How to spend a perfect day in Luxembourg
It’s not difficult to spend a perfect day in Luxembourg with its charming cobblestone streets, fairytale views and historic architecture. Add to that Belgian beer and French cheese and you really cannot go wrong. For a more detailed itinerary on how to spend a perfect day in this city, read on.
Bloom
As much as I love this city, one shortfall is its lack of specialty coffee shops. You have to dig deep and do a lot of research if you want to start your morning with a decent coffee, but don't fret we've got you covered. Head straight to Bloom for a creamy flat white and a spot of breakfast. You won't find Aussie-style brunch in Luxembourg, but this place does a decent smashed avo toast or granola bowl with berries.
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Adolphe Bridge
After a light breakfast, it's time to start our walking tour of Luxembourg city and boy are you in for some fairy tale views. First up is a walk across the beautiful arched Adolphe Bridge where you'll catch your first glimpse of Luxembourg's prettiness looking out from the arches. Take a stroll across this double-decked bridge and on the other side lies the heart of the city.
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Monument of Remembrance
Head to the Monument of Remembrance just on the other side of the bridge for your first beautiful view of Luxembourg – trust me there are many more to come. This view looks out over the bridge you just crossed surrounded by greenery.
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Grand Ducal Palace
Head into the centre of Luxembourg and as you stroll around the quaint streets, you’ll be greeted with the beautiful sight of the Grand Ducal Palace. This imposing renaissance palace surrounded by ordinary shops would look out of place if we were in any other city, but in Luxembourg it sits nicely in the city centre. During the summer months, guided tours of the ornate interior can be organised.
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Chemin de la Corniche
Dubbed as Europe's most beautiful balcony, the views from the city walls are straight out of a fairy tale. Meander along this pedestrian promenade and take in the views of the enchanting Old Town nestled in the gorge of the River Alzette.
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Bock Casemates
Learn about the city’s fascinating history by visiting the Bock Casemates. Inside you’ll find secret passages built into the rocks. Over the years the casemates have been used as bakeries, slaughterhouses and even air raid shelters during WWI & WWII.
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Pfaffenthal lift
Hop in the Pfaffenthal lift which will take you from the newer part of Luxembourg to the Old Town. This free ride provides one of the prettiest panoramas of the Alzette valley and the takes you right down to the riverside.
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Old Town
Now we've found ourselves in the UNESCO listed Old Town, it's time to explore the zigzagging streets and heritage buildings we've been admiring from above. Descending into the Old Town you'll feel like you've hopped straight into a fairy tale as you meander the cobbled backstreets and cross stone bridges over the river.
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Scott’s Pub
It's time for a little pause to rest those legs. We stumbled across Scott’s Pub which has a sun-soaked terrace overlooking the water. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the Old Town soaking up the quaint architecture and peaceful surroundings with a Belgian beer in hand.
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Citadel of the Holy Spirit
After enjoying the Old Town at a leisurely pace, head to the Citadel of the Holy Spirit which is an historic fortress. Climb to the top for more spectacular views over the Old Town below.
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Late lunch
Happily exploring and taken in by Luxembourg's prettiness, we completely forgot about lunch. Find yourself a sunny terrace back in the city centre and enjoy an amazing cheese platter for lunch, as we did.
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Hotel Le Place d'Armes
With its terrace overlooking the city square, Hotel Le Place d'Armes is the perfect spot for watching the world go by. Enjoy a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and cheers to the amazing day you've just had.
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