Our top five sights

Casemates du Bock

Explore these tunnels cut into the rock by the Austrians in the 18th century. There are great views from the loopholes. Closed in winter. Montée de Clausen, 222 809
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MUDAM

This modern art museum, designed by Louvre architect I M Pei, is worth visiting for the building itself as much as for the art.   3 Park Dräi Eechelen, 453 7851
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Palais Grand-Ducal

The Grand Duke may not actually live here, but the restored interior is stunning and accessible by guided tour during the summer.  17 rue du Marché-aux-Herbes, 474 8741
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Musée National d'Histoire et d'Art

The further you travel through time in this history and art museum, the higher up you go. Art is displayed on the top floors.Marché-aux-Poissons, 479 3301
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Place de la Constitution

The Gëlle Frau (Golden Lady) erected in the square is a symbol of national pride, and there are superb views from here over the Pétrusse Valley. als.
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Our top five activities

Wine-tasting

The Moselle Valley is famous for its vineyards and is the place to taste Luxembourg wines, including Riesling, Pinot Gris and the delicious crémants (sparkling wines).
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River cruises

From Easter until September, journey along the Moselle River aboard the MS Princesse Marie-Astrid, whilst tucking into lunch or dinner as you drift past the vines.  758 275
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Wenzel Walk

One of the city’s most popular self-guided walking tours, the Wenzel Walk can be completed in less than two hours and takes you through 1,000 years of Luxembourg’s history.
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Swimming and saunas

Badanstalt (12 rue des Bains, 4796 2550) pool in the city centre offers massages and saunas, or further afield is the Domaine Thermal de Mondorf spa (52 avenue des Bains, 2366 6666).
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Golfing

The 18-hole Grand Ducal Senningerberg is the nearest golf club to the city centre and visitors are welcome during the week. 1 route de Trèves, 340 0901
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Our top five events

April: Emaischen

Food, crafts and antiques are for sale at this lively market near the Palais Grand-Ducal, but the real draw are the stalls with Peckvillercher, small, bird-shaped ceramic whistles.
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June: National Day

The celebrations start the night before the Grand Duke’s ‘official’ birthday (23 June), with a huge firework display. There are free concerts throughout Luxembourg City.
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June-September: Summer in the City

During the summer, there are outdoor concerts and cinema screenings, as well as exhibitions and plays. Many of the events are free, such as the jazz and blues marathon. June-September
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August-September: Schueberfouer

For three weeks, this very popular funfair takes over the Glacis car park. There are rides, stalls, bars and traditional foods to be enjoyed.
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November-December: Christmas market

The main Christmas market in Luxembourg City is the one on the Place d’Armes, where there are stalls selling crafts, local foods and glühwein, often accompanied by live music.
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Le Clervaux Boutique & Design Hotel has recently been transformed by award-winning JOI-Design into the most stylish destination in Clervaux, a picturesque medieval village in the mountains of northern Luxembourg. The designers have preserved the unique character of the original 19th century private villa but striking red, black and grey tones define the colour palette throughout mixed with clean minimalist lines. The hotel suites are the star attraction, all envisioned as self-contained spas fitted with jacuzzis, deluxe showers and freestanding tubs that are open to the bedroom to surround guests in a completely pampering experience.

Shopping

The Grand Rue is the place for luxury shops such as Cartier but it is also home to brands like Sephora, and smaller boutiques can be found in the surrounding streets. Branches of Namur or Oberweis are ubiquitous in Luxembourg; buy some chocolates to take home. Shopping complexes can be found outside the centre, for example Auchan in Kirchberg (437 7431) where there is a supermarket, high-end and high-street shops, and a number of restaurants. There is a farmer’s market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings on Place Guillaume II, and an antiques market on the Place d’Armes on the first and third Saturday of the month. 

Food & Drink

From Michelin-starred fare to hole-in-the-wall takeaways, you are spoilt for choice and quality in Luxembourg City when it comes to eating out. At the top end, Clairefontaine (9 place de Clairefontaine, 462 211) serves creative French food, whilst Mosconi (13 rue Münster, 546 994) on the banks of the Alzette offers excellent Italian dishes. For local specialities like judd mat gaardebounen (smoked pork with broad beans) washed down with Luxembourg beer, try the atmospheric and busy Mousel’s Cantine (46 Montée de Clausen, 470 198). If you’d rather have something lighter, head to fashionable Ikki (Rue Emile Moussel, 496 940) for French fusion or sushi.

Nightlife

The area around Rue des Marché-aux-Herbes is popular, with bars such as Urban (2 rue de la Boucherie, 2647 8578) which also shows sport. In the Grund and Clausen, you’ll find places like Café des Artistes (22 Montée du Gründ, 461 327) with its piano player, and the trendy Rives de Clausen complex. The Philarmonie (1 place de l’Europe, 260 2271) is Luxembourg’s classical music venue, and for cinematic blockbusters try the Utopolis (45 avenue John F. Kennedy, 429 5111). If you like to gamble, Casino 2000 (5 rue Théodore Flammang, 2361 1213) is in Mondorf-les-Bains. 

Accommodation in Luxembourg

Luxembourg City has a number of excellent hotels, many owned by international chains. On the Kirchberg Plateau, the Meliã (1 Park Dräi Eechelen, 273 331) is a good choice for its proximity to the MUDAM. In the city itself, the Sofitel Le Grand Ducal (40 boulevard d’Avranches, 248 771) offers modern rooms, some with breathtaking views of the Pétrusse Valley. If you’d rather be somewhere smaller at the heart of the action, the five-star Le Place d’Armes (18 place d’Armes, 274 737) boasts individual and elegant rooms in a labyrinthine property. There are also decent accommodation options if you want to stay near the airport or railway station.

Our favourites

NH Luxembourg hotel - 1 Route de Treves. L-1019 Luxembourg Tel. +352 340 571, Email: nhluxembourg@nh-hotels.com This is the place to stay if you're working at one of the airport business centres. Comfortable without being opulent, though all rooms have two double beds, the service is reliable and attentive. The hotel offers 24-hour room service and internet access. There's a good restaurant and piano bar and a lime tree fringed terrace to wind down in.

Sofitel Europe - 4, Rue du Fort Niedergrunewald Quartier Européen Nord Plateau de Kirchberg 2015 LUXEMBOURG, Tel: +352 43 77 61, Email: H1314@sofitel.com, Website: www.sofitel.com/Luxembourg   As you step into the stunning five-storey atrium of the Sofitel Luxembourg Europe, you know you've made the right decision. Just as handy for the airport as it is for the centre of the city, the hotel is well established among the business and EC communities. The greenery flowing from the balconies gives a refined feel to the hotel and its 109 rooms.

Best Western Hôtel International - 20-22 pl. de la Gare  1616 Luxembourg Tel: +352 48 59 11, Email: info@international.bestwestern.de, Website: www.bestwestern.de/hotels/Luxemburg/BEST-WESTERN-Hotel-International This modern, centrally-located hotel has efficient and reliable service, a bistro and a restaurant. The 70 rooms are functional and well maintained, and 24 are now classified as 'luxe'.

Flights from London City LCY to Luxembourg LUX with CityJet

Taxis in Luxembourg are expensive and although easy to find at the airport, another option is to take the number 16 bus, which leaves from outside the arrivals hall. Travelling via the Kirchberg Plateau, it stops in the city centre and at the central railway station.
Once in the city, you can get around very easily on foot and there is also a comprehensive bus network. At weekends, there is the option of hiring the private Nightrider bus. The blue Vel'oh bikes you will see dotted around the city are available to hire for up to 24 hours. 

Luxembourg Airport Information

Luxembourg (LUX) Website www.lux-airport.lu Distance 7 km to the centre of Luxembourg city. Getting to Luxembourg CityJet flights from London LCY to Luxembourg, choose from our schedule of up to 3 flights a day between London City and Luxembourg.  For the full timetable click here.  Public transport There is a regular bus service (No.16) which runs every 15-20 minutes from the Airport. Journey time to the city centre is approximately 30 minutes. Check in The minimum check in time is 30 minutes. Car parking There are numerous car parks situated close to the main terminal buildings. Search For Flights

Car Rental For exclusive discounts of up to 15% and up to 800 Flying Blue Miles, rent from our exclusive car rental partner Hertz at Luxembourg Findel Airport.   Hertz Car Hire Taxis The average taxi fare to the railway station or city centre is €15-25, and the journey takes around 10 minutes. Chauffeur service Magellan Global offer premium quality transport to and from the airport with a free 'meet and greet' service included in the price. You can book anything from a standard saloon to an S class Mercedes. More info