Luxembourg Stories and Tips

Quote: There were these cows all over the city. It was weird, because you’d be walking around and you’d turn a corner and suddenly you’d be face-to-face with the dreaded Green Cow! Or, there was the one that was divided in half by a wall and…

Quote: As Rick Steves would say "Sometimes you need a vacation from your your vacation." So we loaded the rental with Ardennes ham sandwiches, Mosel wine and our beloved backpacks and headed south from Vianden on Highway 17 and then east at Diekirch for 10 miles to the Le…

Quote: Admire the views from Viaduct/Passerelle crossing the gorgeous Petrusse Valley. You are so high up, you get to see the old city, the fortress, the trees (all in beautiful golden colors of autumn), the valley underneath with a little river running through. It is simply…

Quote: The rail line from Luxembourg to Liege penetrates the heart of the Ardennes Forest, site of the infamous World War II Battle of the Bulge. At Ettelbruck, an intermediate station, there’s a public square and monument honoring American General George S. Patton. At Clervaux, another…

Quote: Luxembourg City is the country's transportation hub and there are many day or 1/2 day trips via train/bus that are worth doing. My favourite was to 2 towns famous for their castles. One was Vianden & I've devoted a separate journal to it.…

Quote: A short bus or combo train/bus ride will take you to Clervaux from Vianden. As well as a 12th century castle, there is a large twin spired church and a Franciscan monastery on the hill above town. Although a bit steep, the walk to…

Quote: This small town is right on the bank of the Moselle River, with Germany across the River. It is in the heart of wine country and is well known for sparkling and white wine production. You can visit the St. Martin Wine…

Quote: This region, in the north of the country, is filled with lush green forests and hills. It’s pretty rural and with public transportation, I spent a fair bit of time waiting for connections. Many of the famous battles during the Battle of…

Quote: The old town is a UNESCO heritage site, and the ruins of the castle from 963 can still be seen. The Place d'Armes is a large square that is surrounded by lots of restaurants and cafes and is a great place for people…

Quote: I rode my bicycle from Echternach to Vianden. The route is along the river and so easy to follow. You wind along the river and then through farms and apple orchards. Vianden is a beautiful town dominated by the chateau. The narrow cobblestone streets that…