Luxembourg

Types of trips: Exploration, Historical, Relaxation, Adventure

Best known for: Small size, Wealth (highest GDP per capita), Speaking many languages

Why Go?: One of the smallest nations in Europe, Luxembourg sits between France and Germany and is packed full of things to do; from visiting the UNESCO listed capital city to discovering the delights of the countryside and the hidden venues there, Luxembourg is small but mighty.

Fact File

Population: 600,000

Capital: Luxembourg

Language(s): French, German, Luxembourgish

​Ties to the UK?: Increasingly popular travel destination

Landscape: Low mountains and hills, with some large flat areas and thick forests

Climate/Seasons: Warm summers and cool winters, no real extreme temperatures - high chance of precipitation, especially in late summer

When to Go: Luxembourg is nicest in the summer, but the spring and autumn months can be lovely opportunities for a city break.

Reasons to Visit: At only 84km long, Luxembourg may be small, but is has a rich culture and impressive scenery. You can come across storybook castles hidden deep in the forests and visit museums tracing the culture and wars of the past; there will truly be something for everyone here.

How to Get There: Luxembourg only has one international airport, but the small size of the country means that proximity to your desired destination will be fairly small no matter where you are. It's also possible to access the country via the ground through countries such as France.

Places to Go: Petrusse, National Museum of History and Art, Bock

Famous People: Edward Steichen, Theo Kerg, Marc Girardelli, Godefroid de Bouillon

Natural Wonders/Wildlife: River Lerve & Alzette, Park Merveilleux

History: Invaded during WWII 

Architecture: Mudam, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Vianden Castle, Neumunster Abbey

Culture: Remains reasonably traditional, with many notable art museums and a Latin/German cross influence

Sport: Varied sport popularity, including football, basketball, handball and gymnastics

Events: Open air musical concerts, Traditional folk fairs

Watch Out For: Heavy crowds can have pickpocketing risks

Medical Issues: No vaccinations required, but check with your doctor if you have any individual concerns.