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Informationen zum Autor Freelance travel writer! Tim Skelton! lives in the Netherlands. He contributes to many magazines and guidebooks. Zusammenfassung Despite being one of the smallest countries in Europe! Luxembourg packs a remarkable punch. Boasting hilltop castles! picturesque villages dotted within spectacular valleys! and more Michelin-star restaurants per capita than any other country in the world! this tiny nation has a great deal to offer.Fully updated for this third edition! Bradt's Luxembourg remains the only standalone guidebook to the country. Crammed with detailed coverage of history! culture and transport! plus practical advice on where to stay and eat! this entertaining and instructive handbook is a must-have for anyone wanting to discover the world's last remaining Grand Duchy. Inhaltsverzeichnis IntroductionPART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography and climate! Natural history and conservation! History! Government and politics! Economy! People and culture! Language! Religion! EducationChapter 2 Practical Information When to visit! Highlights! Suggested itineraries! Tour operators! Red tape! Embassies and consulates! Getting there and away! Health! Safety! Travellers with a disability! Gay and lesbian travellers! Senior citizens! Travelling with children! Students and young travellers! What to take! Money and budgeting! Getting around! Accommodation! Eating and drinking! Public holidays and festivals! Shopping! Arts and entertainment! Media and communications! Business! Buying property! Cultural etiquette! Travelling positivelyPART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Luxembourg CityHistory! Getting there and around! Orientation! Tourist information and local tour operators! Where to stay! Where to eat and drink! Entertainment and nightlife! Festivals and events! Shopping! Other practicalities! What to see and doChapter 4 Around Luxembourg CityGetting there and around! Tourist information! Where to stay! Where to eat and drink! Other practicalities! What to see and doChapter 5 The Industrial South History! Getting there and around! Minett Park! Bascharage! Esch-sur-Alzette! Differdange! Rumelange! Dudelange! Bettembourg and PeppangeChapter 6 The Moselle Valley History! Getting there and around! Tourist information and local tour operators! Mondorf-les- Bains! Schengen! Remerschen! Schwebsingen! Wellenstein! Bech-Kleinmacher! Remich! Ehnen! Wormeldange! Grevenmacher! Wasserbillig! TrierChapter 7 The MüllerthalLittle Switzerland! Berdorf! Echternach! Rosport! Beaufort! LarochetteChapter 8 The ArdennesHistory! Getting there and around! Vianden! Our Valley! Diekirch! Ettelbruck! Bourscheid! Esch-sur-Sûre! Upper Sûre Natural Park! Wiltz! Clervaux! The 'Far North'! BastogneAppendix 1 LanguageAppendix 2 Further Information Index ...
