Polfermille n spinning mill. This is a great walk to find out more about the role of textile manufacturing in the Luxembourg economy in the 19th century and to discover how cottage industries gradually developed into factories along the river's edge to make use of the energy potential of water.

Do you love roses? If so you'll want to check out the RosaLi Circular Walk . As you stroll through the district of Limpertsberg , you will find out about its rich rose-growing heritage, which led to Luxembourg becoming known as Rose Country at the turn of the 20th century.

Admire the country's architectural and artistic gems

If you are a contemporary architecture enthusiast, you will particularly appreciate the 14 tours in the architectour.lu architecture guide. In total, you'll get to see some 278 works of architecture throughout the country.

In Luxembourg City, the Kirchberg Plateau , the European quarter and business hub for Luxembourg's financial centre, is an open-air gallery for contemporary architecture. The station district and the Upper Town are also home to fine examples of Luxembourg City's architectural heritage .

You will be beaming with enthusiasm as you check out the contrasting architectural styles of the city's seven museums. the Museum(s)mile walk is a tour in the form of a smile! We can guarantee that you will be blown away by the diversity and unique nature of each one.

The history of southern Luxembourg is imprinted on the facades of the many protected buildings that make up the architectural heritage of Esch-sur-Alzette . Slip on a comfortable pair of shoes and set out to explore the open-air scenery that tells the history of the 'Forge of the South', a surprising melting-pot of European architecture. Also available as a virtual walk !

Guide historique et architectural Esch-sur-Alzette - Rue de l'Alzette (1re partie)

Virtual walk in the rue de l'Alzette of the historical and architectural guide Esch-sur-Alzette of the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (in French). © C2DH / Université du Luxembourg.

Piece together the region's steelmaking past

As you're now in the south of Luxembourg , why not take the opportunity to find out more about the region's steelmaking past ?

The Terres rouges (Red Lands) owe their name to the iron ore that was the key to Luxembourg's successful steel industry from the late 19th century onwards. In recent years, the region has transformed the relics of past industrial success into tourist facilities for the present and the future, with a host of surprising activities on offer.

You can now explore the terrace of the blast furnaces : Explore the Belval site and marvel at the modern architecture of the new buildings contrasting with the industrial heritage. The guide will explain the conception of the quarter and the conservation of the blast furnaces in the context of creating a new urban quarter. The visit culminates at the top of Blast Furnace A, which has been open to visitors since 2014. Climb the staircase alongside the former pressure reactor and read the information about the workings of the industrial plant.​ A breathtaking view awaits you from the top floor!

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A first-timer's guide to Luxembourg

Aug 16, 2023 • 7 min read

Get to know the best things to do in Luxembourg with this first-timer's guide © RossHelen / Getty Images

Squeezed in between France , Belgium and Germany , tiny Luxembourg (pop. 655,000) is something of an oddity, yet is arguably also the most European of the continent’s many nations.

A multilingual global hub of business and commerce, Luxembourg is also the world’s only grand duchy and its cinematic capital city was once an imposing fortress that used its dramatic topography to battle waves of Spanish and French armies. 

In short, it’s an intriguing place. But despite those alluring accolades, it’s a country that’s often overlooked thanks to its diminutive size. Those who do venture here find dense hiking wildernesses, languid wine regions, bizarre local festivals and arguably the most distinct capital city in Europe. 

A country this small won't be without its quirks however, so here are a few things to think about before traveling to Luxembourg. 

When should I go to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg’s relative mystique means its streets won’t be clogged with swelling crowds, lost tourists and stressed tour guides, even during the summer months. And while summer (June to August) is indeed the busiest time, the pleasant weather also makes it the best time to visit. 

The thick foliage lining the gorges and valleys of Luxembourg City explodes into orange, gold and red during fall (September to November) and these delightful scenes coupled with slightly lower hotel prices make it another fine time to visit.

The Winterlights festival in Luxembourg City during December's festive period is magical, though travelers passing through in January and February will face near-freezing temperatures and reduced opening hours, with closures of some attractions and restaurants.

How long should I spend in Luxembourg?

Luxembourg City is an ideal weekend break destination, with plenty to see and do between Friday and Sunday. If, however, you have more time at your disposal then take advantage of the country’s short distances between locations (it takes less than 90 minutes to drive from the northern to the southern end of Luxembourg!).

With four days available, there’s ample time to spread out to the wine region of Moselle and explore the unique museums of Esch, the 2022 European Capital of Culture . Expand that to seven days and you’ll be able to head north and hike the Mullerthal’s dense forests and gentle hills.

Is it easy to get in and around Luxembourg?

Luxembourg Airport is the country’s only international airport and is located around 5km (3 miles) east of the capital, meaning a relatively short bus or taxi ride into the city. While the ravines of Luxembourg City may look intimidating at first, it's a small place of just 132,000 and is easily walkable. 

And in news that always brings a surprised smile to first-time visitors' faces, all public transit in Luxembourg (buses, trams, and trains) has been free of charge since February 29, 2020.

Top things to do in Luxembourg

More than 10 times smaller than neighboring Belgium, Luxembourg is not a big place and its capital city is the best place to start any journey. Begin by taking in the finest views of this picturesque city from the Chemin de la Corniche and the mighty Pont Adolphe bridge. 

In the city center, Luxembourg’s rather tumultuous history can be explored at the fascinating cliffside Musée d'Histoire de la Ville de Luxembourg . After soaking up the city’s stirring past, you can then see up close how Luxembourg defended itself at the Bock Casemates  –  a complex network of subterranean tunnels and rocky fortifications lined with cannons protruding out of carefully cut holes. It’s no surprise this place was once nicknamed the "Gibraltar of the North". 

Let off steam in the evening by making the winding walk down to the lively Rives de Clausen neighborhood, a 12th-century brewing district that’s been regenerated into an eclectic entertainment area with bumping bars and modern restaurants. 

While Luxembourg’s current riches are based around financial services, its past wealth was built on the cast iron industry and nowhere is that displayed better than at the hulking remains of Belval’s former blast furnaces in the southwestern city of Esch. With their massive steel skeletons available to climb on guided tours, the sublime panoramic views stretch as far as France. Over at the Minett Park Fond-de-Gras , the old mining railroad has been transformed into a network of bucolic walking trails, with many of the historic stations and warehouses free to explore.

In Luxembourg’s pastoral southeast, the Moselle Valley wine region is also perfect for a short 20km (12 mile) day trip from the capital and its rolling vineyards growing grapes make for pleasant summer afternoons sampling local whites such as Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Chardonnay.

With a little more time on your hands, there’s scope to take the train north into beautiful Mullerthal. Often referred to as Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland, walk parts (or all of) the 112km (70 mile) Mullerthal Trail for some sublime summer hiking, passing by rare sandstone rock formations, ancient fern forests and wonderful views over the river Sûre.

Over in border-straddling Echternach, the town’s handsome twin-spired abbey dominates the surrounding landscape and looks deep into neighboring Germany. This place though, is also famous for more unconventional reasons. If you happen to be here on Whit Tuesday, then you’ll be on hand to witness the traditional Lechternacher Sprangprëssessioun – a hopping procession where participants dressed in white shirts and black trousers hop like bunnies to a polka melody through the town’s medieval streets to pay tribute to St Willibrord, founder of the local Benedictine Abbey .

My favorite thing to do in Luxembourg

My first trip to Luxembourg was booked on a whim, very much a last-minute decision driven by itchy feet and a desire for an easy weekend of escapism from the monotony of a crushingly dull 9–5 job during a former life. But like most people, I had no idea what to expect and did even less research into what this mysterious country a two-hour hop from the UK looked like. I guess I wanted to be surprised. 

And that’s exactly what happened the first time I walked out onto the capital city’s Chemin de la Corniche. From the elevated balcony of this winding promenade, Luxembourg’s widescreen cityscape was revealed like an establishing shot of an epic Golden Age Hollywood movie. So spend as long as you like here soaking in tumbling gorges, vertiginous cliffs, twisting roads, distant spires, dense foliage and grand stone bridges. It’s a remarkable scene that’s never left me.

How much money do I need for Luxembourg?

Luxembourg is the world’s richest country going by GDP per capita, though its prices for visitors aren’t exceptionally high (like you may see in Scandinavia, for example). It’s not a cheap country either, but for those simply traveling through, Luxembourg isn’t too different from its neighbors and should be treated as such.

As mentioned earlier, Luxembourg’s free public transit is a huge boon for visitors and should be taken advantage of as often as possible. Maybe treat yourself to a hotel upgrade or fancy meal perhaps?

Hostel room: €35 Hotel room for two: €112 Public transport ticket: free! Coffee: €3.50 Sandwich: €5 Dinner for two: €50–70 Beer/pint at a bar: €6

Frequently asked questions

How many languages do they speak in luxembourg.

Germanic in character, Luxembourgish is the national language of Luxembourg though the country also has two other official languages: French and German. French is more prominent than German, though English is widely spoken too (thanks to Luxembourg’s large multinational workforce).

What type of food will I find in Luxembourg?

Luxembourg’s cuisine is reflective of its location between France and Germany, blending ingredients and styles from both but perhaps closer to the heartier fare of German dishes. Made from smoked pork collar, potatoes and broad beans, Judd mat Gaardebounen is a classic Luxembourgish dish and is ideal in colder months.

What’s a grand duchy?

A grand duchy is a country or territory whose official head of state or ruler is a monarch bearing the title of grand duke or grand duchess. During the 19th century, there were as many as 14 grand duchies in Europe, but Luxembourg is the only one remaining upholding the tradition.

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City Bus Tour 2024 in Luxemburg-Stadt

Luxembourg city bus tour 2024.

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BUS STOP, Mnt de Clausen, 1343 Pafendall Luxembourg

Nearest train station:bus stop: um bock, montée de clausen, trip details.

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• Explore the vibrant and modern sites and landmarks

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Immerse into the beauty of Luxembourg’s capital city and explore the hidden gems and historical landmarks on board of this sightseeing convertible and cozy minibus.

• City Tour of approx. 50 minutes 
• Convertible bus 
• Audio guide 

Step on the immersive Luxembourg City Bus Tour! Immerse into the beauty of Luxembourg’s capital city and unveil hidden gems and  historical landmarks on board of this sightseeing convertible and cozy minibus. The Luxembourg City Bus Tour offers you a convenient and immersive way to discover the rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture of our beautiful green capital during the whole time of the year. Do you wish to see all the highlights in the city? Book your seats now!

Luxembourg City Bus Tour itinerary

Unveil hidden gems and immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of Luxembourg’s capital city with the Luxembourg City Bus Tour. Discover historical landmarks, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture on this convenient and immersive sightseeing experience.  Depart from the Montée de Clausen, on the Bock area with our City Bus Tour. Then, pass along the Grund district and admire the enchanting streets and century-old houses.  

Then, our driver takes you along the Constitution square, where you can marvel the famous Gëlle Fra statue, the remembrance memorial. Among other monuments, you also see the Malakoff Tower , an important monument built as part of the fortress in 1861. This tower has been fully restored and is now the new headquarters of Scouting in Luxembourg asbl. You pass over the Viaduct , also known as Old Bridge.

In just a few seconds, you are entering the city’s business district: Kirchberg. Before that, you will have a chance to see the panoramic elevator and the Pfaffenthal district just before entering the Kirchberg Plateau. Admire the skyscrapers and the splendor of a district rich in architecture. Take a photo of the Luxembourg Philharmonie and don’t miss a visit at the Grand-Duc Jean Museum of Modern Art (Mudam) after your city bus tour.

About the tour

Throughout the tour, you will be provided with informative content with the help of a high-quality and enriching audio guide, sharing historical facts about the city’s past and present. The bus is equipped with comfortable seating, air-conditioning, and large windows, ensuring you’ll have the best view to capture the best pictures. This approximately 50-minute city bus tour doesn’t include any stops, however it offers an ideal introduction to Luxembourg’s unique blend of old-modern charm and contemporary energy. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, you’ll gain deeper appreciation for our little European gem!

This approximately 50-minute city bus tour doesn’t include any stops, however it offers an ideal introduction to Luxembourg’s unique blend of old-modern charm and contemporary energy. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, you’ll gain deeper appreciation for our little European gem!

• No stops during the tour
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• This bus tour has no stops included.
• The audio guide is available in 5 languages. In case you encounter any issues, please inform our driver.
• The bus is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us on [email protected] and we’ll find a solution.
• If you encounter difficulties buying your ticket online, you can buy it from our driver (subject to availability).
• Fahren Sie mit bei einer Sightseeing-Tour durch Luxemburg Stadt
• Erleben Sie einen Mix aus alten und neuen Sehenswürdigkeiten
• Erkunden Sie die lebendigen und modernen Plätze und Wahrzeichen
• Embarquez pour une visite guidée de la ville de Luxembourg
• Se fondre dans un mélange de sites et de bâtiments anciens et nouveaux
• Explorer les sites et monuments modernes et dynamiques

Embarquez pour une visite en minibus de la ville de Luxembourg. Admirez les monuments historiques et l’architecture, mélangez l’ancien et le nouveau que la ville de Luxembourg a à offrir. Explorez le côté vibrant et moderne du Luxembourg.

Tauchen Sie ein in die Schönheit von Luxemburgs Hauptstadt und entdecken Sie geheime Orte und historische Denkmäler an Bord unseres gemütlichen Sightseeing.lu Cabrio Minibus.

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• City Tour, Dauer ungefähr 50 min.
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Embarquez pour une visite captivante en bus à travers les charmants quartiers et les sites historiques de la ville de Luxembourg. Cette visite envoûtante de la ville à bord d’un minibus décapotable vous offre un moyen pratique et immersif de découvrir la riche histoire, l’architecture étonnante et la culture vibrante du Luxembourg pendant l’automne et l’hiver. Vous voulez voir tous les points forts de la ville ? Parmi tous les sites, en voici quelques-uns :

• Vieille ville – Bock
• Quartier du Grund
• Place de la Consitution et le Monument du souvenir (femme en or)
• Place de l’Europe
• Philharmonie
• Tour Malakoff
• Viaduc et l’ascenceur panoramique dans le Pfaffenthal
• Pont Grand-Duchesse Charlotte

Tout au long de la visite, l’audioguide vous fournira des informations sur le passé et le présent de la ville. Le bus est équipé de sièges confortables et de grandes fenêtres, ce qui vous garantit la meilleure vue possible pour prendre des photos. Ce tour de ville en bus d’environ 50 minutes ne comporte pas d’arrêts, et est une introduction idéale au mélange unique de charme ancien et d’énergie contemporaine du Luxembourg. Que vous visitiez le Luxembourg pour la première fois ou que vous soyez un voyageur chevronné, vous apprécierez davantage notre petit bijou européen !

Steigen Sie ein in den fesselnden Luxembourg City Bus Tour! Lassen Sie sich von der Schönheit Luxemburgs verzaubern und entdecken Sie verborgene Schätze und historische Stätten an Bord unseres komfortablen Sightseeing -Cabrio Minibusses.

Die Luxembourg City Bus Tour bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, die vielfältige Geschichte, atemberaubende Architektur und dynamische Kultur unserer bezaubernden grünen Hauptstadt zu erkunden, das ganze Jahr über! Sind Sie daran interessiert, alle Highlights der Stadt Luxemburg zu entdecken? Dann reservieren Sie jetzt Ihre Sitzplätze!  

Luxembourg City Bus Tour Reiseroute

Entdecken Sie verborgene Schätze und tauchen Sie ein in die hinreißende Schönheit von Luxemburgs Hauptstadt mit der Luxembourg City Bus Tour. Erkunden Sie die historischen Denkmäler, beeindruckende Architektur und lebhafte Kultur in diesem gemütlichen und fesselnden Erlebnis. Die Abfahrt befindet sich bei der Montée de Clausen, und fängt gleich mit der auf dem Bock Gegend an mit unserer Stadtrundfahrt. Fahren Sie dann weiter durch den Grund und bewundern Sie die verzauberten Gassen und Jahrhundert alte Häuser.  

Unser Fahrer bringt Sie dann zum Platz der Verfassung, wo Sie die bezaubernde Gëlle Frau Statue bewundern können, ein Mahnmal des Gedenkens. Neben zahlreichen anderen Denkmälern sehen Sie ebenfalls den Malakoff Turm , ein wichtiges Monument das 1861 als Teil der Festung erbaut wurde. Er wurde vollständig restauriert und ist nun der Sitz der Pfadfinder in Luxembourg asbl. Anschließend fahren Sie über den Viadukt, der auch noch alte Brücke genannt wird.  

Nach wenigen Sekunden erreichen Sie das Businesszentrum des Distrikts: Kirchberg. Zuvor haben Sie die Möglichkeit, den Panoramaaufzug und den Distrikt Pfaffenthal zu erblicken, bevor Sie auf dem Plateau Kirchberg ankommen. Genießen Sie die Schönheit der Hochhäuser und die Pracht eines an Architektur reichen Viertels. Machen Sie ein Foto von der Philharmonie Luxembourg und besuchen das Großherzog Jean Museum der modernen Kunst ( Mudam ), nach Ihrer Stadtrundfahrt.  

Über die Tour

Die Route wird durch einen unterhaltsamen Audioguide ergänzt, der Ihnen historische Fakten über die Stadt und Ihre Gegenwart vermittelt. Der Minibus verfügt über bequeme Sitze, eine Klimaanlage und große Fenster, um Ihnen die bestmögliche Sicht zu gewährleisten und atemberaubende Fotos zu machen.

Diese ca. 50-minütige Rundfahrt bietet Ihnen leider keine Möglichkeit, auszusteigen. Es ist jedoch ideal, um einen ersten Einblick in Luxemburgs einzigartiger Mischung aus alt-modernem Charme und zeitgenössischer Energie zu gewinnen. Unabhängig davon, ob Sie uns zum ersten Mal besuchen oder bereits ein erfahrener Reisender sind, wir werden Ihnen eine tiefere Wertschätzung für unser kleines europäisches Juwel entgegenbringen.  

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• Ce tour en bus ne contient pas d’arrêts.
• L’audio-guide est disponible en 3 langues. En cas de problème, veuillez en informer le chauffeur.
• Le bus n’est pas accessible aux fauteuils roulants. Vous pouvez nous contacter à l’adresse [email protected] afin de trouver une solution.
• Si vous rencontrez des difficultés pour acheter votre billet en ligne, vous pouvez l’acheter directement auprès de notre chauffeur (dans la limite des places disponibles).
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• Der Audioguide ist in 5 Sprachen erhältlich, falls Sie Probleme haben, melden Sie sich bitte bei Ihrem Fahrer 
• Der Bus ist nicht Rollstuhlfahrerfreundlich. Bitte kontaktieren Sie uns über [email protected] und wir finden gemeinsam mit Ihnen eine Lösung 
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Self-guided Walking tour of Ville-Haute in Luxembourg City - Luxembourg Purple Travel Guide

Ville-haute is the historic center of luxembourg city and it has many of the major attractions of luxembourg. we provide you a detailed self-guided walking tour with the best things to see and we show lots of photos so you know what you can expect., this self-guided walking tour of luxembourg city requires about 2 miles (3.2 km) walking, not counting the distances you walk in the museum and the casemates. you can start the tour at any point as it ends where it starts. ville-haute is the part of luxembourg city that is located on top of the rocky promontory (bock rock) that count siegfried acquired in 963..

Dicks and Lentz Monument

Place d'armes, place guillaume ii, grand duke william ii statue, luxembourg city hall / hôtel de ville, gëlle fra - monument of remembrance on constitution square, pétrusse casemates, pont adolphe bridge, boulevard franklin delano roosevelt, cathédrale notre-dame, statue of charlotte, palais grand-ducal, it is important to note that today’s walking tour includes a guided tour of the casemates (pétrusse or bock casemates). the pétrusse casemates are open all year, but the bock casemates can be accessed only in summer. since the bock casemates are the more popular of the two, tickets for the english tour may sell out. it is therefore advisable to purchase your admission tickets days or even weeks (in the high season) in advance. admission to the casemates is only by guided tour and you need to make sure to adjust your itinerary so that you don’t miss your tour. the good news is that downtown luxembourg is very walkable and the part of the city that we are visiting today allows you to reach the entrance to the casemates within a few minutes., much of downtown luxembourg is a car-free zone. so, your best option is to come to downtown luxembourg city with one of the free buses (or trains) or, if you have a car, you will either need to park at a paid parking lot outside the city center or at paid street parking near one of the attractions that we are going to see..

Here at Backpack and Snorkel Travel Guides, we typically promote self-guided walking tours. But we realize that not everybody likes to walk by themselves in a foreign city. So, just in case that you rather go with ab guide: NO PROBLEM! Please see the free GuruWalk tours below.

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Grand-rue is a popular east-west facing pedestrian-only shopping street in luxembourg city’s historic district. you can find famous international brands, department stores, local artisan shops, banks, restaurants, and offices here. the upper floors of most buildings are residential. the royal-hamilius shopping center is located at the street’s western end and worth a visit. please be advised that nearly the entire center is a walking and shopping district, but grand-rue has the most high-end international brands..

The Dicks and Lentz Monument stands at the western end of the Place d'Armes in Square Jan Pallach. The monument was created by Pierre Federspiel and it commemorates Luxembourg's two national poets:

Edmond de la fontaine (1823-1891), better known by his pen name: dicks. dicks was a luxembourgian jurist, poet, and lyricist and is considered the national poet of luxembourg., michel lentz (1820-1893), who wrote the national anthem of luxembourg., at the top of the monument is a lion, which represents the grand duchy and at the bottom stands a blacksmith who symbolizes the steel industry. the inscription on the pillar reads: mir wëlle bleiwe wat mir sin (we want to stay what we are) is the national motto of the luxembourgers. the phrase was coined in a patriotic song from michel lentz in 1859 called: de feierwon. the song pays homage to luxembourg's first cross-border railway. the expression ‘mir wëlle bleiwe wat mir sin’ came to symbolize the national awakening and consciousness of independence of luxembourgers in the 19th century, which culminated in 1890 when the last step towards full independence was taken when adolph of nassau-weilburg became the grand-duke of luxembourg ..

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The dicks and lentz monument stands at the very western part of place d'armes. in 1671, place d’armes was built and originally used as a parade ground for the troops defending the city. today, place d'armes is luxembourg city’s main center of activity. the large plaza that usually busy with people, and often has art or other exhibitions. you will see artisans selling their goods and likely street performers. around the plaza, in historical buildings, are lots of cafes, restaurants and stores. the cafes and restaurants here are a bit more expensive than in other parts of the historic downtown area, but the flair cannot be matched by others. restaurants and cafes have outdoor seating and we very much enjoyed watching people and having lunch, afternoon tea and dinner here, especially on warm summer days. music groups give concerts from the central bandstand on summer evenings. a flea market is held from 8am to 6pm every second and fourth saturday, from april - october and in december, place d'armes houses the christmas market., the beautiful building on the eastern side of the plaza is palais municipal, also called cercle. originally designed as an administrative building with reception rooms, the main structure was completed in 1906 and the interior in 1909. it was later used for the european court of justice and, since 1969, as a venue for celebrations and cultural events., a plaque on the building commemorates the liberation of luxembourg during the second world war. it reads: on this square, on 10 september 1944 the people of luxembourg warmly welcomed its liberators, the valiant soldiers of the us 5th armored division and their royal highnesses prince felix of luxembourg and prince john hereditary grand duke of luxembourg..

Place Guillaume II is also known as ‘Knuedler’ (Luxembourgish for 'knot'), referring to the knot in the belt worn by Franciscan friars. This is, because the plaza was originally occupied by a Franciscan monastery. During the French Revolutionary Wars in 1795, the monastery was dispossessed French soldiers and later partially deconstructed. In 1804, Napoleon gave Place Guillaume II to the city as a gift. Deconstruction was completed in 1829, and the new town hall (now Luxembourg City Hall ) was built from 1830 - 1838 on the south-western side of the square, using the materials of the deconstructed monastery.

Place guillaume ii is typically not very busy, except for:, the farmers market takes place here wednesdays and saturdays from march through august from 6am to noon., the rock um knuedler rock concert that takes place here once a year since 1991 and draws audiences up to 10,000., december, when a christmas market takes place in the square., the luxembourg tourist office is located on the western side of the plaza., on the eastern side of place guillaume ii stands the statue of grand duke william ii ..

The equestrian statue of Grand Duke William II is located on the eastern side of Place Guillaume II . Grand Duke William II (1792 – 1849) of Luxembourg reigned from 1840 until his death. Fearing the democratic revolutions of 1848 in Europe would endanger his reign, he ‘changed from conservative to liberal in one night’ and appointed a liberal committee to create a new constitution. He believed that it was better to allow reforms instead of having them imposed on him later on less favorable terms. The new constitution passed the governing power to the Tweede Kamer (House of Representatives, which is elected by the public), making the king a servant of government. The constitution was amended multiple times later, but is still in effect today. At the time it was passed, it was the most liberal constitution in the world.

The base of the monument contains the coats of arms of the house of orange-nassau and the city of luxembourg and the twelve cantons of the grand duchy..

This two-story building in neoclassical style houses the government of Luxembourg City, the private office of the Mayor of Luxembourg City and is regularly used to host foreign dignitaries. It stands on the site of a former monastery of Franciscan monks, which was seized by the French army in 1795 and then deconstructed to build Place Guillaume II in 1804 and later the Luxembourg City Hall from 1830 - 1838. The City Hall opening ceremony had to wait until 1844, because the ongoing Belgian Revolution prevented the King-Grand Duke William II from attending. In 1844, William II finally led the City Hall opening ceremony and also the unveiling of the equestrian statue to himself . The building was first used as the seat of the city council. In 1848 it hosted the Constituent Assembly which wrote the new national constitution . In 1938, the two lion sculptures, which flank the entrance, were added. They represent the city of Luxembourg, as reflected on its coat of arms. During World War II, German occupiers converted the basement from market halls into offices, greatly increasing the amount of office space in the building.

The Monument of Remembrance, also called ‘Gëlle Fra (Luxembourgish for Golden Lady) is located in Constitution Square. Constitution Square is located on an ancient Bock bastion, the Pétrusse Casemates, overlooking the Pétrusse River and Pétrusse Park in the valley below. Built in 1923, the memorial commemorates the thousands of Luxembourgers who volunteered for service during World Wars I and II.

The centerpiece of the monument is a 69 ft (21 m) tall granite obelisk with a gilded bronze statue of nike, the goddess of victory, on top holding out a laurel wreath as if placing it upon the head of the nation., when germany occupied luxembourg during the first world war, approx. 3,700 luxembourgers volunteered to fight in the french army against the invaders, of which over 2,000 lost their lives. the monument was created to honor their courage and sacrifice., the monument caused public controversy at the time it was proposed and installed in 1923, leading the grand duchess charlotte and the bishop of luxembourg to skip the inauguration ceremony., the nazis dismantled the monument in 1940, but several portions of the memorial were rescued. after the war, the monument was partially restored, but it took until 1980 until the gëlle fra was found hidden beneath the main stand of the national soccer stadium. later, additions to the memorial were made to honor luxembourger forces who fought in world war ii and the korean war. in 1984, the monument was finally restored and unveiled to the public in 1985 in the presence of grand duke jean on luxembourg's national holiday (june 23)., constitution square is located above the pétrusse casemates and the entrance to the pétrusse casemates is located here. the square has great views over the river valley, parcs de la pétrusse, garden luxembourg, the adolphe bridge, and the passerelle bridge..

The Pétrusse Casemates and Bock Casemates are medieval fortifications that were built into the hillside side of the Bock Rock on which historical Luxembourg City is built. There is no need to see the Pétrusse Casemates and the Bock Casemates – you can decide which one you are more interested in seeing.

Admission to the pétrusse casemates is by guided tour, only. tours are available year-round, but there are only two daily tours in english (12:30pm and 3pm at the time of writing). they start at the downward stairs near the souvenir shop at the northern end of constitution square and last approx. 45min. at the time of writing, tickets cost €15 per adult and discounts are available for children, seniors, and students. tickets can be bought online and at the tourist office at place guillaume ii . no tickets are sold at the entrance to the pétrusse casemates. since english tours may sell out, it is advisable to buy tickets online days or weeks before the tour., the first casemates in luxembourg city were built in 1644 by the spanish in their effort to improve the fortifications of the city. the part of the casemates that is known today as pétrusse casemates got its present shape 40 years later. in 1745, the austrians built what is today known as the bock casemates, which were 360 ft (110 m) long and 23 ft (7 m) wide. at their peak, there were 14 miles (23 km) of casemates on multiple levels, up to 131 ft (40 m) deep. the bock casemates held up to 1.200 soldiers and 50 canons., after the treaty of london in 1867, luxembourg’s fortifications were largely dismantled and most of the entrances to the casemates were bricked up and about 3.7 miles (6 km) of the casemates were destroyed. in the 19th century, the remaining casemates were used as storage for local companies, shooting ranges and to grow mushrooms and in the early 20th century, concerts and bazaars were held here. during both world wars, the bock and pétrusse casemates were used as shelters. your tour guide of the pétrusse casemates will point this out to you. the fortifications of the city of luxembourg and its old quarters were added to the unesco world heritage list in 1994..

Please be advised that the tour does not end where it started. You will be exiting the Pétrusse Casemates a few hundred feet to the south-west on a lower level of the corniche. At the exit, turn left (east) and go up the stairs. At the end of the stairs, turn left (west) and follow the path along the casemate’s walls.

You will soon see Pont Adolphe Bridge .

You will arrive at the bottom of the bridge. right behind the bridge is a path that leads up to the top of the bridge. go up one level (not all the way to the top) until you reach the pedestrian and bicycle entrance of the bridge and take the special path that was built for pedestrians and bikes..

Now go back to the entrance of the bridge and follow the path up to Boulevard Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Ville-Haute.

Walk eastwards on boulevard franklin delano roosevelt towards the gëlle fra monument and pass it until you get to the notre dame cathedral. while you are walking along the boulevard, marble at the great views over the valley..

Opening Hours: Daily from either 8am or 9am until either 6 or 7pm, depending on the day and month Admission: Free

Construction of the originally jesuit church started in 1613 and consecration was in 1621. it was built to serve the local jesuit college. the jesuits left luxembourg in 1773, and the church was gifted to the city of luxembourg in 1778. the church was given the name ‘notre-dame’ in 1848, and in 1870, pope pius ix elevated the church to the notre-dame cathedral. from 1935 – 1938, the cathedral was enlarged and expanded, and the east and central towers were added to the original west tower. on good friday of 1985, work on the roof caused the west tower to catch fire. the west tower collapsed and its bells (virgin mary bell, willibrord bell, peter bell, cunigunde bell) were destroyed in the fire. it took 6 months to repair the tower., the following people are interred in the cathedral’s crypt that is open to visitors:, john the blind (1296–1346), marie-adélaïde, grand duchess of luxembourg (1894–1924), marie anne, grand duchess of luxembourg (1861–1942), felix, prince of bourbon-parma (1893–1970), prince charles of luxembourg (1927–1977), charlotte, grand duchess of luxembourg (1896–1985), joséphine charlotte, grand duchess of luxembourg (1927–2005), jean, grand duke of luxembourg (1921–2019), the north gate is built in semi-renaissance & semi-baroque style, the choir screen in richly sculpted alabaster and the columns are decorated with arabesques. the beautiful stained-glass windows are from the 19th and 20th centuries..

The 9 ft (2.7 m) statue of Grand-Duchess Charlotte stands in the Place Clairefontaine, next to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It was designed by Parisian sculptor Jean Cardot and inaugurated in 1990. Charlotte, who was one of the most beloved and admired leaders of Luxembourg, reigned from 1919 to 1964. She took over the reign from her older sister, Marie-Adélaide, after she was forced to abdicate due to accusations of being too friendly to the occupying Germans during World War I. During World War II the grand ducal family fled Luxembourg shortly before the arrival of Nazi troops. When the Germans proposed to restore the Grand Duchess to her functions, Charlotte refused as she did not want to be accused of being too friendly to the Germans, as her older sister had. In 1940 Grand Duchess Charlotte started making supportive broadcasts to her homeland using the BBC from London and in 1943 she and the Luxembourg government established themselves in London and her broadcasts became a regular part of the BBC schedules, which established her as a focus for the resistance movements in Luxembourg. After the war, Charlotte was very active raising Luxembourg's profile on the international stage. On 12 November 1964, she abdicated in favor of her son Jean. Charlotte died at Schloss Fischbach in 1985 from cancer. She was interred in the Ducal Crypt of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg City.

Access by guided tour only from mid-July through the end of August or early September. English tours usually at noon and 4pm. Tours last 75 min and start at the Luxembourg City Tourist Office, Place Guillaume II . Admission: 15€ per adult, discounted tickets for children.

Palais grand-ducal is the official residence of the grand duke and duchess of luxembourg. the first town hall of luxembourg city, which stood on this site, was destroyed by a gunpowder explosion in 1554 and rebuilt from 1572 - 1575. the new building served as town hall until 1817, when the palace was used as the residence of the governor, who represented the dutch grand dukes. with the accession of the house of nassau-weilburg to the throne in 1890, the palace has served as residence of the grand duke and their families. during the german occupation during world war ii, the nazis used the palace as a tavern and concert hall. much of the interior decorations were stolen or ruined. grand duchess charlotte returned to the palace in 1945 and restored it. in 1960, she supervised a thorough redecoration. the palace was again restored from 1991 - 1996. to match modern tastes and comfort standards, regular updates are done., when you get to the palace, you will see soldiers of the military of luxembourg perform guard duties at the entrance. they do it since 1966. from 1945 – 1966, this duty was performed by the grand ducal guard., foreign heads of state are housed at the palace during official visits to luxembourg. state banquets for the guests are held at the ballroom and the annual new year's reception is given here for members of the government and the chamber of deputies. the grand duke delivers his christmas message every year from the yellow room..

This concludes your first day itinerary of Luxembourg City. Now walk north on Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes to Grand-Rue and then westwards to the starting point of your itinerary.

If you still have time, then we recommend to leisurely stroll along chemin de la corniche and maybe eat dinner at place d'armes ., where do you want to go now.

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