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I spent 3 days in Luxembourg, the wealthiest country in the world where train travel is free. Here were the 5 best parts about the trip, and 3 things that were disappointing.
I spent 3 days in Luxembourg, the wealthiest country in the world where train travel is free. Here were the 5 best parts about the trip, and 3 things that were disappointing.
Mikhaila FrielApr 2, 2023, 17:02 IST
Mikhaila Friel is photographed outside Clervaux Castle in Luxembourg.Mikhaila Friel/Insider
I visited Luxembourg, the world's wealthiest country where public transport is free.
My accommodation, which included one five-star hotel and one luxury-castle hotel, were highlights.
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I recently visited Luxembourg, the wealthiest country in the world where public transport is free.
Mikhaila is photographed before taking a tram in Luxembourg.Mikhaila Friel/Insider
A major highlight of the trip was getting to stay at a five-star, luxury hotel.
Mikhaila Friel stayed overnight at Le Royal, a five-star hotel in Luxembourg City.Mikhaila Friel/Insider
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I was given a tour of the hotel's most expensive suite, which came with its own lounge area.
The lounge in Hotel Le Royal's Royal Suite.Mikhaila Friel/Insider
The following day, I checked into Chateau d'Urspelt, a castle hotel in the countryside.
My suite in Chateau d'Urspelt.Mikhaila Friel/Insider
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It started snowing during my stay, which gave the hotel a romantic feel.
The view from my room in Chateau d'Urspelt.Mikhaila Friel/Insider
The free public transport was a highlight of the trip.
Mikhaila Friel traveling on a snowy day from Luxembourg to Belgium via train.Mikhaila Friel/Insider
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The castles in Luxembourg made me feel as though I had stepped into a fairytale.
Vianden Castle in Luxembourg.Mikhaila Friel/Insider
However, there were some aspects of the trip that were disappointing, including the weather.
The snowy weather outside Chateau d'Urspelt.Mikhaila Friel/Insider
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In my opinion, the city was too quiet.
Mikhaila outside the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg City.Mikhaila Friel/Insider
Next time I visit Luxembourg, I'll be sure to make some tweaks to my itinerary.
Mikhaila Friel photographed in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.Mikhaila Friel/Insider