Key facts
Luxembourg is a member state of the European Union located in Western Europe. There are 3 countries (Belgium, Germany, France) that Luxembourg shares its borders with. As for languages, the country’s residents speak French, German and Luxembourgish. Although English isn’t the official language, the majority of people in Luxembourg are good English speakers.
EF EPI’s 2021 rankings placed Luxembourg 13th among 100 nations out of non-native English-speaking countries.
The national currency in Luxembourg is Euro (EUR). The euro (€) is subdivided into 100 cent (c).
Luxembourger
Banknotes
€5€10€20€50€100€200€500
Luxembourger
Coins
€1€25c10c20c50c1c2c
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Luxembourg is 241.13 Mbps and mobile is 146.91 Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density Luxembourg has more ATMs than most other countries.99.18 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Luxembourg, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Luxembourg. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, Luxembourg will celebrate 12 national public holidays. The next one Labour Day will take place on May 1.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | New Year’s DayNeijoerschdag | |
| March 29, 2024Moving holiday | Good FridayKarfreideg | |
| April 1, 2024Moving holiday | Easter MondayOuschterméindeg | |
| May 1, 2024 | Labour DayDag vun der Aarbecht | |
| May 9, 2024Moving holiday | Ascension DayChristi Himmelfaart | |
| May 20, 2024Moving holiday | Whit MondayPéngschtméindeg | |
| June 23, 2024 | Sovereign’s birthdayGroussherzogsgebuertsdag | |
| August 15, 2024 | Assumption DayLéiffrawëschdag | |
| November 1, 2024 | All Saints’ DayAllerhellgen | |
| December 25, 2024 | Christmas DayChrëschtdag | |
| December 26, 2024 | St. Stephen’s DayStiefesdag |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Luxembourg?
There are no Mariott hotels in Luxembourg.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Luxembourg.
There are no IHG hotels in Luxembourg.
The Best Western hotel chain operates in Luxembourg.
There are Radisson hotels in Luxembourg.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Luxembourg.
What fast food chains are present in Luxembourg?
The McDonald’s chain operates in Luxembourg.
The KFC chain does not operate in Luxembourg.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Luxembourg.
The Subway chain operates in Luxembourg.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Luxembourg.
The Starbucks chain operates in Luxembourg.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Luxembourg?
Weather data for Luxembourg (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Luxembourg.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Luxembourg
Sources
- Luxembourg Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Luxembourg (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is prohibited in all public areas excluding entertainment and restaurants.
Cananbis legality Recreational usage is decriminalized, and medical use is legal.
You are not entitled to a duty-free allowance for tobacco or alcohol if you are under the age of 17.
Alcohol allowance
Travellers from EU countries:
- 90L of still wine (60L of sparkling wine)
- 110L of beer
- 10L of alcoholic beverages stronger than 22%
- 20L of fortified or sparkling wine or other liqueurs up to 22%.
Travellers from non-EU countries:
- 4L of wine
- 16L of beer
- 1L of spirits over 22% volume or 2L of alcoholic beverages less than 22% volume
Tobacco allowance
Travellers from EU countries:
- 800 cigarettes or 400 cigarillos or 200 cigars or 1kg of tobacco
Travellers from non-EU countries:
- 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco
Sources
- Key Facts – Customs (Luxembourg for Tourism)
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)