Document checklist for Luxembourg

• A valid passport
• Health documents
• Enough finances or resources for your stay
• A valid Luxembourg visa
• Return flight ticket

Essential Luxembourg travel information

Currency – Luxembourg’s official currency is the euro.

Daily budget for one person – €184 ($201)

Language: German, French, and Luxembourgish are the nation’s three official languages.

Top 3 cities to visit – Echternach, Vianden, and Luxembourg City

Top 3 landmarks/monuments – Le Chemin de la Corniche, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Vianden Castle

Socket type – The corresponding plug types for Luxembourg are C and F. 50Hz, and 230V supply voltage are used in Luxembourg.

Time zone – (GMT +2)

Visa information for Luxembourg

For transiting through or remaining in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 continuous or interrupted days in any 180 days, you must apply for a Schengen short-stay visa.

Typical costs and budget for Luxembourg

Daily spending – €184 ($201)

Meals – €80 ($88)

Transport – €13 ($14)

Hotel – for a couple is €177 ($194)

On average, two travelers will spend $2,814 ($2,576) on a one-week vacation to Luxembourg.

Transport and best ways to travel around Luxembourg

Most cities and villages have bus services, making buses the most popular mode of transportation.

Taxis are famously pricey in Luxembourg, where Uber has yet to establish a foothold. If you’re traveling for a big party, request a web taxi for a cheaper rate. Nightrider buses are also practical if you frequently travel at night. Do you have to make it to somewhere that quickly in heavy traffic? Pick up a Vel’oh.

Safety in Luxembourg

Cities in Luxembourg don’t see a lot of violent crime, although the number of robberies is rising. Nevertheless, ensure you implement the necessary security measures to protect your house, especially during the popular holiday season in August and around Christmas.

Pickpockets are active on buses and train stations, especially the Luxembourg Gare. Therefore, have your baggage visible, pay attention to the people around you, and avoid flaunting expensive goods.

Hotel lobbies are reportedly frequented by thieves and pickpockets, especially in the Findel neighborhood.

Weather in Luxembourg

Luxemburg experiences a wide range of average temperatures. When humidity is considered, temperatures seem chilly for about fifty percent of the year. However, they are pleasant generally, with a probability of rain or snow for most of the year. When examined alongside popular destinations globally, the region is less temperate than some, ranking in the 29th percentile for pleasant weather. Regarding temperature, July, August, and June are the warmest months to travel to Luxembourg. Mid-July is often the hottest time, with highs routinely reaching 24.3°C and nighttime lows seldom falling below 14.6°C.

Famous cities and towns in Luxembourg

Beaufort: A charming tiny town, Beaufort is most frequently visited for its castle, located across a valley from the city. The fortress, first constructed as a Roman camp, has grown over time but has yet to fully recover from the Battle of the Ardennes in World War II. Although no décor, visitors can explore the castle’s numerous levels and interiors.

Diekirch: Named after the most famous beer in the country, Diekirch is a popular tourist destination because of the vibrant local flavor present there.

City of Luxembourg: A critical financial center for most of Europe, Luxembourg’s capital is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Grand Ducal Palace, the Cathedral of Notre Dame, and the underground fortifications are among the things you should see when exploring the old town.

Must do and see in Luxembourg

Explore the Old Quarter: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxembourg City’s Old Quarter is the ideal place to begin visiting this charming nation. Despite being destroyed in 1883, the fortifications once referred to as the Gibraltar of the North would have encircled the center.

Check out Notre Dame Cathedral, which Jesuit priests constructed in the 17th century and continues to stand proudly today. The north gate, one of the place’s distinguishing features, is elaborate and adorned with lovely stained glass from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Appreciate Luxembourg’s National Museum of History and Art: Despite its small size, Luxembourg is renowned for possessing many exciting museums. The National Museum of History and Art is one of the best in the old town center’s Fish Market area.

Typical Luxembourg food to try

Bouneschlupp: Green beans, potatoes, onions, vegetable stock, smoked bacon or Metworst, and various spicy sausages are used to make the highly regarded, traditional Luxembourgish soup.

Gromperekichelcher: it is a type of potato pancake. It is well-liked during events and festivals around Luxembourg, including regional celebrations and markets, the National Day, the enormous amusement fair Schueberfouer, and Christmas Markets.

Bouchée à la Reine: it is well-liked in Luxembourg. It is a classic French appetizer with a unique recipe for Luxembourg. With chicken and mushrooms combined in a creamy or béchamel sauce, bouchée à la Reine is a buttery vol-au-vent puff pastry filling.

Vaccine information for Luxembourg

Vaccination proofs are not required in Luxembourg.

Fun facts about Luxembourg

There are three official languages in Luxembourg.

French and German flavors are combined in the food.

Luxembourgers own most autos.

The first head of the EU to marry someone of the same sex.

Wines from Luxembourg have won several awards.

It ranks second in the world for GDP.