Checklist of places to see in Luxembourg city including most important, famous and historic landmarks together with images, videos and even marked in a map!
Luxembourg is a small country that packs in plenty of history, culture and beauty. I visited Luxembourg capital during a 5-day work trip but I did manage to explore the city and learn about the country during my time there.
If you plan to visit this beautiful place, then it is important to know what places you must see in Luxembourg. It would be a tragedy if you missed out on these breath-taking attractions—and we don't want that! So here is a list of must-see places in Luxembourg:
3 fortress to see here: Fort Thüngen, Fort Obergrünewald & Fort Niedergrünewald.
The Fortress of Luxembourg is a fortification in the city of Luxembourg, in southern Luxembourg. The fortress was built between 1867 and 1881 to defend the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg from potential invaders. The fortress was designed with Vauban-style star forts, but also contained elements of newer ideas such as an aerial walkway (the first of its kind).
The fortress saw little use in its early years due to lack of manpower and money at the time it was completed. Only during World War I did it see some action: German troops occupied most parts of it during their advance through Belgium on August 23rd 1914 but were soon expelled by French counter-attacks. In 1918, during World War I, French forces used bombarded from this location as part of their attack on Germany; however no shots landed on German soil according to reports at that time.
Grund, also known as Ville de Luxembourg, is a small town located in the valley below the centre of Luxembourg city. The city is known for its waterfalls, which are among the most visited tourist attractions in Luxembourg.
Grund is home to many hiking trails and nature reserves, making it an ideal place for any nature lover to spend their time relaxing and enjoying nature’s beauty.
The Pétrusse Valley and Viaduct is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a unique structure, built in the 19th century to transport coal and steel from the Pétrusse Valley to Luxembourg City. The viaduct was constructed by hand with no machines or machines that were powered by horses, which makes it all the more impressive! The structure was designed by French engineers who inspired many other similar projects throughout Europe.
The viaduct symbolizes Luxembourg's history, as well as its industry at the time when it was built: coal mining and steel production were essential parts of life here then.
The Grand Ducal Palace is the official residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. It is located in the capital of Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, and it is a complex of buildings, including palaces and gardens. The palace was built in 6 years between 1884 and 1890 by architect Joseph-Désiré Schmitz (who also created the Sächsisches Landeshaus in Dresden). The construction was completed by his son-in-law Victor Henriquez under his direction until 1905 when Victor Henriquez died at age 51.
Place Guillaume II is the main square in the city of Luxembourg. It is a popular meeting place, and it has been used as a site for major events such as concerts and festivals. The square was built in 1841, and it features a statue of Grand Duke William II that was inaugurated on July 5, 1898. The square's name comes from its namesake, Grand Duke William II (1840-1905).
Notre Dame Cathedral is the only Cathedral in Luxembourg built in 1613. It has been damaged many times through history, often during wars. For example, it was hit by French cannon fire when Napoleon invaded Luxembourg City in 1796.
Architecture: The cathedral is based on a Latin cross plan with three naves; the central nave is higher than those at each end because of its location under the crossing tower which rises to a height of 152 feet (46 meters). Above each portal there are figures representing Faith, Hope and Charity which were sculpted by Jean-Baptiste Fresez in 1706-1708.
Mudam is a museum of contemporary art in Luxembourg City. The building was designed by the Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, who also designed the Centre Pompidou-Metz. It is located on the River Alzette, which runs through its center. Mudam was opened in 2011 and houses over 3,000 works from artists such as Andy Warhol, Miro and Picasso. In addition to these permanent displays there are also temporary exhibitions such as those celebrating female artists or looking at how art can be used to communicate ideas about technology today (like what you’re doing right now).
The Bock Casemates, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are located in the city of Luxembourg. They were built in the 18th century and are considered to be one of the most important examples of military architecture in Europe.
Today, these underground galleries remain open to the public and can be visited by appointment only. It was closed when I visited it but I hope you have the chance to see it =).
Probably one of my favourites and most breath-taking stops during my visit in Luxembourg. This public elevator in Luxembourg City connects Ville Haute - the historical center of the city - to Pfaffenthal, in the Alzette valley. Panoramic views of the Alzette River valley is visible from its windows.
The Chemin de la Corniche is the most beautiful balcony over the Alzette river valley. It was classified as a national monument in 2001 and takes you on an enchanting walk along the Alzette river valley.
The road was built in 1770 by Charles-François de Broglie, who wanted to connect his castle at Staad with his other residence, Castle Château de Beaulieu, which is now home to the City Museum of Luxembourg. The road runs along both sides of the Alzette River Valley and offers views across all parts of Luxembourg City: from Place d'Armes near Luxexpo to Place Guillaume II or even to Fort Thüngen located on top of Mont Mullerberg hill (Mullerberg).
The pathway is known for its stunning scenery with amazing views over Luxembourg City's skyline as well as its ancient trees that line both sides of it! Over 2km long this tree lined path winds around its way through nature towards Fort Thüngen where cyclists take advantage of its gentle slope while walkers enjoy taking breaks along their journey!
You can shortlist these places at ease for your next trip to Luxembourg.
Luxembourg has so many things to offer for a short vacation, from history to culture and nature. You can make your trip more interesting by visiting these places that we have mentioned above. However, that is not all, I will leave some images of other places I visited below in case you are also interested!
I hope that this checklist will help you shortlist these places at ease for your next trip to Luxembourg =).
That's it for now! Please let us know if you have any questions in the comment or if you would like me to cover one in more detail =).
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