Ever considered a weekend away in Luxembourg? Stunning vistas, brilliant boutiques and fab bars make this tiny country a winner, says writer Janice Hopper GET A GRUND VIEW Luxembourg City is built around huge valleys and rocky ledges, so the split-level city’s array of walkways, funiculars and elevators are attractions in their own right. First, catch the free 71m-high Pfaffenthal Elevator to get views from its stunning glass cabin. The bravest can even stand on the glass-bottomed viewpoint! Next, check out Chemin de la Corniche, a pathway along the city’s 17th-century ramparts, nicknamed “the most beautiful balcony in Europe” for its sweeping vistas over the characterful Grund district.
READ MORE ON CITY BREAKS Once there, track down the Melusina Mermaid, a vivid-pink statue created by artist Serge Ecker using 3D printing. CHIC SUPERMARKET EATS For hearty, local specialities, two restaurants are a must. The traditional Um Dierfgen serves the national dish, judd mat Gaardebounen – smoked pork neck with broad beans and potatoes, £24 ( Umdierfgen.
lu ). Or head to the stylish Brasserie du Cercle and tuck into a crispy tarte flambée, topped with crème fraiche, onions and lardons, £14 ( Brasserie-du-cercle.lu ).
Most read in City breaks After a cheap eat? You can’t beat European supermarket chain Monoprix’s branch on the elegant Place Guillaume II. Lounge at pastel-pink tables on its terrace, tucking into a DIY ham and cheese baguette – it’s cafe culture di.