Nicknamed “Little Paris” for the abundance of monuments, wide tree-lined boulevards, and glorious Belle Époque buildings, the Romanian capital is today a bustling metropolis in the heart of Central Europe. Strolling around the historical centre by day and exploring bar culture by night with a sneak peak of vast scenic parks within an hour drive from the city looks like a perfect getaway. Wizz Air flights from Luxembourg to Bucharest are scheduled on Tuesdays and Saturdays starting from 13 June.
Tamara Nikiforova, Corporate Communications Manager at Wizz Air, said: “Wizz Air is proud to launch a new route from Luxembourg to the capital of Romania, in addition to the previously announced flights to Rome. With two new direct flights to stunning European capitals, we now offer almost 38 000 seats on sale for the summer travellers from Luxembourg, be it for business, holidays or to visit friends and family. We can’t wait to see passengers from Luxembourg on board our new sustainable aircraft”.
Alexander Flassak, CEO of lux-Airport: “The arrival of Wizz Air at Luxembourg Airport shows that we are a convenient airport for passengers and airlines. Being a quality airport, our passengers have a vast choice to find the product that fits their needs. We wish Wizz Air a good start in Luxembourg.”
*According to the CAPA – Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2022
Luxembourg may be relatively small, but it certainly packs a lot in for the tourist, you can experience a lot here in a country where the distances are short and the impressions are great. There is plenty of history to immerse yourself in, enjoy incredible unspoilt natural landscapes, fairy-tale castles, sports in action, culinary highlights, wellness, relaxation and cultural delights.
Just a few of the local treasures to explore include:
The Philharmonie Luxembourg is one of Europe's most renowned concert halls, situated on the Place de l’Europe (on the Kirchberg) in the capital – close to the city centre and to the institutions of the European Union. Every year it is visited by more than 150,000 music lovers and since it opened in the summer of 2005, more than 1.5 million visitors have attended some 3,600 events! It is wonderfully stylish and architecturally outstanding which will please the eyes as well as the music lifts the soul.
In Luxembourg, multicultural origins blend with the latest food trends which mean you can taste different flavours and styles around almost every corner, from Italian pasta to fine French cuisine, plus you'll be able to taste traditional dishes from Luxembourg. There is a range from the low price meal to Michelin-starred chefs and Bib Gourmand Award winners charging a small fortune. (There are 8 of each by the way!)
Some worth a look -
Restaurant Les Jardins d’Anaïs - 2, Place St. Cunégonde, L-1367 Luxembourg City
Brasserie Béierhaascht - 240, Avenue de Luxembourg, L-4940 Bascharage
Bistro Lënster - 6, Iernzwee, L-6129 Junglinster
Brasserie-Restaurant Kennedy - 35F, Avenue JF Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg City
Brasserie Aubergine - 12, Rue des Bains, L-1212 Luxembourg City
Restaurant D’Braustuff - 148, Avenue de Luxembourg, L-4940 Bascharage
Another key aspect of Luxembourg's charm is the number of wonderful castles to explore, one of the ways to enjoy this is to wander through meadows and forests along the ‘Valley of the Seven Castles’ national hiking trail. Other paths and trails also lead to magnificent buildings. Enjoy breathtaking views over the treetops and the Sûre Valley from the heights of Bourscheid Castle. Visit Larochette Castle, high upon a rocky crag above the picturesque village of the same name and the valley of the White Ernz. The world of knights in armour can be experienced at first-hand at mediaeval festivals – the best known of which is held at Vianden Castle.
