Luxembourg City's green charm
According to Lonely Planet, Luxembourg is one of the 10 greenest cities in Europe. With good reason, as almost a third of the city consists of green areas, urban gardens and parks. Luxembourg is also the first country where public transport is free everywhere, and you can of course travel there sustainably with a beautiful train ride. With these tips, you can give your city trip to Luxembourg an extra touch of nature.
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Cycling and walking Luxembourg
The centre of Luxembourg is built up against the rocky Bock Mountains and is therefore multi-level. The fortifications and the old quarters have belonged to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage since 1994. Do you want to make sure that you have seen the most beautiful places? Grab a bike and be shown around by UNESCO itself. On this 1.5 hour bicycle tour, you will pass by the most enchanting sights and views. Those who prefer walking can join the 2.5 km walking tour.
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Green shopping
If you would like to spend an afternoon shopping on a city break, Luxembourg is the place to be. For example, at the second-hand clothes shop Trouvailles near the station with its 300 m2 of pre-loved gems. At sustainable concept store Lët’z ReFashion you can shop second-hand and new, sustainable brands. At Lët'z ReFashion, you can also have your clothes repaired and learn how to revitalise them.
5x smaller footprint when travelling
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| 1. Travel by public transport as much as possible. With NS International you can easily and comfortably travel by train within Europe. And the best part is: all public transport in Luxembourg is free of charge. | Content | Content | Content | Content |
| 2. Bring your own water bottle and fill it with water when travelling. Can you not safely drink water from the tap at your destination? Then buy an extra large bottle to refill up your small one. . | Content | Content | Content | Content |
| 3. Eat vegetarian or even vegan more often. On the website happycow.net you will find the best addresses for delicious, sustainable food. Choose restaurants that cook with local ingredients. Not only does it taste better, but it is also good for the planet and the local economy. | Content | Content | Content | Content |
| 4. Bring some trays from home and shop at a packaging-free supermarket, such as Ouni in Luxembourg City. At local shops and markets you can often also use your own containers to carry your products. This reduces the amount of unnecessary waste! | Content | Content | Content | Content |
| 5. When you go shopping, go for a sustainable brand, dive into a second-hand shop or find places that repair clothes. Sometimes, you can even give your clothes a makeover. | Content | Content | Content | Content |
To Luxembourg City by train
Be surprised by the unexpected beauty and greenery of the Luxembourg and book your train ticket for an unforgettable city break. From Amsterdam you can travel to Luxembourg in 5.33 hours fast and comfortable by train. You can choose to travel by train with Eurostar or Eurocity Direct. Choose, according to your preferences and departure station, which train you want to take to Luxembourg and via which route.