Luxembourg
・Cityscape registered as a World Heritage Site
・Riverside view below the cliff
【City description】
It is the capital of the country of the same name, surrounded by France, Germany, and Belgium. It has one of the highest per capita GDPs in the world and is home to many wealthy people. The town is a little far from the station and is located on a cliff, so you will have to cross a bridge to get there. Built on top of this cliff, it functioned as a fortified city to protect it from invasions from other countries. It is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and although the center is small, it is full of museums and other facilities that you can thoroughly enjoy on a day trip.
【Overall rating】
★★★★★
【Time required】
10h
【Budget】
5 euros（20 euros including visit to the Grand Ducal Palace）
【Fatigue】
★★★★☆
- Access from France
- Itinerary Map
- ①Luxembourg Station
- ②National Monument of Luxembourg Solidarity
- ③Notre-Dame Cathedral
- ④William Square
- ⑤Grand Ducal Palace
- ⑥Luxembourg City History Museum
- ⑦Grund
- ⑧Neimënster Abbey
- ⑨Bock Casemates
- ⑩Hollow Tooth
- ⑪St Michael’s Church
- ⑫National Art and History Museum
- ⑬Saint Alphonse Church
- ⑭Place d’Armes
- ⑮Constitution Square
- ⑯Bank Museum
- Cities you can go to from Luxembourg
Access from France
There is a direct train to the French national railway SNCF.
・Paris: Take the TGV express train to Luxembourg
(approximately 3 hours each way)
・Nancy, Metz: Take the conventional TER train to Luxembourg
(approximately 1 to 1.5 hours each way)
Itinerary Map
Navigation
【Start】①Luxembourg Station
★Route Time required: 20 minutes
Exit the station and turn right ⇒ Turn right at the fork ⇒ Cross the bridge ⇒ You will see a torch with a flame on your right.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Continue along the street ⇒ Go up the hill you see on your right ⇒ Turn left when you reach the square ⇒ You will see the church on your left
★Route Time required: A few minutes
Continue down the street ⇒ Go up the stairs that you can see on your right ⇒ You will arrive at the plaza.
★Route Time required: A few minutes
Exit the square from the path in front of the statue ⇒ There is a palace at the end
★Route Time required: A few minutes
Turn right at the end of the Grand Duke’s Palace ⇒ Go down the slope ⇒ You will see the museum on your left
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Continue along the street ⇒ When you see a downhill slope on your left, go straight without getting off ⇒ Enter the parking lot ⇒ Take the elevator down ⇒ Once you get off, go straight and you will arrive at the bridge
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Cross the bridge and turn left ⇒ At the fork in the road, turn left ⇒ You will see the church
★Route Time required: 25 minutes
Go outside from the monastery’s courtyard ⇒ Cross the bridge on the left ⇒ Follow the path up the cliff ⇒ Turn right at the top and walk along the promenade ⇒ When you arrive at the bridge, you will see the ruins on your right.
★Route Time required: A few minutes
As you proceed along the bridge, you will see a chipped outer wall on your left.
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Go back over the bridge and go straight ⇒ You will see the church on your left.
★Route Time required: A few minutes
Continue walking down the street ⇒ You will see the museum on the square on your right.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Continue along the street ⇒ Turn right at the third intersection ⇒ Turn left at the square ⇒ You will see the church
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Exit the church and turn left ⇒ you will arrive at the square
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Continue straight and exit the plaza ⇒ Exit from the center ⇒ Cross the road and go to the plaza in front of you
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Return to the road from the square and turn left ⇒ Cross the bridge (this bridge is so famous that it is said to be the symbol of Luxembourg) ⇒ Once you cross, enter the building where the clock tower is located.
★Route Time required: 20 minutes
Return to the main street ⇒ Go straight ahead ⇒ Return to the station
Luxembourg Station
Click the square mark on the top left of the map to see a list of tourist spots. If you open the enlarge button on the top right corner on your smartphone, this model course will be displayed on Google Maps along with its location information. You can also quickly return to this map from the table of contents in the sidebar (if using a smartphone, select “Go to table of contents” from the menu at the bottom of the screen).
【Start】
①Luxembourg Station
Gare de Luxembourg
★Route Time required: 20 minutes
Exit the station and turn right ⇒ Turn right at the fork ⇒ Cross the bridge ⇒ You will see a torch with a flame on your right.
②National Monument of Luxembourg Solidarity
Monument National de la Solidarité Luxembourgeoise
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
A fire is always burning at the monument to the victims of World War II, the resistance from Nazi rule and the unity of the nation.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Continue along the street ⇒ Go up the hill you see on your right ⇒ Turn left when you reach the square ⇒ You will see the church on your left
③Notre-Dame Cathedral
Cathédrale Notre-Dame
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 10 am – noon / 2 pm – 5h30 pm
Close: No
This cathedral was built in the 17th century and is a mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles. The interior is lined with pillars with characteristic arabesque patterns, and light shines in through stained glass windows made in the 19th and 20th centuries. Proceeding underground, you will find a chapel with light blue walls and ceilings studded with stars.
★Route Time required: A few minutes
Continue down the street ⇒ Go up the stairs that you can see on your right ⇒ You will arrive at the plaza.
④William Square
Place Guillaume II
Time required: 10 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
This square is the center of the city where the town hall and tourist information center are located. There is a bronze statue of King Guillaume II in the center and it is used as a venue for events such as markets, concerts, and Christmas markets.
★Route Time required: A few minutes
Exit the square from the path in front of the statue ⇒ There is a palace at the end
⑤Grand Ducal Palace
Palais Grand-Ducal
Time required: 60 min
Admission fee: 15 euros
Opening hour: 10 am – 5 pm
Close: except summer
It is used as the palace and office of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. It was once the site of the Town Hall, but after it was destroyed, it was relocated and a new Flemish-Renaissance-style Grand Duke’s Palace was built. During the summer months of July and August, you can tour the palace and see the luxurious interior from floor to ceiling. There is also an unusual room with many maps decorated on the walls. When visiting, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance from the website.
【Reservation Site】
https://www.luxembourg-city.com/en/place/monument/grand-ducal-palace
★Route Time required: A few minutes
Turn right at the end of the Grand Duke’s Palace ⇒ Go down the slope ⇒ You will see the museum on your left
⑥Luxembourg City History Museum
Luxembourg City History Museum
Time required: 1 h 30
Admission fee: 5 euros
（Free Thursday from 6 pm – 8 pm)
Opening hour: 10 am – 6 pm
Close: Monday
This is a museum where you can learn about the history of Luxembourg in chronological order through exhibits. In the Middle Ages, there are exhibits about wars and cityscapes, and in modern times, there are exhibits about industry and the EU. The round room that recreates the old town is decorated with 360-degree pictures of the cityscape, giving it a mysterious feeling. Special exhibitions are held on the upper floors.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Continue along the street ⇒ When you see a downhill slope on your left, go straight without getting off ⇒ Enter the parking lot ⇒ Take the elevator down ⇒ Once you get off, go straight and you will arrive at the bridge
⑦Grund
Grund
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
The Grund district has the meaning of valley, and unlike the old town I was in before, it has a medieval townscape and a calm atmosphere. The view from the top of the bridge is beautiful and it is a popular photo spot.
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Cross the bridge and turn left ⇒ At the fork in the road, turn left ⇒ You will see the church
⑧Neimënster Abbey
Abbaye de Neumünster
Time required: 40 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 10 am – 6 pm
Close: No
Originally a monastery, it was later used as a prison and is now used as a cultural center. The museum has a permanent exhibition centered around the sculptures of Lucien Wercollier. To the left of the entrance is the Church of Saint John (opening hours: 10 am – noon / 2 pm – 5 pm; closed days: none).
★Route Time required: 25 minutes
Go outside from the monastery’s courtyard ⇒ Cross the bridge on the left ⇒ Follow the path up the cliff ⇒ Turn right at the top and walk along the promenade ⇒ When you arrive at the bridge, you will see the ruins on your right.
⑨Bock Casemates
Casemates du Bock
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
This is an artillery battery that has protected this city, which has prospered as a fortified city and is registered as a World Heritage Site. An underground fortress began to be built in the 17th century, and the tunnels are extensive, allowing you to see the city from many places. It is currently closed, so you can only go to the upper part.
★Route Time required: A few minutes
As you proceed along the bridge, you will see a chipped outer wall on your left.
⑩Hollow Tooth
Dent Creuse
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
As the name suggests, the building collapsed like a chipped tooth, leaving only the walls. You can see the remains of the time when it once functioned as a fortified city.
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Go back over the bridge and go straight ⇒ You will see the church on your left.
⑪St Michael’s Church
Église Saint-Michel
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
It is the oldest church in Luxembourg City, dating from the 10th century. It has been repeatedly repaired and renovated until now, with the addition of Romanesque and Baroque styles to its current form.
★Route Time required: A few minutes
Continue walking down the street ⇒ You will see the museum on the square on your right.
⑫National Art and History Museum
Musée National d’Histoire et d’Art Luxembourg
Time required: 2 h 30
Admission fee: 0 euro
(7 euros for expositions)
Opening hour: 10 am – 6 pm
(free 5 pm – 8 pm on Thursday)
Close: Monday
This is a historical museum with exhibits chronologically from prehistoric times. The exhibition method, such as incorporating a mining site into the museum, is unique and interesting. The floors are divided by era, and there are furniture, medals, and paintings by local artists on display, covering a wide range of genres.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Continue along the street ⇒ Turn right at the third intersection ⇒ Turn left at the square ⇒ You will see the church
⑬Saint Alphonse Church
Église Saint-Alphonse
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 7 am – 7 pm
Close: Non
The church is located in a residential area, so the interior is dimly lit, but the pattern on the floor is distinctive.
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Exit the church and turn left ⇒ you will arrive at the square
⑭Place d’Armes
Place d’Armes
Time required: 10 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
This square was created during the reign of Louis XVI for military purposes. Today, a kiosk has been set up and the area is surrounded by restaurants and cafes, making it a place for local relaxation.
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Continue straight and exit the plaza ⇒ Exit from the center ⇒ Cross the road and go to the plaza in front of you
⑮Constitution Square
Place de la Constitution
Time required: 10 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
This square is home to the Cenotaph for those killed in World War I, and a monument to the Golden Goddess on top of the tower.
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Return to the road from the square and turn left ⇒ Cross the bridge (this bridge is so famous that it is said to be the symbol of Luxembourg) ⇒ Once you cross, enter the building where the clock tower is located.
⑯Bank Museum
Musée de la Banque
Currently closed and cannot be visited.
This is a museum related to Luxembourg’s banks, which are also famous for their finances. Coins, safes, and banking tools are on display.
★Route Time required: 20 minutes
Return to the main street ⇒ Go straight ahead ⇒ Return to the station
【Goal】
Luxembourg Station
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