Vianden is the small place in
Luxembourg, located some 160 km to the south-west from
Cologne, 130 km south of Germany border. The capital city
Luxemburg City is in 50 km to the south-west. According to the latest census, the population of Vianden is about 1,700 people. Vianden is a popular tourist destination thanks to its castles.
The nearest airport Luxembourg (IATA: LUX) is about 50 km away.
Must see attractions in Vianden
Vianden Castle (French: Château de Vianden, German: Burg Vianden Luxembourgish: Buerg Veianen), located in Vianden in the north of Luxembourg, is one of the largest fortified castles west of the Rhine. With origins dating from the 10th century, the castle was built in the Romanesque style from the 11th to 14th centuries. Gothic transformations and trimmings were added at the end of this period. A Renaissance mansion was added in the 17th century but thereafter the castle was allowed to fall into…
If you have already seen Vianden, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. Are you fancy to travel around a bit? Here is our list:
To understand Vianden better you can also take a look at the gallery.