TOURISM OFFICES Luxembourg City Tourist Office Place Guillaume II L-1648 Luxembourg Phone : 22 28 09 Fax : 46 70 70 touristinfo@lcto.lu http://www.lcto.lu OPENING Open from April 1 to September 30 from Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 7 PM and on Sunday and public holidays from 10 AM to 6 PM. From October 1 to March 31 from Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM, on Sunday and public holidays from 10 AM to 6 PM. Closed 1.1, 1.11, 25.12 and 26.12. "Ask me": information in the streets of the city centre daily from June to September from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Interactive computer kiosks at the Place Guillaume II and at the station.

Agglomeration: 138.000 inhabitants, international airport www.airport.lu, TGV station www.cfl.lu.

Vel'oh

Self-service bicycle system. Tel. +352 800 611 00, www.veloh.lu.

Tours and packages

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UNESCO world heritage site

Whilst the Luxembourg fortress was a true textbook example of European military architecture, it has changed hands many times over its existence. Italian, Spanish, Belgian, French, Austrian, Dutch and Prussian engineers have been involved in progressively extending the fortifications of this stronghold. Traces of their work remain, and what traces! Since 1994, the fortifications and the old city have been classed as a UNESCO world heritage site.

An extraordinary network of 23km of underground galleries, the famous casemates, which were carved from the city’s rocks constitute the city’s main attraction.

The Grand-Duke’s residence, the Grand-Ducal palace, has an exceptionally beautiful facade in Flemish Rennaissance style (16th century), and a majestic interior and ceremonial rooms open to the public during the summer only. In the Notre-Dame Cathedral, 17th century rood screen contrasts with the 20th century windows.

The medieval houses in the outlying areas harmoniously blend with the avant-garde architecture of the Kirchberg plateau, the European institution area.

European capital

Luxembourg has always held a privileged position in the process of European integration. Since the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) in 1952, several European institutions have set up in the capital. The birthplace of one of the fathers of Europe, Robert Schuman, Luxembourg has the vocation of playing the role of one of the European capitals not only due to its geographical situation right in the heart of Europe, but also due to its multilingualism. Cosmopolitan and welcoming, with a population made up of almost 150 different nationalities, the city is a real economic, social and cultural melting-pot.

Flourishing setting for culture

In Luxembourg, the museums appear in ceremonial garb. The Luxembourg City History Museum retraces the high points of the over one thousand years of history of a European city with human dimensions whilst the National Museum of History and Art hosts one of the most beautiful Roman mosaics north of the Alps. The permanent and temporary exhibitions of the National Museum of Natural History “natur musée” fascinate adults anc children whilst modern art-lovers should head to the Casino Luxembourg – Forum of Contemporary Art.

The Museum of Modern Art Grand-Duc Jean MUDAM is one of the most ambitious architectural and cultural projects ever undertaken in the Grand Duchy. The Chinese American architect Ieoh Ming Pei came up with, designed then transformed the Thüngen fort, a highly strategic military location at the time in a strategic location for artistic creation. Close to the MUDAM is the Philharmonie, another architectural gem on the Kirchberg plateau which hosts some of the most prestigious musical groups.

The city’s “Grand Théâtre” hosts and coproduces operas, musical, dance shows and plays in French, German and English. Throughout the seasons, the city of Luxembourg offers a range of colourful concerts and festicals, from ”Printemps musical” (music in the springtime), via the festival for unity “Summer in the City“ and the Indian summer “Live at Vauban” to “Winterlights”, whilst ”Schueberfouer”, one of the biggest funfairs in Europe attracts over 2 million visitors every year.

The art of living

There are plenty of opportunities to celebrate in Luxembourg, which are always enhanced by culinary art. The many restaurants offer refined cuisine and excellent service. The vast green spaces in the Pétrusse Valley, the public parks and thepicturesque banks of the Alzette are the ideal setting for relaxation whilst the pedestrian area is a true shopping thoroughfare which includes a wide choice of boutiques and high street shops.

Enjoy the unexpected active and lively cosmopolitan city which has nevertheless retained a personal charm!

Exhibition and Congress Centre LUXEXPO

An area of 33.000 m2 and an extremely varied international program turn Luxexpo into the better exhibition solution of the Greater Region. The flexibility and far reaching functionality enables to organize a complete range of events like the ”Foires Internationales” (consumption goods in spring and investment goods at fall), ”Vakanz” for holidays and tourists, ”Antiquaires fair” for collectors, ... Luxexpo has 4.000 m2 of modular spaces for conference and seminar purposes which can be made to measure or individually designed. They also feature pre-installed areas with simultaneous translation facilities, a restaurant-brasserie, a modular banquet room, a business lounge and a wide range of professional performances and matching services.

10 Circuit de la Foire Internationale
L-1347 Luxembourg-Kirchberg
Phone +352 43 99-1
Fax +352 43 99 315
E-mail: info@luxexpo.lu
Website: www.luxexpo.lu

Hotcity is an initiative of the City of Luxembourg to build a municipal wireless Internet infrastructure. Until the end of 2008 a seamless mesh network of 400 access points will be deployed to allow access anywhere in the boundary of the VdL. Hotcity is part of the e-City vision, whose aim is to create a virtual city allowing the citizens to access or benefit from a wealth of public and private services via fixed or mobile infrastructure. Hotcity is an open project inviting public services, businesses, retailers, application editors and independent stakeholders to join in with applications offering added value services to all types of users.

Philharmonie Luxembourg

The Philharmonie Luxembourg, built by Christian de Portzamparc, presents cutting-edge quality, covering a broad spectrum of musical interests. Here you can experience classical masterpieces, discover the exciting sound universes of contemporary composers, listen to classical as well as to European jazz and explore the multi-faceted musical cultures of the world. A wide variety of concert series and festivals invite you to re-listen to your favourites or to explore the unknown.

Philharmonic Orchestra of Luxembourg

The Philharmonic Orchestra of Luxembourg, hosted in the buildings of the Philharmonie, offers season-ticket programs and special arrangements for children, youngsters and families. Under the expert command of Emmanuel Krivine and internationally renowned conductors and soloists, the Philharmonic Orchestra enjoys an excellent reputation, within and far beyond its borders. Its CD production has been laurelled with over 70 international rewards.