- A little about the peculiarities of shopping
- What delicious to bring from Luxembourg?
- Unusual little things
- What else should you pay attention to?
A small European country attracts tourists with its rich history, beautiful nature and various attractions. That is why travelers from all over Europe willingly go to Luxembourg. And, of course, in addition to original photos and good impressions, I would like to bring something else as a souvenir of the rest, so everyone goes for souvenirs. What to bring from Luxembourg so that you can later remember this country with a smile?
A little about the peculiarities of shopping
Before you go shopping, it's worth learning the intricacies of local shopping. The fact is that here this process is somewhat different from what people are accustomed to in Europe, and has its own characteristics that must be remembered.
The capital of Luxembourg has two shopping districts where you can look for souvenirs and shop. The first is called Unterstadt (Lower Town) and is located near the train station. There you can buy anything you want, clothes with well-known brands, equipment and works of art. At the same time, despite the proximity to the train station, prices are much lower here than in another shopping area. This feature is unusual for tourists who are accustomed to price hikes in local shops.
The second shopping district is called Oberstadt (Upper Town) and is located in the center of the capital. There is everything one could wish for, and it is in this quarter that various elite salons and expensive boutiques are located. Therefore, travelers with an unlimited budget can safely go there.
In addition to these shopping spots, Luxembourg has various markets and fairs as well as shopping malls where you can go shopping. It is important that almost all establishments work according to the schedule, which is very short on Saturday. Most shops are closed on Sunday.
What delicious to bring from Luxembourg?
Tourists can taste a wide variety of sweets at local patisseries, which are most often inherited family businesses. Some of the food you can bring with you as a souvenir.
- Ardennes ham. It is better to buy it at the fair, from local farmers who make this delicious product themselves. It is a bit like jamon in the way it is made, but other special methods are used to obtain a unique taste.
- Chocolate candies. Chocolate from this country is not as famous as, for example, Swiss, but it has no worse quality, and most importantly, it is very tasty. It is prepared in small pastry shops according to family recipes that are of considerable age.
- Local wine. This is one of the country's gastronomic attractions. It was grapes and wine that have always been the basis of the economy and partly helped Luxembourg to maintain an independent position. It is better to buy drinks in wineries, directly from producers.
Another famous drink, but without degrees, is tea. The most famous is the "Ducal collection", which can be found in any pastry shop and bought along with sweets.
Unusual little things
Delicious souvenirs will not last long, so I would like to bring something more serious, which will remind of the trip even after many years.
Clay bird-shaped whistles are one of the symbols of Luxembourg. It was their parents who gave their children on Easter Monday, and on the eve of the holiday even a special event is held - the bird festival.
Spice bottles are one of the most common souvenirs from Luxembourg. It was with them that trade began near one famous bridge. Craftsmen came there and brought their products for sale. The first product was these very bottles. In addition to the historical connection, they are also of very high quality, durable and beautiful, and they can also be used in everyday life, so such a souvenir will not gather dust on the shelf idle.
Luxembourg bears are a suitable souvenir for those who love soft toys or want to bring something to their child. These bears are made in his home studio by one local craftsman, and they also managed to receive several awards at international competitions. Each bear has its own name, and they also say that during his work the master has never made two identical bears.
What else should you pay attention to?
Also in Luxembourg you can find other souvenirs that will remind you of the trip: statuettes depicting attractions; paintings from various exhibitions, of which there are a lot; unusual dishes with original decorations.
Despite the fact that Luxembourg is a very tiny country, it will find something to surprise the tourist with. It sells not only standard souvenirs, which all travelers are accustomed to, but also really unusual things, handcrafted by local craftsmen.
