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
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THREE PLACES FOR TEA
Fall arrived from one day to the next in Luxembourg and all I want to do is cocoon myself inside chunky knit sweaters, sip hot drinks and read. Inspired by my autumnal mood, I wanted to share my three favourite places to have a tea in Lux. KAALE KAFFI As cosy as your grandmother's living … Continue reading THREE PLACES FOR TEA
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 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
PARKS & RECREATION
The high quality of life in Luxembourg is in part due to its vast amount of nature. No less than a quarter of the city's land is taken up by green areas, all of which are completely natural since Luxembourg City's municipal departments have refrained from using pesticides since 2009. Some of the best places to … Continue reading PARKS & RECREATION
3 CARPACCIOS TO TRY
Carpaccio was born in the Venetian restaurant ‘Harry’s Bar’, run by Harry Cipriani. The proprietor named the raw steak dish after the artist Vittore Carpaccio, who used a particular shade of red in many of his paintings. A man named Charles Munchen visited Harry’s Bar and brought the carpaccio concept to Luxembourg. In 1983, he … Continue reading 3 CARPACCIOS TO TRY
3 PLACES TO EAT EASTERN DELIGHTS
Syriously A pharmacist from Raqqa, Syria with a penchant for cooking opened this successful pop-up restaurant. A lot of the dishes are a labour of love, taking many hours to cook, in order to achieve exceptionally tender meat. The Babagahnoj (eggplant with tahini) is amazing, and for dessert take the rice with milk and rose … Continue reading 3 PLACES TO EAT EASTERN DELIGHTS
3 SOCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Schueberfouer This is the Greater Region’s largest and most celebrated funfair. It was founded in the year 1340 by John the Blind, Count of Luxembourg and King of Bohemia. Every year, fairground games, rides, restaurants and stalls selling everything from churros to sugar-coated nuts to gromperekichelcher take over the Glacis for 20 days at the … Continue reading 3 SOCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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
3 PLACES TO CAFFEINATE
Ready Ready is like the Central Perk of Limpertsberg. A home from home, where everyone from the neighbourhood (and their dog) congregates and where the baristas often know your order before you say it. It’s casual, it’s cosy and it has one of the best selections of homemade cakes in the country. Every day, they … Continue reading 3 PLACES TO CAFFEINATE
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