Luxembourg Itinerary
Day 1 – Luxembourg City → Brussels (Step-by-Step)
8:30–9:00 AM – Arrive at Luxembourg Airport
Luxembourg Airport
Step 1: Airport → City Centre
Transport: Free public bus (better than a taxi).
Take any bus heading towards the city centre (several routes serve the airport).
Get off at Hamilius (the main city-centre stop).
Travel time: 20–25 minutes.
Why not a taxi?
Taxi: approximately €30–40.
Bus: Free.
9:30 AM – Breakfast
Near Hamilius you’ll find many cafés and bakeries.
Spend around 30–45 minutes.
10:15 AM – Walk to the Cathedral (5 minutes)
Stop 1
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Time: 20 minutes.
10:40 AM – Walk (4 minutes)
Stop 2
Place Guillaume II
Take photos and enjoy the square.
Time: 20 minutes.
11:00 AM – Walk (2 minutes)
Stop 3
Grand Ducal Palace
Admire the exterior and take pictures.
Time: 20 minutes.
11:25 AM – Walk (5 minutes)
Stop 4
Chemin de la Corniche
This is the city’s most famous viewpoint.
Allow 30–45 minutes.
12:15 PM – Walk (10 minutes)
Stop 5
Bock Casemates
Explore the historic fortifications (or enjoy the viewpoints if you prefer not to go inside).
Time: 45–60 minutes.
1:30 PM – Lunch
There are plenty of restaurants around the old town.
Allow about 1 hour.
2:30 PM – Walk (10 minutes)
Stop 6
Grund
Walk through the charming riverside neighbourhood with bridges and old buildings.
Great for photos.
Time: 45 minutes.
3:15 PM – Take the Free Lift
Ride the Pfaffenthal Panoramic Lift.
Stop 7
Pfaffenthal Panoramic Lift
The lift offers fantastic views and is fun for children.
Spend about 20 minutes.
3:45 PM – Walk (10 minutes)
Stop 8
Parc Municipal de Luxembourg
A relaxing park where kids can play before your train journey.
Stay for 30–40 minutes.
4:25 PM – Head to the Train Station
Step 2: Park → Luxembourg Central Station
Luxembourg railway station
Transport: Free bus or about a 20-minute walk.
With luggage and a child, the bus is the better option.
Aim to reach the station by 4:45 PM.
5:00 PM – Train to Brussels
Take the direct train to Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid.
Journey time: about 3 hours 20 minutes.