Vianden, Luxembourg: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
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Traveling to Vianden, Luxembourg? If you're planning to go to Vianden, I've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Vianden
- Important essentials for Vianden
- Activities for Vianden
- Vianden in January: weather and what to pack
- Vianden in February: weather and what to pack
- Vianden in March: weather and what to pack
- Vianden in April: weather and what to pack
- Vianden in May: weather and what to pack
- Vianden in June: weather and what to pack
- Vianden in July: weather and what to pack
- Vianden in August: weather and what to pack
- Vianden in September: weather and what to pack
- Vianden in October: weather and what to pack
- Vianden in November: weather and what to pack
- Vianden in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Vianden, Luxembourg
Based on the climate and weather in Vianden, the best time to go is August. See below for details.
Important essentials for Vianden, Luxembourg
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Vianden, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022
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Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly choice.
Travel insurance
If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans
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Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
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A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards may wear out. An unreadable vaccination card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.
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N95 masks to use in crowded airports
These N95 masks provide the best level of protection possible.
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Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
General health necessities
Virus/bacteria filtering water bottle
Some areas may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's important to take a contaminant filtering water bottle.
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Travel first aid kit
This one is a superb one.
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Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
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Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Vianden. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying.
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Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
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Airplane or car necessities
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Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types C and F. This one should work in most countries, but you should check with your hotel.
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Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
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For families with young children
What to wear/what to pack for Vianden, Luxembourg by month
Already know when you're traveling?
January
January is frosty, very rainy and extremely stormy. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time and snows regularly.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Warm pants or jeans
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Heavy socks
Such as:
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Sweaters
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Lip balm
Our favorite option: this one
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Gloves
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Insulated water bottle
Our favorite:
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Heavy jacket
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Cold weather footwear
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Rain poncho
A high quality rain poncho to wear over your coat saves you time and money by protecting your main jacket. We like this one.
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Stormy weather makes rubber rain boots a must. These boots work well for stormy weather:
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An umbrella
This excellent one is made for storms.
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Waterproof luggage cover
So your belongings remain dry. Even the best luggage can let rain in. We suggest:
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Rain pants
These can be vital in a storm.
If you want to check out the beautiful Trinitarian church and cloister, it's useful to wear modest clothing:
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Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
If you see the Stadtmuseum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
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Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
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Comfy walking shoes
February
February in Vianden is cold, somewhat rainy and very stormy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) to high 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Lip balm
In our opinion, the best pick: this
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Fleece
-
Warm pants or jeans
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Jacket or coat
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Extra socks
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Light gloves or mittens
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Standard footwear
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Rain poncho
A weatherproof rain poncho to wear over your coat can be a lifesaver by protecting your nice jacket. We like this one.
-
The stormy weather makes rubber rain boots essential. These boots are well-suited for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is designed for storms.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your stuff don't get wet. The finest luggage can let rain in. We like:
-
Rain pants
These will be vital in a storm.
If you want to check out the beautiful Trinitarian church and cloister, it's useful to wear modest clothing:
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
If you see the Stadtmuseum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
March
March in Vianden can be very chilly, somewhat rainy and very stormy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time. It also snows once in a while. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Jacket or coat
-
Fleece
-
Warm pants or jeans
-
Lip balm
In our opinion, the best choice: this one
-
Light gloves or mittens
-
Extra socks
-
Standard footwear
-
Rain poncho
A quality rain poncho to wear over your coat saves you time and money by protecting your nice jacket. We like this one.
-
Stormy weather makes rubber rain boots essential. These boots are great for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is built for stormy weather.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your belongings stay dry. The best luggage can let rain in. We suggest:
-
Rain pants
These will be vital in heavy rain.
If you want to check out the beautiful Trinitarian church and cloister, it's useful to wear modest clothing:
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
If you see the Stadtmuseum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
April
If you vacation in Vianden during April, you are likely to find that it is pretty cool, somewhat rainy and somewhat stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Fleece
-
Warm pants or jeans
-
Lip balm
In our opinion, the best choice: this one
-
Light gloves or mittens
-
Jacket or coat
-
Extra socks
-
Standard footwear
-
Rain poncho
A high quality rain poncho to wear over your coat will avoid travel headaches by protecting your nice coat. We like this one.
-
The stormy weather makes rubber rain boots essential. These boots work well for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is made for storms.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your belongings stay dry. The most durable suitcases can let water in. We recommend:
-
Rain pants
These pants can be a lifesaver in heavy rain.
If you want to check out the beautiful Trinitarian church and cloister, it's useful to wear modest clothing:
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
If you see the Stadtmuseum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
May
May in Vianden can be chilly, somewhat rainy and somewhat stormy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Extra socks
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Dresses
-
Standard footwear
-
Pants or jeans
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Rain poncho
A high quality rain poncho to wear over your jacket saves you time and money by protecting your main jacket. We like this one.
-
Rainy weather makes rubber rain boots a must. These boots are great for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is designed for stormy weather.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your things don't get wet. The most durable suitcases can let moisture in. We recommend:
-
Rain pants
These are vital in heavy rain.
If you want to check out the beautiful Trinitarian church and cloister, it's useful to wear modest clothing:
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
If you see the Stadtmuseum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
June
June here is balmy, somewhat rainy and very stormy. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Dresses
-
Extra socks
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Standard footwear
-
Pants or jeans
-
Rain poncho
A quality rain poncho to wear over your jacket will avoid travel headaches by protecting your main jacket. We like this one.
-
Stormy weather makes rubber rain boots essential. These boots work well for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is designed for stormy weather.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your things stay dry. Even the finest luggage can let rain in. We recommend:
-
Rain pants
These pants are a lifesaver in a rainstorm.
If you want to check out the beautiful Trinitarian church and cloister, it's useful to wear modest clothing:
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
If you see the Stadtmuseum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
July
If you vacation in Vianden during July, you may notice that it is balmy, somewhat rainy and very stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Standard footwear
-
Dresses
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Extra socks
-
Pants or jeans
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Rain poncho
A durable rain poncho to wear over your jacket saves you time and money by protecting your main coat. We like this one.
-
The stormy weather makes rubber rain boots essential. These boots are great for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is designed for stormy weather.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your things stay dry. The most durable luggage can let moisture in. We recommend:
-
Rain pants
These pants are essential in a storm.
If you want to check out the beautiful Trinitarian church and cloister, it's useful to wear modest clothing:
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
If you see the Stadtmuseum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
August
In August, Vianden is balmy, somewhat rainy and very stormy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (low 20s C) and regularly jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Vianden, with several of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 60%.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Dresses
-
Pants or jeans
-
Standard footwear
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Extra socks
-
Rain poncho
A weatherproof rain poncho to wear over your jacket will avoid travel headaches by protecting your main jacket. We like this one.
-
Stormy weather makes rubber rain boots a necessity. These boots work well for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is designed for stormy weather.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your stuff remain dry. The best luggage can let water in. We recommend:
-
Rain pants
These pants will be a lifesaver in a rainstorm.
If you want to check out the beautiful Trinitarian church and cloister, it's useful to wear modest clothing:
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
If you see the Stadtmuseum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
September
September in Vianden is chilly, somewhat rainy and very stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Standard footwear
-
Dresses
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Extra socks
-
Pants or jeans
-
Rain poncho
A quality rain poncho to wear over your coat can be a lifesaver by protecting your coat. We like this one.
-
Rainy weather makes rubber rain boots essential. These boots work well for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is made for stormy weather.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your things stay dry. The most durable suitcases can let rain in. We recommend:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants will be vital in a storm.
If you want to check out the beautiful Trinitarian church and cloister, it's useful to wear modest clothing:
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
If you see the Stadtmuseum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
October
October in Vianden is brisk, somewhat rainy and extremely stormy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Dresses
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Standard footwear
-
Pants or jeans
-
Extra socks
-
Rain poncho
A good rain poncho to wear over your coat can be a lifesaver by protecting your main jacket. We like this one.
-
The stormy weather makes rubber rain boots a must. These boots are well-suited for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is designed for stormy weather.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your stuff don't get wet. The finest luggage can let moisture in. We like:
-
Rain pants
These pants will be essential in a rainstorm.
If you want to check out the beautiful Trinitarian church and cloister, it's useful to wear modest clothing:
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
If you see the Stadtmuseum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
November
In November, Vianden is pretty cool, somewhat rainy and extremely stormy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Vianden, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In November, humidity reaches as high as 80%.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Warm pants or jeans
-
Light gloves or mittens
-
Fleece
-
Lip balm
In our opinion, the best choice: this one
-
Extra socks
-
Jacket or coat
-
Standard footwear
-
Rain poncho
A weatherproof rain poncho to wear over your coat can be a lifesaver by protecting your main jacket. We like this one.
-
The stormy weather makes rubber rain boots a must. These boots are great for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is built for bad weather.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your belongings remain dry. The finest suitcases can let water in. We suggest:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants are vital in a rainstorm.
If you want to check out the beautiful Trinitarian church and cloister, it's useful to wear modest clothing:
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
If you see the Stadtmuseum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
December
December in Vianden is cold, somewhat rainy and extremely stormy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Lip balm
In our opinion, the best is: this
-
Extra socks
-
Fleece
-
Warm pants or jeans
-
Jacket or coat
-
Light gloves or mittens
-
Standard footwear
-
Rain poncho
A high quality rain poncho to wear over your coat saves you time and money by protecting your nice jacket. We like this one.
-
Rainy weather makes rubber rain boots a must. These boots are great for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is designed for storms.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your things remain dry. The most durable suitcases can let water in. We recommend:
-
Rain pants
These will be vital in a rainstorm.
If you want to check out the beautiful Trinitarian church and cloister, it's useful to wear modest clothing:
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
If you see the Stadtmuseum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
Activities for Vianden, Luxembourg
Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Vianden.
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