See what the experts are saying about Luxembourg. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Although they're small, Luxembourg, Holland, and Belgium contain a diversity of culture, language, and tradition that defies easy definition. As for Luxembourg, you'd think a country so small that -- even on a big map -- its name can't fit... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Le Bouquet Garni/Salon Saint-Michel (Luxembourg City; tel. 26-20-06-20): The Saint-Michel occupies a little side street in the Old Town, but lights up the entire city with classic French cuisine that makes no concessions where quality is conc... Continue reading »
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The best cathedrals
Notre-Dame Cathedral (Luxembourg City): The cathedral was built late for the Gothic style -- in the early 17th century -- but is nevertheless a great Gothic monument, albeit one clearly influenced by Renaissance ideals. The Octave of Our Lady... Continue reading »
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The best luxury hotels
Grand Hotel Cravat (Luxembourg City; tel. 22-19-75): The Grand Hotel Cravat has been a Luxembourg institution for nearly a century. And for fine dining nearby, you won't need to look much farther than its own Le Normandy. Continue reading »
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The best mid-range hotels
Hotel du Parc (Clervaux, Luxembourg; tel. 92-06-50): The northern Luxembourg town of Clervaux is one of the most dramatic in the Ardennes; it's situated in a plunging valley, watched over by a castle on the mountain heights. The Grand Hotel d... Continue reading »
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The best museums
National Museum of Military History (Museum of the Battle of the Bulge; Diekirch): There's something special about this tribute to the heroes of the Battle of the Bulge (1944-45), something gritty and immediate that sets it apart from other w... Continue reading »
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The best outdoor pursuits
Skiing the Ardennes: Some years it snows and some years it doesn't. But when it does snow enough, the Ardennes is a very pleasant place to ski. You'll find a dozen or so downhill centers, but most skiing in the Ardennes is cross-country. A pa... Continue reading »
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The best shopping
Wine: Holland's tiny output notwithstanding, Luxembourg is the only real wine producer in the Benelux countries. The vintage in question is the highly regarded Moselle wine, perhaps not as well known outside the Grand Duchy and its immediate... Continue reading »
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The best travel experiences
Touring the Ardennes : The Ardennes, which covers the eastern third of Belgium, beyond the Meuse River and on into Luxembourg, is unlike any other Benelux landscape. Steep river valleys and thickly forested slopes set it apart. This region of... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Taken together, the Benelux nations of Belgium, Holland (the Netherlands), and Luxembourg form a small area -- not much greater than that of West Virginia. But arguably, no other comparably sized place in Europe compresses so many points of i... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- The nearest office is in Brussels. Business Hours -- Banks are open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to noon and 1 to 4:30pm. Stores generally are open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm, and many open on Sunday for shorte... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
U.S. & CANADA -- Luxembourg National Tourist Office, 17 Beekman Place, New York, NY 10022 (tel. 212/935-8888; fax 212/935-5896; www.visitluxembourg.com). U.K. & IRELAND -- Luxembourg Tourist Office, 122 Regent St., London W1B 5SA (tel. 020... Continue reading »
