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Luxurious Luxembourg – a chic little enclave nestled between France, Belgium and Germany. Visit the exclusive historic towns, taste wine in the Moselle valley or hike and ski in the northern countryside. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, a constitutional monarchy, is an independent sovereign state about 51 miles long and 32 miles wide encompassing an area of about 1,000 square miles. There is a population of about 700 inhabitants.
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Getting To
Luxembourg
An air-taxi operates at the airport (inquire through phone 427-130, fax 427-140. For all information concerning time-tables and tariffs, please apply directly to the companies or to travel agencies. A Luxair bus service exists between the airport and the Air Terminal (Luxembourg station) - price 3,72 EUR. The bus service of the city of Luxembourg connects the airport with the centre of town (youth hostel) and the station (price 1 EUR and 1 EUR for luggage - during peak hours, around noon, transport can be refused to those who carry much luggage). Price for taxis from the airport to the station: +/- 17,35 EUR. The airport is closed for noise reasons from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. |
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Getting Around in
Luxembourg
It is pretty easy to get around in Luxembourg as the train and bus network in the Grand Duchy covers
more than 870 miles making it possible for you to get practically everywhere
within Luxembourg by connecting bus. There are two basic types of tickets:
Conveyance of bicycles at EUR 1,10 for all distances (only in trains).
Times tables (for bus and train) are on sale at the stations and different
book-shops. Departure and arrival hours of public transport are found at the
bus stops and at the stations.
The sales office at Luxembourg station is open daily from 6.00 a.m. to 8.00
p.m. Phone. 49 90 49 90.
Internet: www.cfl.lu for
trains and www.autobus.lu
for the time-tables of the city buses.
Taxi
Day-tariff: 0,79 EUR per km, return trip included.
Night-tariff: + 10%. Sunday tariff: + 25%.
Waiting: 0,21 EUR per minute.
Rental Cars
There are several places where you can rent a vehicle. Here are just some of
them:
“Autolux”, 33, boulevard Prince Henri, Luxembourg. Phone. 22 11
81.
“Avis”, Station, Luxembourg. Phone. 48 95 95.
“Budget Rent a Car”, 300, route de Longwy, Luxembourg. Phone. 44 19 38.
“Rent a car”, 191, route de Longwy, Luxembourg. Phone. 44 08 61.
“Hertz”, Luxemburg airport. Phone. 43 46 45.
“Europcar/InterRent”, 84, route de Thionville, Luxembourg. Phone. 40 42 28.
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You can also rent from the many garages you can find throughout the Grand Duchy offer a car hiring service.
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Nuvii 370 contains premium detailed maps for all of Europe, including highways,
regional freeways and local roads with attributes such as turn restrictions, one
way streets and other navigation features. It contains general map detail for
most cities and towns throughout Europe. Metro areas listed are covered in the
greatest detail. The Nuvii 370 also displays points of interest such as: food
and drink, lodging, golf courses, theatres and cinemas, gas stations, hospitals
and more. Full Coverage available for: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Spain and Switzerland. Full detailed coverage in major cities of: Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Norway and Sweden. Coverage in Eastern Europe includes: Estonia (Tallinn), Latvia (Riga), Lithuania (Vilnius), Slovakia (Bratislava and Kosice), Hungary (Budapest, Balaton, Debrecen, Miskolc, Eger and Tokaj), Slovenia (Ljubljana and Maribor), Croatia (Zagreb, Rijeka and Pula, Split, Selin, Zadar, Dubrovnik and the Island of Krk), Bulgaria (Sofija), Romania (Buburesti (Bucharest) and Timisoara). |
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Cities and Towns in
Luxembourg
The Good Land
The center of the Good Land is Luxembourg City which is the
capital of the country as well as of the European Community. This cosmopolitan
town surrounded by magnificent historical fortifications. The surrounding
countryside of the city is a wonderful area of greenery with many orchards and
small villages. The restored village of Useldange was even honored by the
Europa-Nostra Price. You will find quiet roads through the Valley of the seven
castles and a lot more. For additional information, click on The
Good Land.
Moselle
For anyone who enjoys wine, Moselle is a familiar name as it is here In the
vineyards along the Moselle between Schengen and Wasserbillig that a wine, that
many connoisseurs rate as among the best vintages produced, comes from. But
there is more to this area than just fine wine. To find out just what, click on The
Moselle.
Red Rocks
The prosperity of the Grand Duchy came from the red earth
which is rich in iron. The industrial Patrimony testifies men’s activities of
former times and you can see much of this history in the abandoned quarries of
the area. Esch-sur-Alzette, the second largest town in the country, has an
established reputation as business center and is filled with some great
architectural gems and is well-known for the local theatre and its numerous
expositions. Click on Red
Rocks for additional information.
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Suggestions for Accommodations in
Luxembourg
The Doubletree Hotel by Hilton features an indoor pool, beauty salon and spacious sun terrace. It is only a 10-minute drive from central Luxembourg, and all rooms have a view of the bordering forest. The air conditioned rooms at Hilton Luxembourg include satellite TV with pay-per-view movies, a coffee and tea tray and minibar. Place d’Armes and Palais Grand-Ducal are a 15-minute ride by bus, which stops 1700 ft from the hotel. The Golf Club Grand Ducal de Luxembourg is a 10-minute drive away. A complimentary airport shuttle service to Luxembourg-Findel International Airport is available. The spa area includes a sauna, ping-pong facilities and fitness center. Guests can use the solarium for an extra fee. There is also an outdoor jogging track available. Guests can enjoy a drink, including one of 20 whiskeys or the locally produced sparkling wine, at Bar Mezzo. The pool bar offers light meals and energy drinks while Indigo Restaurant serves European cuisine and local specialties. For additional information, or to make reservations, click on Doubletree Hotels, or click on Hilton Hotels Specials and Package Deals and Get Our Best Rates. Guaranteed.
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Suggestions for Dining in
Luxembourg
The Ardennes ham, raw or smoked, various preserves of pork,
and patés, notably those in Riesling, crayfish, and pike, "friture" (small fried
fish) of the Moselle and the Lower Sûre, the confectionery, the pastries, and
the chocolate pralines, demonstrate the Luxembourg taste for fine and
sophisticated dishes. Of course, international and continental cuisine is ever
present, and Luxembourg boasts the highest number of starred restaurants per
head of population in Europe. It is not by chance that the Grand Duchy of
Luxembourg was awarded the Bocuse d'Or in 1989.
The art of the table combines well with the porcelain services of the "Manufacture Royale et Imperiale de Villeroy & Boch", world famous and established in Luxembourg in 1767 (for visits phone 468212-16). Luxembourg also enjoys an extremely ancient tradition for pottery. On Easter Monday, earthenware bird whistles are favorite presents among strolling lovers.
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