There is something very specific about a rainy day in the north of Luxembourg. The sky turns a shade of grey that makes you question your life choices. However, sitting inside the Écurie du Parc restaurant changes the mood completely. You get to watch the drizzle fall over the town of Clervaux without actually having to feel it. It is the perfect spot for people who enjoy the idea of nature but prefer to view it through a thick pane of glass.

A castle in the mist

The view from the restaurant is quite impressive even when the weather is miserable. You can see the white walls of the Clervaux castle standing out against the dark hills. On a rainy day the mist hangs low over the valley. It makes the whole town look like a scene from a moody detective film. You half expect a knight or a tired commuter to emerge from the fog at any moment. It is very atmospheric as long as you have a warm drink in your hand.

The joy of being indoors

While the tourists outside are battling with umbrellas that are inside out, you can relax. The restaurant provides a front row seat to the seasonal gloom. The rain makes the slate roofs of the town shine like polished silver. It is a very peaceful sight when you are surrounded by the warm wooden interior of the building.

Charm of wet streets

The streets of Clervaux look very different when they are soaked. The cobblestones glisten and the town feels much quieter than in the summer. From your elevated position you can watch the occasional car splash through a puddle. The light is soft and flat which is great for photos if you like a bit of drama. It is a reminder that Luxembourg is beautiful even when the sun decides to take a four month holiday.