Luxembourg and its gorgeous city was a place we didn’t know much about. When we had the opportunity to spend 3 days in Luxembourg we took it.
While it was only 3 days in Luxembourg altogether we had plans to see as much as we could while we were there and the best way to do that was with a Luxembourg card from Visit Luxembourg
Because we didn’t know much about Luxembourg as a country we decided to start first in Luxembourg City and then use the rest of our time in the country-side.
We had spent so much time in large cities in the previous months that it was a priority for us to spend some time in the fresh air and there are so many open spaces to visit in Luxembourg.
Little did we know just how beautiful the whole of Luxembourg would be and that there is no way that 3 days in Luxembourg would ever be enough. But here we have exactly what we did on our Luxembourg trip and how we used our Luxembourg Pass to get a taste of the magnificent attractions in this country.
Where is Luxembourg?
Officially Luxembourg’s title is the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and it is a small country in Europe that borders Belgium, France and Germany. With only 2,586 square kilometres or 998 sq miles it is one of the smallest sovereign states in Europe but it is one of the 3 official capitals of the European Union along with Brussels and Strasbourg.
Luxembourg City with its history dating back to 963 was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994.
Some Luxembourg facts
Here are some little facts about Luxembourg
- The national language is Luxembourgish
- French, German and English are also spoken
- It is the seat of the European Court of Justice
- Its ruler is Grand Duke Henri with a constitutional monarchy
- Luxembourg is a founding member of the European Union
- The currency used is the Euro
- The European emergency number is 112
Where did we get out Luxembourg Pass from?
We picked up our Luxembourg pass from the My Luxembourg Tourism Office in Luxembourg City.
The address you will need is: B.P. 181 | L-2011 Luxembourg
30, place Guillaume II | L-1648 Luxembourg
We were able to then have a chat with the guys who worked there as to where we should go and what we should see in Luxembourg. They also gave us brochures and maps to help us get the best from our Luxembourg Card at no extra cost.
Getting knowledge from locals is a perfect way to get more out of any purchase like this and I can’t recommend visiting the Tourist Information office in Luxembourg city enough for the level of help they gave us.
Day 1 in Luxembourg City
Put those walking shoes on and get ready to wander the most beautiful city, Luxembourg City. If you only have one day in Luxembourg City as we did then these are a must-see in Luxembourg.
Bock Casemates & Chemin de la Corniche
The Bock Casemates are a series of caves and tunnels that have defended Luxembourg City for many years. They are a labyrinth that has protected the people of the city and confused want-to-be conquerors of the city. It is also one of the top things to do in Luxembourg City.
The Chemin da la Corniche is a small walking path that leads off from the Casements. Sometimes referred to as the balcony of Luxembourg it provides amazing views of the river and the old town. These tunnels were also used in WWII as bomb shelters. We recommend entering the Casements at Montee du Grund end of the Chemin
Grand Duke’s House
While you are wandering the City of Luxembourg you can stroll past the Grand Duke’s house in the old town quarter