12 Things to Do in Luxembourg City
I’m not going to lie, to you…
… there really isn’t a whole lot to do in Luxembourg City.
Looking back, I could easily see how someone could go there as a day trip from Brussels and see all they need to see in 16-hour, or even smaller, time span.
View of Luxembourg City; May 2019
Something I did like about Luxembourg was its silence. It was reminiscent of Switzerland.
It gave me a chance to get back to simplicity; to remember the things that actually matter in life.
Writing in a garden in Luxembourg City; May 2019
Luxembourg is a green, distinct little city.
Luxembourg looks like a maze fro a bird’s eye view.
Yes, I know – it sounds as cheesy, but let me set the scene for you.
The view of Luxembourg from Chemin de la Corniche; May 2019
Life in Luxembourg City vs. The United States
I’m going to breakdown my initial reaction when I was in Luxembourg City for the first time, and how it made my life in the United States look like a world away.
On my past Europe trip, I made a habit of going into the local grocery stores, buying a baguette, a dip, and a juice of some sort – and making that my main meal of the day.
When I’m back D.C., and walk into my local grocery store to buy hummus, there are fifteen different kinds to choose from.
Then there are deals, sales- that entice me to buy more.
No, ‘entice’ isn’t the right word… that guilt me to buy more.
When I walked into their local grocery store, called “Monop”, which was not open 24/7 like my local, American grocery store… there were two options:
Guacamole, or hummus.
No fancy titles, no 2 for $5... just one or the other; there’s no over thinking…
…and for someone like me, who makes things too intricate and complicated for her own good... a world with fewer options forces me to zone in on what’s really important in life.
Again… yes, it sounds cheesy, I know– but that’s what being in Europe reminds me of.
It reminds me how simple life can actually be.
Sitting in Valle de Pétrusse in Luxembourg City; May 2019
Being from a world that’s “go, go, go”… it’s profoundly powerful that a place can ground me like that…
… and that’s the footprint that Luxembourg left on me. How I felt when I sat in one of their many gardens…
... knowing what’s actually important, and what’s actual simple.
It’s a tiny city, but it doesn’t mean it has nothing to do.
How Many Days Should I Spend in Luxembourg City?
Honestly, I wouldn’t spend more than two full days in Luxembourg City – as one full day is truly enough to see everything that this little European city has to offer.
What Language Do They Speak in Luxembourg?
People in Luxembourg speak their own language called Luxembourgish, which has elements of French and German. If you’re trying to communicate with someone in Luxembourg who doesn’t speak English, trying to speak in French will be your best bet.
Here are some things you should see and do while you’re in Luxembourg City:
What Should I Do in Luxembourg City?
1. Grand Ducal Palace
Seeing Grand Ducal Palace felt like being in the presence of Cinderella’s castle at Walt Disney World…
… but, of course – this one was a real palace.
I heard some lovely key playing in the background of the movie that is my life as I stumbled upon this…
Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg is the definition of detailed.
What’s a Fun Fact About Luxembourg City?
P.S. – Luxembourg has (crappy) pianos all over the city that you’ll hear people playing sometimes (including me, and if you heard my rusty musical skills in May 2019 – I apologize).
2. Adolph’s Bridge
View of Adolph’s Bridge; May 2019
If you walk across it, you can have your own attempts at taking an artsy picture for Instagram, like I had…
View from Adolph’s Bridge in Luxembourg City; May 2019
3. People Watch
I plopped into a place called Art Café to watch the European families and couples.
People watching from Art Cafe in Luxembourg City; May 2019
It’s best to do this somewhere while you’re eating; the rest of Luxembourg is pretty still when it’s not down the commercialized streets.
4. Place Guillaume
Not much here, it was actually completely empty when I visited – but there are little cafes on the streets below the steps that are probably worth checking out.
Exploring the streets of Luxembourg City near Place Guillaume; May 2019
5. Place de la Constitution
You’ll see the roaring green fields and Luxembourg flags below you.
View from Place de la Constitution in Luxembourg; May 2019
6. Gëlle Fra or Monument of Remembrance
Not much to say, besides that this place floods with tourists by the afternoon.
I did, however, appreciate the quirky trees beside it that complimented my photograph so very well, here.
7. Casemates du Bock
There might be some sort of historical story behind this one, but if you’re anything like me (and really just prefer to run around and see things) – it’s just… well, a block, essentially.
Casemates du Bock in Luxembourg; May 2019
8. Chemin de la Corniche
The best place for pictures in the city, if you ask me.
The view from Chemin de la Corniche in Luxembourg; May 2019
9. Place d’Armes
This was the liveliest of square and shopping center I saw when I was in Luxembourg City.
Walking place d’Armes in Luxembourg City; May 2019
Place d’Armes in Luxembourg City; May 2019
10. Pfaffenthal lift
I think Chemin de la Corniche has a much better view of Luxembourg City, but it’s fun to take a video of going up and seeing the city from above here.
View of Luxembourg City from the Pfaffenthal lift; May 2019
11. Cathédrale Notre-Dame
This Notre-Dame is nothing like the one in Paris, but it’s still worth a pop inside.
Cathédrale Notre-Dame in Luxembourg City; May 2019
12. Go Exploring In Vallée de la Pétrusse
Luxembourg city is the greenest place I’ve ever been too…
Luxembourg is hands down the greenest little city I’ve ever been too… and I’ve been all over both Switzerland and Australia, which are two very green countries!
… and you can venture all the way down to the roots of those trees.
Exploring Luxembourg City; May 2019
I didn’t have an interest to walk the whole thing up and down for two or three hours, but you can if you want.
Vallée de la Pétrusse in Luxembourg City is also a runner’s haven. The paths a smooth, long, even – and several opportunities for a steady incline.
What Is Luxembourg City Like?
So, what did I think of Luxembourg at the end of the day?
The whole place is like a massive, green, Disney-themed maze. I could’ve done it as a day trip, because there isn’t much to do there…
… but if you let it, the simplicity in its small persona just might bring you back to reality.
If you want to see my trip to Luxembourg in action, click to watch my vlog below!
If you’re looking for other things to do in Europe, click here.
Last updated: June 10, 2025