Europe Explored » Luxembourg https://europeexplored.com Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Fri, 06 Sep 2013 07:49:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Beaufort – castle and popular summer resort in Luxembourg https://europeexplored.com/2011/05/28/beaufort-castle-and-popular-summer-resort-in-luxembourg/ https://europeexplored.com/2011/05/28/beaufort-castle-and-popular-summer-resort-in-luxembourg/#comments Sat, 28 May 2011 09:56:03 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=4192 The former Roman village, now the town Beaufort, is situated in Luxembourg at an altitude of 409 meters above sea level. You can find here the ruins of Renaissance Castle Beaufort from the 17th century, which is situated in area of Luxembourg that is often referred to as a “Little Switzerland”. Furthermore, there is also […]

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The former Roman village, now the town Beaufort, is situated in Luxembourg at an altitude of 409 meters above sea level. You can find here the ruins of Renaissance Castle Beaufort from the 17th century, which is situated in area of Luxembourg that is often referred to as a “Little Switzerland”. Furthermore, there is also neo-Gothic church ruins from the 12th century.

The first mention of the original village dates back to the 12th century. Most of the monuments in this city, as well as throughout Luxembourg, were bombed during the war.

The village is now a popular summer resort with a swimming pool, camping and a youth hostel. You can follow any of the numerous trails which lead you through the forests of the Mullerthal valley.


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Echternach – the oldest city of Luxembourg https://europeexplored.com/2010/11/04/echternach-the-oldest-city-of-luxembourg/ https://europeexplored.com/2010/11/04/echternach-the-oldest-city-of-luxembourg/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:59:21 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=1995 Echternach is the oldest city of Luxembourg, located at the north-east of Luxembourg, on the border with Germany. Echternach has about 5,000 of permanent population. The historical center is very attractive and you can find there lots of floral decorations. One of the most original buildings is the Abbey of Echternach, which was founded in […]

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Echternach is the oldest city of Luxembourg, located at the north-east of Luxembourg, on the border with Germany. Echternach has about 5,000 of permanent population. The historical center is very attractive and you can find there lots of floral decorations. One of the most original buildings is the Abbey of Echternach, which was founded in the year of 698. During the certain time, the traditional porcelain production was made in the basilica. Currently, the monastery complex of the cathedral is open to the public and offers an extraordinary tour through choral decorations.


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The Mullerthal – Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland https://europeexplored.com/2010/11/02/the-mullerthal-luxembourgs-little-switzerland/ https://europeexplored.com/2010/11/02/the-mullerthal-luxembourgs-little-switzerland/#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:08:30 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=1983 The Mullerthal Region or how it is often called Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland is the part of Luxembourg located in the north-east part at the borders with Germany. It is small but very nice place where you can get remarkable experiences. Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland is located in the canton of Echternach, which covers 7% of the […]

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The Mullerthal Region or how it is often called Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland is the part of Luxembourg located in the north-east part at the borders with Germany. It is small but very nice place where you can get remarkable experiences.

Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland is located in the canton of Echternach, which covers 7% of the whole area of Luxembourg. This part of Luxembourg is very popular, especially for campers sliding down from nearby Belgium, Germany, France and Holland. The area is also very popular among European bikers who come to “ventilate” here and take proper outdoor atmosphere.

Suer River forms here a natural border between Luxembourg and Germany. Widely popular activity is renting a canoe and rafting. Along the river you can easily find a number of well-equipped campsites. However, in the summer months, some of them can be quite busy. So it is better to make a reservation in advance.

You can walk through the sandstone forest labyrinth or visit the oldest Luxembourg’s city Echternach. Visitors can come out to the highest peak of this undoubtedly interesting canton, situated near the town of Beaufort and reaching an altitude of 414m.


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Vianden Castle – one of the most beautiful romanesque-gothic castles in Europe | Luxembourg https://europeexplored.com/2010/10/01/vianden-castle-one-of-the-most-beautiful-romanesque-gothic-castles-in-europe-luxembourg/ https://europeexplored.com/2010/10/01/vianden-castle-one-of-the-most-beautiful-romanesque-gothic-castles-in-europe-luxembourg/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:47:15 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=1829 Vianden Castle (Château de Vianden) was built between the 11th and 14th centuries in areas of the former Roman fortress and is one of the most beautiful Romanesque-Gothic castles in Europe. It was one of the seats of influential counts of Vianden, with close connections to the German imperial court and to the Royal Family […]

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Vianden Castle (Château de Vianden) was built between the 11th and 14th centuries in areas of the former Roman fortress and is one of the most beautiful Romanesque-Gothic castles in Europe. It was one of the seats of influential counts of Vianden, with close connections to the German imperial court and to the Royal Family of France.

Vianden castle, Luxembourg
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Vianden castle has been owned by the family of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg until 1977 when it was donated to the state. Since then it has undergone extensive exterior and interior refurbishment. For its scenic beauty it is often visited by huge number of tourists, but also by Hollywood filmmakers. Vianden castle has a beautiful view to the medieval town of Vianden, which was, in the past, very fond of French writer Victor Hugo. Local museum and a copy of a bust by Roden remind writer’s visits on the river Our.

Vianden is the birthplace of King John the Blind (John of Luxembourg). In 1310 he became Count of Luxembourg and after the marriage to Elisabeth of Bohemia (Czech: Eliška Přemyslovna) he became King of Bohemia. John of Luxembourg is today a popular historical figure in Luxembourg and weighed very much like his son Charles IV. in the Czech Republic.

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Vianden castle is accessible through the whole year.

02.01 – 28.02 10.00 – 16.00
01.03 – 31.03 10.00 – 17.00
01.04 – 30.09 10.00 – 18.00
01.10 – 31.10 10.00 – 17.00
01.11 – 31.12 10.00 – 16.00

Basic admission fee is €7,50 (2010). There is also interesting culture programme that includes exhibition, jazz concert etc…


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Luxembourg – green heart of Europe https://europeexplored.com/2010/04/29/luxembourg-green-heart-of-europe/ https://europeexplored.com/2010/04/29/luxembourg-green-heart-of-europe/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:11:38 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=106 Luxembourg is a landlocked country located in Western Europe, bordering Germany, Belgium and France. North part of the country is covered by barren land Oesling with hills reaching 400-500 meters. At the south is the fertile land Gutland and Lorraine Hills. The climate is influenced by the Atlantic, temperatures are mild in winter, rarely snows. […]

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Luxembourg is a landlocked country located in Western Europe, bordering Germany, Belgium and France. North part of the country is covered by barren land Oesling with hills reaching 400-500 meters. At the south is the fertile land Gutland and Lorraine Hills. The climate is influenced by the Atlantic, temperatures are mild in winter, rarely snows.

Population
Original Luxemburgers make up about one third of the population. There are more than 180 thousand foreigners living here, mainly Portuguese, Italians, Frenchmen, Belgians and Germans. Over 7,500 residents are officials of the European Union. Most of the population is Catholic, however there are small Protestant and Jewish communities. The country has 100% literacy.

Economy
The country has well developed industry and service sector. An important source of funds is tourism. Industry is focused on the processing of metals and chemicals, which are major export items. Among the trading partners of Luxembourg are the surrounding states of European Union. The country is also doing well in the banking sector which is mainly due to political stability and liberal laws.

History and culture
History of Luxembourg started to count at the time when Lützelburg castle was built. It happened around the year 963. Then, around the castle, began to develop a medieval city that became the center of a small estate. Between 1659 to 1839 the territory of Luxembourg was several times reduced. Luxembourg gained independence in the 19th century. After World War II Luxembourg stood at the birth of NATO and the European Community (in 1993 renamed to the European Union).

Cuisine
Luxembourg cuisine is similar to Belgian, but you’ll find also a German influences – e.g. dumplings with cabbage, etc. Luxembourg National dish is “Judd mat gaardebounen” – it’s smoked pork served with cabbage or beans.

Other specialties include:

Ferkelsrippchen-grilled ribs
Liewekniddelen mat sauerkratu – liver balls with cabbage
Traipen – black pudding
Kuddelfleck – boiled tripe (intestine)
Kachkeis – cooked cheese

The most popular coffee in Luxembourg is “café au lathes” – coffee with boiled milk, as well as cappuccino and espresso.

Tips for trips

  • The city of Luxembourg (its beautiful historical center and the walls on the slopes of the River Alzette
  • Ardennes
  • Moselle valley
  • Müllerthal


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