Luxembourg City 4 Day Itinerary

Luxembourg City 4-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Explore the Old Town and Casemates du Bock

• Morning: Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Café Belgio or Kaffee Barrio.
• Visit the Grand Ducal Palace, one of Europe’s last residences still used by its reigning Grand Duke. (Admission is free but check for opening hours.)
• Explore the Old Town with its picturesque streets, medieval houses, and the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Don’t miss the Corniche, a scenic drive offering panoramic views of the city and the Alzette and Pétrusse valleys.
• Afternoon: Visit the Casemates du Bock, an underground network of tunnels, passageways, barracks, and casemates dating back to the 17th century. (Admission is free.)
• Evening: Dine at Auby’s, a contemporary Luxembourgish cuisine restaurant.

Day 2: Cultural Sites and Parks

• Morning: Begin your day with breakfast at Le Cactus.
• Visit the Museum of Modern Art, Grand-Duchess Charlotte (MUDAM) and the National Museum of History & Art.
• Have lunch at Café de l’Artisanat, located near MUDAM.
• Afternoon: Explore the Bois du Bouillon Park, offering beautiful landscapes, a lake, and a café.
• Evening: Dine at Coeur de Ville, known for its excellent wine selection and gourmet dishes.

Day 3: Bastion Grévenmaacher and the Abbey of Neumünster

• Morning: Start your day with breakfast at Café Mimi.
• Take a train to Grévenmacher, the oldest town in Luxembourg, and visit the Bastion Grévenmaacher, a medieval fortification turned museum.
• Have lunch at Auberge de l’Ermitage.
• Afternoon: Return to Luxembourg City and visit the Abbey of Neumünster, a historic abbey with beautiful gardens and a museum.
• Evening: Dine at La Maison des Tetes for a unique dining experience in an old wine cellar.

Day 4: Outdoor Activities

• Morning: Begin your day with breakfast at Café Sino.
• Visit the Nature Park Bockendaelen and enjoy a picnic lunch (available at local grocery stores like Muller).
• Afternoon: Take a boat tour on the Alzette River or explore the Burglabach Park.
• Evening: Farewell dinner at The Square Wine Bar & Kitchen for a taste of international cuisine with a Luxembourgish touch.

Things to Know:

1. Luxembourg City is a small and walkable city, but you may also use the City Circulator for a more convenient way to get around.
2. Luxembourg uses the Euro (€). Credit cards are widely accepted, but it’s always good to have cash on hand.
3. English is widely spoken in Luxembourg City, making communication easy for tourists.
4. The official language is Luxembourgish, so learning a few words or phrases can be appreciated by locals.
5. Dress code varies depending on the restaurant, but smart casual is generally acceptable in most places.