Vianden Castle and other Vianden, Luxembourg Things to Do Tips

Impossible to miss, this imposing edifice towers over the town and the valley. Its oldest elements dating back to the 11th century, the castle today belongs to the State of Luxemburg and is open to the public. I doubt it is wheelchair-accessible though -- can't say for sure as the steep hill already had a very deterring effect on me ;)

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Website: http://www.castle-vianden.lu

The Northern parts of Luxembourg are shaped by the high plain of the Ardennes (well... not THAT high... 500 m above sea level) and some very lovely river valleys making pretty deep cuts as they are snaking themselves through the landscape. Vianden lies in the Our valley. Another very nice valley is that of the Sauer (Sūre) with wonderful places such as Esch-sur-Sūre and Diekirch situated on the river's banks.

These rivers are exceptionally clean, so they should provide a great environment for all water-based activities.

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Website: www.naturpark-our.lu www.naturpark-sure.lu

Vianden essentially has three points of focus. The first and most obvious one would be the castle. The second not much less obvious is the lovely riverfront to both sides of the bridge. Most of Vianden's pretty houses and corners are actually situated on the left bank of the Our, where the main street goes uphill towards the castle in pretty much the same fashion a snail's house is wrapping itself around the snail . For best views of the castle, keep going along this main road until it starts becoming a hairpin road and leaves the town.

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Website: http://www.tourist-info-vianden.lu/