Plan Your Holiday - Things to Do in Luxembourg

Luxembourg, also called the "Gibraltar of the North" isThere is also a statue of William II of Netherlands
a beautiful city with valleys and plateaus that makehere. The Town Hall is filled with cafe tables and
for great landscapes. The city is divided into 24chairs during the summer, and usually you can find a
districts, but as a visitor you only need to know ofconcert taking place here during peak months.
three; Ville Gaute which is the medieval core, GareThe Grand Ducal Palace has been fully restored and
which is where the train station is located, andnow possesses the Parliament. You should also visit
Kirchberg which is the modern city.the Notre Dame Cathedral which was built in the 17th
The best way to get around the city is through thecentury. The Gelle Fra (Golden Lady) is also nearby
bus network or by foot. It's a small and very prettyand is actually a golden statue of a woman holding a
city so walking is not very hard to do and you canwreath which serves as a symbol of victory. There is
surely enjoy more this way.also a World War II cemetery that can be visited if
When in the city, you should go visit the Casematesyou are interested in learning more about the
Bock which is underground fortifications which weresacrifices made by American soldiers on
developed in the 18th century. These go all under theLuxembourgish soil.
city and are a World Heritage Site. The Bock is theDuring August and September you can take part in
rock where the first castle stood. This is connectedthe Schueberfouer which is a huge funfair that takes
to a large number of fortifications as well.place over two weeks. There are a lot of rides and
You should also visit the Alzette- the river which isthings to eat and drink, and you can really enjoy
very small but has a huge valley. The landscape overyourself if you are visiting with children. On June 23rd
here is extremely pretty to spend time and vacationsis the Grand Duke's birthday and thus it is a national
at. It is locally known as the Grund, and there is aholiday. There is a lot of celebration on the streets
fortress surrounding the valley. You should also visitwith fireworks and everyone turning out to celebrate.
the Neumunster cathedral which is now a culturalLuxembourg may be a very small city, but it certainly
centre.has enough to offer especially if you visit at the right
When in town, you should go to the old town as it istime and are interested in learning about the history
very scenic and will show you Luxembourg's historyof the country and the city. Take the time and truly
through buildings. There is also a local market onenjoy the city by taking walking tours, eating local
Wednesday and Saturday called Place Guillaume.cuisine, and viewing its history through its buildings.