Luxembourg City – Day trip from Brussels, Belgium
Travel Month – August 2025
Luxembourg City is the capital and most populous city of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, a historic fortress city perched on cliffs overlooking the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers, known for its UNESCO-listed Old Quarters, powerful fortifications (the “Gibraltar of the North”), and status as a vital European financial and political hub. It’s a diverse, multilingual city blending medieval history with modern development, featuring stunning valleys, casemates, museums, and grand ducal residences.
Day 1 – Guided tour from Brussels
Just a few steps away stands the Grand Ducal Palace, the official residence of the Grand Duke. Even from the outside, it’s impressive — Flemish Renaissance details, soft stone, and a sense of quiet authority. Outside the summer months, you can’t go in, but honestly, lingering in the square and admiring the façade feels just right. If you time it well, you might catch the changing of the guard, a small but memorable ritual.
Our final stop was Chemin de la Corniche, where the city truly comes into its own. The walkway winds along ancient fortifications before opening up to sweeping views of the Alzette Valley, the Grund district, and centuries of history layered below. Often called “the most beautiful balcony in Europe,” the view lives up to its name — old stone walls, lush green valleys, and distant rooftops coming together in perfect harmony, reflecting how effortlessly Luxembourg blends nature, history, and modern life.
From there, we took the elevator down to the lower level for lunch. Afterward, we spent some time wandering at our own pace, soaking in the atmosphere, before our tour gently came to an end.
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