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Small is beautiful — and diverse
Luxembourg’s small size means a world of possibilities — all within easy reach.
its own particular characteristics and landscapes. A third of the country is covered with forest in combination with dramatic rock formations and watercourses, which carve their way through the countryside as well as the capital. Luxembourg City is at the heart of the Grand Duchy, and is usually the first port of call for visitors. Te city’s full of thrilling contrasts of modernity and tradition — it’s how the city charms you, and entices you to venture further.
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ou might be surprised to learn that a country of only 2,400sq miles has five regions, each with
A visit to Luxembourg promises
to be relaxing and enriching, and a weekend trip can easily extend beyond a city break for those who wish to get a fuller impression of the land. Whether you’re drawn to wine regions, are a keen outdoors person or are fascinated by heritage, each region has something different to offer its visitors.
Far, far from the madding crowd Te Guttland region is a green oasis with cycle paths and hiking trails looping through rural
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landscapes, making it perfect for a break in the countryside.
Te Guttland Trails provide the ideal backdrop to slow down: the paths weave through untouched forests, and past enchanting rock formations
Te new Guttland Trails provide the ideal backdrop to slow down: the paths weave through untouched forests, past enchanting rock formations and along soothing waterways. Also known as the ‘Land of the Red
Rocks’, the Minett attracts visitors with a mixture of industrial heritage and modernity, culture and nature conservation. As well as being home to many MTB tracks, the entire southern region can be hiked in several stages along the new Minett Trail, which links iconic locations along 55 miles of nature and history. Its background
as part of a UNESCO biosphere and its surrounding history make it an inter- esting study in how society shapes its environment — and vice-versa. In the north, the Éislek region capti-
vates visitors with its rugged natural beauty, panoramic views and famous castles. Luxembourg’s Ardennes naturally invites visitors to get active, and while the Escapardenne Lee Trail attracts even the most ambi- tious hikers, the new Éislek Paths give hikers of all levels the best of what the region has to offer.
Beyond the fortress city Luxembourg’s world heritage sites extend well beyond the fortress city, too, and dotted around the country are five sites, from nature conserva- tion to historical heritage — from the legendary photo exhibition in Clervaux Castle to the Mëllerdall UNESCO Global Geopark, whose geological formations make it one of the most spectacular sandstone land- scapes in Western Europe. Ten there’s the north-eastern Mullerthal region, often described as ‘Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland’, which is a para- dise for outdoor leisure fans.
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