Top 10 things to see in Luxembourg

Looking for interesting places to visit in Luxembourg?

Luxembourg is perhaps most famously known for being the cultural capital of Europe and the famous exhibition - The Family Man Exhibition - which is permanently on display in Clervaux.


Luxembourg is one of the top ten vacation spots in Europe and truly has plenty of attractions and things to offer such as enjoying winery tours and touring old castles.

Whether you’re planning to come for a vacation or on a romantic weekend break abroad, you’ll enjoy spending time and exploring everything that Luxembourg has to offer. Here it’s some of my favorite places to visit in Luxembourg:

Luxembourg City

Luxembourg City is without a doubt the biggest draw in the country and it's the cultural heart of Luxembourg.

Luxembourg City is a medieval city and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which doesn’t come as a surprise since the city is simply stunning!

Most of the interesting places to visit in Luxembourg are located in Luxembourg City, and the old part of town is where you’ll find most of the top attractions such as the famed Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Grand Ducal Palace and the Museum of the Fortress of Luxembourg at Fort Thungen which is one of the best preserved fortresses in Europe.

Place d'Armes is another interesting place to visit in Luxembourg City as it’s the focal point of the city, especially in the summer when the square fills with side-walk cafes, open-air markets and live-music bands.

There is also a beautiful WWII memorial honoring American servicemen in Hamm Quarter.

If you are a history buff, be sure to visit the National Museum of History and Art, Mudam Luxemborg, the National Museum of Natural History‎ and the old military underground fortifications at Casemates du Bock.

Echternach

Echternach is located on the border with Germany and being just an hour’s drive east of Luxembourg City, it’s an excellent place for a pleasant day trip from Luxembourg City.

Echternach is a charming town and it's on my list of interesting places to visit in Luxembourg because it’s the oldest town in Luxembourg.

There are many small boutique shops where you can enjoy some shopping, as well as a beautiful city park (Stadtpark) where you can take a relaxing stroll marveling at the beautiful flower beds.

Vianden

Vianden is another little charming town located on the border with Germany, around a half-hour drive from Echternach so it’s worth passing by Vianden if you’re visiting Echternach on a day trip.

I added Vianden to the list of interesting places to visit in Luxembourg because of the many interesting historic landmarks found such as Vianden Castle (pictured) which offers lovely views of Vianden old town.

Wandering around Vianden old town is another fun thing to do and a great way to soak in the beautiful buildings and medieval streets.

If you’re exploring Vianden on a short day trip, two attractions that you can’t afford missing out on are a chairlift ride to the top of the mountain and a tour of Vianden Castle.

If you’ve never been in a castle before, you’ll enjoy exploring the many rooms in Vianden Castle while checking out old medieval armors and old medieval weapons.

Larochette

The small town of Larochette is another great day trip opportunity from Luxembourg City, especially since it's only located a half-hour drive north of the capital city.

Larochette is also a charming town with a lovely atmosphere, beautiful architecture and a castle. Larochette Castle is the main reason to add Larochette to the list of interesting places to visit in Luxembourg.

You can also tour Larochette Castle’s many rooms and areas and get a glimpse of life in an 11th century fortress. Truly memorable!

Diekirch

Diekirch is one of the larger towns in the country and it’s located north of Luxembourg, around 30 minutes drive from either Larochette and Vianden.

Diekirch is a picturesque town home to the famed Diekirch Beer. Diekirch has peculiar narrow and winding roads which are a joy to stroll, especially on sunny summer's day.

The National Museum of Military History is the main reason to come to Diekirch. If you’re interested in military history, this museum is another if the interesting places to visit in Luxembourg.

The National Museum of Military History boasts many American exhibits such as American military artifacts like cannons, tanks, armored trucks, rifles, etc.

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The city of Eindhoven, known for being home to the PSV Eindhoven football team, is today a lively and modern city but underneath of it all, it's undoubtedly one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands.

Apart from enjoying the many things to do in Eindhoven, the city is also within a short distance of Amsterdam Clubs, and just an hour drive from things to do in Antwerp Belgium.

In fact, if you intend to explore nearby countries, just a fifty minute drive southeast you’ll find the German city of Duisburg from where you can explore other tourist attractions in Germany.

Things to do in Eindhoven: Places of Interest

Van Abbemuseum

Van Abbemuseum, located on the east bank of the Dommel stream, is one of the most popular cultural things to do in Eindhoven. This museum contains important 20th century paintings by artists such as Picasso and Chagall.

Eindhoven Historical Open-air Museum

At the Eindhoven Historical Open-air Museum you can marvel at reconstructions of an Iron Age village and a reconstruction of Eindhoven medieval town.

The Philips Incandescent Lamp Factory of 1891

A trip to Eindhoven wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Philips Incandescent Lamp Factory of 1891, where you can take an organized guided tour and learn about how incandescent lamps where first made.

The Artificial Light Art Center

The Artificial Light Art Center or ‘Centrum Kunstlicht in de Kunst’ is home to a fascinating collection of artificial light art such as a painted street scene from Paris France.

Things to do in Eindhoven: Fun Activities

Ice Sports Centre Eindhoven

Ice skating is one of the most popular things to do in Eindhoven and the Netherlands, and the Ice Sports Center in Eindhoven is home to three different rinks where you can enjoy ice hockey, free styling and training.

Beekse Bergen Safari Park and Speeland

If you are looking for fun activities to do, Beekse Bergen Safari Park is one of the most popular things to do in Eindhoven outdoors. During the safari tour you get to experience up close a variety of African wildlife.

The park is also home to the Speeland Park where you can enjoy more fun attractions , and a lake where you can enjoy water activities.

If you are looking for more fun things to do in Eindhoven, the Genneper Parks are a great place where you can enjoy cycling, jogging and a mini-golf course.

Things to do in Eindhoven: Festivals & Events

The Eindhoven Carnival

The Eindhoven Carnival, held in February, is a popular fun event where you can see amazing processions and flamboyant float parades.

Eindhoven Fiesta del Sol

Eindhoven Fiesta del Sol, held in June, is a fun festival which features music and theater performances from both Dutch and international artists.

The Lichtjesroute

The ‘Lichtjesroute’ or route of lights, held in late September, is another popular event to attend in Eindhoven as Eindhoven's public roads are literally decorated with all kinds of electrical ornaments.

The Indoor Sports Center Eindhoven

The Indoor Sports Center Eindhoven, located south of Genneper Parks, is home to regular European and World Championship events so it is worth checking out what’s on at the Eindhoven tourist information center.

Things to do in Eindhoven: Nightlife & Entertainment

Apart from clubs and bars, one of the popular things to do in Eindhoven at night is to go disco ice skating at the Ice Sports Centre Eindhoven on Friday night.

Also, the Philips Symphony Orchestra hosts a few programmes a year at the Eindhoven Concert Hall in the Frits Philips Music Centre.

Should you feel like enjoying a busier nightlife, the city of Eindhoven is just an hour’s drive from Amsterdam Clubs.

Things to do in Eindhoven: Shopping & Dining

If you intend to do shopping during your trip to the city, Eindhoven is home to shopping malls and boutique shops. Two of the biggest shopping malls are De Heuvel Galerie and De Bijenkorf, where you can do some retail shopping and enjoy a nice meal.

The market place in Eindhoven is also a great place to hang as it is filled with cafes, restaurants and dance places.

The Markt is also full of cafes and it is great place to enjoy some entertainment as it is home to the legal Holland Casino.

Things to do in Eindhoven: Sports

The city of Eindhoven is home to the popular PSV football team. If you are a sports fan, a guided tour of the Philips Stadium is another popular thing to do in Eindhoven.

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Antwerp Belgium, the second largest seaport in Europe after Rotterdam Holland, is one of the most popular destinations if you intend to learn more about the history of Belgium.

In fact, Antwerp Belgium was one of the most popular European cities in the 15th century and one of the most important trading centers at the time.


Apart from the many things to do in Antwerp Belgium, taking a day trip to check out nearby attractions across the border is one of the most popular things to do in Antwerp Belgium.

In fact, Antwerp Belgium is just a couple of hours drive from things to do in Eindhoven Holland, tourist attractions in Germany and things to do in France.

Things to do in Antwerp Belgium: Places of Interest

Grote Markt

Grote Markt or Town Square is a lovely square that you can stroll and explore the magnificent Brabo Fountain, the beautiful Town Hall and the houses of the Guilds.

The Cathedral of Our Lady

The Cathedral of Our Lady, located on ‘Groenplaats’ or Green Square, is one of the most popular attractions in Antwerp Belgium as it is home to Peter Paul Rubens’ masterpieces.

Het Steen Castle and the Antwerp maritime Museum

The Het Steen Castle is a medieval castle built in the 13th century which makes it the oldest landmark in the city of Antwerp Belgium. At the castle, you can also visit a war memorial to the Canadian soldiers in WWII which is housed at the Antwerp maritime Museum.

The Dagbladmuseum

The Dagbladmuseum is another important place of interest in Antwerp Belgium, as it is the place where the world's first newspaper was invented.

Things to do in Antwerp Belgium: Fun Activities

Antwerp Aquatopia

A visit to Antwerp Aquatopia is one of the most popular Antwerp attractions. Antwerp Aquatopia, located on Queen Astrid Square, is a great place to wind down and marvel at some of the most colorful tropical fishes in the world.

Boat trip along the River Scheldt

During your stay in Antwerp Belgium, taking a boat trip along the River Scheldt is one of the most popular things to do in Antwerp Belgium, as you get to see the city from a different perspective.

Things to do in Antwerp Belgium: Shopping & Dining

Shopping is also one of the most popular things to do in Antwerp Belgium, and you can choose from street markets and department stores.

If you are looking to buy local produce and second hand goods such as antiques and jewelry, the street markets of Theaterplein and Vogelmarkt are great places to do this.

If you intend to do some retail shopping, Meir and de Keyserlei are Antwerp's main shopping districts, where you’ll find the international department stores and trendy boutiques.

Grote Markt is one of the most pleasant squares in the city and during the summer months you can enjoy a refreshing beer from one of the many terraces.

Things to do in Antwerp Belgium: Nightlife & Entertainment

If you love beer, you’ll be glad to know that beer is Belgium national beverage.

The city of Antwerp Belgium has plenty of cafes and Grote Markt is where you’ll find the bulk of them. At this square, you can also find nightclubs and bars offering live music.

Another district worth checking for nightlife is Vlaamse Kaai which is located by the waterfront and features some of the liveliest clubs in the city.

Also, worth checking out is Antwerp Film Museum which is located at the rococo Royal Palace. At the museum you can see nightly film screenings, and also enjoy classes on film history.

Things to do in Antwerp Belgium: Festivals & Events

Antwerp Rhythm and Blues Festival

Antwerp Rhythm and Blues Festival, held in July, is a popular summer event that features some of the best R&B artists from around the world.

Jazz Middelheim Festival

Jazz Middelheim Festival, held in Park den Brandt in August, is one of the premier Jazz festivals in Europe as it draws the best Jazz musicians from all across the world.

Antwerp Book Fair

Antwerp Book Fair, held in November in the Antwerp Expo, is annual book fair that features stands of local and international publishers, as well as talks and workshops.

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