Travel to Luxembourg — everything you need to know
When to go to Luxembourg?
- May – September — Spring and summer : The best season to explore Luxembourg, with pleasant temperatures (15–22°C). Terraces come alive in the old town, hiking in the Mullerthal is ideal and the Moselle vineyards are lush and green.
- September – October — Grape harvest and autumn : The Moselle region comes alive during the September grape harvest. The autumn colours of the Luxembourg Ardennes and the Mullerthal are spectacular, and tourist numbers drop.
Weather in Luxembourg
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- Luxembourg: daytime highs from 4 to 24 °C depending on the season, 69 mm of rain per month on average.
What to do in Luxembourg?
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in Europe, yet one of the richest. Its capital, a UNESCO World Heritage site for its fortifications, blends medieval architecture with modern European institutions. Beyond the capital, the Moselle region offers beautiful vineyards, Vianden Castle overlooks the Luxembourg Ardennes, and the Mullerthal is nicknamed 'Luxembourg's Little Switzerland'.
Luxembourg-Ville
The Grand Duchy's capital is a fascinating city built on cliffs, whose medieval fortifications are a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Chemin de la Corniche offers a panoramic view over the casemates and the old town. The Grund, a district at the bottom of the Alzette and Pétrusse valleys, is ideal for an evening stroll.
Highlights : Bock Casemates — 23 km of underground galleries carved into the rock, Chemin de la Corniche — 'Europe's most beautiful balcony', Notre-Dame Cathedral — late Gothic with the Grand Ducal crypt, MUDAM — internationally renowned museum of modern art.
Vianden
Vianden is a fairytale village nestled in the Our valley, overlooked by one of the finest medieval castles in Europe. Victor Hugo lived here in exile in 1871 and wrote part of his work there. The chairlift offers a sweeping view over the castle and the wooded valley.
Highlights : Vianden Castle — restored Romanesque-Gothic fortress, Victor Hugo House — museum dedicated to the writer's stay, Vianden chairlift — panorama over the castle and the Our valley, Our — river ideal for kayaking and riverside walks.
Mullerthal
Nicknamed 'Luxembourg's Little Switzerland', the Mullerthal is a region of wooded gorges, erosion-carved rock formations and spectacular hiking trails. Echternach, Luxembourg's oldest town, is the ideal starting point. The Mullerthal Trail (112 km) winds through wild, enchanting sandstone landscapes.
Highlights : Mullerthal Trail — 112 km of hiking through wooded gorges, Gorge du Loup — narrow canyon with spectacular rock formations, Echternach Abbey — founded in the 7th century, Luxembourg's oldest, Beaufort — ruined medieval castle and Renaissance château.
Moselle Valley
The Luxembourg Moselle is a picturesque wine region bordering the river that separates Luxembourg from Germany. Riesling, Pinot Gris and Luxembourg Crémant are produced here. Wine villages such as Remich, Ehnen and Grevenmacher offer cellars to visit and terraces overlooking the terraced vineyards.
Highlights : Bernard-Massard winery in Grevenmacher — Luxembourg Crémant, Remich — capital of the Luxembourg Moselle, Schengen — village where the free-movement agreement was signed.
Travel budget for Luxembourg
Luxembourg is one of the most expensive countries in Europe, with high hotel prices in the capital. Restaurants, however, offer affordable lunch menus, and public transport has been free since 2020.
- Backpacker : 90–120 €/j — Hostel, affordable meals, free transport, moderately priced visits
- Comfort : 170–240 €/j — Comfortable hotel, restaurants, activities and wine cellars
Practical tips for travelling to Luxembourg
- Flight from Paris : 1h flight from CDG — or 2h10 by TGV from Paris-Est
- Visa : No visa required — Schengen area, French national ID card is sufficient
- Currency : Euro (€) — a very wealthy country, high prices especially for accommodation
- Language : Luxembourgish, French and German are the three official languages
- Electricity : Type E/F (same as France) — no adapter needed
- Health : European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) valid — very good healthcare infrastructure
- Free transport : National buses, trams and trains entirely free — a world pioneer
- Finance : Major European financial centre — home to many EU institutions
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