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21 in-depth guides to planning your Madrid trip — neighbourhoods, food, day trips, seasons and where to stay. Browse everything or jump to a theme.
48 hours in Luxembourg
A tight 2-day plan that hits the Unesco old town, the Grund valley, Kirchberg's museums and 1 proper Luxembourgish meal.
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One week in Luxembourg
7 days that stretch beyond the capital into the Mullerthal, Moselle vineyards, Ardennes castles and the industrial south — all reachable free by train.
9 min read
Luxembourg in 3 days on a budget
A 3-day plan that keeps you under $90 a day including a bed, thanks to free public transport and hostel rates around $35.
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Luxembourg in 3 days, upgraded
3 days at the top end: a 5-star hotel, Michelin dinner, private wine tasting and 1 helicopter transfer if you’re feeling it.
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Day trip to Vianden from Luxembourg
The country's most photogenic castle sits 40 km north. A 90-minute train-plus-bus door-to-door, $0 in fares, and 1 chairlift.
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Day trip to Echternach from Luxembourg
The country's oldest town plus a section of the Mullerthal Trail — Luxembourg's Little Switzerland — in a single 8-hour day.
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Day trip to Trier from Luxembourg
Germany's oldest city, 50 minutes across the border, with 9 Unesco Roman monuments and beer at half the Luxembourg price.
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Day trip to Clervaux from Luxembourg
Deep in the Ardennes 1 hour north, Clervaux holds Edward Steichen's Family of Man exhibition — 503 photographs, Unesco Memory of the World.
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Day trip to Remich and the Moselle from Luxembourg
Wine terraces, riverboat cruises and 3 estate tastings in 1 day along Luxembourg's 42-km stretch of the Moselle.
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Day trip to Esch-sur-Sûre from Luxembourg
A ruined castle wrapped in an oxbow of the Sûre river, an hour north — 1 of the most photographed spots in the country.
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Where to stay in Luxembourg
5 neighborhoods in the capital, ranked by price, atmosphere and walking distance to the old town.
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When to visit Luxembourg
A month-by-month breakdown of weather, festivals and hotel prices — plus the 3 weeks you should probably avoid.
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Getting around Luxembourg
Since March 2020, all public transport is free. Here's how to actually use the system — and when to spring for a taxi anyway.
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Money, tipping, and prices in Luxembourg
What things actually cost, how much to tip, and where you’ll get stung — Luxembourg runs 20-30% above Paris on most goods.
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Safety and street smarts in Luxembourg
One of the safest countries in Europe — but there's 1 neighborhood to be aware of at night and 2 tourist scams doing the rounds.
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Signature dishes of Luxembourg in Luxembourg
7 dishes worth ordering, where to eat them, and how to pronounce them without getting a raised eyebrow.
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Best markets in Luxembourg
5 markets in and around the capital — food, flea, farm and the Christmas 1 — with the days and times you actually need.
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Cheap eats in Luxembourg under $10
12 places where you can eat well for under $10 in one of Europe's most expensive cities. Yes, they exist.
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Free things to do in Luxembourg
15 free experiences in the capital and beyond — including 1 of Europe's most beautiful walks, 1 free lift and 2 free museum nights.
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Luxembourg nightlife: where to go and where to skip
The capital shuts early on weekdays but the Rives de Clausen strip runs till 3am. Here's the honest map — 4 good addresses and 2 tourist traps.
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Best sunset spots in Luxembourg
5 places in the capital and 2 outside to watch the sky change — with the exact walk to each and where to grab a drink first.
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