LUXEMBOURG

Luxembourg officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the north as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland (“good country”) in the south. Luxembourg has a population of 524,853 (as of October 2012)in an area of 2,586 square kilometers (998 sq mi).

Big isn’t always better – and this country will show you just why. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, set scenically between the basins of the Alzette and Saeur rivers, has a total area of less than 1000 sq. miles. Where it lags behind in size, Luxembourg surely makes up in culture, art and history. Packed with beautiful medieval castles and legendary vineyards, Luxembourg is not just a place with a pretty face: today it is an important element of the European Union, and home to the Court of Justice of the European Communities – Luxembourg is a nation with a distinct color and variety of its own. But most of all, it is a breathtaking and romantic holiday destination – waiting to conquer your heart.

Luxembourg is famous for Christmas. Hordes of people specially visit this city to spend their holidays. The ancient city of Luxembourg is magical, wonderful and romantic with its Christmas markets, entertainment of street, exhibitions, shows and concerts.

To highlight the festive atmosphere at the end of the year, Luxembourg’s capital is decorated with Christmas lights: more than 1,600m of lights with thousands of light bulbs are used to decorate the street lights, tree-lined streets and squares in the city.

Major destinations are historic Luxembourg City, the medieval castle of Vianden, Echternach with its abbey and the wine districts of the Moselle valley. The Mullerthal with its rocky cliffs in the east and the mountainous Oesling district in the Ardennes to the north are also favorites for outdoor enthusiasts.

Capital : Luxembourg City

Best Time of Visit : Although a year round destination, spring and fall particularly bring out the best in Luxembourg, and the peak of the tourist season comes between May and September.

Min Days Required : 6 days

Places of Interest : 

  1. Luxembourg City
  2. The Ardennes
  3. Mullerthal Region
  4. The Moselle
  5. The Land of Red Rocks

Climate :

  1. Luxembourg has a relatively moderate climate and there isn’t much difference in the seasons.
  2. Warm summers 20º C during the day and cool winters, though between November and February temperatures could go below freezing point.
  3. The tourist season lasts from May to October, when the weather is at it’s best.
  4. If you are looking for a visual treat plan your visit in the fall – October primarily.
  5. The Ardennes enjoys snow during the winter when sunshine is at a premium – this region is generally wetter and colder than the south.

Currency : Euro

Things to carry :

  1. Bring your umbrella and raincoat, as sudden showers are common.
  2. Pack some light cottons and trousers for summer and fall, along with a light sweater or cardigan for the colder nights.
  3. If you are heading out to the north in winter, prepare for snow with some sturdy leather boots and a warm overcoat

How to get there :

Air :

  1. Luxembourg-Findel International Airport is located 6km outside Luxembourg City.
  2. Easily accessible from the city centre via the cheap and frequent bus service number 16. It is served by Lux air, the national airline, which flies to many EU countries (including Milan and London Heathrow and City), and Air France (Paris; actually a Lux air codeshare), KLM (Amsterdam), Swiss (Zurich), Lufthansa (Frankfurt; actually a Lux air codeshare) and British Airways (London Heathrow).
  3. Another airline to consider is City Jet (owned by Air France), often a cheaper option than Lux air. A completely new terminal opened in May 2008, the airport site has information about all flights.