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30 things to do in Luxembourg, where to stay, airport transfers, 6 MICHELIN-starred restaurants. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Luxembourg
- Notre-Dame Cathedral — Roman Catholic cathedral of Luxembourg (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Fort Thüngen — fort within the larger Luxembourg Fortess (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Grand Ducal Palace — official residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg (visit ≈ 90 min)
- National Museum of Archeology, History and Art — museum in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Saint Michael's Church, Luxembourg — church (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Mudam — museum of modern art in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Gëlle Fra — historic site in Luxembourg (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg — theatre and opera house in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Villa Vauban — art museum in Luxembourg City (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Luxembourg City History Museum — museum in Luxembourg City (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Neumünster Abbey — buildings and structures in Luxembourg City (visit ≈ 30 min)
- St. Peter and Paul Church — church building in Luxembourg, Luxembourg (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Bock — promontory in Luxembourg City (visit ≈ 75 min)
- National Museum of Natural History, Luxembourg — natural history museum in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Synagogues in Luxembourg City — Jewish Synagogue in Luxembourg City (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Trinity Church, Luxembourg — church (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Sandweiler German war cemetery — World War II cemetery in Sandweiler, Luxembourg (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Place d'Armes — square in Luxembourg (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Hesperange Castle — castle ruin in Luxembourg (visit ≈ 75 min)
- Altmünster Abbey — former Benedictine monastery in Luxembourg City (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Place Guillaume II — square in Luxembourg, Luxembourg (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Chapelle Quirin Luxembourg (visit ≈ 30 min)
- La Fontaine Castle — Luxembourgish castle (visit ≈ 75 min)
- Fishmarket — square in Luxemburg (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Municipal Park — park in Luxembourg (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Théâtre des Capucins — theatre in Luxembourg City (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Luxemburg tramway museum (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Arboretum Kirchberg (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Parc de Merl — urban park in Luxembourg City (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Pfaffenthal Panoramic Elevator — public elevator in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg (visit ≈ 30 min)
2-day Luxembourg walking itinerary
Starting point: Ville Haute. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 4.0 km · 5,410 steps · 54 min on the way): Gëlle Fra → Notre-Dame Cathedral → Grand Ducal Palace → Saint Michael's Church, Luxembourg → Fort Thüngen → Mudam → Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg
- Day 2 (≈ 0.6 km · 860 steps · 8 min on the way): National Museum of Archeology, History and Art
Where to stay in Luxembourg
- Ville Haute: The old town; palace, cathedral and shops within walking distance.
- Grund: A picturesque quarter in the valley; a lift takes you up.
- Gare: Around the station; cheaper hotels and the tram.
- Kirchberg: Modern district with museums and EU buildings, linked by tram.
- Clausen: Riverside former brewery area; bars are lively at night.
Getting from the airport to Luxembourg
- Luxembourg Findel (LUX): Bus ≈ 25 min; public transport is free
Getting around
Public transport is free nationwide; the old town is walkable and a lift goes down to Grund.
Classic places to eat
- Chocolate House Nathalie Bonn: Opposite the palace; hot chocolate you melt on a spoon.
- Pâtisserie Namur: Pastry shop since 1863; a tea-time classic.
- Oberweis: Long-established local pâtisserie; macarons and cakes.
- Brasserie Guillaume: Seafood brasserie on Place Guillaume.
- Mousel’s Cantine: Hearty local food and beer in Clausen.
- Scott’s Pub: A popular riverside pub in Grund.
MICHELIN-starred restaurants
Last known stars; check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- Ma langue sourit — 2 MICHELIN stars, Creative
- Les Jardins d'Anaïs — 1 MICHELIN star, Modern French
- Clairefontaine — 1 MICHELIN star, Classic French
- Kamakura — 1 MICHELIN star, Japanese
- Fani — 1 MICHELIN star, Italian, creative
- Guillou Campagne — 1 MICHELIN star, Modern French
Romantic views
- Chemin de la Corniche (Sunset): This walk along the ramparts looks down into the Grund valley.
- Grund (Evening): Stone houses and bridges along the Alzette are calm in the evening.
- Adolphe Bridge (Sunset): The stone arch over the Pétrusse valley gives a wide view.
- Pétrusse Valley Park (Afternoon): A green valley walk right below the fortress walls.
- Bock Promontory (Evening): The rocky promontory works like a balcony over Grund and Clausen.
Football stadiums in Luxembourg
- Stade Achille Hammerel: Home of Racing FC Union Luxembourg, Union Luxembourg
- Stade Alphonse Theis: Home of FC Swift Hesperange
Day trips
- Arlon — 24 km from the centre
- Porta Nigra — 40 km from the centre
Good to know before visiting Luxembourg
- Fine: Cannabis is legal only for limited home growing and use; public use is fined.
- Fine: Smoking indoors is banned.
- Warning: Carry ID or a passport.
- Public transport is free nationwide (except first class).
- Most shops close on Sundays.
- Schengen Area: entry rules depend on your nationality and biometric border registration (EES) applies. Check the current rules on official sites.
- Emergency: 112 (police 113)
- Plugs: C/F, 230V
- Tap water: Tap water is safe to drink.
- Tipping: Service is included; round up if you like.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Luxembourg, Wikivoyage — Luxembourg, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Luxembourg travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Luxembourg?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 3 days for the top 20 places within walking distance. Add extra days for day trips (Arlon and Porta Nigra).
- What are the top things to do in Luxembourg?
- Highlights: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Fort Thüngen, Grand Ducal Palace, National Museum of Archeology, History and Art and Saint Michael's Church, Luxembourg. The map has 30 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Luxembourg?
- Ville Haute: The old town; palace, cathedral and shops within walking distance. Other options: Grund, Gare, Kirchberg and Clausen.
- How do you get from the airport to Luxembourg city centre?
- Luxembourg Findel (LUX): Bus ≈ 25 min; public transport is free
- How do you get around Luxembourg?
- Public transport is free nationwide; the old town is walkable and a lift goes down to Grund.
- Which MICHELIN-starred restaurants are in Luxembourg?
- According to the last known data there are 6 starred restaurants: Ma langue sourit (2 stars), Les Jardins d'Anaïs (1 star), Clairefontaine (1 star), Kamakura (1 star), Fani (1 star) and 1 more. Check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- What is the emergency number in Luxembourg?
- Emergency: 112 (police 113).
- Do you tip in Luxembourg?
- Service is included; round up if you like.
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