Luxembourg City

From the Kaiserslautern area, Luxembourg City is an easy day trip, though I wouldn’t mind staying overnight for a weekend/long weekend. We left late morning, and arrived in time for a nice lunch in one of the market squares filled with outdoor restaurant tables. There are a few parking garages, and there are also trains from K-town. As you approach the old town, there are well marked signs along the road indicating parking garages and how many spots are still available. We paid 12 Euro for nearly 6 hours.

We walked up and down the pedestrian shopping streets, complete with many familiar brands, and some unique finds. A stupendous chocolate shop on the “Market of Herbs” Square yielded many spoons to make hot chocolate at home (there is a chunk of chocolate like a popsicle, but not frozen, on a wooden stick that you stir around in hot water or milk). This place had many flavors! A British book shop was filled with English novels and non-fiction, then a unique ice cream store made flowers out of ice cream on a cone.

Speaking of flowers, amazing florists had gorgeous bouquets ready to go, and on my next trip to Luxembourg City, I will bring a bucket with some water in the car so I can bring some home. Another chocolate shop had Neuhaus, a fantastic brand indeed. Finally, a French book shop had the most adorable notebooks which came back with me, along with many other stationery and literary items that were not purchased this time.

We walked along the city walls, viewing preserved ruins, viaducts, and the lower city. Churches were lovely, and the weather was perfect. We saw some Segway riders going by on a tour, so we’ll do that next time! 

There is much more to see in the City and surrounding countryside. I’d like to check out some museums, parks, and historical sites next time.