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    Norway: Sunnylvsfjord. Go Now!

    Norway
    Known for its natural beauty, Norway is home to isolated villages, fjords, and mountains that create a culture and landscape without compare. Begin Your Journey!

  • Vatican City!

    Vatican City: Vatican Museums. Go Now!

    Vatican City
    The smallest country in the world offers the heart of Catholicism and among the world's finest art collections, including the Sistine Chapel and the Raphael Rooms (ceiling pictured). Go to Vatican City!

  • Macedonia!

    Macedonia: Traditional architecture. Go Now!

    Macedonia
    Macedonia is a country still finding its unique identity, but its architecture is already one of a kind. Explore Macedonia!

  • Austria!

    Austria: Belvedere Palace. Go Now!

    Austria
    Belvedere Palace (pictured) is just one of many palaces found in Vienna. The capital is a good start to Austria, which also features the Alps, the Lakes District, and incredible history & food. Go Now!

  • Spain!

    Spain: Guell Park and Gaudi architecture. Go Now!

    Spain
    Fusion foods, lively music, historic ruins, and cultural events like the Running of the Bulls and La Tomatina make Spain and Barcelona (pictured) a favorite tourist destination. Explore Spain!

  • Ukraine!

    Ukraine: Traditional Village. Go Now!

    Ukraine
    Ukrainian culture is based on village life, particularly that found in the Carpathian Mountains (pictured). Begin Your Journey!

Geography, Weather, & Wildlife of Luxembourg

Geography

Luxembourger Geography - Landscape
Landscape

Luxembourg is a landlocked country located in the northwest corner of mainland Europe, in a region commonly known as "Benelux," which is a combination of the names "Belgium," "Netherlands," and "Luxembourg." Luxembourg is one of Europe's smallest countries and seems to be dwarfed by its two larger neighbors: France (south) and Germany (east). Luxembourg is also bordered by Belgium (northwest).

Geographically, Luxembourg is quite hilly and at elevation (relative to their Benelux neighbors), but still very accessible and far from mountainous.

Weather

Luxembourg, like neighboring Belgium and the Netherlands has a fairly temperate climate. Winters in Luxembourg City hover right around the freezing point (32° F (0° C)), while summers average about 65° F (18° C), although daily highs tend to be about 5-10° F (3-6° C) degrees warmer.

Wildlife

There are few mammals left in the wild in Luxembourg, although in the mountains you can still find deer and boar along with numerous smaller mammals. There is also a surprising amount of sea life for a landlocked country as the rivers and lakes are home to perch, carp, trout, and pike among others.

There is a large variety of birds that travel through Luxembourg as they migrate north and south. Depending on the particular species, these birds may stay a season or just stop by in passing to their final destinations.

This page was last updated: March, 2013