Luxembourg, also called the “Gibraltar of the North” is a beautiful city with valleys and plateaus that make for great landscapes. The city is divided into 24 districts, but as a visitor you only need to know of three; Ville Gaute which is the medieval core, Gare which is where the train station is located, and Kirchberg which is the modern city.

The easiest way to go around the city is by using the bus network or by foot. It’s a very little and incredibly beautiful city so walking is very easy and you can for sure enjoy more this way.

While in the city, you should go see the Casemates Bock which is underground defences which were made in the 18th century. These go all under the city and are a World Heritage Site. The Bock is the rock where the first castle was located. This is linked to a whole host of defences as well.

You should also visit the Alzette- the river which is very small but has a huge valley. The landscape over here is extremely pretty to spend time and vacations at. It is locally known as the Grund, and there is a fortress surrounding the valley. You should also visit the Neumunster cathedral which is now a cultural centre.

When in town, you should go see the old town as it is incredibly beautiful and will show you Luxembourg’s history through buildings. Additionally, there is a local market on Wednesday and Saturday called Place Guillaume. Other than this, there is also a statue of William II of Netherlands here. The Town Hall is overflowing with cafe tables and chairs for the duration of the summer, and as a rule you can find a concert taking place here during peak months.

The Grand Ducal Palace has been completely renovated and now contains the Parliament. Besides this, you should go to the Notre Dame Cathedral which was constructed in the 17th century. The Gelle Fra (Golden Lady) is close by too and is in fact a golden statue of a woman holding a wreath which serves as a symbol of victory. There is also a World War II cemetery that can be toured if you are concerned in learning more about the sacrifices made by American soldiers on Luxembourgish soil.

Throughout August and September you can join in the Schueberfouer which is an enormous funfair that takes place over two weeks. There are lots of rides and things to eat and drink, and you can really have fun if you are here with children. On June 23rd is the Grand Duke’s birthday and therefore it is a national holiday. There is plenty of celebration on the streets with fireworks and everyone turning out to commemorate.

Luxembourg may be a tiny city, but it definitely has adequate amount of thing to provide for entertainment in particular if you visit at the right time and have an interest in learning about the history of the country and the city. Take the time and truly enjoy the city by taking walking tours, eating local cuisine, and viewing its history through its buildings.