Luxembourg is a landlocked
country bordered by Belgium, France and Germany. A strategic location at the
heart of Western Europe, more natural beauty than you might expect given its
size, and one of the three richest countries in the world, Luxembourg enjoys a
very high standard of living - and has prices to match!
You may not expect it from one of the smallest countries in Europe, but
Luxembourg is a diverse land, full of beautiful nature and gorgeous historic
monuments. Its turbulent history is filled with stories of emperors and counts
as well as many battles and disputes. Today, the almost fairy-tale like castles
and fortresses are a faint but impressive reminder of those days, and amidst
their lovely natural setting, they make some superb and picturesque sights.
Several parts of the old town are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and
the most interesting places include the Gothic
Revival Cathedral of Notre Dame, the town fortifications and of course the Grand Ducal Palace.
The ideal time to visit
Luxembourg is between April and August and the Euro is the sole currency required
here.
Luxembourg is a multilingual nation. However, unlike most nations, language use
is usually regulated by social situation rather than by local geography. German enjoys official status
in Luxembourg and is almost universally understood by the local population.
That being said, everything from road signs to menus to information in stores
will appear in French - which is
the main language of the government. Over 60% of the native population of Luxembourg
are fluent in English, but you will not always come across English speakers.