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1.  Luxemburg, charming town and cities

Luxembourg, one of the capitals of Europe and a major financial centre, is also classified as a UNESCO world heritage site thanks to its fortress and the districts of its old town. The capital is one of the leading cities in the world in terms of its quality of life and the safety of its citizens. A picturesque city thanks to its undulating topography, it is also a cosmopolitan city, a must for leading contemporary architects. Belval university campus ranks among the world’s new towns. Esch-sur-Alzette sings the praises of the Art Nouveau and Historicist architecture of Europe. The medieval town of Echternach, with its ancient abbey, renowned for its gold illuminations, was named ‘European destination of excellence' in 2008. Clervaux, Eschsur-Sûre and Vianden enjoy the protection of imposing fortified castles enhanced by art collections or activities. By comparison, the brewing towns of Diekirch and Wiltz, Remich, Grevenmacher and Mondorf-les-Bains have succeeded in making the most of their mild climate with esplanades and flower-filled parks, the Casino 2000 and boat trips on the Moselle. The winegrowers’ village of Schengen gave its name to the free movement of people in Europe. The Schengen Agreements signed in 1985 can be seen at the Relais Europe.

2.  Luxembourg, hiking and well-being

The vineyards along the Moselle, strange rock formations, waterfalls and caves in the Mullerthal, Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland, plateaus with panoramic views interspersed with steep-sided valleys and lakes in the Ardennes, red soil and rocks in the south of the country: Luxembourg is full of surprises. With a third of its surface area covered in forest, its authentic rural world, some 5,000 km of waymarked walks and 650 km of cycle paths, the Grand Duchy is a country for hiking and cycling. With the help of an excellent rail network, hikers and cyclists can cross the entire country, from station to station, along the Mullerthal Trail, from one youth hostel to the next, and a number of hotels will take care of your luggage while you explore. Enjoy water sports on the lakes of Haute Sûre, Echternach or Weiswampach, or recharge your batteries at the thermal baths of Mondorf-les-Bains and leading wellness centres.

3.  Luxembourg, creation and the arts

Cultural life in Luxembourg combines historical heritage, contemporary creation and design in a unique and cosmopolitan mix. 77 castles and manor houses, 2 UNESCO classified sites – the fortress and old town of Luxembourg city and Edward Steichen’s “The Family of Man” photograph collection - number among the jewels of the country’s historical heritage. The MUDAM (Museum of Modern Art), the Casino-contemporary art forum, the world creations of the Grand Theatre of Luxembourg, the concerts at the Philharmonic Society and the quality of the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra have ensured the Grand Duchy a prime position among the centres of contemporary creation. Luxembourg is also a land of festivals: “musical spring”, the “Luxembourg festival”, the open-air festival of drama and music, the International Music Festival ... Its position at the crossroads of Germanic and Latin cultures and its cosmopolitan population (over 40% of the inhabitants are foreign residents representing 140 different nationalities) have made Luxembourg a melting pot of architectural design. All the European schools of architecture are represented here. You simply must come and explore.

4.  Luxembourg, shopping

As a centre of commerce in the Greater Region, Luxembourg occupies an extraordinary position, given the very varied choice of brands and products on offer. The Grand Duchy incorporates the distribution networks of France, Germany, Belgium. Shopping in the pedestrian precinct of the capital has become a must for Asian tourists visiting Europe. Eschsur- Alzette is home to the country’s longest pedestrian shopping street, while a whole day can be spent enjoying the activities, window shopping and buying in the shops of Ettelbruck, Diekirch or Echternach. Then there are the department stores on the outskirts of the capital, on Belval university campus, in Weiswampach, in Pommerloch and in Mersch, and shopping malls. The monthly food and clothes markets, the second-hand markets, the antiques fair or the culinary fair in Mondorf-les-Bains are experiences not to be missed. Proud of its regional products, ham, beers and the spelt wheat produce of the Haute Sûre and Our nature reserves, and especially of the white and crémant wines of the Moselle with their “national brand” label, Luxlait dairy products and all the table art of Villeroy & Boch, Luxembourg knows how to enjoy the real pleasures of life.

5.  Luxembourg, Congres

The impressive level of skills in the field of finance and advanced technologies, the high concentration of translators – Luxembourg is the translation centre of the European Union – the proximity of the national political authorities and the European institutions, its international airport, its highspeed train and motorway connections and its top-class hotels all make the Grand Duchy a quality congress centre. “Luxembourg Congrès” near the Museum of Modern Art (MUDAM) and the Philharmonic Society, the spa of Mondorf-les-Bains combining thermal baths and congress facilities, the Casino 2000 or “Luxexpo”, the largest international fair in the Greater Region, all have the experience and know-how to organise the Presidency of the EU or meetings of the EU Council of Ministers. Congresses, with or without exhibitions, accompanying programmes focusing on relaxation, culture, leisure or shopping, top-level gastronomy, trendy lounges and bars, all bear witness to this quality of Luxembourg life which is so greatly appreciated. Charming countryside hotels combine peace and quiet with training and seminar infrastructures, while the country’s small towns offer highly equipped congress centres for conferences, fairs and seminars.