Forget sandy beaches and turquoise waters – why waste time on Greece when you could spend the same money in half the time in Luxembourg? That’s right: castles instead of cocktails, vineyards instead of volcanoes, and Michelin stars instead of sunburn.

Food & Drink: Where Calories Meet Euros

Luxembourg is blessed with more Michelin stars than actual towns. Dinner here is less “what’s on the menu?” and more “which small bank loan will I take out to pay for it?”
And yes, the local wine is genuinely excellent – Crémant and Riesling from the Moselle valley are crisp, refreshing, and pair perfectly with a summer afternoon on a terrace.

Nightlife: Festivals and Fairgrounds

Evenings in Luxembourg City are lively but never overwhelming. In summer, the streets fill with open-air concerts, food stalls, and festivals like Fête de la Musique or City Sounds. And then there’s the famous Schueberfouer fair – part carnival, part cultural event, and a tradition that goes back centuries. Whether you’re looking for a cocktail bar, live music, or just a wander through the city at night, you’ll find it here.

Nature: Tiny Switzerland (but Cheaper Cowbells)

The Mullerthal is proudly called “Little Switzerland.” It’s all mossy forests, dramatic rock formations, and trails that make you feel like you’ve wandered into a Tolkien novel. The difference? Fewer mountains, more signage, and you’re never more than 15 minutes from a cappuccino.

Prefer lakes? Luxembourg’s got you covered. Echternach, Lac de la Haute-Sûre, Esch-sur-Sûre… basically anywhere with “Sûre” in the name. Swim, kayak, or just sit on the shore pretending you’re in the Alps while secretly checking train times back to the city.

Rainy Day Plan: Museums on Museums

When (not if) the weather turns grey, Luxembourg flexes its cultural muscles. You’ve got MUDAM for modern art, the National Museum of History and Art for when you feel intellectual, and the City History Museum if you want to learn why everyone here speaks four languages and none of them are yours.
It’s classy, it’s cultured, and it’s an excuse to stand in front of an installation and nod meaningfully until someone offers you another Crémant.

Attractions: Castles, Castles, and… More Castles

Luxembourg has more castles per square kilometre than almost anywhere else in Europe. You can’t drive ten minutes without stumbling across a turret, a moat, or at least a suspiciously pointy stone ruin.
Some are Disney-ready. Others look like they’ve seen better centuries. Either way, you’ll leave with 400 nearly identical photos captioned “castle vibes.”

Why Luxembourg?

It’s compact, it’s confusingly multilingual, and it packs a lot into a very small space. Where else can you:

  • Hike “Little Switzerland” in the morning,
  • Drink €15 cocktails at a trendy city bar in the evening,
  • And end your night screaming on a rollercoaster at Schueberfouer… all without ever being more than 40 minutes from your hotel?

Luxembourg: the holiday destination you didn’t know you wanted, but will absolutely tell your colleagues about – mostly so they know you could afford it.