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Luxembourg: What To Know Before You Go

Plugs: Types C and F; 230 V, 50 Hz. Emergency: One number for everything 112, Police 113. Tipping: Service is included; rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Tap water: Generally safe to drink.

Open The Luxembourg Trip Kit

Plugs And Power

Types C and F; 230 V, 50 Hz

Emergency Numbers

Tipping

Service is included; rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated.

Water And Health

Tap water

Generally safe to drink

Vaccines

Routine vaccines

Malaria

None

Apps To Download Before You Go

• Mobilitéit.lu: Official national journey planner for the free trains, trams and buses.
• CFL: National railway app with timetables, including cross-border trains to Trier, Metz and Brussels.
• Webtaxi: The main app for booking licensed taxis in Luxembourg.
• WhatsApp: The standard messenger for contacting hosts and businesses.
• Payconiq: Common QR payment app in shops and for splitting bills, linked to a local bank.
• Wedely: Luxembourg's local food delivery service.
• Uber Eats: Also delivers from many restaurants in the capital.
• Vel'OH!: Electric bike sharing in Luxembourg City.

Customs And Etiquette

Greetings. A handshake is standard on meeting; among friends, cheek kisses (usually three) are common.

Punctuality. Luxembourgers value punctuality for appointments and social occasions; arriving late is considered impolite.

Languages. Luxembourgish, French, and German are all official; locals appreciate an attempt at any of the three, though English is widely understood in the capital.

Safety And Scams

Luxembourg is one of the safest countries in the world, with very low crime; petty theft near the train station and tourist hubs is the main concern.

Fake petition distraction. Someone asks you to sign a clipboard petition while an accomplice picks your pocket; politely decline and keep bags close.

Unmetered taxi overcharging. Occasional overcharging on informal or unmetered taxi rides; use licensed taxis or ride apps and confirm the fare.

Overly friendly 'guides'. Unsolicited offers of help or tours near major sights sometimes lead to pressure for a tip or fee; feel free to decline.

Women travelers. Very safe for women; harassment is rare, and well-lit streets and good transport make nighttime travel comfortable, though normal urban caution (e.g., around the Gare/train station area) is still wise.

LGBTQ+ Travelers

Legal · Safe

Same-sex marriage and adoption have been legal since 2015, and strong anti-discrimination protections exist; Luxembourg is one of Europe's most LGBTQ+-friendly countries.

What Things Cost

2026-09

Best Time To Visit

Mid-May to mid-September has the warmest, sunniest weather for hiking and outdoor sightseeing; spring and fall are mild with fewer crowds and lower prices, while winter is cold but has festive Christmas markets.

Phrases

Basic Luxembourgish phrases · Basic French phrases · Basic German phrases