Things to do in Luxembourg
Where to go in Luxembourg, when to visit, and what a trip costs.
Places to visit in Luxembourg
- Things to do in Luxembourg City city, culture
Best time to visit Luxembourg
When flights to each destination are cheapest.
- Luxembourg City
- Fly in January-February or November for the lowest fares, when transatlantic round trips from major US hubs can drop to $550-750 versus $1,100-1,400 in June-August peak season, roughly 35-50% savings. Midweek departures (Tuesday/Wednesday) consistently beat weekend pricing by an additional 10-15%.
Is Luxembourg expensive?
A day on the ground for one person travelling alone, before flights: somewhere to sleep, food, something to do and getting around.
- Luxembourg City
- About $66 a day on a shoestring, about $238 comfortably.
Set your dates, budget and home airport on any destination below for a total that includes flights.
Free things to do in Luxembourg
- Ride the national train and bus network All public transit across Luxembourg is completely free, use it to explore the whole country at zero cost.
- Stroll the Chemin de la Corniche The city's iconic promenade offers unforgettable views of the Pétrusse valley with no entrance fee whatsoever.
- Explore Pétrusse Park A lush green gorge threading beneath the old city bridges, perfect for a shaded walk between cliffside ruins.
- Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral A beautifully ornate 17th-century cathedral with remarkable stained glass and royal crypt, open to all visitors.
- Kirchberg Plateau walk past European institutions Walk past the European Court of Justice, Court of Auditors, and striking modern architecture on a self-guided civic tour.
Cheap eats in Luxembourg
- Brasserie Salon, Plat du jour (daily lunch plate with soup) Plates $12-16
- Am Tiirmschen, Judd mat Gaardebounen (smoked pork with broad beans) Plates $14-18
- Mousel's Cantine, Traditional Luxembourgish bouillon and charcuterie board Plates $10-15