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Recreation and Outdoors Sports

Luxemburg, like much of Europe, adores football (soccer), cycling, tennis and other activities such as swimming, athletics and golf. Many of these sports are easy to find around the country at local sport centers. Pick-up games for football are common in local parks and many people have made cycling to a weekend hobby, as the country is fairly flat and easy to navigate. Professional sports in Luxembourg include football, basketball, rugby, ice hockey and professional, bike racing. Parks Luxembourg has wonderful national parks, as well as local parks in every city. National parks highlight the beauty of the country’s lakes and rivers promoting water sports and boating. All cities host local public parks for residents to enjoy, with Luxembourg city featuring a park in each neighbourhood. The parks are perfect for families, runners, football games and just about every other sport. A few popular parks in Luxembourg City include: + Petrusse: This park has ancient ruins and stunning rock formations to create a romantic atmosphere + Drai Eechelen Park: Just outside of the Fort Thungen, enjoy the landscape as well as the area’s history as a fortress for nearly 300 years + Parc de Merl-Belair: Located just outside of the city center, this park is a favorite with local families for its fantastic playground and peaceful lake views

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