Luxembourg: Travelling

Entry Requirements

Check IATA Travel Website for visa requirements and health advices.

Airport	Distance	Taxi	Bus	Train	Car Rental
Luxembourg Intl (LUX)	8 km / 5 miles	EUR 20-25 / 10-15 min	EUR 1.50	-	Available

Train reservation services: The Luxembourg National Railway Company (CFL) (in French)

Name	Type	Domestic Flights	International Flights
LUXAIR	Major	yes	Yes
CARGOLUX	Major	yes	Yes

Historical: -The national Museum of Art and History (Luxembourg),
-The Natur museum (Grund),
-The Clervaux Castle (Ardennes),
-The Museum of the Ardennes battle (Clervaux, Diekirch, Ettelbruck, Wiltz) .
Cultural: A number of festivals exist, among these the Spring musical (festival of Luxembourg music ranging from classical music to jazz) and Summer in the city, which includes among others the Music Day of June 21, the National Holiday of June 23 and the July open-air rock festival.
Nature: Despite its small area, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg offers a variety of sceneries: the forests of the Ardennes, the Mullerthal sculpted rocks, the fertile soils of the Central region, the vineyards along the Moselle river and the wild landscape of the Red Rocks.
Thermal: Seven thermal spas, including the Mondor area
Beach: No
Winter Sports: No
Outdoor Activities: Horseback riding, biking. Swimming, windsurfing on the lakes, playing golf on the country's seven golf fields, boat excursions, flying, hot-air balloon...
Shopping: The Luxembourg Commercial Union website (in French).

Top Highlights in the Main Cities
Central Station
The Vauban Villa
The Capucines Theater (in French)
City of Luxembourg Great Theater (in French)

Top Highlights of the Country
Mullerthal and Blumenthal valleys
The Ardennes and its natural parks
The Land of Red Rocks

Tourism Organisations: Luxembourg Tourism Board
Ministry of Tourism Luxembourg

Health Precautions: No requirements concerning vaccination for international travel.
International Hospitals: A list of Luxembourg hospitals and clinics
For Further Information on Sanitary Conditions: General Medical Council

Emergencies

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Time and Time Difference: It is %T:%M %A In Luxembourg (GMT+1 in winter, GMT+2 in summer)
Summer Time Period: Summer time from March to October

Time zone

Type of Climate: Temperate and humid, the Luxembourg climate oscillates between oceanic influences, due to western and south-western winds which bring precipitations year-round, and continental influences, especially in the winter through cold currents and north-eastern winds. Temperatures may vary between 0°C in January and 17°C in July, depending on the region, Oesling being colder than the Moselle valley where temperatures may exceed 18°C.
Hotel reservation websites: Weather forecast

Climate

Food Specialties: The Luxembourg food is a mixture of French, Belgian and German recipes:
- Smoked pork carré;
- Piglet in jelly;
- Ham of the Ardennes;
- Quetsches pie;
- Soufflé omelet with kirsch;
Drinks:
- White wines of the Moselle;
- Luxembourg beers: Mousel, Bofferding, Diekirch and Simon.W.
Drinks: Wine and beer.
Dietary Restrictions: None.

Domestic Currency: Euro
ISO Code: EUR
To Obtain Domestic Currency: From January 1st of 2002, the currency in circulation is the Euro. There are some notes of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Euros. The nominal values of the coins are the following: 1 cent (or 1/100 of Euro), 2 cents, 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, 1 Euro and 2 Euros.
Possible Means of Payment: Many means of payment: it is possible to pay by cash, check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard...)

Official Language: Luxembourger.
French is used for written legislation. Moreover, French, Luxembourg and German are used as administrative and judicial languages. French is the common language of the Administration, especially in writing. Luxembourger is the most frequently used language in private life. Television in Luxembourg is in French but radio broadcasts in the three languages.
Other Languages Spoken: The majority of Luxembourgers also speak French, German and English.
Business Language: Luxembourger, English, French and German.

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