{"id":2407,"date":"2015-10-08T04:50:25","date_gmt":"2015-10-08T04:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.diningtraveler.com\/?p=2407"},"modified":"2015-10-08T04:50:25","modified_gmt":"2015-10-08T04:50:25","slug":"two-days-in-luxembourg-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2015\/10\/two-days-in-luxembourg-city.html","title":{"rendered":"Two Days in Luxembourg City"},"content":{"rendered":"
Last month, I spent two days in Luxembourg City. \u00a0Must admit I felt a little ashamed that I lived in Belgium<\/a> for six years and the closest I had been to Luxembourg were my drive-by’s on my way to Germany. \u00a0Also, I always got conflicting stories about Luxembourg. \u00a0Some love it and others find it boring. \u00a0Needless to say, there was only one way to find out. \u00a0My friend Maribel (and fellow Boricua) from Living La Vida Green<\/a>\u00a0joined me on this adventure. \u00a0Maribel and I are not new to Euro roadtrips together. \u00a0Our first adventure was a road trip to Austria<\/a> a few years ago.<\/p>\n Getting There:<\/em><\/strong> \u00a0We arrived in Luxembourg City by car from Brussels. \u00a0I decided to rent a car as I love the scenic views from the Ardennes. \u00a0Many Americans can be intimidated by driving in Europe. \u00a0I love it! \u00a0I always enjoy taking little detours on my European road trips. It allows me to discover hidden gems and not be attached to a schedule. It took us two hours from the city center of Brussels to Luxembourg City. \u00a0We did take a little detour at Brasserie de Bastogne in Belgium to learn about the artisanal beer making of the region (that’s an upcoming story!). \u00a0You can also get there easily by rail or plane.<\/p>\n Where We\u00a0Stayed:<\/em> <\/strong>\u00a0During our two days in Luxembourg City, we stayed at Hotel Simoncini<\/a>. \u00a0The hotel is a small boutique property with an adjacent art gallery. \u00a0The rooms were small yet comfortable. \u00a0What we enjoyed the most was encountering unique paintings and sculptures throughout the property. \u00a0If you love art, this is a hotel for you.<\/p>\n What we did:<\/strong><\/em> \u00a0It was pouring rain when we arrived to Luxembourg City, dimming our desire to explore. \u00a0We finally took out our umbrellas and went for a walk. We\u00a0went on a leisurely stroll around the city and ended up at Place d’Armes. \u00a0We stumbled upon a beautiful classical music concert in the center of the square. \u00a0We decided to have a glass of ros\u00e9 at one of the patios at the square and take in the music. \u00a0The evening was the epitome of old world charm with the sounds of Mozart in this beautiful old square. \u00a0A must experience in the city, especially during the summer months.<\/p>\n The following day we headed on another walk to explore the city. \u00a0We didn’t have an aggressive agenda of what to see or do. We were happy just wandering around and catching up. \u00a0During our walk, we discovered the St Jean du Grund church. \u00a0It was absolutely stunning. \u00a0Contrary to most European churches, this one as slightly off the beaten path and not overwhelmed with tourists. \u00a0It was beautifully calm, I felt a sense of peace there. \u00a0We then walked around the Neimester area, taking in the little details of the homes, we had a small lunch in an anonymous cafe, and engaged in a little people watching.<\/p>\n In the afternoon, we took a walking tour with the Luxembourg Tourism office. \u00a0Our tour guide, Milda was a lively young woman from Lithuania. \u00a0She reflected Luxembourg City as there are more than 150 nationalities represented in this tiny country. Although we walked some of the spots of the walking tour prior to, listening to the story behind the landmarks made it much more worth it. \u00a0You can book a walking tour<\/a> at the Luxembourg Tourism office for 10 Euros. Dining Traveler Tip:\u00a0A walking tour is a great way to get acquainted especially if you just have two days in Luxembourg City.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Traditional Food:<\/strong><\/em> \u00a0The traditional food of Luxembourg reflects its geographical location. \u00a0Wedged in between Germany, France, and Belgium, it has plenty of culinary influences. \u00a0We experienced this at restaurant\u00a0Am Tiirmschen, a beautifully rustic restaurant in a restored medieval building. \u00a0We tried Kniddelen<\/em>: similar to\u00a0gnocchi but made with wheat flour, eggs and milk and locally made sausages. \u00a0The menu definitely reminded me a lot of German cuisine. Wish I would have had more than two days in Luxembourg City to dive deeper into its culinary offerings.<\/p>\n Castles:<\/strong> <\/em>\u00a0There are over 13o castles in Luxembourg. \u00a0With our short itinerary we had to pick one. \u00a0We looked at the map and picked Bourscheid Castle<\/a> as it was right on our way back to Brussels. \u00a0We got an audio companion and took a self guided tour of the castle. \u00a0The views from the castle are beautiful as you can see the the Ardennes in its splendor. \u00a0It took us around 90 minutes to explore the castle.\u00a0\u00a0Dining Traveler Tip: \u00a0Get a Luxembourg Card<\/a>! \u00a0 For two days in Luxembourg City, you can get a card for 20 Euros per person with 48 hours of access to many attractions inside\/outside of the city.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The verdict:<\/strong><\/em> \u00a0Is Luxembourg boring? Absolutely not! Is it peaceful? Absolutely. One of the things Maribel and I both agreed on was that it is a great city for a relaxed weekend trip. \u00a0One of the things we enjoyed the most was all the green space in the city, which I believe adds that sense of calm. \u00a0I recommend two days in Luxembourg City for a catch up session with friends, a romantic getaway or a culturally rich stopover in your European road trip. \u00a0Hope to return soon to explore the wine region and see more castles! Have you been to Luxembourg? 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Big thanks to Luxembourg Tourism for facilitating this trip. As always, opinions are my own.<\/em><\/h5>\n