You'll find plenty to discover in this tiny country besides its dignified little
capital, Luxembourg city. Travel on country roads into surprisingly rustic,
strangely varied landscapes from the plunging cliffs of the Petite Suisse (Little
Switzerland) region, to pretty wine villages on the gentle, vine-covered slopes of the
Moselle Valley.
Background
Visit the Bock, a high ledge in Luxembourg's Old Town, to see
where Luxembourg Castle stood. The site provides a stunning overview of the city and
its hilly wooded countryside. This powerful fortress preserved the Duchy's
separate identity, but was conquered by successive empires, giving Luxembourg its
cultural diversity. From Luxembourg's Ardennes hills to its
Moselle Valley, you'll hear locals chatting in three different
languages – French, German and local Lëtzebuergesch
(Luxembourgish).
Urban
Luxembourg city has most of the nation's attractions and
entertainment. Explore its 17th-century Old Town, and take in the
Kirchberg quarter, home to several European Union institutions. Cross
Adolphe Bridge over the Pétrusse ravine to reach the bustling lower modern
town. Not far away is Luxembourg's industrial second city,
Esch-sur-Alzette. Enjoy daytrips to Luxembourg's smaller towns,
such as the beer-making Diekirch.
Rural
Head north to the wild green Ardennes hills for walking trails and rustic
villages. Clervaux, with its castle, is a good focal point for visits to the
region's beautiful forests and meadows. Follow the Moselle Valley
past neat vineyards, Germanic villages and romantic Beaufort Castle. North of
Luxembourg, explore the Duchy's Petite Suisse (Little Switzerland),
an enchanting region of leafy lanes, wooded hills and rocky cliffs.
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