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 Luxembourg    December 6, 2012

Useful Links

For detailed information on tourist attractions, places of interest, cultural events and transportation to/from Luxembourg, please visit the following links:

Luxembourg City Tourist Office: www.lcto.lu
Luxembourg Airlines: www.luxair.lu
Luxembourg Public Bus Service : www.vdl.lu/page_545900.html or www.autobus.lu
CFL (Luxembourg Train Service): www.cfl.lu
Mobility Luxembourg: www.mobiliteit.lu
Public Parking Map (PDF format): www.lcto.lu/html_de/useful_information/parking.html
Cultural Overview: www.lcto.lu/html_en/culture/index.html
Cultural Events: www.agenda.lu
Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra: www.philharmonie.lu

 

 

Luxembourg - the country and the city

Luxembourg shaped its destiny as one of the ‘Capitals of Europe’ not only through its central geographic location in the heart of Europe but also through its multilingualism. Apart from Luxembourgish, now the official language, French and German are also widely used in the same function. Moreover, in the last 20 years, Luxembourg has developed into a powerful financial center with its 168 financial institutions. This international momentum confers the city a cosmopolitan flair that is stunning in view of its size.

Despite this intense political and economic progress, the city has maintained an atmosphere of contemplative tranquillity. The vast green spaces in the Pétrusse Valley and the City Gardens as well as the historical city centre listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO and transformed almost completely into a pedestrian zone, provide the visitor with leisure, cultural experiences and comfortable shopping. The Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, a country with an area of 2586 km², is located in Europe, between Belgium, France and Germany. Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg is head of state and the Prime Minister is Jean-Claude Juncker. This little country with its own language, Luxemburgish, has beautiful places to visit and a great culture to discover.

Land of wine

The ‘La Moselle’ district is situated in the south-east of Luxembourg. This sunny and hilly area provides optimal conditions for the well-known vineyards of Luxembourg.

Visit one of the winegrowers along the Moselle river and learn about the production of the wine. While enjoying this exceptional landscape, taste one of the Luxemburgish wines such as Rivaner, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc or Elbling. .

 

Land of steel

The ‘Minette’ (‘Little mine’) district is in the south of Luxembourg. It is also called the ‘Terre rouge’ (‘Red Land’) because of the development of the mines and steel production in the mid-19th century. In Rumelange you can visit the National Mining Museum of Luxembourg (http://www.mnm.lu) and learn more about Luxembourg’s mining heritage.

 

Land of nature

If you enjoy long walks or hiking then the ‘Mullerthal’ region is the place for you to visit. Situated in the east of Luxembourg, the region offers an exceptional and varied landscape well suited to hiking

 

Land of castles

Visit the north of Luxembourg, the ‘Gutland’, to see the country’s beautiful castles. Here you can step back into history and see the way of life a thousand years ago. Visit some of the most popular castles like Larochette, Vianden or Clerveaux. At the castle of Clerveaux you can also visit the well-known photo exhibition, ‘The Family of Man’, by the popular photographer Edward Steichen.p>

 

Land of enjoy

When you arrive by train at Luxembourg City’s Central Station, you are just a few steps away from the heart of the city. Full of shops and restaurants, you will find everything that your heart desires. Even at night the city doesn’t sleep and many restaurants, bars and nightclubs as well as the casino, theatres and cinemas, are all waiting to welcome you.