the scenic atmosphere and various local attractions have made vianden a popular tourist destination in luxembourg with many tens of thousands of visitors every year, especially from the netherlands, belgium and germany. with its 14 hotels, four campsites and youth hostel, there is a wide selection of accommodation. in addition, vianden benefits from the large numbers of day-trippers who take advantage of its restaurants, cafés, souvenir shops and sports facilities. the economy is however not without problems. while the hydro-electric pumping plant continues directly and indirectly to provide employment for the local population, the closure of the electrolux plant a couple of years ago has resulted in a considerable loss of jobs. the commune is now planning to encourage the establishment of skilled craft industries in the area by making land available for development.