5 Days in Luxembourg
Visiting Luxembourg and wanting to spend 5 days in Luxembourg, then keep reading, to find out what I recommend that you do during your 5 day trip to Luxembourg.
Even though Luxembourg is a small country, it is possible to spend 5 days there. Below you will find what to see in Luxembourg City and also what to explore outside the city and around the country. It is also possible to take day trips to another country, as it is possible to drive to Germany, Belgium and France within 30 minutes from Luxembourg City!!
If you want to really see the country and experience it, then 5 days is a good amount of time to be able to visit Luxembourg City, the many castles in Luxembourg and the beautiful countryside.
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Things to do in Luxembourg in 1 day
On your first day in Luxembourg, I would recommend that you stay in Luxembourg City and explore the old town. If you enjoy history and old cities then you will enjoy exploring it as the city dates back to 963AD.
You will want to spend most of your town in the old town, which is built on the site of the original Luxembourg castle. You can still see remenants of this nowadays with the Bock Casemates and the wall that goes around parts of the old town.
Bock Casemates
One of the top attractions for a one-day visit to Luxembourg is the Casemates du Bock. These historic underground tunnels stretch for 23 km beneath Luxembourg City and date back to 1644.
Originally built beneath the castle on the Bock, a raised area that provided a natural defensive position, the casemates served as fortified gun positions created from the castle’s original cellars.
The Bock Casemates are open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with entry allowed every 15 minutes. They are closed only on December 25 and January 1. Tickets are €10 for adults.
Chemin de Corniche
This 17th-century city wall offers a fantastic walking path with stunning views of the valley surrounding Luxembourg City, as well as panoramic sights of the city itself, including the ramparts and casemates. Often called “the most beautiful balcony in Europe,” it’s a must-see for visitors.
The breathtaking views will immediately make you fall in love with the city.
Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art (MUDAM)
The museum is just a short walk from Luxembourg City’s center and is worth visiting for the beautiful views and grounds alone. To get there, you can take the Pfaffenthal Panoramic Elevator down, cross the valley, and you will find yourself on the museum grounds.
The museum is housed within the former Fort Thungen, with a striking modern glass structure added behind it, creating an impressive setting to explore. Inside, you’ll find captivating exhibitions of contemporary art.
It’s open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (with extended hours until 9 p.m. on Wednesdays) and entry is €10. For a special treat, visit between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Wednesdays for free entry.
Things to do in Luxembourg in 2 days
I spent a total of 5 days in Luxembourg and one of those days I did a day trip to Trier, Germany as I had allocated 2 days to see Luxembourg City, but unless you are planning on visiting a few museums then only 1 day in Luxembourg city is needed.
Above you saw my Luxembourg 1 day itinerary and now I am going to recommend what you should do if you have 2 days in Luxembourg or 3 days in Luxembourg.
If you only have 2 days in Luxembourg then I recommend that you spend 1 day seeing the capital Luxembourg City and the other day exploring the castles in Luxembourg. It is also worth considering buying the Luxembourg Card if you plan on visiting a lot of the castles and museums.
If you have two days in Luxembourg, then I recommend spending your first day exploring Luxembourg City as per the itinerary above. The second day I would then leave the city to explore some of the many castles that fill the countryside of Luxembourg.
The most popular castle to visit is Vianden and if you do not have a car, it is easy to get public transport from Luxembourg City.
Guided Day Tour to Vianden, Beaufort, Mullerthal & Echternach
If you don’t have a car and want to see as much as possible in one day without using public transport, then a good option is this Hop on Bus that takes you Vianden & Beaufort Castles, to see the famous waterfall in Mullerthal before finishing in the oldest town in Luxembourg, Echternach.
Click here to book your ticket to see Vianden & Beaufort
Vianden Castle Luxembourg
If you visit Luxembourg in 2 days and there was only 1 castle you should see in Luxembourg then it is Vianden Luxembourg Castle. Vianden Castle from Luxembourg City is only 52km and will take about 45 minutes by car or 1 hour 30 minutes by bus.
The castle was originally built between the 11th and 14th century, in 1820 it was sold off, bit by bit and eventually fell into a state of ruin before it was transferred to the state in 1977. Since then it has been restored so that visitors can see the castle in its former glory.
The castle is beautiful and has been well restored. It is open from 10am to 6pm daily and costs 10 Euros to visit, I also decided to get the audio guide at 2 Euros and it was worth it to find out more about the history of the castle.
The town below it is also beautiful and it is lovely to walk through. You can get the cable car from the river up to the castle and there is a ski lift further up the mountain if you want a view from higher up, though you can easily walk in about 20 minutes to the café at the top.
There is plenty of parking around the town on the streets if you have a car. If you don’t have a car then there are buses from Luxembourg City.
Click here to purchase your Vianden Castle ticket and skip the queues
Bourscheid Castle
What to see in Luxembourg in 2 days, well Bourscheid Castle should be another castle on your list, it was built in 1095 and is partly restored but mainly ruins. Entrance costs 7 Euros and now available is an audio guide for smart phones or tablets which costs 2 Euros. It is open every day from 1st April to 15th October 9.30am – 6pm and 16th October to 31st March from 11am to 4pm. I enjoyed exploring this castle and the views from it down the valley are amazing.
There are a few rooms inside the castle that you can explore and it is lit up at night so you can see it from the valley. There is a big car park opposite the castle which is free.
Beaufort Castle
A Luxembourg 2 days itinerary needs to include Beaufort Castle which was built in the 11th century and here you can walk around the ruins of the medieval fortress. It costs 5 Euro and this includes an information leaflet. It is open every day from 15th March to 30th November from 9am to 6pm and it definitely worth visiting as the grounds are beautiful.
It is a very tranquil place and is surrounded by trees and grass. It is not near a busy road so it is a nice place to just sit outside the castle and just look at it and enjoy the nature.
The renaissance castle next to it can be visited from 15th March to 30th November, but only on a private tour Thursday to Sunday at 11am or 4pm and it’s best to book in advance. The cost of this tour is 14 Euros and includes access to the medieval castle too.
What to see in Luxembourg 3 Day Itinerary
Should you be lucky enough to have 3 days in Luxembourg then I would recommend going further afield to visit some of the other castles a bit further from Luxembourg City.
Clervaux Castle and Abbey
With three days in Luxembourg you will have time to visit Clervaux, it is in the north of the country and there is a small town surrounding the castle. The castle holds 3 museums (Museum of the Battle of the Bulge, Museum of Models of Luxembourg Castles & photographic exhibition The Family of Man) which you can visit or you can just walk up to the castle and into the courtyard as I did. There is a church near the castle but the Abbey is at the top of the hill behind the church and is about a 15 minute walk. It is well worth the walk up to see it. You can either walk along the road or behind the church you will see a footpath you can follow.
Wiltz Castle
If you plan to visit Luxembourg in 2 days or 3 days then Wiltz Castle is an option, it dates back to 1573 and is now the National Museum of Brewing. You are able to walk into the courtyard and around the grounds if you don’t want to go into the museum.
Esch-Sur-Sure
If you are planning on seeing Luxembourg in 3 days then my favourite place was Esch-Sur-Sure, it is certainly one of the must see cities to visit in Luxembourg. The view from the opposite hill of Esch Sur Sure is stunning and something that you should do. If you keep driving around the town there is on street parking and a few car parks as well.
Once you are parked then just follow the paths up the hill to the ruins on top of the hill in the middle of the town. The castle was built in the 13th century and there are only ruins left and it is free to enter. If you climb the hill on the opposite side and follow the path, you get a great view of the town and of the ruins.
Larochette Castle
Larochette castle is another one of the things to see in Luxembourg, it is a ruin now but was originally built in the 11th century. The ruins that we see today have been like this since the castle was destroyed by a fire in 1565. One of the houses on the site has been restored to give you an idea of how the castle once looked. It is only a ten minute walk from the town centre and worth a visit.
It is possible to get there by public transport from Luxembourg City. It costs 5 euros and is open every day from 1 April to 19 November from 10am to 6pm.
Bourglinster Castle
Bourglinster Castle was built in the 11th century, it is now a restaurant, but you are still able to walk around the grounds and into the courtyard.
Places to visit in Luxembourg Day 4
If you have a bit longer in Luxembourg then I would definitely recommend visiting the area of Echternach, this area is known for it’s hiking trails and beautiful woodlands.
Mullerthal Trail
If you have 4 days in Luxembourg then it is great to see a bit of the countryside and do some hiking. There are so many hikes to choose from in different areas of the country but the most popular are around Echternach. I decided to do part of the Mullerthal trail. It is split into 3 routes, all around 37/38km long, but you are able to do part of them too and get the bus back to Echternach. I hiked about 22km from Echternach to Hersberg and caught the bus back. It was a beautiful walk, though tough in places and after 22km I was ready to call it a day. As I had finished around 5.30pm, I decided to have dinner in Echternach, see the cathedral and have an ice cream before heading back to my hostel.
It is possible to get the bus from Luxembourg City to Echternach and do either part of the Mullernthal trail or do the E1 trail which is 12km long and starts and finishes in Echternach.
Day trips from Luxembourg Day 5
As Luxembourg is a land locked country and very small it is easy to do day trips from Luxembourg City to France, Belgium or Germany. There are many beautiful cities located within an hour or two from Luxembourg City and easily accessible by car or by train and the beauty about Luxembourg is that it is Schengen and you don’t need to work about going through immigration at the border and it taking time, half the time you don’t even realise that you have crossed from one country to another.
Trier – Germany
As I had planned 3 days in Luxembourg city and had seen everything I wanted to see in Luxembourg city within a day, I asked the hostel what I could do as a day trip from Luxembourg and they suggested exploring Trier. It is just across the border in Germany and is the oldest city in Germany. It is very beautiful and if you have an extra day then well worth a visit. It is only 50 minutes by train from Luxembourg City and the town is easily seen in a day. The most famous things to see are Porta Nigra (Black Gate) and the Market Square.
Bouillon – Belgium
Bouillon is located about 100km from Luxembourg City and is most famous for the medieval castle from the 8th century. It is a beautiful town located along a river with lots to do. Once you have visited the castles and climbed the towers to see the amazing views of the valley then make sure you visit some of the houses, museums and churches in the town. If you want something a little different then consider taking a kayaking trip along the river.
Metz – France
Metz is only around 65km from Luxembourg City and is an easy day trip from Luxembourg, there are direct trains and you can also visit easily by car. The city was established over 2,000 years and is along the Moselle and Seille rivers. In the old town there are many things for you to visit the cathedral, the Portes des Allemands and lots of museums.
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