In the project “Cudablin” we We send completely different people on trips at our expense! Guzel Takutdinova went to Luxembourg: she showed us all the beauty of the Christmas city, told us how to eat in a Michelin restaurant and stay on the money, and where to try the best wines of Luxembourg. More details in her report!
“Small, but smart!” — this phrase perfectly describes the tiny duchy in the heart of Europe.
But I admit honestly that before my trip with OneTwoTrip I knew little about the country, except for its miniature size and a huge number of castles. Therefore, I had to conduct my own educational program, and it turned out that:
- The area of the country is approximately equal to the area of Moscow – 2600 km2.
- Official languages are German, French, and also Luxembourgish. Yes, yes, this tiny country has its own language, which is a mixture of French and German.
- In 2002, the euro became the official currency of Luxembourg and replaced the Luxembourg franc.
- Bus travel for everyone on Saturdays within Luxembourg City (+ several more routes) is free. BUT SENSATION! Luxembourg plans this year to become the first country in the world to make public transport completely free throughout the country, for everyone, always. (This is a dream, comrades!)
- Along with Brussels and Strasbourg, Luxembourg City is one of the three official capitals of the European Union.
Luxembourg has been on my travel dream list for a long time, so when subscribers chose this particular direction, I just jumped from joy!
We were lucky to be in this country at the most magical time – pre-Christmas season. As many as three fairs are located in the city center (and, according to in my impressions, they were in no way inferior to the Christmas markets in Colmar). Spicy mulled wine and hot cider, hearty pancakes and cheese pretzels – the real thing a haven for gluttons (like me).
Since the Christmas markets are already behind us, the next The ideal season to visit Luxembourg is summer. To thoroughly enjoy nature, weather and castles.
“But what to see in the city itself?” – you ask me. Here’s a whole treasure trove of interesting places:
- I’d like to note right away that Luxemberg City is located on two levels. In the upper city you can stroll along the old streets and wander into the lower city for a cup of aromatic coffee.
- Le Chemin de la Corniche street will take you from the top “floor” of the city to the bottom and show views of medieval houses, the Alzette River valley and the remains of fortifications.
- The Grund quarter is the lower level of the city. There are atmospheric stone streets, canals, gardens. To go back up (or down) take the free elevator inside the rock.
- Michelin-starred restaurants – you want to try the food of the gods without selling your kidneys? My subscribers shared a very cool life hack – these restaurants periodically organize Resto days, when the same lunch instead of 100 € will cost 30 €. This year the dates are March 19-24. You can read more details here https://www.restodays.lu.
- Adolphe Bridge – I loved the fabulous bridges of this city the most (by the way, it’s him in this photo).
- Notre Dame Cathedral of Luxembourg – I can’t say that it is particularly beautiful, but it’s definitely worth a visit (after all, it’s an example of late Gothic architecture).
- Bok casemates are 23 km long underground corridors carved under the ledge of the Bock rock in the 17th century.
- The Luxembourg Wine Trail is the most delicious attraction along the Moselle River. It starts in the village of Schengen, where the Schengen Agreement was concluded, and passes through the best vineyards of Luxembourg.
- And of course – castles. There are a lot of them here, but the most famous are: Vianden, Beaufort, Berg, Esch-sur-Sur, Burglinster, Bourscheid, Ansembourg, Ansembourg, Pettingen, Clairvaux.
Thanks to the wonderful tandem of OneTwoTrip and my subscribers, who together sent me to this fabulous duchy! I really hope that you will fall in love with Luxembourg too. Have a great trip!
Author of text and photo: Guzel Takutdinova(@tuliplander)
Preview photo : Unsplash.com
