Luxembourg was at the heart of WW2, sandwiched between the French Maginot line and the German Siegfried line. Even though the Grand Duchy issued a proclamation of neutrality in 1939, on May 10th 1940, German troops entered the country. By noon, the capital city was occupied and many fled abroad, including the government and the … Continue reading WW2 SITES IN LUXEMBOURG
Category: SIGHTSEEING
3 DAY TRIPS INSIDE OF LUXEMBOURG
Petite Suisse The Mullerthal Region is coined as Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland because of its beautiful, hilly landscape. Predefined trails through this fairy-tale-like setting take you past various rock formations, waterfalls and breath-taking views. Vianden This picturesque town in the North of Luxembourg is particularly popular in summer for its outdoor swimming pool that looks on … Continue reading 3 DAY TRIPS INSIDE OF LUXEMBOURG
3 DAY TRIPS TO FRANCE
Nancy Nancy as a name just sounds pretty and indeed the city doesn’t disappoint on this front. Reachable by train from Luxembourg’s Gare Centrale, Nancy offers lots to see whether it be the 18th Century Place Stanislas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or its high-calibre art museums. If you go, I recommend a breakfast bagel at … Continue reading 3 DAY TRIPS TO FRANCE
3 DAY TRIPS TO GERMANY
Saarschleife Less than an hour’s drive away from Luxembourg, following a short but beautiful nature trail, you can have a breath-taking view of the Saar river's hairpin bend from atop a huge wooden platform. It is Europe’s answer to the US’ Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River in Arizona. Trier About one hour away from … Continue reading 3 DAY TRIPS TO GERMANY
3 THINGS TO DO IN ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE
Known mainly as the seat of Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg's second city, which lies only 2km from France, has quite a bit more to discover... 1. EXPLORe the city BY FOOT Start with breakfast at Patisserie Kill, where you can enjoy the best pain au chocolat you ever tasted, then take some time to walk around … Continue reading 3 THINGS TO DO IN ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE
3 STATUES TO SEE
The Kirchberg plateau has been referred to as an ‘open air art gallery’ due to the fact that most of the the big banks and institutions there have a sculpture on their doorstop. The Luxembourg City Sightseeing Bus covers them all with a detailed explanation of each. Three that stand out are... The Stuhl Outside … Continue reading 3 STATUES TO SEE
3 PANORAMAS
The Glass Floor over Pfaffenthal Luxembourg has its very own ‘Great Glass Elevator’ like in Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The elevator at Pfaffenthal, which was opened in 2016, features a glass floor which offers views down to matchbox-sized houses in the Alzette Valley. La Corniche La Corniche was labelled as Europe’s most … Continue reading 3 PANORAMAS
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