Discover Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a country that fits in your pocket and a wallet that doesn't.
Castles, gorges and a capital that mixes medieval ramparts with EU-modern polish.
Capital
Luxembourg City
Currency
Euro (€)
Best Time
May to September
Vibe
Polished, scenic, multilingual
Budget
$$$Why Luxembourg
Luxembourg is small enough to see in a weekend but rich enough — financial-capital polish, fairytale castles, and Moselle wine country.
Must Try
- A glass of dry Riesling from the Moselle
- Bouneschlupp (green-bean soup) in winter
- Crémant de Luxembourg at any bar
Must Visit
- Luxembourg City's old town cliffs
- Vianden castle on the river
- The Müllerthal trails
Before You Go
- Public transport is free, country-wide
- Three official languages; English everywhere
- Most things close on Sundays
Local Legend
Mélusine, the half-mermaid founder of Luxembourg City, is said to live still in the Alzette river beneath the old town. Every seven years she appears with a key in her mouth — anyone brave enough to take it will free her, and the country.
Explore by Category
What to Visit in Luxembourg
Cities
- Luxembourg City
Landmarks
- The Müllerthal trails
- The Moselle wine route
Nature Spots
- Vianden castle on the river
Stories from Luxembourg
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Local insight
A Crémant tasting in the Moselle valley turned into the producer's grandfather walking travellers through his cellar in three languages within ten minutes — French, German, Luxembourgish — switching mid-sentence depending on the wine.
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A local legend
Mélusine, the half-mermaid founder of Luxembourg City, is said to live still in the Alzette river beneath the old town. Every seven years she appears with a key in her mouth — anyone brave enough to take it will free her, and the country.
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The one line that stays
Luxembourg is a country that fits in your pocket and a wallet that doesn't.
4 Quizzes about Luxembourg
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Which Luxembourg street snack matches you?
Destination Quiz
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Culture Quiz
Test your Luxembourg story know-how.
Adventure Quiz
What's your Luxembourg road personality?
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