Luxembourg is the richest country in the world by GDP per capita in 2025, reaching about $141,080 per person according to IMF estimates. Tiny yet mighty, the Grand Duchy offers a perfect blend of history, luxury, nature, and culture, one of Europe’s best-kept travel gems.
What to see:• Luxembourg City Old Town, a UNESCO site with fortress walls and cobbled streets• Bock Casemates, the underground tunnels that once defended the city• Grand Ducal Palace and the stunning Chemin de la Corniche viewpoint• Vianden Castle, one of Europe’s finest hilltop castles• Bourscheid Castle, perched high above the Sûre River• Esch-sur-Sûre, a postcard-perfect village wrapped around a medieval castle by the river bend• Müllerthal aka Little Switzerland, with sandstone formations, mossy gorges, and hiking trails• Echternach, Luxembourg’s oldest town with its Benedictine Abbey• Moselle Valley for vineyards, river cruises, and wine tasting• Clervaux Castle with the famous Family of Man exhibition
7-day itinerary suggestion:Day 1: Luxembourg City – Old Town, Casemates, palace exteriors, CornicheDay 2: Vianden Castle and Clervaux Castle with its world-famous photo collectionDay 3: Bourscheid Castle and Esch-sur-Sûre village, overnight nearbyDay 4: Head into Müllerthal, start short hikes and explore waterfallsDay 5: Full-day hike in Müllerthal, camping overnight on one of the official sitesDay 6: Echternach and its abbey, slow walks through town, evening by the lakeDay 7: Scenic drive through Moselle Valley for vineyards and river views before circling back to the citythings to do:• walk, cycle or scenic-drive through leafy landscapes and castles• taste regional gems like Gromperekichelcher (potato fritters) and Moselle wines• mix medieval architecture with avant-garde museums and sleek, modern cafés• enjoy Luxembourg’s greenery, peace-of-mind, and small-country convenience
Would I go back? definitely yes : but this time only for Müllerthal, to camp at the sites and soak in the raw beauty of Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland.
 
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