Attractions in Luxembourg
The finest attractions in Luxembourg at a glance: castles, natural wonders, historic old towns and more. Each place links to a detailed page with map, tips and photos.
Culture & History
Vianden Castle
Vianden Castle was constructed between the 11th and 14th centuries on the foundations of a Roman fort.
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Clervaux Castle
The white castle in Clervaux dates back to the 12th century and was almost entirely destroyed during the Battle of the Bulge in 1944.
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Neumünster Abbey
Neumünster Abbey in the Grund district has a varied history as a Benedictine monastery, military hospital, and prison.
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Larochette Castle
Larochette Castle was built in the 11th century on a sandstone promontory.
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Wolfsschlucht
Wolfsschlucht is a deep rock crevice near Echternach with walls rising up to 50 meters.
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Heringer Millen
Heringer Millen is a historical mill that now serves as the hiking center for Müllerthal.
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Adlerhorst
The 'Adlerhorst' (Eagle's Nest) is an exposed rock ledge in Müllerthal that offers a wide view over the Black Ernz valley.
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New Ansembourg Castle
This Baroque palace was built in the 17th century by industrialist Thomas Bidart.
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Eulenburg
Eulenburg is a labyrinthine rock complex in Müllerthal.
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Grand Ducal Palace
The Grand Ducal Palace in the old town serves as the official residence of the Grand Ducal family.
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Priedegtstull
Priedegtstull is a distinctive rock formation in the Müllerthal that resembles a pulpit.
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Goldkaul
Goldkaul is a rugged rock face near Berdorf with yellowish discolorations in the sandstone.
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Place d'Armes
Place d'Armes, often called the 'city's parlor,' was laid out in 1671.
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Champagne Rock
This striking rock in Müllerthal got its name due to its shape, which resembles a champagne cork.
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Huel Lee
Huel Lee is an artificially enlarged cave near Berdorf.
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Binzeltschlëff
A narrow rock gorge near Echternach that impresses with its high sandstone walls.
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Notre-Dame Cathedral
The Cathedral of Luxembourg was originally built as a Jesuit church in the 17th century.
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Siweschlëff
The 'Seven Slots' is an impressive rock formation in Müllerthal, consisting of seven narrow rock crevices.
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Rham Plateau
The Rham Plateau is a rocky peninsula almost entirely enclosed by the Alzette Valley.
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Goldfralay
Goldfralay is a striking sandstone rock formation in the heart of Little Switzerland.
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Haard
Haard is a forested plateau near Dudelange shaped by historical open-cast mining.
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Kohlscheuer
Kohlscheuer is one of the narrowest and darkest rock crevices in the Müllerthal.
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Kuelscheier
Kuelscheier is a spectacular rock labyrinth near Consdorf.
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Echternach Abbey
The Benedictine Abbey of Echternach was founded in 698 by Saint Willibrord.
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Oesling Plateau
The Oesling Plateau in northern Luxembourg is part of the Ardennes.
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Perekop
Perekop is a massive sandstone rock located directly on the road between Berdorf and Echternach.
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Schiessentümpel
Schiessentümpel is a triple waterfall on the Black Ernz river.
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Stafelter
Stafelter is a forested sandstone plateau north of Luxembourg City.
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Rittergang
Rittergang is a narrow rock passage near Berdorf.
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Kallektuffquell
Kallektuffquell is a lime tuff spring in the Müllerthal where calcareous water forms a relief of moss and limestone deposits.
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Bourglinster Historic Gateway
This historic gateway was part of the fortified settlement of Bourglinster.
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Machtum Rocks
The Machtum Rocks are prominent limestone cliffs on the banks of the Moselle, forming an impressive geological backdrop for the wine village.
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Noumerleeën Rocks
Noumerleeën are spectacular sandstone rocks near Nommern.
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Vichten Roman Mosaic Site
This site is known for the discovery of a significant Roman mosaic.
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Mëllerdall UNESCO Global Geopark
This geopark encompasses the Little Luxembourg Switzerland region, famous for its spectacular sandstone rock formations.
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Upper Sûre Nature Park
Located in northwest Luxembourg, this nature park focuses on drinking water protection and sustainable development.
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Petruss Park
This expansive park lies in the deep Petruss valley, directly below the city's fortress walls.
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Arboretum Kirchberg
The Arboretum on the Kirchberg plateau comprises three public parks with a collection of rare tree and shrub species.
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Rose Garden Limpertsberg
This garden in the Limpertsberg district commemorates Luxembourg's history as a world capital of rose breeding.
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Our Nature Park
Our Nature Park stretches along the borders with Germany and Belgium in the Oesling region.
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Remerschen Lakes
These lakes formed by gravel extraction near Remerschen are now an important nature reserve and leisure center.
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Krounebierg Park
The Krounebierg in Mersch is an expansive adventure park featuring forests, ponds, and viewpoints.
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Kuebebierg Nature Reserve
This reserve on the Kirchberg plateau protects valuable dry grasslands.
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Weiswampach Lakes
Two man-made lakes in the far north of Luxembourg, serving as a leisure and water sports center.
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Parc Merveilleux
This zoo and leisure park in Bettembourg houses animals from five continents in naturalistic enclosures.
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Escher Déierepark
Located on the Galgenberg hill in Esch, this animal park primarily houses European wild and domestic breeds.
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Lallengerbierg Nature Reserve
Lallengerbierg is a former open-cast mining area near Esch that has evolved into a valuable sanctuary for endangered pioneer species.
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Gaalgebierg (Belvaux)
Gaalgebierg in Belvaux is a forested recreational hill known for its hiking paths and views over the modern Belval development.
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Léiffrächen
This nature reserve near Kayl covers former open-cast mining areas of the 'Minett' region.
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Prënzebierg
The Prënzebierg nature reserve near Pétange is located in the former iron ore mining region.
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What are the top attractions in Luxembourg?
Among the most popular are Vianden Castle, Clervaux Castle, Neumünster Abbey, Mëllerdall UNESCO Global Geopark, Larochette Castle and many more – the full top 50 list is on this page.
When is the best time to visit Luxembourg?
May to October offers the most pleasant weather; July and August are warmest and busiest.