What's up guys, we're here in Luxembourg and in this video we're going to show you
the highlights of the entire country. We're exploring by car and we're here for three days,
so make sure you watch till the end of this video because we're going to
highlight the itinerary for one two or three days. So enjoy the video!
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while studying abroad in 2018 and have been traveling the world together ever since.
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The country of Luxembourg is situated in Western Europe and borders Belgium, France, and Germany.
With an area of 2,586 square kilometers, Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries
in all of Europe. But in spite of its size, this country has deep historical roots and
offers a lot of diversity. From the rocky gorges in the East to the river valleys in the North,
and medieval towns with castles perched in between. We'll now dive into our top seven
interesting places to visit and things to do in the country of Luxembourg.
Echternach is located in the east of Luxembourg, right next to the German border.
It's known as the oldest town in the country, dating back to the end of the 7th century when
the Abbey of Echternach was established. Today, you can find a lovely open square,
beautiful historical surroundings, and cute restaurants. This town makes for a great stop
while exploring the countryside or as a base to explore the unspoiled Mullerthal Region.
The Mullerthal Region itself is probably the most unique area in all of Luxembourg. With
an abundance of mysterious caves, small waterfalls, dense forests,
and sandstone rock formations, this region is best explored by foot.
Experienced hikers can tackle the challenging 112 kilometer or 70 mile Mullerthal Trail,
which combines forests, rocky caves, fields, and villages. But if you just have a few hours or a
day, we recommend hiking shorter trails so you can explore the main highlights.
So we're hiking through the Mullerthal region of Luxembourg now. It's super beautiful,
they call this place the Little Switzerland. And if you can,
definitely come on a sunny day because all of the trails are a lot more dry and easy to walk on,
and the sun is just sparkling down on all the waterfalls, which makes it even more impressive.
Situated in a river valley in Northwestern Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Sûre is one of the
tiniest villages in the country. Here, it seems as if time has stood still. You can
see the remains of an old castle on the hill with narrow streets surrounding it.
For a long time, this town was isolated and difficult to visit because of its remote location.
Luckily, there are now two tunnels which make visiting this village a lot easier.
In our opinion, Esch-sur-Sûre is an idyllic place that deserves a quick stop to take in the views.
Located in Northern Luxembourg, Clervaux is another countryside town that is worth
a visit. Not only is it home to the beautiful Clervaux castle, but you can also walk here in
the surrounding forests and hills, or explore the small town center and nearby Abbey.
So we just went to The Abbey of Clervaux and we thought we were buying beer,
because of course this looks like a beer bottle and there's, for example in Belgium
where I'm from, there's a lot of abbies that produce their own beer. But then we
found out that it says "jus de pomme" and it's actually apple juice. So it's no beer,
but it still goes to a good cause if you buy a bottle so that's good.
Bourscheid is a small town in northeastern Luxembourg, known for the country's largest
and most dramatic castle. But besides that, the village is located right next to the river and
surrounded by rolling green hills. Thus, it's a great place for camping, swimming, and hiking.
Vianden
is our favorite town in all of Luxembourg. Located in the valley along a beautiful river,
this village enjoys an idyllic setting. But its main attraction
is undoubtedly the Vianden Castle, which has been beautifully restored
since 1977 when it passed into the state ownership. You can easily combine a visit
to the castle with a stroll through the town or a scenic ride on the chairlift.
Luxembourg City is the vibrant, cultural capital city of the country, with an interesting lay-out.
The city is divided into two sections: the high city which is the medieval Town Center situated on
a cliff face, and the low city which is located in the ravine that runs through the city. And while
the low city is more peaceful to stroll around, the high city has most of the tourist attractions.
Highlights include the cathedral, the palace, the casemates, and the scenic Corniche.
You can book a guided walking tour and wine tasting via the link in the description below.
For a beautiful view over the city, you can walk Chemin de la Corniche. And it just keeps going
and you can see the lower part of Luxembourg as well as a little bit of the upper part.
As promised at the beginning of the video, we'll now share our recommended itineraries
together with some tips. If you only have one day we recommend just visiting
Luxembourg City. It's easily accessible via train from the neighboring countries. There
are trains from Brussels, Paris, Trier, Cologne, and even Basel in Switzerland.
Public transportation in Luxembourg is free. So once you're in the city,
you can decide to bus or walk around. If you have two days, we recommend combining
Luxembourg City with Vianden, Mullerthal, and Echternach in the east. For this itinerary,
you'll definitely need a car. You can book your car rental via the link in the description below.
To get a real taste of Luxembourg, it's best to stay three to seven days. In this way,
you can combine the previous mentioned places with a visit to Clervaux, Bourcheid and Esch-sur-Sûre.
You can also spend a few more days in the Mullerthal Region and do multiple day-hikes there.
And that's it for our video on Luxembourg. There are other places we didn't mention
that are definitely worth checking out, such as the Moselle wine region. For more
information such as the best time to visit and to download the actual maps used in this video,
check out our blog link in the description. We'll catch you on the next adventure!