37 Activities
The Grand Tour Through the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Starts from
Luxembourg
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
37
Duration
4 days
Length
213 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Luxembourg
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
4 days
Length
213 mi
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Unusual Locations
Iosu Lopez
Travel Expert
- Discover the magnificent industrial heritage of the Red Lands.
- Be fascinated by the castles of Clervaux, Vianden or Larochette.
- Taste the crémant wines of the Moselle wine-growing region.
- Visit the iconic town of Schengen, symbol of Europe.
- Connect with dazzling nature in the Werschrumschlüff gorge.
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a small country in Western Europe located between Germany to the east, France to the south and Belgium to the west and north. It is currently the country with the highest per capita income in the world and ranks second in world GDP behind Qatar thanks to the private banking sector and investment funds. Abbeys, castles, endless natural parks, industrial heritage and hiking trails are some of the ingredients you will experience on this 4-day road trip through the Grand (unknown) Duchy.
Although Luxembourg is a destination that can be visited all year round, I suggest you travel between May and September to experience all the splendor of its nature, the driving is safer and the temperatures are much more pleasant.
A word of advice before you start exploring the Grand Duchy. You should buy the LuxembourgCard which includes free admission and discounts at 90 tourist attractions including museums, art galleries, castles, palaces.... You can buy it for 1, 2 and 3 days online from the VisitLuxembourg website or app.
Although Luxembourg is a destination that can be visited all year round, I suggest you travel between May and September to experience all the splendor of its nature, the driving is safer and the temperatures are much more pleasant.
A word of advice before you start exploring the Grand Duchy. You should buy the LuxembourgCard which includes free admission and discounts at 90 tourist attractions including museums, art galleries, castles, palaces.... You can buy it for 1, 2 and 3 days online from the VisitLuxembourg website or app.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Unusual Locations
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a small country in Western Europe located between Germany to the east, France to the south and Belgium to the west and north. It is currently the country with the highest per capita income in the world and ranks second in world GDP behind Qatar thanks to the private banking sector and investment funds. Abbeys, castles, endless natural parks, industrial heritage and hiking trails are some of the ingredients you will experience on this 4-day road trip through the Grand (unknown) Duchy.
Although Luxembourg is a destination that can be visited all year round, I suggest you travel between May and September to experience all the splendor of its nature, the driving is safer and the temperatures are much more pleasant.
A word of advice before you start exploring the Grand Duchy. You should buy the LuxembourgCard which includes free admission and discounts at 90 tourist attractions including museums, art galleries, castles, palaces.... You can buy it for 1, 2 and 3 days online from the VisitLuxembourg website or app.
Although Luxembourg is a destination that can be visited all year round, I suggest you travel between May and September to experience all the splendor of its nature, the driving is safer and the temperatures are much more pleasant.
A word of advice before you start exploring the Grand Duchy. You should buy the LuxembourgCard which includes free admission and discounts at 90 tourist attractions including museums, art galleries, castles, palaces.... You can buy it for 1, 2 and 3 days online from the VisitLuxembourg website or app.
Iosu Lopez
Travel Expert
- Discover the magnificent industrial heritage of the Red Lands.
- Be fascinated by the castles of Clervaux, Vianden or Larochette.
- Taste the crémant wines of the Moselle wine-growing region.
- Visit the iconic town of Schengen, symbol of Europe.
- Connect with dazzling nature in the Werschrumschlüff gorge.
Travel itinerary
9 Activities
Day 1
39 mi
Terres Rouges: Differdange, Esch-sur-Alzette, Dudelange and Bettembourg
In the south of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg lies the region of the Red Lands, Minett for the Luxembourgers. Why this name? The reason is historical. It is due to the bright red iron whose extraction generated a great economic impact in this region thanks to the development of the iron and steel industry during the industrial era.
Today, an excellent industrial heritage is still standing today, which gives hints of the past splendor and which has been able to adapt itself by orienting itself towards science and cutting-edge research. During this stage in the Terres Rouges you will discover a wide range of cities such as Differdange, Esch-sur-Alzette, Dudelange or Bettembourg with a powerful cultural and gastronomic offer. Not forgetting of course the impressive surrounding nature.
11 Activities
Day 2
62 mi0.7 mi
Schengen - Remerschen - Ahn - Echternach
On this second day you will start driving southeast soon you will come across the small wine village of Remerschen surrounded by beautiful nature where you have the opportunity to practice outdoor activities. Next you will visit the iconic border town of Schengen where the Schengen treaty was signed allowing citizens of 26 European countries to move freely.
On the banks of the Moselle River, you will get to know first-hand the Domaines Vinsmoselle, the largest producer of sparkling wines in Luxembourg, taste the flavors of this land in the picturesque village of Ahn and end this day's road trip in Echternach, one of the most famous tourist centers of this small Western European country.
10 Activities
Day 3
62 mi0.1 mi
Beaufort - Gorges du Loup - Larochette - Diekirch - Bourscheid
This third day you will wake up in Beaufort to visit its two castles, medieval and renaissance, and very close to this town, you will connect with a dazzling nature in the dreamy gorge Werschrumschlüff. You will go up to the northeast of the country to visit the stately castles of Larochette and Bourscheid or you will be amazed by the best collection of historic vehicles in the country in Diekirch. This stage ends in the tourist town of Vianden.
7 Activities
Day 4
50 mi0.2 mi
Vianden - Our Nature Park - Clervaux - Öewersauer Nature Park - Esch-sur-Sûre
It's time to go back to Luxembourg but there are still some places you can't miss in the Grand Duchy. Before leaving Vianden, you will visit its castle, one of the best preserved medieval strongholds in Europe. Later, a bit of fresh air and hiking in the Our Natural Park and to regain your strength, you will enjoy a delicious meal in a restaurant listed as a monument before visiting the castle of Clervaux.
On the way back, you will enjoy nature in Öewersauer on the banks of the river Sûre and a last touch of history in the ruins of the last castle of Esch-sur-Sûre. A tremendously complete trip.