Vianden, Luxembourg

On Saturday, Oct. 30, one of my co-workers and I went to Vianden, which is in the Ardennes region of Luxebourg. It's a little town -- maybe 1,500 people or so -- but it has a beautiful medieval castle that has been very nicely restored. And some wonderful restaurants! Although it's only about 40 kilometers from Luxembourg city, it took us about an hour to get there -- first on the train, then on a bus, and then another bus. But we saw some beautiful countryside. It rained a little, but mainly while we were in the castle or eating a wonderful restaurant on the banks of the L'Our river.

A view of the town of Vianden and the castle that stands above it. You can see the castle from practically anywhere in town!

Another view of the castle, with time with a woman washing her windows in one of the houses below. 

One of the rooms in the castle. There's a four-poster bed on the left side, outside of the photos. The castle was in ruins for years before the government bagan restoring it. I think they did a great job -- very nice but not overdone. 

This is a serious fireplace, but I'm sure it was needed in the winter cold of Luxembourg!  

One of the many tapestries in the castle. They were from the 16th and 17th centuries.