Europe
Luxembourg
Tiny, wealthy and multilingual, with free public transport and easy hops to France, Germany and Belgium. Very expensive housing, quiet nightlife and few hostels limit longer stays.
- US travel advisoryLevel 1Exercise normal precautionsDetails
- Visa93 of 198passports can visit visa-freeDetails
- CurrencyEURUS$1 ≈ €0.89Details
- Price level94%of US prices (World Bank PPP)
- English4/5Widely spoken
- PlugsType C, F230 V, 50 HzDetails
- Emergency112Police 113 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112
- Tap waterYes, drinkableTap water is safe to drink; it is hard in some areas.Details
- LGBTQ+Marriage equalityAccepting and low-key; former prime minister Xavier Bettel is openly gay and married.Details
- Internet221 MbpsMedian fixed broadband · mobile 173 MbpsDetails
- DrivingOn the rightEU licences are valid as they are; non-EU visitors should carry an IDP. Fuel is cheaper than in neighbouring countries.
Where to go in Luxembourg
1 place with full guides. Comfortable monthly budget for one person, rent included.
| Place | Safety | Month, comfortable | Best months | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg CityCapital city | 4/5 | $4,050–5,630 | May–Sep | 5/100 |
When to visit Luxembourg
May–September for hiking in the Müllerthal and Ardennes and Moselle wine villages; the grape harvest is in autumn. Winters are grey and cold.
Good to know
Entry
- Schengen rules: 90 days in any 180 across the whole area; days spent in other Schengen countries count.
- The EU Entry/Exit System is live: non-EU visitors register fingerprints and a face photo at first entry, so expect longer queues.
- ETIAS (a €20 online pre-travel authorisation) is not required yet; its start has been delayed, so check before travel.
Laws visitors break by accident
- Adults may grow cannabis at home, but carrying or using it in public is fined.
- Public transport is free in second class only; first class needs a ticket.
Etiquette
- 'Moien' is a friendly hello in Luxembourgish
- French dominates shops and service; German and English also work
- Three cheek kisses are a common greeting among friends
Tipping
Service is included; rounding up or 5–10% for good service is appreciated.
Neighbouring countries
Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Guichet.lu: immigration
- mobiliteit.lu: fares
- European Commission: Entry/Exit System
- Speedtest Global Index: Luxembourg
- World Bank open data
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