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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.

Luxembourg is a country that fits in your pocket and a wallet that doesn't.

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.

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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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Food Lover Quiz

Which Luxembourg street snack matches you?

Destination Quiz

Which Luxembourg hidden spot should you visit first?

Culture Quiz

Test your Luxembourg story know-how.

Adventure Quiz

What's your Luxembourg road personality?

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