Postcard from Luxembourg
Jul
17
Here's a postcard from both, the country and the city that share the name Luxembourg!
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a tiny country for European standards. Easily overlooked and quickly driven through on the way to such nations like France, Belgium or Germany. However, it really is worth the time you spend there! Luxembourg is a trilingual country, and they speak French, German and Luxembourgish there, so making yourself understood should not be too hard. And if all else fails: They also understand English!
The country itself is quite scenic and hilly, after all the northern part of Luxembourg is part of the Ardennes. It's sparcely populated in the north, and the only town worth mentioning with more than 4000 inhabitants is Wiltz. Wiltz is a quaint little town famous for its castle and flower festival and worth checking out.
The city of Luxembourg is also the capital. Within 30 minutes, you can drive around the city eight times. Believe me, I've tried! Well, unvoluntarily, that is. There are lots of parks and most of the city centre is a pedestrian zone. The Grand Ducal Palace is located in the centre of it, and if you're lucky (as we were) you might see the heir to the thron wave from a window at the gathering crowds. The city centre is surrounded by gorges and rivers and for a perfect panorama you might have to cross one of the many bridges, like the Pont Adolphe.
When in Luxembourg City, try a Hotchospoon at the café just opposite the Grand Ducal Palace. You'll get a mug of boiled milk and a wooden spoon with a massive block of chocolate in any flavour you want at the end to dip into your milk. Delicious!And all you motorists remember: fuel is cheap in Luxembourg! You might as well go for a longer drive there!
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