| The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a small, | | | | entices you to a refreshing walk. |
| landlocked state in the North West of continental | | | | Visitors to Luxembourg pay for their luxury accordingly, |
| Europe, bordered by France, Germany and Belgium. | | | | but in exchange will find spectacular verdant |
| The capital of Luxembourg is the city of Luxembourg. | | | | landscapes crisscrossed by rivers and dotted with |
| Reward yourself with a real short break by visiting the | | | | fairytale rural hamlets. |
| tiny Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. | | | | The capital, Luxembourg City, maintains a tranquil air of |
| Of course you can be adventurous and have | | | | antiquity despite playing frequent host to gatherings of |
| breakfast in Germany, lunch in France, dinner in | | | | financial world leaders and EU officials. The north of |
| Belgium, and still be home in time for the nightcap, but | | | | the country lures outdoors enthusiasts with fabulous |
| most visitors to Luxembourg end up discovering the | | | | skiing and hiking. The Moselle Valley, just east of |
| real meaning behind the weekend break formula to | | | | Luxembourg City, is one of Europes most idyllic wine |
| have a short rest. | | | | producing regions. And conveniently, the capital is no |
| Unlike many a larger capital, our 1000 year old fortress | | | | more than an hours drive from anywhere else in the |
| city divulges many of its premier sights in the space of | | | | country, so you can truly get a sense of the lay of the |
| an afternoons leisurely stroll. | | | | land without spending lots of time doing so. |
| The main centre of our capital city measures merely | | | | The Old Town of Luxembourg City, which has |
| about a mile by a mile and a half, so you wont get lost, | | | | UNESCO World Heritage Site status, provides the |
| nor will you waste much time in getting to the right | | | | city's main tourist attractions. The Old Fortress is a |
| parts of town. | | | | unique and historical part of the city not to be missed. |
| You could visit a museum, perhaps take in a concert | | | | The Luxembourg portion of the Ardennes is a popular |
| followed by dinner in one of the cities many fine | | | | tourist destination due to its beautiful landscape and |
| restaurants. | | | | charming towns such as Clervaux and Vianden |
| The next day, have a leisurely lie in in the morning, safe | | | | Luxembourg cooking has been influenced by the |
| in the knowledge that you have seen the capitals | | | | cuisine of nearby France and Germany for many |
| major sights and have truly been there. Unspoilt nature | | | | years. Try Thuringer tasty sausages, Luxembourg |
| is a mere five minute trains or bus ride out of town, | | | | ham, Gromper Keeschelche potato pancakes or |
| where the worlds densest network of hiking paths | | | | Quetsche tort a delicious plum tart. |