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Luxembourg Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Church Place in Nospelt Church Place in Nospelt The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg with a population of only 435,700 is bordered by Belgium on the north and west, Germany on the east, and France on the south. It has an area of 2,586 sq km (998 sq mi). Until the EU expansion of May 1 2004, Luxembourg was the smallest member country in the European Union (now Malta is the smallest EU member country). Luxembourg is often divided in two parts: the northern plateau land called Ösling and the southern Gutland. Ösling is part of the Ardennes , a rolling high plateau from the Devonian, dissected by narrow valleys. Gutland is built up of sedimentary rocks from the Triassic and Jurassic. Climate is sub-maritime in the north and somewhat more continental in the south. About a third of the country is forested, originally mainly oak and beech forest, now to a considerable degree replaced by spruce plantations. Luxembourg is one of the world's most industrialised countries and has the highest standard of living in the EU. The GNP per capita is among the highest in the world, USD 66 727 in 2005. The Economy is based on the steel industry and on banking. Founded in 963, Luxembourg became a Grand Duchy in 1815 and an independent state under the Netherlands. It lost more than half of its territory to Belgium in 1839, but gained a larger measure of autonomy. Full independence was attained in 1867. Overrun by Germany in both World Wars, it ended its neutrality in 1948 when it entered into the Benelux Customs Union and when it joined NATO the following year. In 1957, Luxembourg became one of the six founding countries of the European Economic Community (later the European Union) and in 1999 it joined the euro currency. The center of Luxembourg is Luxembourg city and there are a number of other beautiful small cities and villages to visit. Really worth a visit is Echternach and Vianden. All places can be easily visited in a day from the capital or neighbouring Trier. Here are links to pictures: http://www.luxembourg.co.uk/citypics.html http://www.luxembourg.co.uk/bourscheid.html http://www.luxembourg.co.uk/countrypics.html ___________Getting There Edit This The international air traffic is based at Findel airport, a few kilometres from the centre of Luxembourg city. Lux air is the national airline of Luxembourg. It flies from and to a considerable number of European cities. Several other main European airlines also fly to Findel. Frequent buses run from Findel to the city centre. Bus no 16 passes the railway station. However, travel from nearby countries is in many cases easier by train. There are direct trains from i.a. Brussels, Cologne and Paris. ________Economy Edit This Economy—overview: The stable prosperous economy features moderate growth low inflation and low unemployment. Agriculture is based on small family-owned farms. The industrial sector until recently dominated by steel has become increasingly more diversified. During the past decades growth in the financial sector has more than compensated for the decline in steel. Services especially banking account for a growing proportion of the economy. Luxembourg participates in an economic union with Belgium on trade and most financial matters is also closely connected economically to the Netherlands and as a member of the EU enjoys the advantages of the open European market. :) GDP: purchasing power parity—$13.48 billion (1997 est.) GDP—real growth rate: 3.6% (1997 est.) GDP—per capita: purchasing power parity—$33 700 (1997 est.) GDP—composition by sector: agriculture: 5% industry: 21% services: 74% (1995) Inflation rate—consumer price index: 2.3% (1995) Labor force: total: 213 100 (one-third of labor force is foreign workers mostly from Portugal Italy France Belgium and Germany) by occupation: trade restaurants hotels 20% mining quarrying manufacturing 16% other market services 18% community social personal services 14% construction 11% finance insurance real estate business services 9% transport storage communications 8% agriculture hunting forestry fishing 1% electricity gas water 1% (1995 est.) Unemployment rate: 3.5% (1997) Budget: revenues: $5.46 billion expenditures: $5.44 billion including capital expenditures of $NA (1997 est.) Industries: banking iron and steel food processing chemicals metal products engineering tires glass aluminum Industrial production growth rate: 3.3% (1995 est.) Electricity—capacity: 138 000 kW (1995) Electricity—production: 470 million kWh (1995) Electricity—consumption per capita: 13 518 kWh (1995) Agriculture—products: barley oats potatoes wheat fruits wine grapes; livestock products Exports: total value: $7.1 billion (f.o.b. 1996) commodities: finished steel products chemicals rubber products glass aluminum other industrial products partners: Germany 28% France 18% Belgium 15% UK 7% Netherlands 5% Imports: total value: $9.4 billion (c.i.f. 1996) commodities: minerals metals foodstuffs quality consumer goods partners: Belgium 38% Germany 25% France 11% Netherlands 4% Debt—external: $NA Economic aid: donor: ODA $50 million (1993) Currency: 1 Luxembourg franc (LuxF) = 100 centimes; note—centimes no longer in use Exchange rates: Luxembourg francs (LuxF) per US$1—37.459 (January 1998) 35.774 (1997) 30.962 (1996) 29.480 (1995) 33.456 (1994) 34.597 (1993); note—the Luxembourg franc is at par with the Belgian franc which circulates freely in Luxembourg Fiscal year: calendar year ___________Language Edit This 'Lëtzebuergesch' is the everyday spoken language of the people, and the symbol of the Luxembourgers national identity. This former Mosel-Frankish dialect is now recognised as the national language (since 1984), while both French and German remain the official languages. 'Lëtzebuergesch' or Luxembourgish is taught in schools and in language courses mostly addressed to the resident foreigners. Both the German and French culture meet in Luxembourg. Franco-German bilinguism, without any language differences, is a typical aspect of the country's social structure. If both German and French are used in the press, in political and in religious life, French is nevertheless the official language of the administration, jurisdiction, parliament, education, and of some literary circles. Public offices though are held to answer -wherever possible- in the language they are addressed in. This peculiar language situation is a direct result of the size of the country, and its historic associations with both France and Germany. ________People Edit This Population: 425 017 (July 1998 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 18% (male 39 565; female 37 824) 15-64 years: 67% (male 145 060; female 139 628) 65 years and over: 15% (male 25 449; female 37 491) (July 1998 est.) Population growth rate: 1.02% (1998 est.) Birth rate: 11.12 births/1 000 population (1998 est.) Death rate: 9.29 deaths/1 000 population (1998 est.) Net migration rate: 8.4 migrant(s)/1 000 population (1998 est.) Sex ratio: at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1.05 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 1.04 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.68 male(s)/female (1998 est.) Infant mortality rate: 5.04 deaths/1 000 live births (1998 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 77.49 years male: 74.41 years female: 80.68 years (1998 est.) Total fertility rate: 1.63 children born/woman (1998 est.) Nationality: noun: Luxembourger(s) adjective: Luxembourg Ethnic groups: Celtic base (with French and German blend) Portuguese Italian and European (guest and worker residents) Religions: Roman Catholic 97% Protestant and Jewish 3% Languages: Luxembourgian German French English Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 100% male: 100% female: 100% (1980 est.) ::::::::::.Beaufort Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Located in the Mullerthal, an area also known as little Switzerland, Beaufort is mainly visited for its impressive castle. The area's hiking, cycling and rock climbing make it one of the most touristed areas in the country. :::::::::::Bourscheid castle Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i_1 Bourscheid castle is located on an isolated promontory, accessible only from the north-west, 150 meters above the level of the river Sûre and 370 meters above sea level. Even today the ruins testify of an impressive fortification covering a surface of 12.000 square meters (151 meters long, 53 meters wide) and surrounded by a massive ring wall with 11 watchtowers. Bourscheid is an excellent example of the medieval castle tradition. The centre of the enclosure came into being around the year 1000 when a stone construction replaced an earlier wooden defense structure. Archaeological excavations have yielded traces of Ottonian, Carolingian, Merovingian end even Roman times. Initially, the little square near the tower with its "palas" and chapel was surrounded by a circular wall with at least 4 towers. Only the tower and the circular wall remain of this first construction dating from the romanesque period. The manifold building ornaments in the form of ears ("opus spicatum") are a characteristic of this part of the castle. .. :::::Clervaux Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The castle The castle Ingvar Clervaux is a medieval market town, set in thevnarrow valley of the river Klierf and surrounded by wood covered hills. The imposing castle which dates back to the 12th century is the main attraction of the town. It is the age-old witness to the prestige and power of the knights and counts whose estates stretched far across country from St. Ingbert to Vianden and Prüm. A venerable witness to a prestigious past, Clervaux castle now houses the offices of the local government, the reception of the "Syndicat d'Initiative" (local Tourist Office), a collection of models of Luxembourg's old fortified castles, a small war museum exhibiting weapons and souvenirs from the 1944-1945 Ardennes offensive (Battle of the Bulge), and the remarkable collection of documentary art photography, the "Family of Man" by Edward Steichen. Near the Benedictine Abbey, a historic monument in the form of a cross can be admired. It is a 12.5 metre high stone construction which was erected in 1899 to commemorate the heroic fighters at the time of the French invasion from 1795 to 1798. Two bronze bas-reliefs show scenes from the Oesling peasant's revolt against the French troops. Below a simple phrase, but one which is filled with pride and heroism, reads: "We don't know how to lie". Several walking trails have origin and end in or near Clervaux. Maps and information are available at the tourist office (Syndicat d’initiative) in the castle. The railway company (CFL) has walking trails between the railway stations in Drauffelt and Clervaux and between Troisvierges and Clervaux. There are also special trails for Nordic walking in and around the Klierf valley. __________Getting There Edit This CFL train between Drauffelt and Clervaux CFL train between Drauffelt and Clervaux Ingvar Trains run every hour from Luxembourg city and take about 50 minutes. There are also direct trains from Liège in Belgium which run every second hour and take one and a half hour. [add Global transport mode] :::::::::::Echternach Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The medieval market square in Echternach The medieval market square in Echternach Marc Theis Echternach is the major town in the area known as "Little Switzerland", so called because of its craggy sandrock formations and myriad of small streams criss-crossing the region's dense forests, a genuine hikers paradise! Luxembourg's only Saint, St Willibrord, a monk from Northumbria, built an abbey in Echternach, that was to become a major centre of Christianization. Even today, a pilgrimage to St Willibrord, the world's only "Dancing Procession" is held on Tuesday after Whitsun (cf www.luxembourg.co.uk/dancproc.html). In the Middle Ages, the abbey produced highly decorated copies of the Bible, encrusted with gems and precious stones. Facsimiles are on show in the Echternach Abbey Museum. Although badly damaged during the Second World War, Echternach was successfully reconstructed and the small town has regained much of its former glory. The narrow streets, the medieval ramparts and old patrician houses look great in their new shape and form. Highlights in and around Echternach include the Gorge du Loup, the Museum of Prehistory and the 7th-century basilica and Benedictine abbey. Echternach is about 30 km northeast of Luxembourg city. ______Museum Edit This [Add New] Musée de l'Abbaye Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Musée de Préhistoire Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Musée de l'architecture rurale au parc Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] :::::::::Esch sur sure Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Esch-sur-Sure Esch-sur-Sure Marc Theis Located in the North of Luxembourg, the medieval market town of Esch-sur-Sûre is nearly completely surrounded by a natural moat of the river Sûre. A couple of miles further upstream from Esch-sur-Sûre is the country's drinking water reservoir, where a barrage dam makes a fine lake, used for water-sports of all sorts (except those using engines of any type ... drinking water!) More pictures at: www.luxembourg.co.uk/esch.html ___________Practical Information Edit This [Add Practical address] Hotel De La Sure & Restaurant Comte Godefroy Edit This type: Tourist information World66 rating: [rate it] address: 1, Rue du pont zipcode: L-9650 Esch sur sure Schwarzer Hubert Edit This type: Tourist information World66 rating: [rate it] email: hubert.schwarzer@pandora.be ___________Museums Edit This [Add Museum] '' Naturpark Öwersauer'' Edit This World66 rating: [rate it] email: info@naturpark-sure.lu url: www.naturpark-sure.lu address: 15, Rue de Lultzhausen tel: 00352 899331-1 zipcode: L-9650 Esch sur Sûre ::::::::Grevenmacher Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Grevenmacher (Luxembourgish: Gréiwemaacher) is located in eastern part of Luxembourg, city is situated along the left side of the Mosselle river bordering with Germany. Mosselle region is famous for its wineries and in Grevenmacher you can visit two of them. City is famous in region, summer is always bussy and also during wine festivals. In the city there is a camping with open swimmingpool. Bring your bikes and explore surrounding areas. If you want to see photographs go to www.regardit.eu :::::::::Kaundorf Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Small and charming mountain village that is an excellent place from which to explore the countryside. Besides hiking and relaxing, you can also visit a World War II bunker, the Priminus Chapel and the Pfarr-church. ::::::::::Luxembourg city Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Luxembourg town hall Luxembourg town hall T. Schmitz 2005 Luxembourg City is the heart of the country in cultural, political and social respect. It is not only the country's capital but also one of the three capitals of the European Community (the other two being Strassbourg and Brussels). Moreover, Luxembourg city is a banking centre and cosmopolitan town surrounded by magnificent historical fortifications, classified as world patrimony by UNESCO. The city is very pleasantly situated overlooking the Pétrusse and Alzette Valleys. Luxembourg was founded in 963 AD on a rocky outcrop known as "the Bock", by Sigefroid, Count of Ardennes, who expanded on a roman castillium, thus laying the cornerstone of a fortress that later was to become Luxembourg City. While in no way comparable in size to most other European capitals, Luxembourg has a lot of charm and its people are justifiably proud of their country. The nation's motto 'Mir wëlle bleiwe wat mir sin' (We want to remain what we are) underlines the uniqueness of Luxembourg. Apart from the numerous beautiful sights, the city of Luxembourg offers quite a good nightlife with a large number of pubs, cafes and discos despite of its small population of less than 100.000 people. By the way, more than 33% of the capital's population is of foreign origin. The biggest ethnic community is actually from Portugal, rendering a special Latin touch to the city . So it is no suprise that Luxembourg is a fantastic place for eating out, especially as it boasts of more Michelin stars per square mile (or per head of population) than any other country. Luxembourg city is an ideal starting point for excursions all over, e.g. for visiting remarkable destinations like Vianden Castle, Wiltz Festival Town or the Abbey Town of Echternach. Getting there is easy on the well-developed road network or by train and coach. :::::::::::: Munshausen Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Munshausen (Luxembourgish Munzen) is a commune (Gemeng) in northern Luxembourg, bordering Clervaux to the north. Except for the old village Munshausen, mentioned already in the 9th century, the commune also includes Drauffelt, Marnach, Roder and Siebenaler. The commune is set in a typical Ardennes landscape with roling hills and steep valleys. Munshausen village has an old church from the 13th century, the patron of which is the missionary St. Hubert. In Marnach a building for cultural activities called Cube 521 has recently been erected. It has an auditorium for about 300 persons. For most tourists the major reason for going to Munshausen is the “Touristic Domain” where the Ardennes draft horse is demonstrated by knowledgeable staff as well as other features of old village life. It is a popular place, particularly for children. There are several walking trails in the area. Among them there is one that starts in Munshausen village and leads through Siebenaler and Drauffelt and back to Munshausen (9 km). There are other trails leading from Marnach or Roder into the oak and beech forests close to the German border. :::::Nospelt Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Pottery Museum in Nospelt Pottery Museum in Nospelt Nospelt, 754 inhabitants is a part of the Commune of Kehlen, located in the canton of Capellen. Nospelt used to be the centre of the pottery in Luxembourg. Every year, on Easter Monday, is celebrated the "Emaischen", a pottery market in the village of Nospelt. In Nospelt, you can find the pottery museum, run by the local historical association. In the forest round Nospelt, you can find ruins of gallo-roman houses. These were discovered in the 1960s by the former priest of Nospelt, Abbé Georges Kayser. ( http://www.gka.lu) ________Museums Edit This [Add Museum] Pottery Museum Edit This The Museum is housed in the workshop of the last potter from Nospelt, who closed down in 1914. From 1458 to 1914, Nospelt was the centre of Luxembourgish pottery. Open all year round by appointment. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +352 - 30 03 07 openingHours: by appointment address: 3, rue des Potiers ::::::::::Remich Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Remich Perle de la Moselle Remich Perle de la Moselle 3028 habitants altitude 142 m climat tempéré Remich, l'antique Remacum des Romains, fut dans le passé une petite bourgade de pêcheurs et bateliers. Elle fut aux cours des siècles à maintes reprises mise en cendres par les conquérants de la région mosellane, ce qui entraînait la construction de remparts, dont on peut encore voir les vestiges à l'heure actuelle. Mais aujourd'hui Remich justifie avec fierté sa renommée de Perle de la Moselle !-- -->Remich est une petite ville touristique, située sur la route européenne Sarrebruck-Luxembourg. Ville prospère, centre commercial et administratif, Remich est nichée dans un superbe panorama de vignobles et de forêts touffues, qui l'entourent comme un amphithéatre. Au bord de la Moselle une promenade longue de 3 kilomètres, sous les tilleuls et les cerisiers aux senteurs parfumées, incite à suivre des yeux le passage des nombreux chalands et bateaux de plaisance. La fontaine BACCHUS de l'artiste luxembourgeois Will Lofy offre un peu de fraîcheur pendant les chaudes journées de la belle saison. Regardons de prés Remich la charmante, où il fait bon rêver en flânant à travers les vieux quartiers pittoresque aux ruelles tortueuses reflétant un passé millénaire. Le fouillis de ses toits s'abaisse jusqu'au rivage, prés du grand pont aux arches élégantes. Les vestiges des fortifications témoignent d'un passé historique chargé. Par la Porte St Nicolas, érigée en l'honneur du saint patron des pêcheurs et des bateliers, dans la Rue St Nicolas avec sa Vieille Tour, la promenade nous mène dans la St Cunibert, où se trouve la maison natale de ce saint homme, qui fut au 7ième siècle archevêque de Cologne et conseiller royal. Notre promenade nous mène en suite au coeur de Remich, avec ses artères commerciales piétonnes, agrémentées aux belles fontaines, mais aussi ses petites places et ruelles, qui sont parfois si étroites que l'on ne peut se croiser à deux personnes. Le beffroi austère de l'église décanale, ensemble classé monument national, domine la ville et le parc Brill avec son étang, où nagent les canards sauvages, son aire de jeux, son plateau culturel et ses courts de tennis. la navigation touristique et de plaisance bat son plein dans la bateaux de croisière de tous les pays. Plus loin au delà du bureau d'information touristique se trouve une place de jeux pour enfants gâtés, et dans un merveilleux cadre de verdure un superbe mini-golf ainsi qu'un train minature pour enfants. Dans la même direction, les sportifs trouveront une piscine en plein air aux dimensions olympiques et à eau préchauffée De même les amateurs pourront en hiver s'adonner à la glisse sur la glace artifcielle de la patinoire couverte (le samedi soir même sur sound DISCO). Dans un rayon de 20 kilomètres il y a en outre 4 piscines couvertes et le très réputé centre termal de Mondorf-les-Bains. Les sportifs peuvent aussi pratiquer le ski nautique, la pêche, faire de longue promenades sur des sentiers balisés, menant à de splendides points de vue sur toute la vallée de la Moselle. La bicyclette est à l'honneur sur une piste cyclable aménagée tout le long de la Moselle luxembourgeoise et allemande. Un parcours de fitness invite les fanatiques du jogging dans la forêt communale. Les inconditionnels des jeux du hasard trouveront deux splendides casinos dans un rayon de 10 kilomètres (Casino 2000 à Mondorf/Bains et Casino Schloss Berg à Nennig). Pendant la belle saison se déroulent tous les weekends des sympathiques fêtes avec barbecue et flonflons au bord de la Moselle. Remich dispose d'une remarquable infrastructure hôtelière de premier ordre (150 chambres), d'une gastronomie très soignée et de belles terrasses. Remich se situe au carrefour de trois pays. Dans moins de 40 kilomètres à la ronde on trouve de merveilleux sites, dont la visites vaut la voyage; pour ne citer que les villes de Luxembourg, Trèves, Saarburg, Sierck, etc. Remich est donc aussi le point idéal de départ pour faire des excursions. Mais Remich reste avant tout le centre nerveux de la viticulture luxembourgoise avec le siège de l'Institut Viti-Vinicole et de la Marque Nationale des Vins. De nombreuses caves à Remich (dont une souterraine) et dans les villages voisins invitent à une visite guidée et à une dégustation des meilleurs crus du terroir. De même les musées du vin et de la vie mosellane (Ehnen, Bech-Kleinmacher) valent le déplacement. Remich est donc à juste titre LA PERLE DE LA MOSELLE ::::::::Troisvierges Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Nice nature around the station of Troisviergesn Nice nature around the station of Troisviergesn Luc Godfroid Troisvierges is a small town in the North of Luxembourg with a population of around 1,300. It's a quiet town for tourists, where you can come and relax. The following facilities are available in Troisvierges: * Camping * Swimming (outdoor and indoor) * Cinema * Irish Pub * Several Cafés/bars (no disco) * Sports accommodations such as football, tennis, squash , indoor swimming, and other indoor sports in general. * Walking paths short/long distance But this little town also has its charm during the winter. You can walk through snow-covered nature and enjoy, and after your brisk walk a warm Irish coffee in an Irish pub, which is famous for its beer range. Might you have trouble, Troisvierges has its own police and fire department. Just enjoy the nature. ____________Bars and Cafes Edit This Irish Pub Troisvierges Three Virgins Pub 51 r. d'Asselborn L-9907 Troisvierges Tel : +352 99 80 41 Fax : +352 97 80 72 :::::::::Vianden Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see x New Years Day 2002 D Melrose Located near the German border this town is the site of the Castle of Vianden the largest castle in the region. Vianden is also known for the house of Victor Hugo which houses a small museum nowadays. There is also a folklore museum. The area around Vianden is very scenic. You can easily imagine how old Victor Hugo wandered around the woods. Vianden is 40 km northeast of Luxembourg City. _________Sights Edit This x [Add Sight] Victor Hugo Museum Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Vianden Castle Edit This The castle on the hilltop domitaes the town of Vianden. It's open to visitors from 10 am to 4 pm. You can survey the castle from the hilltop by taking the cable car to the summit. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Folklore Museum Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ::::::::::Wasserbillig Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Located in the Moselle valley, on the border with Germany, this is a popular place for Germans to get fuel for their cars. The town is okay, but not special. The valley around is quite nice, with many vineyards producing excellent white wines.