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Esche-sur-Alzette 1 of 3 European Capitals of Culture for 2022

Visit Luxembourg Annually since 1985, the cultural poobahs of the European Union have desginated one or more of the continent's cities (and as of 2022 it's three), as Capitals of Culture, focusing on their cultural offerings, allowing them to organize a series of cultural events (many with a strong pan-European dimension); bring in considerable additional revenue; foster urban renewal; and raise their international profiles and images. Since the very first one, Athens, most of the better…

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Ed Wetschler December 27, 2025 at 11:08pm

And speaking of those free buses Maria mentioned below, they play a central role in this nice article about visiting Lux´s fairytale chateaux in winter https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/dec/17/winter-tour-luxembou...

A winter tour of Luxembourg’s fairytale chateaux – on the country’s free bus network | Luxembourg h…

This tiny country is awash with atmospheric castles, many of which you can stay in, making for a magical wintry break. And it won’t cost you a cent t…
Maria de los Angeles August 4, 2025 at 10:45am

This sounds very cool - imagine free transport throughout an entire country! https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/may/07/luxembourg-free-publ...

I travelled the length and breadth of Luxembourg by bus – and it didn’t cost me a penny | Luxembour…

With free public transport for all – including tourists - exploring the vineyards, mysterious canyons and lush forests of the Grand Duchy couldn’t be…
David Paul Appell July 6, 2025 at 2:12pm

I remember enjoying a quick visit to the capital many years ago, but reading this made me want to go back and explore more! https://www.traveloffpath.com/this-tiny-underrated-european-country...

This Tiny Underrated European Country Is One Of The Easiest To Explore - Travel Off Path

With free transport across the country, medieval castles, and charming cobbled towns, Luxembourg is one of Europe's best hidden gems.
Dave Acton December 30, 2024 at 11:10pm

Nope, I indeed never would have guessed https://www.thetimes.com/article/this-is-europes-best-hiking-destin...

This is Europe’s best hiking destination (which you’ll never guess)

It’s easy to overlook diminutive Luxembourg, but the new Minett Trail offers walkers quirky places to stay, lush forests and abandoned mines
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino December 17, 2024 at 1:10pm

Wow, apparently Luxembourg is impressive for a winter getaway! https://www.businessinsider.com/why-luxembourg-is-best-europe-desti...

I'm a travel writer who visited 5 European countries this year. There's only one I'd recommend for…

Thinking of traveling to Europe for the festive season? Look no further than Luxembourg, a little-known landlocked nation.
Jordan Simon June 12, 2023 at 7:06pm

Luxembourg gets rave reviews - come here *instead of* Paris this summer?! - from a writer for the New York City-based business and lifestyle site Insider.com: https://www.insider.com/why-you-should-visit-luxembourg-european-va...
Riccardo R August 12, 2022 at 8:15pm

The Guardian recently ran a piece on ten European cities with exceptional street art, and Esche-sur-Alzette was at the top of the list - having something to do, no doubt with its tenure as one of this year's European Capitals of Culture, whether as cause or effect: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/aug/11/street-art-in-europe...

‘Brilliant and ever-changing’: readers’ favourite street art in Europe | Street art | The Guardian

From Penge to Sardinia, exuberant street art makes neighbourhoods more vibrant and casts light on local history and culture – or just gives you a lau…