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Discovery Tour at Caves St Martin Winery

Immerse yourself in and learn about the diversity of Luxembourg's grape varieties on a wine tasting and tour at Caves St Martin

Wine tasting and tour with the winemaker at Domaine L&R Kox

Explore Domaine L&R Kox through a captivating journey that includes not only a tasting of our exceptional wine but also a complete estate tour.

Tailored tasting at Domaine L&R Kox

Indulge in the personalized charm of Domaine L&R Kox as you embark on a bespoke wine tasting journey crafted just for you.

Delve deeper into the history of Domaine Kox & Wine Tasting

Discover the rich tapestry of Domaine Kox's origins as you delve into a captivating exploration of history intertwined with the artistry of winemaking.

Blind wine tasting at Domaine Kox

Immerse yourself in our blind wine tasting adventure, where each sip is a mystery, perfect for elevating any gathering with loved ones.

Blind "Crémant de Luxembourg" tasting experience at Domaine Kox

Experience our guided “Crémant de Luxembourg” tasting, paired expertly with local delights, perfect for family gatherings or corporate events.

Wine lover tasting at Caves Poll-Fabaire Wormeldange

Discover the art of winemaking curated for the ultimate wine lover at Caves Poll-Fabaire Wormeldange in Luxembourg Moselle Valley: a family's passion from vine to glass

Discovery Wine Tasting at Caves Poll-Fabaire Wormeldange

Luxembourg's Best Wine Tasting at "Caves Poll-Fabaire Wormeldange"

Wine Tasting at Caves de Wellenstein

Walk over to the estate and observe the wine-making techniques that have been passed down for generations in the Luxembourg Moselle Valley

Discovery Wine Tasting at Caves de Wellenstein

Unveil the secret of our fabulous wines, we not only offer guided tours and tastings, but also other services for meetings, banquets, or private events.

Wine Tasting and Tour at Caves Bernard-Massard

Discover the mysteries of our winemaking process and enjoy an exquisite tasting and tour by the serene Moselle River

Guided Tour and Tasting of 3 Wines at Caves Bernard-Massard

Uncover the secrets behind our winemaking process and indulge in a tasting experience by the tranquil banks of the Moselle River

Luxembourg Wine Tours Offered by Local Guides

Discover Luxembourg's wine scene together with knowledgeable local wine tour guides.

Delightful Tour with wine tasting in the beautiful Luxembourg capital city

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Nestled in the heart of Europe, the picturesque landscapes of Luxembourg provide an enchanting backdrop for wine enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable experience. Indulge in the world of fine wines and explore the country's rich viticulture through exquisite wine tastings and immersive wine tours. Join a wine tasting in one of Luxembourg's historic châteaux or family-owned cellars, where passionate winemakers will guide you through a delightful journey of wine appreciation. Learn about the art of winemaking, from grape to bottle, as you savor each sip and uncover the stories behind the labels.

Wine tastings in Luxembourg cater to all levels of wine enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious novice, the warm hospitality of the locals will ensure an unforgettable experience for everyone.

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Lake of Esch-sur-Sûre & Ardennes

Enjoy a trip to the beautiful dammed lake and drinking water reservoir in Esch-sur-Sûre.

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Customize your private tour and get to know the beautiful country of Luxembourg.

Mullerthal Rocks & Trails

Join us on a visit and hike through the Mullerthal area.

Castles of Luxembourg

See the most stunning castles of Luxembourg.

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Join me for visits of all sorts of agricultural entreprises.

Craft Beer, Local Cider & Distilleries

This tour is all about local wine, beer, spirits and cider.

Local Food Producers & Tastings

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World War II Memorials or Schengen

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Industrial Heritage

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Vintage tractor collection

Visit one or more of Luxembourg’s hidden museums of vintage tractor collections or rural machinery.

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Luxembourg city walking and wine tasting tour, during this one-of-a-kind luxembourg city walking and wine tasting group tour, which lasts for two hours, you'll get to explore the city center as well as the old town., beginning with the "place d'armes" other notable landmarks include the "adolphe bridge, the "corniche", the "grand ducal palace" amongst many more. the journey will come to a close with a breathtaking panorama of the city walls. in operation the entire year at 2:00 pm monday through sunday.

You will learn about the history of Luxembourg City from a knowledgeable certified local guide while taking part in an exciting guided group tour, during which you will also have the opportunity to sample some of the region’s delicious wine (1 cup of luxembourgish sparkling wine « crémant » + 1 cup of luxembourgish white wine – Kids will get alcohol-free luxembourgish grape juice – Still water is also included).

• Place d’Armes Square
• William II Square
• Clairefontaine Square
• Grand Ducal Palace
• Chemin de la corniche
• Holy Ghost Citadel
• Constitution Square including the ‘Golden Lady’, the ‘Adolphe Bridge’ and the national state bank
• The tour lasts 2 hours
• 35€ for adults (from 16 years old)
• 15€ for children (from 4 to 15 years old)
• 0€ for children under 4 years
• 10% discount for students (enter code « student10 » at checkout on this page + bring your student card for control)
• Our tours are subject to a minimum number of participants.
• 1 cup of luxembourgish sparkling wine « crémant »
• 1 cup of luxembourgish white wine
• Kids will get alcohol-free luxembourgish grape juice
• Still water
• Local tour guide
• No ecological impact
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Moselle, Luxembourg’s wine region

Wines, flavours and the spirit of europe.

The Moselle is not just a quiet river. It is also a sunny region with a gentle way of life. Its sun-drenched hillsides produce internationally renowned wines , crémants and late harvest wines from its most famous grape varieties (Pinots, Auxerrois, Riesling, Rivaner, Elbling etc. ).

Hikers and cyclists can explore the hilly landscape and the nature reserves Haff Réimech  and A Wiewesch , and take on the premium trails such as the three Dream Loops and the Saar-Hunsrück trail, for unforgettable hikes .

Various museums on culture, wine, architecture, nature conservation and even aviation, are also located in the valley. In Schengen , the European Museum reminds us that this picturesque wine village symbolises the free movement across borders within the European Union. Visitors can enjoy wonderful views of the surrounding countryside from the vineyards around Schengen.

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Highlights in the Moselle region

Domaines Vinsmoselle - Caves de Wormeldange

Caves St Martin

Through the wild ravine forest

Ancient trees, rare plants and gently flowing streams — Luxembourg’s natural beauty shows off its wild side on a walk in the Manternacher Fiels. 

Caves Bernard-Massard

Mondorf Domaine Thermal

Päiperleksgaart - The Butterfly Garden & Shop

Aquarium Wasserbillig

Excursion ship - MS Princesse Marie-Astrid

European Museum Schengen

Via mosel'

Numerous wineries with remarkable architecture welcome the many local and foreign connoisseurs.

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Stadtbredimus

Wasserbillig

Bech-Kleinmacher

Wormeldange

Mondorf-les-Bains

Grevenmacher

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Wine tasting in the Moselle region of Luxembourg

As we’re wine tasting in the Moselle region of Luxembourg, the figure of St Willibrord looks down at me, his three fingers raised. In this corner of Europe, St Willibrord is seen as the protector of the grapes and his three raised fingers mean; “drink three glasses a day and you will be fine”!

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The growers here know that saintly patronage plus nearly 2000 years of expertise will ensure the continued success of wines grown on the banks of the Moselle in Luxembourg. History, tradition and continuous dedication from family businesses are as constant as the Moselle River that runs between the vineyards.

You can also read about our gourmet walking tour of Luxembourg Old Town here

If you have an interest in wine you’ll know of the Moselle river that forms the border between Luxembourg and Germany. You’ll probably also know the grapes; Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay and for the specialist the intriguing Elbling, Rivaner and Auxerrois.

But almost nobody has heard of Luxembourgeois wine, since 66% of the annual production is sold within Northern France, Germany and Belgium, where fine food and wines are truly appreciated. The Luxembourgeois I meet over our long weekend are, for good reason, very supportive of the wines produced in the Grand Duchy.

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The wine museum in Ehnen

Our wine tasting tour of the Moselle valley begins at the wine museum in Ehnen where we look around the old stone buildings and barns, filled with agricultural implements that were once used in the cultivation of the vineyards.

The figure of a lady is dressed in the costume of yesteryear, with her basket ready to hoist on her back and drop in the bunches of grapes as they are picked.

At the back of the buildings, vines are planted to show us the different varieties and the shell of a tiny helicopter, once used for crop spraying, sits like a relic from a James Bond film.

Domaines Vinsmoselle winery in Luxembourg

At the Domaines Vinsmoselle we enjoy meeting Stephen De Roy, a gentleman of extraordinary knowledge who guides tours at the winery. Founded in 1921, Domaines Vinsmoselle encompasses more than 300 winemakers.

They sell their grapes to the business, producing rich and varied wines with distinct flavours. Spread over 42 kilometres along the Moselle, the Luxembourg vineyards produce mainly white wines, with a particularly mild microclimate and a rainfall that is spread evenly over the year.

Moselle wine facts

• Phylloxera disease was introduced to Europe when avid botanists in Victorian England collected specimens of American vines in the 1850s. When the disease struck the European vines, school boys were despatched to remove the aphids and galls on the affected vines.
• Belgium used to grow its own vines but Napoleon had them all destroyed in 1804 to protect the French market.
• In the expansion of the processing plant at Domaines Vinsmoselle, a Roman frieze depicting grape production was unearthed dating from AD 800. The Romans loved good wines too!

During our wine tasting we learn the differences between a Pinot Noir “élevé en barrique” (aged in an oak barrel) and one aged in a stainless steel tank. Stephen comments “ If I want to taste oak I go to the forest. Why do I want oak in my wine?”

The sparkling Cremant

A big speciality of the Moselle region is the sparkling Cremant, a welcome alternative to the ubiquitous Prosecco we often drink at home. We sample the secret distillation of spirit, which when added to the Reisling produces the delicious Cremant sparkling wine. It is also available in many different grape varieties.

For non-drinkers there’s a fresh grape juice called Tam Tam, which paradoxically is made from only the finest grapes. There is no fermentation to remove the taste of bruised or bad grapes which you can get away with even in the grandest of the grand crus.

When we ask Stephen for his favourite wine he is quick with his choice, a 2009 Riesling from the Charte Schengen prestige brand. The only grapes used are from vines over 30 years old, with roots up to 40 metres deep. They are from the steep and ordered slopes that run down to the Moselle river.

These come from just twelve selected growers in close proximity to the winery. Including four growers from France, four from Luxembourg and four from Germany.

In this multi-national wine co-operation we are reminded that the Grand Duchy was a founder member of NATO. The Schengen agreement covering free movement within Europe’s borders was signed in 1985 just down the road from here.

We don’t have time to visit the European Museum in Schengen. However, we do see a little of the town from the river, when we take a Moselle boat trip from Remich, to while away a rainy Sunday morning.

Dinner at Pundel winery

There’s another opportunity to try the 2013 Riesling from Charte Schengen at dinner that evening. We enjoy a gastronomic barbeque at the winery Pundel.

It’s known as the king of wines in Luxembourg and is sensational. There’s a balanced bouquet of citrus fruits, apricot, apple, peach, pear and lime with notes of eucalyptus and bizarrely, petrol.

The Pundel winery is a modern glass building. From the rooftop terrace where dinner is served we have a fabulous view of the vines running down to the river.

Sadly it’s raining tonight so we collect our dinner of steak and seafood brochets from the gourmet barbeque. We head inside to help ourselves to salads and side dishes.

The grape and wine festival at Grevenmacher

Our wine tasting tour of the Moselle Valley ends with an evening at the Grape and Wine festival at Grevenmacher further along the river. We wander from one end of the high street to the other.

Stages play rock music to appreciative teenagers and stands selling every kind of local wine. We stopped for a late night snack of sugary waffle piled high with cream.

We followed the parade of marching bands, headed by the princess of the wine festival and her attendants. These are chosen from local families. Later we watched the grand finale firework display over the Moselle river.

As we leave the Moselle Valley of Luxembourg to head home, I’m quite prepared to adopt St Willibrord’s motto of three glasses a day in the interests of good health and wellbeing. With a glass of Luxembourg sparkling Cremant or vintage Riesling in my hand I’ll happily raise a glass and drink to that!

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Where to stay in the Moselle Valley of Luxembourg

Heather and Guy stayed in the Villa Welcome annex of the Mondorf Parc Hotel , a leading spa hotel in Mondorf-les-bains. We had a very comfortable modern suite with a large bedroom, separate seating area and en suite shower room.

The Villa Welcome was a short walk from the main hotel building where we had breakfast and guests can make use of all the hotel facilities.

The main hotel building is quite modern but the angular design softened by plenty of large glass windows looking out onto beautifully maintained gardens with seasonal floral displays.

The hotel is well known for its spa, with warm indoor and outdoor pools that are fed from the thermal springs. These springs have a high mineral content for good health and wellbeing.

The spa can also be visited for the day, if you are staying in the area and want an opportunity to relax and unwind. There is plenty of parking space at the hotel. The bus stop is situated on the road just outside the hotel, with connections to Luxembourg city.

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Plan your wine tour of the Moselle Valley in Luxembourg

For more information to plan your visit to Luxembourg check out the Visit Luxembourg Website

For more information on the Moselle Region of Luxembourg check out the Welcome to Moselle website

The wine museum is at 115 route du Vin, Ehnen, Luxembourg. Open daily April – October

Domaines Vinsmoselle – Caves de Wellenstein at 37, rue des Calves, Wellenstein, Luxembourg. Guided tours of the Caves are available by arrangement and include a glass of wine.

We took a boat trip on the Moselle river from Remich with Navitours . The tour took 1 hr 45 and took us down to Schengen and back to Remich. Most of those on board were having a buffet lunch although we opted for the cheaper ticket without lunch and just had a snack in the bar area.

Our gastronomic barbeque was at winery Pundel at Wormeldange-Haut . The winery is open for special events through the summer season which can be booked in advance. Check the website for more details.

Read More: You can also read about our gourmet walking tour of Luxembourg Old Town

Thanks to Visit Luxembourg who *hosted Heather and Guy’s weekend stay in Luxembourg

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Tuesday 5th of June 2018

Hello, It is just twelve selected growers in close proximity to the winery, including four growers from France, four from Luxembourg and four from Germany. Next year I should become this place

Adrian Attic

Sunday 17th of January 2016

Luxembourgeois, not Luxembourgoise :-)

Heather Cowper

Wednesday 20th of January 2016

@Adrian Thanks, I've corrected that now

Cellars Wine Club

Thursday 26th of November 2015

Tasting Luxembourg's wine will make you crave for more. The fresh grapes say that it will be worth tasting. Indicating on the picture, the foods look tasty and the place where you can stay is just perfect to relax your mind and body.

Friday 27th of November 2015

@Cellars - we certainly enjoyed a glass or two of wine

Wednesday 18th of November 2015

I didn't know much about wine from Luxembourg but funnily enough I just got given a bottle. Sounds like a great wine region – one to add to my tasting list!

Tuesday 24th of November 2015

@Lucy like a lot of smaller wine areas that focus on quality much of the wine is drunk in the region - good reason to go to the Moselle and try it

Luxembourg city walking and wine tasting tour

• 1 cup of luxembourgish sparkling wine ("crémant") + 1 cup of luxembourgish white wine
• Bottled water
• Place d'Armes, Pl. d'Armes, 1648 Ville-Haute Luxembourg Meeting point is in the center of the Place d'Armes in front of the band stand (roofed platform under which bands play music)
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Stroller accessible
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• Holy Ghost Citadel
• Grand Ducal Palace
• Le Chemin de la Corniche
• Place d'Armes
• William Square

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• You'll start at Place d'Armes Pl. d'Armes, 1648 Ville-Haute Luxembourg Meeting point is in the center of the Place d'Armes in front of the band stand (roofed platform under which bands play music) See address & details
• 1 Place de la Constitution Stop: 15 minutes See details
• 2 Place d'Armes Stop: 15 minutes See details
• 3 William Square Stop: 15 minutes See details
• 4 Place Clairefontaine Stop: 15 minutes See details
• 5 Grand Ducal Palace Stop: 15 minutes See details
• 6 Le Chemin de la Corniche Stop: 30 minutes See details
• 7 Holy Ghost Citadel Stop: 15 minutes See details
• You'll return to the starting point

• deborahrS5395HD 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Walking tour is the best. I’ve never been disappointed when I do a walking tour through Trip Advisor and this tour of Luxembourg was great. The guide (Ken) had great insights and kept us moving along to see all the points of interest. Read more Written April 11, 2024
• Hrjolls 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Nice trip The guide (Ken) was very passionate about his own town and knew a lot about all the places. To my taste the trip was fit to two hours but a little bit too much historically. I can really recommend this especially if you haven’t investigated which part of the city you want to see by yourself Read more Written March 25, 2024
• 694borislavs 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Interesting tour with a fun guide The tour was great, we walked around the most notable landmarks in the center of Luxembourg city. We learned interesting facts about the history and the present day of Luxembourg. Our guide was very enthusiastic, eager to take question and sometimes ask questions to the group to make it more interactive. He also took a nice picture of us in a scenic spot. Read more Written February 18, 2024
• Sherpa44700286291 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 卢森堡 Great place to visit in Luxembourg, I've been here too, interesting, great tour, we saw a detailed introduction to most of the country, especially the walking tour of central Luxembourg. Vianden Castle, the oldest city and winery are great. Read more Written January 19, 2024
• Aria F 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Awesome tour Ken was awesome, kind, informative, engaging and very helpful when it came to navigating the sites and weather to ensure we got the most out of our time. Additionally, the tour only operates with a very small group which made the day easier and more fun as you were able to connect with others on your tour and it felt like a private tour. The weather is the only reason for not giving 5 stars and is just as a warning to others who may not know that late Oct tours could mean a lot of rain and wind. Read more Written October 31, 2023
• sf-1820 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour This is a great way to explore and introduce yourself to the city . My guide was Ken who was very knowledgeable about the city and provided all the history and facts . Highly recommend and wish had stayed for the day tour Read more Written October 2, 2023
• 1010thomasr 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles City Walking Tour of Luxembourg The tour was an excellent way to see the city and learn some history of the city. I recommend this for anyone who likes to get out and walk, as well as learn about the historical sites as you walk. It was a full three hours with not much time to rest. Read more Written September 12, 2023
• Christian I 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Tippi Toppi Ken was our guide and he was super knowledgeable. Good Trip for those who dont have much time but want to see a bit of everything of Luxemburg in a short span of time Read more Written September 4, 2023
• DAH3313 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Awesome tour, well worth it. EXCELLENT tour, we got to see a well narrated overview of much of the country and especially the walking tour of the center of Luxembourg City. The Vianden Castle, Oldest City, and Winery were awesome. 8 hours is a bit long though, I would recommend dropping the waterfall portion. Read more Written August 22, 2023
• marthacD1487XK 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent Our tour guide Ken is an excellent profesional, everything was well prepared and planned, he tells many interesting things about the country while visiting different places The best way to discover Lux! Read more Written August 21, 2023
• Worldhiker62 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A country in 1 day? Amazingly, it works! Luxembourg is one of only a few countries that one can see the highlights in a 1 day tour. The schedule was organized well to accomplish this. Vianden castle was jammed with people for the week-long medieval festival, but enjoyable nonetheless. Ken is a great guide and I absolutely recommend this tour at the start of your time in Luxembourg. Read more Written August 2, 2023
• mattsJ2834ZD 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun and Easy Way to be Introduced to Luxembourg Great introduction to the city and its history! Group size and length of walking tour was perfect. Highly recommended, especially if you plan to stay a few days. Read more Written July 31, 2023
• C_Anderson1998 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A truly wonderful experience A truly wonderful trip seeing all that Luxembourg has to offer in a single day. My trip was originally booked for Saturday, however it had to be cancelled as there weren't enough participants, which was completely understandable. Thankfully, the team were proactive in offering me a place on the Sunday tour, which I was more than happy to accept. I greatly appreciate being kept up to date on this. As for the tour itself, our tour guide Ken was fantastic - incredibly knowledgeable on all of the sights that we visited, both in the city and the rest of the country, very easy to get along with, and consistently kept us up-to-date with the itinerary. As for the list of places we visited, it had a bit of everything - starting with a 2-hour walking tour of the city, we got to learn much more about the history of the city, getting a lot more context behind some of what I'd already seen the previous day. Then, we drove to the stunning Vianden Castle, where we got an hour to see the inside (which was plenty of time) followed by the Vianden chair lift, which provided incredible views of the castle and surrounding countryside. Then, we visited the quaint region of Little Switzerland, then the historic town of Echternach. Finally, we finished the tour with a wine tasting event, giving us the opportunity to unwind and get to know the rest of the group. If you want to see as much of Luxembourg in a day, I can't think of any better way to do it. A huge thanks to Ken and the rest of the team, it was a wonderful day! Read more Written July 31, 2023
• elizabethkO4344AG 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Very informative tour We enjoyed our 2 hours with Ken as we learned about the history and people of Luxembourg. His perspective as a native Luxembourger was really helpful as was his enthusiasm for the local cuisine. Definitely worth while! Read more Written July 30, 2023
• johnathanc628 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun in Luxembourg Excellent one day overview of the country. Lots of varied stops, from the old town of the capital to nature reserves to a castle to the oldest town in the country, capped off with an excellent stop at a winery. Ken and Christian were both amazing and extremely helpful. Both went above and beyond in terms of service and I would gladly take their tour again if I came back to Luxembourg. As an added note, earlier reviews mention a lack of water. Happy to report that this is fixed and now still water is freely offered at multiple points during the tour. Read more Written July 3, 2023

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From Luxembourg to Swiss wine country: Lesser known UNESCO sites to visit in 2024

To mark World Heritage Day, UNESCO has revealed the best ‘under the radar’ sites to visit in Europe this year.

If you’re a keen traveller, you’ll no doubt have global icons like the Taj Mahal, the Great Barrier Reef and the Great Wall of China on your ‘must visit’ list.

This World Heritage Day, though, UNESCO has released a roster of less-trodden destinations to add to your agenda - and, luckily, they’re closer to home.

UNESCO - otherwise known as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation - offers protection to sites with cultural and natural heritage, recognising places of outstanding universal value.

As you plan your next European adventure, why not skip Athens’ overcrowded Acropolis and Rome’s Vatican City for places less discovered? Read on for UNESCO’s favourite alternative World Heritage spots for 2024.

Discover the perfect year-round destination in the Italian Dolomites

Set in the heart of the northern Italian alps, the Dolomites are a strikingly impressive mountain range comprising 18 peaks, rising to more than 3,000 metres.

Hundreds of millions of years ago, they were completely underwater but, today, the range features some of the most picturesque mountain vistas in all of Europe - and the wider world.

Divided naturally into nine different areas, each offers a unique landscape, ranging from impressive rock walls to glacial landforms.

In the winter, skiing and snow sports are particularly popular along with kilometres of cross-country trails - and in the summer, active visitors can hike, play golf, ride bikes and climb rock faces.

For those less keen on getting sweaty on the mountains, there are plenty of forest bathing experiences on offer, including in the picturesque​ Paneveggio Pale di San Martino Natural Park, so you can relax and unwind in truly serene surroundings.

Pay a visit to Luxembourg, one of Europe’s least explored countries

If you ask people to name five European countries, it’s fairly unlikely that Luxembourg will appear in the ranking.

But the micronation, situated between Germany, France and Belgium, has a lot to offer and Luxembourg City’s Old Town has actually been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.

Dating back to the 10th century, the old parts of the city are packed with treasures, like the Corniche, a viewpoint often hailed as ‘Europe’s most beautiful balcony’.

The romantic Grund district is also worth strolling through, while the magnificent Grand Ducal Palace is not to be missed.

It’s a particularly special place to visit in the summer months, when the resident Grand Duke of Luxembourg opens the doors of the caramel-coloured facade and elegant towers, welcoming in visitors keen to explore the palace’s interior.

Step inside and you’ll find gilded columns and sparkling chandeliers alongside some of the best Renaissance art in all of Europe.

Get into the heart of Viennese life at a coffee house

Vienna has been on UNESCO’s list since 2001 and is itself a very popular destination. However, relatively few visitors know that the Austrian Capital boasts a number of entries on the organisation’s intangible cultural heritage list, including its coffee house culture.

Seen by locals as an integral part of what it means to be Viennese, Vienna’s coffee houses have served as legendary meeting places throughout history for artists, intellectuals and revolutionaries, from the likes of Beethoven to Freud.

Contributing to the city's rich cultural tapestry, a quintessential Viennese coffee house features cosy booths, elegant bentwood Thonet chairs, polished marble tables and, of course, a plethora of coffee options.

What makes a coffee house more than just a place to pick up a cup of ‘Melange’ or ‘Einspänner’?

It’s the lack of pressure to order more food and drink or move on promptly and a slower pace, which allows patrons to linger for hours over a single coffee in a historic and elegant setting.

All of these venues provide newspapers for guests, which adds to the leisurely atmosphere, as well as fostering a sense of community.

In 2024, Vienna is encouraging visitors to head outside of the historic and deservedly popular city centre and into other neighbourhoods, known as ‘Grätzel’.

The city is home to some 130 traditional coffee houses but if that’s not your thing, there are thousands of other cafes available - from smart establishments to hip, laidback spaces.

Explore the ‘Hamptons of Germany’ with a trip to the Wadden Sea

Germany’s Wadden Sea is the largest unbroken system of intertidal sand and mud flats in the world - but you’d be forgiven for never having heard of it.

Despite it managing to stay very much under the radar for many tourists, the coastal wetland set in the southeastern part of the North Sea is home to a multitude of tidal channels, sandy shoals, sea-grass meadows, mussel beds, mudflats and salt marshes, as well as beaches and dunes.

Pay a visit and you may spot unusual plant and animal species, including rarely seen marine mammals like the harbour seal, grey seal and harbour porpoise.

In the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll come across the island of Sylt . Frequently referred to as the ‘Hamptons of Germany’, it’s the residence of some of Europe’s most astonishing flora and fauna.

The island has long been famed for its healing climate and restorative sea air - which has been proven to provide significant relief for sufferers of allergies and respiratory diseases.

It also offers 40 kilometres of fine sandy beach and three shifting sand dunes - the only ones left in all of Germany.

Sylt was included in Lonely Planet’s list of best beaches to visit in 2024 and the unique island recently featured in The Reluctant Traveller TV show, with Eugene Levy.

Get to know Swiss wine at the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces

Lausanne, a mediaeval Swiss city, has earned its reputation for being one of only 12 Great Wine Capitals of the World.

In 2007, UNESCO bestowed that honour on Lavaux vineyard terraces, which date back to the 11th century when Benedictine and Cistercian monasteries controlled the area.

Offering breathtaking views of the Alps and Lake Geneva, the terraced vineyards, stretching some 800 hectares, provide the perfect conditions for grape cultivation.

However, despite making some of the best wines of earth - think St-Saphorin, Dézaley and Epesses - Switzerland only exports around 1 per cent out of the country.

That means that a visit to Lausanne offers a rare opportunity to sample the Swiss delicacy.

If wine isn’t your thing, then why not pay a visit to Lausanne’s Olympic Museum? The city is known as the Olympic Capital of the World and has been the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee for more than 100 years.

With the 2024 Paris Olympic Games fast approaching, a trip to the museum is the perfect place to learn about the history of the iconic games.

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Go underground at the under the radar Škocjan Caves in Slovenia

Although the Škocjan Caves in western Slovenia have been on UNESCO’s list from 1986, they’re certainly not a victim of overtourism.

The largest subterranean canyon in all of Europe, they have an impressive depth of more than 200 metres and consist of more than six kilometres of underground passages.

Located in the Kras region, the site is one of the most famous worldwide for the study of karstic phenomena - or, in layman’s terms, the dissolving of rocks by water.

If you’re an outdoorsy person, this is a perfect trip - and one that many people simply haven’t heard of.

Take a hike along trails winding through the caves which offer glimpses of no less than 26 underground waterfalls as well as colossal stalactites and stalagmites which reach heights of 15 metres.

Karst formations sculpted by the subterranean river are surrounded by a well-maintained regional park, which preserves this natural phenomenon, also providing biking trails for endless exploration.

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