14 Days in Luxembourg
Trip Overview
This 14-day circuit takes you clockwise through Luxembourg, starting in the UNESCO-listed capital then spiraling out through the Ardennes, Moselle wine country, industrial south and back again. Expect mornings lost in medieval tunnels, afternoons cycling river paths scented with pine and Riesling, and evenings in candle-lit taverns where Judd mat gaardebounen steams on heavy oak tables. The pace gives two nights in most bases, letting you unpack and dig deeper while still covering the entire country by micro-train, bus and bike.
Pace
Moderate
Daily Budget
$150-220 per day
Best Seasons
May through October for hiking and vineyard visits; December for Christmas markets
Ideal For
First-time visitors, History buffs, Wine lovers, Hikers, Architecture fans
Day-by-Day Itinerary
A complete plan for every day of your trip
1
Clifftop Capital & Casemates
Luxembourg City
Arrive and dive straight into the Old Town's honey-colored stone and underground warren.
Morning
Wenzel Circular Walk
Start at the Bock Casemates, descending damp stone staircases where cannon smoke once hung. Emerge to see the Alzette River glinting 150 metres below and red-tiled roofs glowing in morning light.
Tickets at the gate. Arrive by 9 AM to beat tour groups
Lunch
Bosso
Afternoon
Grand Ducal Palace tour
Walk the marble corridors where the Grand Duke greets ambassadors. See crystal chandeliers catching afternoon sun through tall windows. Guards in scarlet tunics pace outside as church bells echo from nearby spires.
Book palace tours online, the English slots sell out fast
Evening
Traditional dinner and city lights walk
Brasserie Guillaume for Judd mat gaardebounen, then stroll the Grund district under fairy-lit bridges
Where to Stay Tonight
Old Town (Ville Haute) (Hotel Le Place d'Armes)
Steps from casemates and palace. Cobblestone quiet by 10 PM
See all Luxembourg accommodation options →Buy the Luxembourg Card at the airport, it covers trains, buses and 60+ attractions for the entire trip
Day 1 Budget: $220
2
Mudam & Modern Luxembourg
Luxembourg City
Contrast yesterday's stone with contemporary art and the EU quarter's glass towers.
Morning
Mudam Modern Art Museum
Ride the glass elevator up Fort Thüngen into Richard Serra's rusted steel curves. Coffee aromas drift from the museum café while accordion notes from street buskers float through the courtyard.
Lunch
Café des Capucins at Mudam
Afternoon
Kirchberg Plateau bike loop
Rent a Vel'ök e-bike beside the Philharmonie and glide past EU court buildings reflecting sky and clouds. Stop at the Dräi Eechelen park for panoramic views back over the Old Town.
Evening
Wine bar crawl in Clausen
Start at Rives de Clausen for Luxembourgish Rivaner, finish at Scott's Pub for local IPA
Where to Stay Tonight
Clausen (Youth Hostel Luxembourg City)
Historic brewery building on the Alzette; 5-minute walk to nightlife
See all Luxembourg accommodation options →The free elevator by Pfaffenthal connects Old Town to Kirchberg in 30 seconds flat
Day 2 Budget: $200
3
Vianden's Fairytale Castle
Vianden
Climb the Ardennes' most photogenic castle and hike through emerald forest.
Morning
Train to Ettelbruck then bus to Vianden
Watch forests thicken outside the window as the train noses north. Board the rattling bus through Our Valley orchards heavy with ripe apples.
Lunch
Café Restaurant de la Sure
Afternoon
Vianden Castle interior and Victor Hugo House
Trace cold stone spiral stairs to the count's chapel where incense once clung to vaulted ceilings. Hugo's exile study smells of leather-bound books and pipe smoke. His handwriting still scrawled across the walls.
Last entry at 4 PM, arrive by 2 PM to avoid crowds
Evening
Chairlift sunset and local beer
Ride the chairlift for golden valley views, then try Simon beer at Brasserie Lëtzebuerger Stuff
Where to Stay Tonight
Vianden old town (Hotel Belle-Vue)
Balcony rooms overlook the castle lit at night
See all Luxembourg accommodation options →Buy picnic supplies at Vianden's Saturday market, local honey and Munster cheese
Day 3 Budget: $180
4
Ardennes Hike to Bourscheid
Vianden to Bourscheid
Walk the forested Luxembourg Ardennes trail between two river castles.
Morning
Sentier de l'Our hike
Follow yellow waymarks through moss-soft trails where pine needles crunch underfoot. Hear the river rushing below and smell damp earth after last night's rain.
Lunch
Picnic by the river
Afternoon
Bourscheid Castle visit
Climb weathered battlements for 360-degree views over patchwork fields. Inside the keep, cold air carries a hint of medieval smoke still trapped in stone walls.
Evening
Family-run inn dinner
Zum Hering for wild boar stew and dark Diekirch beer
Where to Stay Tonight
Bourscheid village (Hotel St. Fiacre)
Half-timbered house; 3-minute walk to castle
See all Luxembourg accommodation options →The trail is well-marked but download the GPX file offline, forest can be disorienting
Day 4 Budget: $160
5
Clervaux Abbey & Photo Museum
Clervaux
Romanesque abbey, WWII history and Cartier-Bresson's well-known 'Family of Man' exhibition.
Morning
Bus to Clervaux and Abbey tour
Enter Clervaux Abbey at 10 AM for Gregorian chants echoing through stone arches. Monks in white robes glide past as incense curls toward carved ceilings.
Chants at 10 AM weekdays; Sunday mass includes organ
Lunch
Restaurant Du Pont
Afternoon
The Family of Man exhibition and castle
View Cartier-Bresson's original prints in the restored castle, faces of humanity staring back across decades. Outside, the castle courtyard smells of linden blossoms.
Evening
Local brewery tour
Diekirch Brewery tour and tasting (20 minutes by train)
Where to Stay Tonight
Clervaux town center (Hotel Koener)
Art Nouveau façade; 2 minutes to abbey
See all Luxembourg accommodation options →Ask at the abbey shop for monk-made honey, sold only here
Day 5 Budget: $170
6
Moselle Wine Cruise to Remich
Clervaux to Remich via Grevenmacher
Leave the Ardennes for terraced vineyards and a sunset river cruise.
Morning
Train to Grevenmacher via Luxembourg City
Descend from forested hills to the Moselle's mirrored surface. Vineyards stripe the hillsides as train windows fog from humidity rising off the river.
Lunch
Weinstube Beim Hunn
Afternoon
Caves Bernard-Massard winery tour
Descend into chalk cellars where bottles rest in cool darkness and smell of fermenting grapes. Sample sparkling crémant with hints of green apple and brioche.
Book the 2 PM English tour online
Evening
Sunset river cruise to Remich
Moselle boat to Remich, dinner at La Grappe d'Or with vineyard views
Where to Stay Tonight
Remich promenade (Hotel Saint-Nicolas)
Balconies over the Moselle. Walking distance to boat dock
See all Luxembourg accommodation options →Buy a bottle of crémant at the winery, they ship worldwide
Day 6 Budget: $190
7
Schengen & Stadtbredimus
Moselle Valley
Cycle between the three-country point and Luxembourg's oldest Riesling estate.
Morning
Cycle path to Schengen
Pedal flat riverside paths where morning mist lifts off the Moselle and dew sparkles on wildflowers. Reach Schengen's European Museum by 11 AM.
Lunch
Restaurant du Port in Schengen
Afternoon
Domaine Henri Ruppert wine tasting
Walk terraced Riesling vines where slate soil crunches underfoot. Taste mineral-forward whites in the family's 1909 cellar while barrels exhale cool, yeasty air.
Email ahead, the family still handles tastings personally
Evening
Wine garden sunset
Stadtbredimus riverbank wine garden. Order flammkuchen and watch boats drift by
Where to Stay Tonight
Stadtbredimus (Chambres d'hôtes Beier)
Grapevine garden; 200-year-old house with original beams
See all Luxembourg accommodation options →The Schengen bike path continues 20 km to Trier, pack a picnic and go further
Day 7 Budget: $180
8
Red Rocks of the South
Esch-sur-Alzette
Swap vineyards for industrial heritage and contemporary art in Luxembourg's south.
Morning
Train to Esch via Luxembourg City
Steel mills replace vines as you head south, the landscape turns rust-red and chimneys smoke against blue sky.
Lunch
Brasserie de la Paix
Afternoon
Belval Blast Furnaces and Rockhal music venue tour
Walk among the hulking iron skeletons where molten metal once flowed. The repurposed site hums with students and gallery openings.
Free audio guide via QR codes on site
Evening
Live music or indie film
Check Rockhal's schedule, international acts in a former steel hall
Where to Stay Tonight
Belval University quarter (Youth Hostel Belval)
Converted industrial building. Rooftop views over blast furnaces
See all Luxembourg accommodation options →Visit the nearby National Mining Museum, wear the hard hat, it's real
Day 8 Budget: $160
9
Hiking the Mullerthal
Mullerthal Trail
Enter 'Little Switzerland', sandstone cliffs, mossy gorges and fairy-tale waterfalls.
Morning
Bus to Echternach then trail start
Leave Esch's red earth for emerald forest where ferns brush legs and birdsong echoes off sandstone outcrops.
Lunch
Wanderweger Hohllay cave restaurant
Afternoon
Schiessentümpel waterfall loop
Reach the three-pronged waterfall by 2 PM, mist cools your face as you cross the stone bridge. The moss smells earthy and wild garlic grows thick along the path.
Evening
Echternach abbey square dinner
Restaurant Bacchus for Ardennes ham and Riesling from the valley
Where to Stay Tonight
Echternach old town (Hotel Aux Anciens Relais)
Half-timbered building; 2-minute walk to abbey
See all Luxembourg accommodation options →Trail markers are yellow rectangles, carry the official Mullerthal map from tourist office
Day 9 Budget: $170
10
Abbey, Lake & Kayak
Echternach
Paddle across Luxembourg's largest lake after exploring the oldest abbey.
Morning
Echternach Abbey and dancing procession museum
Hear Gregorian chants in the 7th-century basilica where stone floors are worn smooth by centuries of pilgrims. The museum air smells of old parchment and candle wax.
Sunday 11 AM mass includes organ concerts
Lunch
Restaurant Romantik
Afternoon
Lake Echternach kayak and swim
Rent a kayak to glide across emerald water where lily pads brush the hull. Pine resin scents the breeze and families picnic along the sandy shore.
Evening
Local brewery and live jazz
Beierhaascht microbrewery. Try the unfiltered Hefe
Where to Stay Tonight
Echternach lakefront (Camping Officiel lake cabins)
Wake to lake sounds, 10-minute walk to town
See all Luxembourg accommodation options →Swimming allowed until 7 PM, water stays warm from afternoon sun
Day 10 Budget: $160
11
Beaufort Castle & Casseroom
Beaufort
Two castles in one day, ruins and Renaissance, plus the valley's famous blackcurrant liqueur.
Morning
Bus to Beaufort and castle ruins
Approach the ruined 12th-century fortress through orchards where fallen apples ferment sweetly on the ground. Ravens circle the broken towers.
Lunch
Beaufort youth hostel café
Afternoon
Renaissance castle interior and Casseroom distillery
Contrast the chilly ruins with furnished Renaissance rooms smelling of polished wood and old tapestries. End with Casseroom blackcurrant liqueur tasting, thick, sweet and intensely purple.
Buy the combo ticket at Renaissance castle entrance
Evening
Farm-to-table dinner
Restaurant Clemens in Haller for venison and castle views
Where to Stay Tonight
Beaufort village (Hotel Beaufort)
Garden views of both castles. Quiet valley nights
See all Luxembourg accommodation options →Try the Casseroom crème brûlée, dessert that tastes like Luxembourg in a spoon
Day 11 Budget: $170
12
Train to the Capital & Art Scene
Luxembourg City
Return to the capital for contemporary art, rooftop bars and a final castle.
Morning
Train to Luxembourg City, Philharmonie architecture tour
The Philharmonie's brushed-steel curves reflect morning clouds. Inside, the main hall smells of new wood and acoustics feel like being inside a cello.
Free English tours Saturdays at 11 AM
Lunch
Kaale Kaffi in the Grund
Afternoon
Villa Vauban art museum and city park
Stroll through the restored mansion's galleries where Dutch Golden Age paintings glow in soft light. The adjacent park smells of cut grass and lime trees.
Evening
Rooftop drinks and tapas
Seven Bar in the Sofitel for 360° city lights, then dinner at Um Plateau
Where to Stay Tonight
Grund district (Hotel Parc Beaux-Arts)
Converted townhouse. Stone walls, modern comfort
See all Luxembourg accommodation options →Take the free elevator from Grund back up, saves the hill climb after dinner
Day 12 Budget: $200
13
Luxembourg City Deep Dive
Luxembourg City
Markets, museums and the city's best viewpoints on your penultimate day.
Morning
Saturday market at Place Guillaume II
Browse stalls where cheese wheels sweat in morning sun and flowers scent the air. Try gromperekichelcher (potato fritters) hot from the oil.
Arrive by 9 AM for best selection
Lunch
Market food stalls
Afternoon
National Museum of History & Art and city walls walk
Trace Luxembourg's story from Celtic coins to EU treaties. Finish with a walk along the Chemin de la Corniche, dubbed 'Europe's most beautiful balcony.'
Evening
Farewell dinner
Restaurant Clairefontaine for Michelin-starred Luxembourgish cuisine
Where to Stay Tonight
Old Town (Hotel Le Royal)
End on a high note, spa and city views
See all Luxembourg accommodation options →Buy Luxembourg wine at the market, vendors offer tastings before purchase
Day 13 Budget: $240
14
Departure & Souvenirs
Luxembourg City
Final stroll, last-minute shopping and airport train.
Morning
Luxembourg City souvenir walk
Grab Namur chocolate, Casseroom liqueur, and hand-carved wooden toys on Rue des Capucins while the morning light turns sandstone golden.
Lunch
Chocolate House for hot chocolate on a spoon
Afternoon
Airport train departure
The 16-minute train from city center to airport is Europe's shortest, one last glimpse of vineyards and forested hills.
Trains every 15 minutes. Buy ticket at any station
Evening
None
Keep your Luxembourg Card active until departure, it covers the airport train
Day 14 Budget: $70
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you go
Getting Around
All transit covered by Luxembourg Card: CFL trains link every town in under an hour, RGTR buses reach castles and trailheads. City transport is free country-wide. E-bike rentals available in major towns via Vel'ök app.
Book Ahead
Palace tours, Philharmonie architecture tours, Casseroom distillery, Clairefontaine dinner, and any Rockhal concerts need online booking. Accommodation books up in summer and December market season.
Packing Essentials
Pack a waterproof jacket for Ardennes micro-climates, hiking boots for Mullerthal trails, swimwear for lake days, EU adapter, reusable water bottle (tap water is pristine), and layers for temperature swings between valley and hilltop.
Total Budget
$2,520-3,080 for 14 days including mid-range meals, attractions, transport and accommodation
Customize Your Trip
Adapt this itinerary to your travel style
Budget Version
Stay in hostels ($35 nightly), cook supermarket meals, use Luxembourg Card for all transport, skip Michelin meals. Budget drops to $100-120 daily.
Luxury Upgrade
Upgrade to Sofitel Luxembourg ($300+ nightly), private wine tours in Moselle, helicopter castle flyover, spa days at Mondorf-les-Bains. Budget rises to $400-500 daily.
Family-Friendly
Rent a car for car seats, base 3 nights each in Luxembourg City (playgrounds), Echternach (lake), and Remich (boat rides). Swap hikes for easier lake walks and castle playgrounds.
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