Palais Grand-Ducal

A beautiful istorical landmark in the heart of Luxembourg City, the Grand Ducal Palace features beautiful architecture with impressive details and a strong sense of history. Watching the soldier guard shift change ceremony in front of the palace is a unique experience and adds a special atmosphere to the visit. The surrounding square is lively, with cafés and shops nearby, making it a great place to spend some time and take photos.

📍 Grand Ducal Palace, Luxembourg Visited the Grand Ducal Palace during Christmas, and wow — talk about storybook vibes 🎄❄️✨. The palace itself is stunning year-round, but with the Christmas decorations, lights, and festive buzz, it felt extra magical 🏰💫 Located right in the heart of the old town, it’s impossible to miss and perfectly placed for a winter stroll 🚶‍♀️🧣. The surrounding Christmas markets, twinkling lights, and holiday music made the whole area feel warm and cozy — even in the cold 🥶➡️🥰 While you can’t always go inside (especially outside the summer tour season), the exterior alone is worth the visit, especially during the holidays 📸🎁. It’s elegant, festive, and very “Luxembourg core” 🇱🇺❤️ Perfect stop for photos, soaking up Christmas spirit, and pretending you live in a palace for a moment 😌👑 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — Christmas magic approved 🎄✨

A unique look inside Luxembourg’s royal residence. Worth it all the way! The Grand Ducal Palace is open to the public only during the summer months (usually mid-July to early September). Tickets are 18€ in 2025 and should be booked about a week in advance through the website of the Luxembourg City Tourist Office, as spots sell out really quickly. Also be aware that airport-like security checks are in place when entering the building, so go light. Guided tours last about 75 min out of which 45 min inside the Palace. You’ll visit official state rooms, ceremonial halls, and learn about the history of the monarchy and the building’s architecture. Photography inside is not allowed unless on private tour/invitation, so enjoy the marvelous things during the tour.

The official residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, the palace is not generally open to the palace.The building looks Neo-Renaissance and is surprisingly close to William Square and almost intimately close to the street. Just outside the front entrance are the palace guards. Not if guards march up and down the entrance regularly, but they spent a good 10 minutes marching up and down when I was there about mid afternoon. A nice landmark building in the city.

The Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg City is the official residence of the Grand Duke and serves as the center of the country's constitutional monarchy. Located in the heart of the old town, the palace is a stunning example of Renaissance architecture with its elegant façade and ornate details. Originally built in the 16th century as a city hall, it became the residence of the Grand Dukes in 1890. Today, it is used for official ceremonies, receptions, and state functions. While it is generally closed to the public, guided tours are offered during the summer months, allowing visitors to explore its richly decorated interiors, including the throne room and ceremonial halls. The presence of ceremonial guards outside adds to its stately ambiance. The palace stands as a powerful symbol of Luxembourg’s national identity and history, and remains one of the most photographed and admired buildings in the capital.

The palace is - as far as I know - not open for public generally, only on special occasions and during summmertime, but only for guided tours - no individual visits . At least it wasn't open as I was there. But it has an interesting facade and appearance, and the area near it is beautiful, so definitely worth seeing even if only from the outside It is the official residence of the Grand duke and used for official state visits and other state functions. The palace dates back to 16th century, it was a town hall and governors palace before becoming the Grand duke's palace.

What a palace. The audio tour was great the detail in the marble is breath taking. Id go back for sure.

It was my first time seeing them on the balcony, I was standing there for 3 hours but it was worth it.