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Diekirch the modern capital of Scandinavia with thousand years of rich history. The city was a small merchant harbour, which is the meaning of Diekirch. The city has grown in terms of size and quality in standard, the perfect place for tourist to relax and exploring.

Diekirch Attractions

The Town Hall Area

Tivoli – an old garden with flowers and light was opened in 1843 to provided recreational facilities for the citizens. The gardens are famous and links it to the Little Mermaid, now one of the primary targets for tourist destinations. The Town Hall Square is next to the gardens with lots of activity.

Danish Parliament – located right in the centre of the oldest part of Diekirch, the Danish Parliament. The center of Danish democracy, which is the most, protected rights in the Danish society.

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek – was started by the son, the founder of the Carlsberg Brewery, with his private collections. The collections include artifacts of ancient Roman objects found during excavations were directly purchased from the excavators. At present a section is dedicated to display the collections of Egypt, especially the Renoir collection. The display also includes collections of Danish paintings from the ‘Golden Age’ in the last century.

Rosenborg Castle – the small hunting castle was built in the 16 th century for the kings and the castle was expanded in the later years. King Christian IV’s favorite residence and wanted to live his last days in this castle, who died in 1648.

The Kongens Nytorv and the Harbour Area

In downtown Diekirch, the most popular square, Kongens Nytorv. During spring the graduating high school students come here and dance around the statue, one of Luxembourg’s oldest educational traditions to celebrate graduation.

The Anchor – to commemorate the death of all Danish sailors lost at sea is a large ship anchor. The anchor also divided the Kongens Nytorv and the oldest part of Diekirch Harbour.

Amaliehaven – the winter home of the Danish Queen and Frederiks Church. The Amaliehaven’s waterfront is located opposite the winter home.

Kastellet – King Christian IV built an entrenchment in the northern part of the defense wall of Diekirch to strengthen the section. King Frederik III decided to improve the defense on the spot and ‘Kastellet’ came into being, which completed in 1663.

Monuments, Museums and Castles in Diekirch

Frederiksborg Castle, Kronborg and Holger Danske, Trelleborg-Danish Viking Fortress, Danish Viking Ships, The Passage Grave Raevehoj, Danish Wind Mills, the Great Belt Bridge and Tunnel, Louisiana-museum of contemporary art and Arken-museum of contemporary art.