Luxembourg in winter: magic all around
Wintertime in Luxembourg means warm lights before Christmas and colourful impressions at Carnival.
As the days draw in and the scent of mulled wine and pastries fills the air, Luxembourg shines in an extra special light. The pre-Christmas season in the Grand Duchy is an experience not only in the capital but also in other charming places across the country.
One particular highlight is the Winterlights Festival in Luxembourg City. Festively decorated stalls line the streets under the glow of thousands of lights, offering traditional Luxembourgish specialities such as Gromperekichelcher (potato fritters) and Boxemännercher (little brioche men). There are events, performances and many more attractions for the whole family everywhere you look. Among them, Kleeschen (Saint Nicholas) arrives to hand out gifts.
But the magic of Advent can be felt throughout the country, not only in the capital: Echternach, Luxembourg’s oldest town, invites visitors to the east with its atmospheric Christmas market and its abbey, which shines in a stunning display of lights. Clervaux in the north invites you to take a cosy winter walk around the castle, where you can escape the Christmas stress in the peaceful Luxembourgish countryside. The country’s other castles also provide a fantastic setting for a stroll. A special experience in the north is the Christmas market around the spectacular Slate Museum in Haut-Martelange, which is open for visits all year round.
