Unique Things To See In Luxembourg

Overview of Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a tiny landlocked country located between Belgium, France and Germany. The independent constitutional monarchy is the world’s only remaining sovereign grand duchy. The small country’s largest population center is the beautiful, cliff-fortified Luxembourg City, which serves as a financial nexus and one of Europe’s most powerful investment management sectors. Due to the nation’s strong GDP per citizen and preservation of a singular language and culture, there are many unique things to see in Luxembourg.

Unique Things To See In Luxembourg

Hohllay Cave (The Hollow Cave or the Breechkaul Cave)

This is a truly ancient, subterranean nook of European history. Located in the forested area of Little Switzerland, this cave is covered in deep mining scars which eventually give way to actual petroglyphs and ancient designs.

Bock Casemates

This is one of the most formidable and unique medieval fortresses of Europe, Bock refers to the upper level fortifications which dominate the high ground since their creation in 963 and the supporting sheer cliffs riddled with caves, tunnels and secret passages. Visitors can explore the cliffs and defenses from below or above for different perspectives.

Medieval Castle Beaufort

This is a very pretty castle which gradually gained impressive additions since its original inception. The 11th century castle ruins incorporate a Renaissance château in eastern Luxembourg. The castle is known for the lush, straight trees surrounding it, a collection of pale towers and views of the nearby Haupeschbaach river.

Schiessentümpel Waterfalls

This large water feature is tucked inside the forests of Little Switzerland. The waterfalls are also home to a fantasy-esque bridge which arches softly over the Black Ernz River. Below, visitors can see a river divided, split into three separate waterfalls

Esch-sur-Sûre Castle

This is an abandoned castle looming over a small town with a history of commoners and local villagers moving into the old, stately walls. The history of the fortifications is unique, serving the locals of Luxembourg in one way or another for centuries. Natural defenses further enhance the fortifications, with the River Sûre which surrounds the town and castle on three sides.

Old City Center

Popularly called the Gibraltar of the North due to the daunting fortifications, this portion of town retains medieval streets and layers of architectural influence chronicling the varied history of Europe, with buildings gaining the flavors of its occupying forces (such as the Romans, French and Spanish). It is very easy to walk around and explore.

Upper-Sûre Natural Park

Located roughly an hour north of Luxembourg City, this is a lakeside lounging, swimming and hiking area with famous overlooks of the curving Sûre River. The area has purity and anti-pollution measures to provide a high quality-of-life to those who live in the area, making the infrastructure, preservation of indigenous plants and air cleanliness supreme. The park has a strong architectural heritage throughout it’s boundaries.

Place Guillaume II

This is a prominent town square in Luxembourg City. The square rests in the heart of Luxembourg’s Historic Ville Haute Quarter, surrounded by statues, cobbles restaurant spaces and beautiful buildings.

Palais Grand-Ducal

This stately residence offers summer tours to visitors. The Grand Ducal Palace is the official residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. It is one of the main historical and political governing centers of the nation.

Luxembourg City History Museum

This unique museum is centered round the thousand-year history of the City of Luxembourg with both permanent and temporary exhibits.

Bock Casemates

This portion of Luxembourg City contains a vast complex of underground tunnels and galleries which served as WWII bomb shelters for the city’s civilian population. The tunnel system is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, creating an interlinked defense network riddling cliffs and old buildings. The tunnels are open to visitors.

Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art

This distinct glass-roofed ceiling with squat castle turrets is home to a large contemporary art collection displaying modern architecture concepts, small park spaces, manicured gardens and numerous statues.

Musée Dräi Eechelen

This is a large museum in the Kirchberg District of Luxembourg City. The museum covers Luxembourg’s compelling history from 1443 to 1903. The museum is housed in the fully restored walls of Fort Thüngen.

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