The top 5 best travel places in Luxembourg

With an area of 2,586 km², Luxembourg is very small. Just under 614,000 people live in this European country, which is often overlooked as a tourist destination.

This is a pity, as the German neighbor has picturesque nature, magnificent castles and nature parks. Whether traveling by car, train or plane, this charming part of the EU is well worth exploring.

It has already been European Capital of Culture twice. It will delight you with its numerous sights such as the Luxembourg Fortress and Notre-Dame de Luxembourg Cathedral. The latter dates back to the 17th century.

The old town is rich in historical buildings, earning it the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can admire contemporary and old works in the city's art galleries. The best way to do this is to take a stroll along the 5.5 km "Wenzel Circular Walk", which takes you through the old town. It takes you along the defensive walls to the famous casemates of the old town.

The town of Vianden is located in the north-east and directly on the border with Germany. It is famous for Vianden Castle and the associated manor house. The buildings are almost 1,000 years old. They have been restored several times, which is why they are easy to visit.

Another attraction in the town is the Sodality Chapel. If you are traveling in the summer month of August, it is worth taking a stroll through the medieval festival. The nut market takes place in October. During your stay in Vianden, it is worth taking a short drive seven kilometers to the north. There you will find the town of Stolzemburg, which has a 500-year-old copper mine.

Luxembourg is small, but has several magnificent castles and fortresses. You can discover seven particularly impressive examples of these in the so-called Valley of the Seven Castles. These include Hollenfels Castle, Mersch Castle, Ansemburg Castle, Septfontaines Castle, the Gréiweschlass in Koerich, the Fockeschlass and Ansembourg Castle.

The official name of this region is Eischtal. It has a wild and romantic landscape, through which the 37 km long hiking trail "Valley of the Seven Castles" runs. Attentive hikers will also notice the legacy of former steelworkers who once worked in the mines here.

This funfair takes place on the Glacis between mid-August and early September. Hardly any other funfair in Europe is bigger and more colorful. This funfair has been held for almost 700 years - nowadays with a new look and carousels.

This is a photo exhibition by Edward Steichen from the 1950s. It came to Luxembourg from faraway New York in the 1960s to the castle in the village of Clerf.

The exhibition, which deals with everyday life, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once you are in the town, you can also visit the war museum and several churches from the Middle Ages.