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Tiny underrated European country is a hidden gem for Christmas market holidays


Our writer headed to Luxembourg for a festive break filled with fine dining, breathtaking views and top-notch retail therapy, making it a perfect Christmas holiday destination

We enjoyed mulled wine and cider at the Christmas markets (Image: Mia Bolton) Nestled in Kirchberg, a business district just 15 minutes by tram from the heart of Luxembourg City, Mama Shelter is a lively hotel known for its eclectic and creative flair. While little ones will love the Disney cartoons at breakfast and Space Jam masks in the bedrooms, for adults, the real treats are the super cosy king-size beds, catalogue of free movies and streaming hot showers (perfect for warming up after frosty winter strolls). Café-Restaurant Um Dierfgen is a favourite lunch spot among many and serves up traditional Luxembourgish dishes, such as the 'Judd mat Gaardebounen' – smoked pork collar and broad beans – and 'Kniddel', a type of dumpling often in a bacon and cream sauce.

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