Colors of Luxembourg - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
Locals can seem withdrawn and unsociable to tourists. They are very sensitive to everything that concerns their families and will never let strangers into their family life. In questions concerning private life these people are quite adamant and inflexible, but everything is completely different when it comes to communicating with friends and colleagues. Locals are loyal, cheerful and sociable friends, who never refuse to rest in a noisy company. Sport is very popular in the city. Every second resident regularly attends sporting events, and those, who are not able to attend stadiums, are regular guests of sports bars.
Tourists remain the main visitors of the city’s bars and restaurants. Locals are quite indifferent to the city’s nightlife entertainments. There are not so many facilities and … Open
1. A significant part of the city’s parks and suburban areas are privately owned, so you can walk through them only in case you have permission from the owner. Before making a walk or … Open
Annually from late February to early March, the Luxembourg City Film Festival is held here. More than a hundred feature films and documentaries are on the table of the jury, and the best of them are shown on the screens of the capital. For many actors and directors, participation in this event becomes a ticket for other international film festivals. These days you can also visit various master classes, presentations, and debates. On the fourth Sunday of the fast, the Bratzelsonndeg festival takes place. On this day the boys present their girlfriends or objects of interest a pretzel. If the girl is in love with the boy, she can hint about her feelings on Easter Sunday giving him a chocolate egg filled with sweets. If the presented pretzel was small, then the egg would be very modest in size. This amusement is so popular with Luxembourgers that even after the wedding they continue this exchange. On May 28, the Night Marathon takes place in Luxembourg. The athletes start their race at 7 p.m. and have the opportunity to run various distances - 42km, 21km, 4.2 km and 1 km.
Small Luxembourg is not hard to explore by foot. Actually, you only need a few hours to see all main landmarks, so it feels that it’s nearly impossible to find something exciting and … Open
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Luxembourg
♥ Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Luxembourg, Luxembourg, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilique Saint-Willibrord, Echternach, 30.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilika St. Matthias, Trier, 38.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Dom St. Peter, Trier, 40.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilika St. Paulin, Trier, 41.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Abbaye Saint-Maurice, Clervaux, 50.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilique Saint-Vincent, Metz, 54.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Luxembourg, Luxembourg, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilique Saint-Willibrord, Echternach, 30.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilika St. Matthias, Trier, 38.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Dom St. Peter, Trier, 40.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilika St. Paulin, Trier, 41.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Abbaye Saint-Maurice, Clervaux, 50.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilique Saint-Vincent, Metz, 54.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
Survived castles around Luxembourg
♥ Castle 'Grand Ducal Palace' , 0.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Beggen Castle' , 0.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'La Fontaine Castle' , 0.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Strasbourg' , 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Septfontaines' Rollingergrund, 2.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Dommeldange Castle' , 2.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Mamer Castle' , 4.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Grand Ducal Palace' , 0.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Beggen Castle' , 0.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'La Fontaine Castle' , 0.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Strasbourg' , 1.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Septfontaines' Rollingergrund, 2.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Dommeldange Castle' , 2.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Mamer Castle' , 4.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
Unique landmarks in Luxembourg and around
Baumwipfelpfad Schwarzwald
From the series “Elegant Architectural Structures for Fans of Skywalks”
Check on the map: Distance from Luxembourg center - 68.9 km.
Travelers who want to have a look at the amazing natural attractions from a height have to go to Germany, to the Bavarian National Park. This nature reserve is the biggest in Europe. A significant part of its area is covered by forests. Here an unusual wooden tower with a complicated name Baumwipfelpfad was built among impenetrable thickets of trees. That's a complex of wooden bridges and tracks, which ends with a dome with a spiral staircase. At the top of the dome, which is directed upwards by 25 meters, there is an observation deck. …
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Chateau de Malbrouck
From the series “The greatest France castles ”
Check on the map: Distance from Luxembourg center - 27.7 km.
Malbrouck Castle is located in the vicinity of Metz. It is considered an outstanding historical landmark in France today. Its construction was started by the order of Arnold VI von Sierck in 1419. The fortress was recognized as one of the most powerful in the region later. It became one of the most important defensive structures. Many famous military leaders and wealthy dukes have owned the castle over the years. The castle was privately owned until 1793. …
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National traditions of Luxemburg
Cultural events are the most discussed topics among locals. They like to talk about classical music, art, literature and sports. Luxembourgers vividly characterize one of the country's mottoes "to be who you are." They really do not aspire to do great things but just enjoy life in their calm and comfortable country. They are extremely careful, attentive and accurate in their work, which makes them excellent employees. Like the Germans, they are used to doing their job qualitatively, so that they do not have to redo it or fix mistakes. The country has an incredibly low level of crime. Even in the dark, it is extremely safe. … Open
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Luxembourg. Learn the best periods to visit Luxembourg to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Luxembourg.