Guided tours Luxembourg

The Princess Marie-Astrid is not only a boat for excursions on the Moselle, but it can also be used as an atypical public transport. There are several stops between Trier (Germany), Wasserbillig, Grevenmacher, Wormeldange, Stadtbredimus, Remich, Bech-Kleinmacher and Schengen. The cruises take place aboard a vessel built in 2010 which is 60 m long and can carry 500 passengers. Catering and wine tasting on board.

Welcome aboard Train 1900 for an unforgettable journey through Luxembourg's railway history. Immerse yourself in the golden age of steam railroads in an enchanting setting... This picturesque steam train runs on an 8 km long former industrial track (formerly known as the Ligne des Minières), which was abandoned after the end of mining operations and an incident in 1964 (a spoil slide). The Train 1900 association has a collection of no less than a dozen steam and diesel locomotives, as well as two railcars. Over the years, they have been preserved and restored to their original condition. In 2023, the site celebrated the 120th anniversary of the Arbed Differdange No. 12 locomotive (the one you can see on the logo) and the 50th anniversary of Train 1900!

Two routes are available to visitors: from Rodange wood or Pétange station, to the Fond-de-Gras mining valley (and vice versa). It passes by the Titelberg archaeological site (with remains of the Celtic town and Gallo-Roman vicus) and crosses the former "Dhoil" open-cast mine (a stop can be requested depending on the schedule). Finally, it runs through part of Minett Park, one of the most important mining centers in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, before stopping at the Fond-de-Gras goods station, built in 1875. Timetables vary according to the route and type of locomotive (steam or diesel).

Travel back in time on the Pétrusse Express, a historic train that explores the streets of the Grand Duchy, ideal for a family visit! Each stop represents an important part of the Grand Duchy's history, and you'll learn all about it thanks to the commentaries broadcast during the tour. At two stops, you can get off to explore the area on foot and catch the next train. The attraction can be complemented by a virtual reality (VR) experience.

Dive into a thousand years of history! This route takes you through the old quarters of the city, making the excursion rich in lessons. Classified as an exemplary cultural itinerary by the Council of Europe, part of the Wenzel tour has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, you will see the Bock Rock, acquired by Sigefroi in the 10th century, and the famous Bock casemates. You also take the Corniche path, the Grund Gate, the Wenceslas Wall, Neumunster Abbey and the Grund lock.

In 1925, the first studies for the hydroelectric use of the Our were undertaken. The work began in 1959 and the hydroelectric development was inaugurated in 1964. The hydroelectric facility in Vianden is, to date, the largest of this kind in Europe.

The facility includes an artificial lake connected to two upper basins by a well system that leads water to the underground central, located in the heart of Mount Saint-Nicolas.

Principle of operation. The artificial lake of 8 km and a capacity of over 6 million m ³ of water extends from the Vianden dam to Stolzembourg. The waters of the lower lake are pumped over the night (lower energy cost) towards the two upper basins of 6 million m ³, located at the top of Mount Saint-Nicolas. During peak hours, water accumulated in the top basins falls on nine groups of machines, each comprising a turbine, an engine alternator and a pump, producing high-value energy.

This path was created in 1999, as part of the Way of Peace project (www.strasse-des-friedens.net), "a road of human fraternity and solidarity marked by sculptures". Along a 4 km loop, you can admire the works of six sculptors from all over Europe. Among the works: The Angel of the Lake, the sculpture of the suns or Jacob's ladder. The brochure available at the Maison du Parc explains each artist's project. Another sculpture trail can be found in Bilsdorf/Arsdorf.

Starting from the Church of Wellenstein, the Cremant educational tour links the three charming villages of Wellenstein, Bech-Kleinmacher and Schwebsange. On this easy-to-reach walk, visitors have the opportunity to learn about the way of life and work in the vineyards, and can enjoy a panoramic view of the Scheuerberg. Not to be missed: a stop at the unmissable Wellenstein cooperative cellar, the largest site of the Domaines Vinsmoselle.

Bernard Massard is one of the brands that are no longer presented... During this stopover in the heart of the Wine Route, its cellars invite you to a visit that includes the projection of a film on the production and history of the Massard family, a guided tour of part of the cellars and several tasting formulas. If you are not very interested in visiting the site, opt directly for the wine-tasting formula. You can also visit the wine library, which offers all the vintages and wines of the different estates (Bernard-Massard, Clos des Rochers...).

With the Bike without Borders project, the Regional Tourist Office is offering several bike tours through the Moselle, Saar and Sûre valleys. One of the proposed tours is the Velo Romanum, a trail with a multitude of witnesses of an ancient Roman presence, such as the burial chamber in Bech-Kleinmacher and the Gallo-Roman city Vicus Ricciacus in Dalheim. The bike tour also takes you to the nature reserve Haff Réimech near Remerschen. It can be combined with the Roman Trail in the neighbouring Saarland.

Discovering Luxembourg City by bike is child's play! Four tours are detailed in the "Bike Promenade" brochure: the Tour Kirchberg (9.2 km), the Tour Vieille Ville & Gare (5 km), the Tour Parcs (12.3 km) and the Tour Vallée de l'Alzette (13.1 km). These itineraries, with different distances and difficulties, allow you to explore the different districts of the capital. They are available for free or, if you wish, accompanied by a guide.

Station district, Kirchberg Plateau, European Institutions, Villa Vauban... Discover the main sites of the city on board a double-decker bus! You can get off and on as you wish at the 8 different stops: Avenue Monterey, Central Station Quay 106, Amalia, Pescatore Foundation, Quay 1 Mudam (Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art), Luxexpo Parvis Sud, Funicular / EIB (European Investment Bank) and Stäereplaz/Étoile Quay 4. An ideal means of transport to discover the must-see attractions of the capital of the Grand Duchy.

Diekirch is the capital of the district and canton and is a picturesque little town that is easy to discover on foot. For this reason, the Regional Tourist Office for the Luxembourg Ardennes (ORT Eislek) organises guided tours there. The route takes you through the pedestrian zone, through the old part of town, and reveals the museums and open-air entertainment, as well as the church of Saint-Laurent. The walk is suitable for families as well as the elderly.

A total of 17 marked circuits, with different levels of difficulty, offer you the possibility to discover the forests and valleys of the Luxembourg Ardennes by mountain bike. While some of the circuits are designed for the more sporty, others are ideal for family rides. Guided tours are organised for adults on request at the Regional Tourist Office Ardennes luxembourgeoises. Different types of bikes for the whole family are available for rent through Rent A Bike (see prices on the website).

The solar boat offers guided tours on the lake of the Haute-Sûre, to discover its fauna and its surrounding nature. The tour lasts about 2 hours and is well worth the detour: the nature is perfectly preserved and the place looks like a real haven of peace. If you wish, the "amphibian tour" combines the boat tour with a hike along the left bank of the reservoir. Reservations are required at the Maison du Parc naturel.

The Syndicat d'initiative et de tourisme Dudelange provides all the necessary information on the points of interest in the town. It also organises four guided tours to discover Dudelange with the themes of the town centre, culture, architecture and the Italian Quarter. The initial duration of each of them is 2 hours. They are organised from Monday to Sunday on request and by reservation. Prices are indicated on the website.

The remains of this former copper mine are located 1.5 km from Stolzembourg. More than 500 years old, it has attracted many prospectors in the past. The visit, with a guide, follows three stages:the museum, which presents among other things the history of the mine and the extraction techniques. The geological trail, which places the site in its history and its environment (2.5 km), and finally, the discovery of part of the underground galleries, 50 m underground.

Boeffering is THE most distributed Luxembourg beer in the country. The National Brewery, founded in 1842 by Jean-Baptiste Boeffering, has been open to visitors since 2001. Every year, more than 10,000 people visit the site and can smell the raw materials, taste the well water and discover the young beer before the final maturation. But also admire a cooperage museum and other historical objects, before concluding with the traditional tasting of the products of the range and discover the flavors of hops and malt.

It is difficult to pass through the Moselle region without stopping at one of its wine cellars... This is why Domaines Vinsmoselle, the largest producer of Luxembourg wine and crémant, offers you a guided tour and a tasting. The visit can take place at the Caves des vignerons de Wellenstein, founded in 1930 and the most important site of its kind in Luxembourg, or at the Caves de Wormeldange, housed in a prestigious Art Deco building.