Discover the 1,000-year history of this capital city with its international flair. Whether you visit one of its many museums, join a themed guided city tour, or explore on your own, there is something to suit every interest. Be impressed by the Grand Ducal Palace, the official residence of the Grand Ducal Family, or follow the "Wenceslas Walk," named in memory of Duke Wenceslas, to discover the fortress walls and the famous casemates in the historic heart of Luxembourg's Old Town, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The church is a remarkable instance of late Gothic style, revealing various components and ornaments inspired by Renaissance style.
Rising on the so-called Cannon Hill, it commemorates the dead of the Second World War and recalls the resistance and the solidarity of the Luxembourg nation in the face of the Nazi occupation.
Vélo en ville rents bicycles for the entire family.
As a major actor in Luxembourg’s cultural scene, and as an internationally recognised institution, Mudam, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in July 2016, is attracting an increasingly wider audience. Aware of the diversity ofcontemporary creation, the museum cultivates the curiosity and openness by developing a forward-looking and pluralistic programme, both through the originality of its exhibitions and the various collaborations it initiates.
The Luxembourg City Tram Museum invites you on a fascinating journey through the past, present and future of public transport in Luxembourg.Perfectly restored railcars and buses, numerous models in the scale of 1: 8 and a rich exhibition accompany you on this tour through the evidence of mobility.
Visitors come to the ‘natur musée’ because they are interested in natural history and natural sciences in general, or because the issues raised in the permanent and temporary exhibits are exceptional, instructive, sometimes surprisingly uncommon and always deserve the mention. The museum shows in a simple, understandable and exciting way what natural history is: the discovery of Nature’s diversity in connection with a love of science.
Opened in 2016, the glass elevator covers 71 meters and connects the upper city center to the Alzette Valley. It offers unique panoramic views.The ride is free of charge.
The Lëtzebuerg City Museum is set in the old part of the city, embedded in an ensemble of historical buildings. On four storeys, partly dug into the rock, the visitor can discover the history of the city through original exhibits and topographical models, supplemented by a multimedia system. Temporary exhibitions regularly take place in the upper storeys.
This cultural-historical circuit is a must.The 5.5 km long Wenzelpfad connects Upper and Lower Towns and leads you past many sights such as the fortress wall, Bockfels, Abbey Neumünster, Old Town, Rham Plateau and breathtaking panoramic views.
The Musée Dräi Eechelen – fortress, history, identity, inaugurated in 2012, is situated in the extraordinary restored keep of the historic fort Thüngen, built in 1732-33