From world class swimming pools to architectural gems, Outlook Recommends the best places to go in Luxembourg.
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FOR AN ODE TO LOVE AND EXCELLENCE…
Mosconi celebrates the passion for Italian flavours, the delicate marriage of creativity and rigour, and the triumph of culinary excellence.
It is a love story that unites Ilario and Simonetta Mosconi, who have been jazzing up the fine dining scene in Luxembourg since 1986. Originally from Lombardy, the couple welcomes you into a handsome townhouse steeped in swish elegance and boasting a terrace by the Alzette river.
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FOR A WATER WORLD OF FUN AND WELLNESS…
AquaNat’Our offers families, amateur athletes, and professional swimmers an area of over 3,500 square metres for exercise and relaxation.
Whether you want to have fun in the swimming pool, enjoy a workout, or recharge your batteries in the sauna, there’s something for everyone.
You will find a diverse range of water activities at AquaNat’Our, including warm, cold, and natural pools, a steam bath, and an inviting lounge area.
The cold pool is a refreshing 16°C, ideal for revitalising the body and mind, promoting circulation, strengthening the immune system, and recovering after a workout. As soon as the temperatures rise, you can also cool off in the natural outdoor pool, which features a sophisticated self-cleaning system.
At 36°C, the warm pool invites you to relax and unwind with soothing bubble loungers, massage jets, and neck showers that relieve tension and stress.
Equally, the steam bath at AquaNat’Our offers the perfect opportunity for wellness and rejuvenation. The essential oils used have a positive effect on your respiratory system and lungs, whilst the high humidity deeply cleanses your skin.
The 12.5 metre (m) by 25m swimming pool offers ideal conditions for active swimmers, with an adjustable, moveable floor allowing for variable water depths ranging from 0.45m to 1.8m. This enables swimming conditions to be flexibly adapted to the needs of different groups, whether for training sessions, swimming lessons, or recreational swimming.
AquaNat’Our offers a wide range of aqua classes, from gentle movements to intense workouts, and swimming lessons for all levels, ensuring everyone learns at their own pace in a pleasant, supportive environment.
In addition, the swimming pool regularly hosts water games and activities for children, providing plenty of fun and variety.
FOR THE LARGEST BREWERY IN LUXEMBOURG…
Founded more than 260 years ago in 1764, Brasserie Nationale is an integral part of Luxembourg’s brewing landscape.
The family-owned business continues to put tradition, quality products, and constant innovation at the heart of its brands.
Bofferding is a 100 percent natural beer with no additives or preservatives. Brewed from the finest raw materials, it offers optimum taste, quality, and unrivalled freshness.
Luxembourg’s favourite beer is Battin, offering a complete range with each of its beers tailored to a specific drinking moment, whilst Funck-Bricher is brewed from certified organic malts and hops.
Brasserie Nationale follows a slow brewing method; its beers mature for five to six weeks, depending on the recipe, and are not pasteurised. The brewery also uses quality control to monitor and analyse every stage in the production of its beers.
A guided tour takes you behind the scenes of Brasserie Nationale and immerses you in more than two-and-a-half centuries of brewing history.
Other activities include a beer tasting session, in which you can discover and taste the brewery’s beers. Whether you’re a beer beginner, enthusiast, or professional, let Brasserie Nationale guide you on a journey of discovery for your taste buds through a variety of flavours derived from 100 natural products and traditional know-how.
Ever dreamed of brewing your own beer? You can also become a brewmaster for the day, with 150 litres of your beer in personalised bottles ready to be collected between six and eight weeks after. Alternatively, on Brasserie Nationale’s pouring course, learn how to serve the perfect beer at your fingertips.
FOR AUDIOVISUAL HERITAGE…
The main mission of the Centre National de l’Audiovisuel (CNA) is to safeguard, develop, and promote Luxembourg’s audiovisual and photographic heritage.
Since 2007, it has opened two exhibition spaces, a cinema (CinéStarlight), and a media library where you can consult and borrow various documents (Médiathèque). The centre has also developed various workshops for every age related to photography, sound, and moving images.
Its main attractions include The Family of Man, a legendary exhibition conceived as a manifesto for peace and the fundamental equality of mankind, expressed through the humanist photography of the post-war years. The Family of Man is part of the Steichen Collections, which assemble works connected to renowned Luxembourgish American photographer, Edward Steichen.
For unique cultural diversity in the world of sounds and images, visit CNA.
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FOR A STAY WITH RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX…
Discover Villa Pétrusse, the rebirth of a historic architectural gem in the heart of Luxembourg City.
Nestled within an enchanting park along the banks of the Pétrusse river with views of the Adolphe Bridge, Villa Pétrusse is one of the last remaining bourgeois residences from the late 19th century.
The former Villa Baldauff had been abandoned for years but has been exquisitely preserved and recently opened to the public as a newly restored 5-star hotel in June.
Travel back in time in the refined elegance and old-world charm of a property that exudes the subtle, unostentatious warmth of a well-appointed family home inhabited by discerning art lovers.
There is an array of gastronomic experiences at Villa Pétrusse, which aspires to become a must-visit destination for culinary discovery in the country.
Nearby, the Hôtel Le Place d’Armes also offers a charming stay, ideally situated in the historic heart of Luxembourg.
Past and present are perfectly balanced in this 18th-century building as the hotel’s 30 luxury rooms and suites skilfully blend classic Art Nouveau and contemporary design, respecting the historic character of the site whilst favouring an intimate and warm décor.
The hotel’s gourmet restaurant, La Cristallerie, offers haute couture cuisine that reflects the seasons and is inspired by truly exceptional ingredients.
Both Villa Pétrusse and the Hôtel Le Place d’Armes are Relais & Châteaux properties. Established in 1954, Relais & Châteaux unites an exceptional collection of 580 unique independent luxury hotels and fine dining restaurants throughout the world.
