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Holidays to Luxembourg City land you in a teeny capital with a massive catalogue of historic sites and beauty spots.
You’ll want to pack some comfy shoes for your trip to Luxembourg City – as one of Europe’s dinkiest capitals, the best way to get around is on foot. The city spreads out over two levels, and there’s an elevator to ferry you between them. The lower section, known as The Grund, shows off leafy gardens and canals lined with pastel-splattered houses. And, on the upper plateau, there are enough old landmarks to keep history buffs occupied for days.
The city’s centre’s loaded with historic sites – so much so that UNESCO have slapped their stamp of approval on it. Notre Dame Cathedral’s one of the must-sees. It’s the only cathedral in the entire country, and it’s as good-looking as they come, thanks to its Gothic facade and stained-glass windows. You can even ogle sights underground here – Casemates du Bock, a network of subterranean wartime tunnels, is one of the city’s top tourist haunts.
Luxembourg City really rolls out the red carpet for foodies – it’s got more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than any other city in the world. Plus, it’s home to people from more than 150 different countries, so it goes without saying that the food offering’s pretty varied. French and Italian fare are two firm favourites, though – loads of the fancy-pants eateries have built their menus around them.
Wainzoossiss Mat Moschterzooss – or Luxembourg sausage – is a staple here. This delicious snack consists of a sausage marinated in wine, served with a hefty dollop of mustard sauce. Some restaurants serve it with a side of creamy mashed spuds, as well.
If you fancy a taste of some local fare, pick up a portion of kniddelen. These small, dense dumplings are served with a topping of your choice – think mustard sauce, beer sauce or chopped Luxembourg sausage.
Cremant is a sparkling white wine, made in a similar way to Champagne. And Luxembourg’s Moselle region’s known for producing some of the best. So, look out for it on wine lists while you’re in town.
If you’re visiting in winter, warm up with a hearty bowl of bouneschlupp. It’s a comforting soup stuffed full of potatoes, beans, leek and celery, plus either bacon or sausage. You’ll probably spot it on summer menus, too – but with less potato and more veg.
These Luxembourgish doughnuts are a must-try if you’re craving something warm and sweet. The moreish balls of yeast dough are dunked in a deep fat fryer until crispy, then topped with a scoop of sugar.
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