Local Tourism Notes for Luxembourg

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Local Tourism Notes for Luxembourg

Tourist Offices are able to provide general information on their area, much of it as appropriate to the resident as to the visitor. If you want to know about fairs, markets, concerts and other events in your area the Tourist Office should be able to provide information on these and other local subjects. The staff at most Tourist Offices speak English.

The main Tourist offices in Luxembourg are:

• Office National du Tourisme
  At: Gare Centrale (Tourist Info), Luxembourg
  Tel: 42 82 82 20
  e-mail
  Website
• Luxembourg City Tourist Office
  At: 30 place Guillaume II, L-2011Luxembourg
  Tel: 22 28 09
  e-mail
  Website
• To find listings of all local Tourist Offices in the Grand Duchy, See The AngloFILE Tourist Offices & Information

Luxembourg Airport Contacts

There is one international airport serving Luxembourg, however, Charleroi Brussels South Airport and Frankfurt-Hahn airport are both within a short driving distance.

To find out about the airports serving Luxembourg, flight information, access or lost luggage:

• See AngloINFO INFOrmation Page for Luxembourg Airport Contacts
• To find out about airlines flying to the region: See The AngloFILE for Airlines, Scheduled Flights & Charter

Where To Stay

From the luxury five star hotels to self-catering holiday accommodation, there are various types of accommodation available to you in Luxembourg:

• See the INFOrmation Page on Holiday Accommodation Options
• See The AngloFILE for Hotels and Holiday Accommodation

Days Out in Luxembourg

There is a great variety of places to visit and things to do including trips to the countryside and historical sites.

• For information see The AngloFILE for Days Out: Trips & Tours

Luxembourg for Children

There are a number of activities for children in the Luxembourg region: adventure parks, leisure parks and an aquarium.

• See The AngloFILE for Children: Days Out For Kids

Tourist Attractions

Casemates de la Pétrusse

The main attraction in Luxembourg, these underground galleries run under the fortifications and date back to the 17th century. Since 1994 they are classed as a UNESCO world heritage site, along with the old town. Guided tours are available in English, French and German. 

• At: Place de la Constitution, Luxembourg
  Tel: 22 28 09
  Open: Easter, Whitsunday and during Luxembourg school holidays 11:00-16:00
• For information from the Luxembourg Tourist Office: Click here

Palace of the Grand-Duke

Although the official residence of the Grand-Duke is Colmar-Berg castle, most official duties are carried out in the Grand Ducal Palace in the city centre. The Palace is adjacent to the Chamber of Deputies. Guided visits are organised from mid-July to mid-September, except on Wednesdays. Tickets can be purchased at the Luxembourg City Tourist Office. Visits are in various languages, each of them at set times.

The Grund

The old city of Luxembourg, which includes the Beguinage and small streets following the Petrusse river, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Grund is also a central part of the nightlife in Luxembourg, either in the old part or near the Rives de Clausen. In the summer, the Grund hosts the free Jazz Rally with over 60 jazz and blues bands.

• See The AngloFILE: Days Out Luxembourg City

The Mullerthal (Little Switzerland)

The Mullerthal, also known as La Petite Suisse Luxembourgeoise, is in the East of the country. The region's main city is Echternach. The region is ideal for walking, hiking and mountain biking. There are several places to visit, including the Abbey Museum, the Prehistoric museum and the Rural Archeology Museum. It also hosts the annual St Willibrord dancing procession.

Larochette is the second largest city in the area and is a popular tourist destination. Visitors can discover the ruins of the Larochette castle. The town also hosts the European Ballooning Championships every summer.

• See The AngloFILE: Days Out: Mullerthal (Little Switzerland)

The Moselle Valley

The Moselle Valley is renowned for its vineyards and water sports on the river. Remich is the main town in the area and visitors can taste the wines of the nearby vineyards. Mondorf-les-Bains, a popular spa resort, is situated near Remich.

• See The AngloFILE: Days Out: Moselle Valley

Days out in The Ardennes

The Ardennes region covers the north of the country and borders both Belgium and Germany. In Diekirch, visitors can discover the National Museum of Military History and its exhibition of unique objects from World War II. Guided walking and mountain bike tours can also be organised by the Tourist Information Office.

The Haute-Sûre and Our National Parks provide opportunities for practicing water sports activities on the lakes. The region also has many signposted paths for walks and bicycle tours.

• See The AngloFILE: Days Out: The Ardennes

Further Information

• Luxembourg Tourist Office - London
  At: Sicilian House - Suite 4.1, 7 Sicilian Avenue
  London WC1A 2QR
  Tel: +44 (0)207 434 2800
  Fax: +44 (0)207 430 1773
  e-mail 
  Website 
• See AngloINFO INFOrmation Page The Great Outdoors in Luxembourg
• See AngloINFO INFOrmation Page Visiting Museums in Luxembourg

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