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Active vacation in Luxemburg - things to do, entertainment and nightlife

Luxembourg Cathedrale Notre-Dame Luxembourg is a very quiet and peaceful country. The city of Luxembourg has more than once, headed the rating of the safest cities in the world. Nevertheless, active tourism in it is incredibly popular and in demand. Along with historical excursions, it is one of the priority directions for recreation in the country. On the territory of the country there are dozens of fascinating trails for walks or bicycle excursions, during which you can personally visit some castles or simply admire the delightful beauty of local lands. The most famous route is the "wine path", which runs along the Moselle valley. The Moselle Valley is the center of winemaking in Luxembourg, Germany and France.
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On the territory of Luxembourg in the Moselle Valley, you can visit one of the most fascinating wine tours. During these tours, you can try local wine and get acquainted with the process of winemaking. "Wine path" with a length of 42 kilometers is one of the assets of Luxembourg. Travel on it will be incredibly exciting; tourists can enjoy the amazing views and visit the local attractions. A trail begins in a village called Schengen and stretches along the vineyards of small towns and villages in the region. One of them is Cohen Castle, located on the top of a hill. Fortress walls of the castle are decorated with perennial vineyards, which is incredibly impressive against the background of green valleys.
Another well-known hiking trail, the "Randschleider Pad", has a total length of only 1.5 kilometers. It is suitable for everyone: for adults, children, and people with disabilities. Despite the short length, the path is literally full of historical sites. It passes by one of the old Luxembourg churches, past the Thillenvogtei museum, where you can bake bread or feel the life of those times in medieval Luxembourg yourself. Throughout the road there are 12 stops with benches, where tired travelers can sit down for a rest or just have a snack in the fresh air. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Another interesting area for hiking is the park "Luxembourg Switzerland", so named because of its proximity to Switzerland and the similarity of the landscape and terrain. Another name for this park is Müllerthal. During a walk in this area you can visit the oldest city of Switzerland - Echternach, founded in the 7th century. Also on the territory of the tourist routes of "Luxembourg Switzerland" is the ancient castle of Beaufort, in which you can visit the excursion and get acquainted with its amazing history. The castle was founded in the 11th century and is a classic Renaissance chateau.
Local residents feel great love for cycling, and therefore in the territory of Luxembourg there are more than 600 bike paths of varying length and complexity. Only along the Moselle valley there are 5 bike paths. They pass between the hills through the valleys, from where fascinating views of the magnificent Luxembourgish landscapes open. Another incredibly popular place for cycling is the Müllerthal Park. The park has a site with a mountainous terrain, and therefore is great not only for traditional cycling trips, but also for mountain bike rides. A total of 4 routes are laid along the park, they run through a dense forest, along waterfalls and small ponds.
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For fans of mountain biking, the ideal conditions for entertainment will be found in a place called "Red Rocks" in the south of the country. In order to descend on the tracks, you will need special equipment and experience. Extreme lovers are attracted by another section of the mountains in the Ardennes region. In this region there are 16 different high-speed routes for mountain bikers. The length of the longest route exceeds 35 kilometers and the shortest is about 10 kilometers. To overcome the distance, you need to have the appropriate experience and skills, and therefore they are suitable only for professionals. Fans of cycling can safely take the bike for hire and travel in any direction - Luxembourg is great for this sport and absolutely safe.
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♥   Restaurant 'Brasserie Le Lion d’Or' Strassen. Type - Regional cuisine. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant 'Brimer' Grundhof. Type - Traditional cuisine. On the map   Photos
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The city hosts several interesting festivals and fairs during a year. Emesen is, probably, the best known one. The holiday is celebrated on the next day after Easter. Fuesent carnival is one more prominent celebration. During holidays the streets are filled with people. You will see funny musicians and sellers of candies simply everywhere. They are dressed in traditional costumes. During holidays the city is visited by especially many tourists. The city will be surely loved by golf fans. To the … Read more

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