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Victor Hugo Culture Tour

With the LuxembourgPass. Did you know that the famous French author, poet and artist Victor Hugo had a soft spot for Luxembourg?

Follow in his footsteps and visit the places that inspired the writer on our culture tour with your LuxembourgPass.

Victor Hugo travelled to Luxembourg multiple times during the 19th century. He spent several weeks in political exile in Vianden and also visited Clervaux, Echternach and Larochette on his travels. He penned plenty of masterpieces along the way, including stories, poems and drawings of spots that left an impression on him.

Our tour lasts one full day of around eight hours, with breaks included.


Destinations
Éislek, Nature Park Our
Duration
1 day

Poet Victor Hugo

Exploring Vianden Castle

  • Your first stop on this tour inspired by Victor Hugo is Vianden Castle. Entry is free with your LuxembourgPass. 
  • Victor Hugo saw the castle every day when he was staying at a little house by the River Our, which has since been transformed into a museum. Entry is free with your LuxembourgPass.

Admiring the river view from the sky

  • If the chairlift had been around at the end of the 19th century, there’s no doubt that the famous French writer would have wanted to ride it. The chairlift is open from April to October and is free to ride with your LuxembourgPass.

While you’re in the area...
The Victor Hugo viewpoint promises a breathtaking view of the Our and the gorgeous green hills surrounding the river.
 

Catering to every taste   

It goes without saying that Vianden has a wide range of eateries to suit every style and to satisfy every appetite.
 

Seeing Bourscheid Castle through the artist’s eyes

  • If you still have enough time and energy to fit in one more castle, head to Bourscheid Castle, which Victor Hugo actually drew. Entry is free with your LuxembourgPass! 

Sights

Poet Victor Hugo

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  • ©Pancake! Photographie
    free
    with theLuxembourgPass
    Victor Hugo House - Literary Museum
    Victor Hugo Museum: follow the traces left by the writer in Luxembourg!
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  • ©Travel With Bender
    free
    with theLuxembourgPass
    Chairlift Vianden
    Fly over Vianden by chairlift
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  • ©Studio Frank Weber
    free
    with theLuxembourgPass
    Bourscheid Castle
    Explore the fascinating Bourscheid Castle, where history meets breathtaking natural scenery. The imposing castle towers majestically over the Sûre valley and invites you to travel back in time to a bygone era. An unforgettable excursion the rich history of Éislek.
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  • ©Visit Éislek, Visit Éislek
    Éislek Pied
    Éislek Pad Vianden
    Distance: 9,25 km
    Duration: 3:15 h
    Difficulty: medium
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  • ©Visit Éislek
    free
    with theLuxembourgPass
    Vianden Castle
    Explore Vianden Castle, one of the most beautiful and impressive castles in Europe, which delights with its majestic setting, excellent state of preservation and history.
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Address: Visit Luxembourg
L-1432 Luxembourg
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