See You Soon, Luxembourg

If I'm being honest, I didn’t really plan this trip to Luxembourg well. Actually, I didn't plan it at all.
It was an invitation I said yes to without overthinking, because I needed a break. And because I was busy with work, I didn’t research it at all. Looking back, that was probably the best thing I could have done. I managed to pack my suitcase well under the limit, but I did not create a "must-see" list, or Google places to visit. I left the UK with an open mind.

The first thing I noticed about Luxembourg was how green it is. Everywhere. So green, it shut me up. I leaned forward in my passenger seat drive from the airport, ears still waiting to pop, watching the never ending hilly forests. The green is not limited to the countryside, or sprinkled here and there in the city. Trees lining streets, small gardens hidden behind walls, forests stretching out beyond the horizon. And as a Londoner, this was a shock. I just melted into the car seat. Luxembourg has this forceful calmness to it, like the air itself is cleaner. And then the buildings - soft peach and beige tones that reminded me of the storybook illustrations I used to get lost in as a child.

It’s a country that holds onto its heritage while still feeling modern. One moment you’re walking into centuries-old churches and fortifications in Hamilius, the next you’re stepping onto a pristine, free tram that arrives exactly on time.

I spent a slow afternoon on the boat cruise in Remmich. Three hours of still waters, warm air, and nowhere to rush off to, so... I remained still. With my thoughts. Planning my next Luxembourgish escape (its Late October, btw). After the cruise, I was picked up by my date for an earlier evening drink at Cep d'Or - a beautiful rooftop winery with a spectacular view. long the river between vineyards.
I spent an afternoon in the new National Library of Luxembourg. It’s bright and modern, but the silence inside feels old-fashioned in the best way. I read, I worked, and at lunch time, I sat looking at the well timed trams go by.

Echternach was another favourite - cobbled streets, pretty squares, cafés where you can sit and watch the world go by (with a glass of wine in hand, of course). There’s a rhythm there that makes you slow down without even trying.

I think that’s the thing about Luxembourg. It’s not trying to impress you, but it does anyway. I’m hoping to be there more often from now on, maybe even every month.

I've made the decision to tour Luxembourg regularly. It is too good (and local) not to visit often. My next visit is late October, so if you find yourself in Luxembourg too, maybe our paths will cross.

Bis geschwënn.

View my Luxembourg Tour Diary.