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Inside Lux

Afternoon out: Dudelange

1 by Sarita RAO 12 min. 11.03.2023

Esch-sur-Sûre and its neighbouring villages have plenty to offer the day tripper, from lakeside beaches and watersports to themed forest trails

Inside Lux

Esch-sur-Sûre – an iconic castle ruin, lake beaches and themed walking trails

by Sarita RAO 11 min. 18.02.2023

On the Turquoise Coast with a backdrop of the Taurus Mountains, Antalya in Turkey makes a good budget holiday destination in 2023

Shoestring Vacation

Five budget holiday destinations with direct flights from Luxembourg

by Sarita RAO 2 min. 25.01.2023

Head to Prague and the iconic Charles Bridge built in the 15th century and 10m wide

Holidays

Five new destinations with direct flights from Findel

Fancy a city break in Prague or Pescara or a week on the beach at Chania, Split or Izmir?

by Sarita RAO 6 min. 10.12.2022

Close-up of young woman's legs sitting on a boat deck and splashing on the water

We are in the middle of travel season! Surely, you’ve planned your vacation meticulously: transportation, hotels, fancy restaurants, sightseeing, fun activities, or unvisited treasures waiting to be explored…

Inside Lux

Larochette dominated by a castle, with great walks, mountain bike trails and a history of the textile industry

Inside Lux

Afternoon out: Larochette

Spend an afternoon at this Mullerthal town, with its two castles, textile history, and a pretty hike to the Manzebaach viewpoint

by Sarita RAO 7 min. 25.02.2023

There are some architectural wonders in Liege

Greater Region

Day trip: Liege

It may not look picturesque at first glance, but Liege is filled with little architectural wonders, a citadel view, art galleries, museums, and a Gothic cathedral

1 by Sarita RAO 11 min. 10.02.2023

More than shopping and lunch, Trier offers a tour with a Roman centurion, a 130-year old dancing bear toy or feed and petting a miniature donkey

Weekend

Day trip: Trier

10.02.2023

The Bottefra by Wil Lofy gives a nod to the Butter market that once graced Place de la Resistance.

Inside Lux

Afternoon out: Ettelbruck

26.11.2022

The humble donkey is the mascot of the town of Diekirch

Inside Lux:

Diekirch – donkeys, carnival parades and a sombre military history

1 06.11.2022

Inside Lux:

Remich – ancient alleyways, vineyards and boat trips

03.11.2022

This postcard-pretty town was once home to goldsmiths, masons and tailors Photo: Shutterstock

Inside Lux:

Vianden – castle ramparts, a chairlift and museums on Hugo and Dicks

01.11.2022

Staycation

Afternoon out: Mondorf-les-Bains

06.08.2022

Echternach Abbey dates back to the 11th century and holds the remains of Saint Willibrord

Inside Lux:

Echternach – home to rich Romans, a famous abbey, the wolf gorge and extreme biking

31.10.2022

Kropemann, a bearded water spirit, lurks in the River Attert keeping the water clean

Inside Lux:

Head west to Beckerich, Redange and the valley of castles

2 28.06.2022

In the region

Current snow levels at the ski centres in Vosges, are perfect for skiing and snowboarding

Winter sports

Where to ski or sled in the region

Excited about the snow? Here are some places in the greater region where you can sled, ski and snowboard right now, plus others waiting for a bit more snowfall

by Sarita RAO 7 min. 21.01.2023

With a keep from the Middle Ages, fortified by Vauban and named a termite mound by Napoleon, Namur's Citadel overlooks the city

Greater Region

Day trip: Namur

A mighty citadel with subterranean tunnels, a museum dedicated to the strawberry, and a 400-year-old pub make Namur a great day trip destination

by Sarita RAO 9 min. 20.11.2022

Built in 2015, the 'Geierlay' bridge is 360m long and 100m above ground

Weekend trip

What the Rhineland-Palatinate region has to offer

1 08.10.2022

Weekend

Day trip: Trier

10.02.2023

Greater Region

Day trip: Liege

1 10.02.2023

Picturesque Ghent will be far less crowded than Bruges and just as charming. Photo: Shutterstock

Greater Region:

Unusual winter mini-break destinations

23.10.2022

The hostels provide basic bedsheets and Wi-Fi, and some places have en-suite rooms

Inside Lux

Youth hostels in Luxembourg

09.11.2021

You can ditch the car and visit quite a few places by train, with a switch at main terminals in Trier and Metz and direct trains to places in Luxembourg, Belgium and Paris

Ideas

Day trips by train

1 16.02.2023

Leisure

One hour from Luxembourg

13.02.2023

Cologne Cathedral despite war ravages is still a highlight of the city's skyline Photo: Shutterstock

Weekend trip

Cities to visit near Luxembourg

2 24.12.2022

Destinations

Travel

Winter sun destinations with direct flights

Fancy ditching your thermal underwear for beachwear? Here are some winter sun destinations that will top 20 degrees, with direct flights from Luxembourg

by Sarita Rao 4 min. 24.12.2022