Château de Vianden or The Vianden Castle is one of the must-go
tourist destinations in the country of Luxembourg. So we planned a leisure day
trip to Vianden. Luxembourg has an excellent and well-connected public transportation;
hence we decided to take a train as it would be easy and comfortable to reach
there. We checked online for the train timings the previous day but didn’t have
a solid plan.
The next morning, we went to the mobiliteit counter in the Gare
de Luxembourg (railway station) to buy tickets to Vianden. It was there we got
a proper plan for the trip. The service employee was very kind and helpful in
explaining us the best way to reach there. He told us to get down at Ettlebruck
and then take bus 570 to Vianden. The ticket for a whole day travel within the
country costs 4 euros per person, including any bus or train. We precisely followed
his suggestion.
It just took around 50 minutes to Ettlebruck and there was a
connecting bus 570 standing rather waiting in front of the station. As soon as
we got down, it started drizzling. We were taken aback for it may spoil the
whole experience of the trip. With this confusion, we boarded the bus to
Vianden. I felt, the route to Vianden was a bit hilly. It dropped us at the Vianden-center
after 30 minutes, right next to the ‘river Our’. And from there we can see the
castle faraway on the top of a hill.
We hiked through the several restaurants, cafes, hotels and some
souvenir shops lined up on either side of the path to the castle. When we were
half way, it again started to rain slightly. However, the shower was so gentle
that we didn’t really need an umbrella. The drizzle had completely turned the weather
perfect for the trip. Hiking on the stone-road in the drizzle through a quiet
path was awesome.
Finally, we reached the castle. The castle was an ancient
piece of magnificence. There is a small kiosk that sells tourist information
guides and entry tickets into the castle. Inside the castle was a museum
exhibiting the antiques, art, architecture, and archeology of the 11th century.
Also, we have some picturesque views from the castle. People with historic
interest would really love this place. I really enjoyed the whole experience of
being in the castle. The complete structure of the castle, the built, the stone
walls, and the views greatly contribute to the grandeur. And just after we exit
the castle, is a sign board leading to the ‘Indian Forest’. A walk through the Indian
Forest is worth a try. We really loved it.
Then we head back the same way, walked along the river, while
we waited for the same bus 570, to drop us back at Ettlebruck. But we got down
at Diekirch, walked in the city center for some time and then from there took a
train back to Luxembourg City.
Somehow, I really enjoyed the trip and this getaway filled in
a lot of fresh energy and enthusiasm. The memories of the place and experience lingered
with me for a while.
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| view of the castle on hill top from the bus stop |
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| view from the castle |
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| Indian forest |
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| River Our |
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