Luxemburg

Top 5 Orte

1. Bock Casemates · Luxembourg City

   Tunnels and galleries cut into the rock of the old fortress, a UNESCO site.

2. Grund and the Chemin de la Corniche · Luxembourg City

   Riverside lower town and the clifftop walk often called Europe's most beautiful balcony.

3. Vianden Castle · Vianden

   Restored medieval castle above a small river town, with a chairlift.

4. Mullerthal Trail · Echternach / Berdorf

   Hiking through sandstone gorges and forests in 'Little Switzerland'.

5. Moselle wine route · Remich / Schengen / Grevenmacher

   Vineyards, wine cellars and river cruises along the German border.

Unterwegs vor Ort

• Öffentlicher Nahverkehr

  Free public transport

  Trains, trams, buses and the Pfaffenthal funicular are free nationwide. You only pay for first class on trains or for journeys crossing the border.

• Öffentlicher Nahverkehr

  Mobilitéit.lu

  Official journey planner and timetables for all buses, trams and trains.

• Züge

  CFL trains

  National railway; free in second class within Luxembourg. Cross-border tickets to Belgium, France and Germany are paid.

• Taxi

  WebTaxi / Colux / HelloTaxi

  Taxi fares are not regulated and operators set their own prices, so ask the fare before the ride. Evening and Sunday surcharges are legal. Taxi ranks are at the station and in the city centre.

• Bikesharing

  Vel'oh

  Luxembourg City bike share with e-bikes; cheap day and 3-day passes with the first 30 minutes of each ride free. The city also has free public lifts between upper and lower town.

• Mietwagen

  Flex / Carloh

  Car sharing services, plus the usual rental companies at the airport.

Geld und Bargeld

Währung: EUR · Euro

All major cards are widely accepted and contactless is normal. Little cash is needed. Luxembourg is expensive for hotels and restaurants, while fuel, alcohol and tobacco are cheaper than in neighbouring countries.

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Trinkgeld

Tipping is not obligatory. Service is generally included in prices, and people round up or leave a small tip for good service, often around 5-10% in restaurants. (varies)

Nützliche Sätze

• L'addition, s'il vous plaît. The bill, please (French).
• Gardez la monnaie. Keep the change (French).
• Merci villmools. Thank you very much (Luxembourgish).

Umgangsformen

• Greet with 'Moien' (Luxembourgish) or 'Bonjour' when entering shops; locals appreciate a word of Luxembourgish.
• Be punctual and fairly formal in shops and restaurants.
• Shops usually open from about 6:00 at the earliest to 20:00 at the latest on weekdays; many close on Sundays.
• Drunk and disorderly behaviour is a criminal offence.
• Cover shoulders in churches such as Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Maschen und wie du damit umgehst

• Overpriced taxis

  Wo: Airport, station, taxi ranks

  So funktioniert’s: Taxi fares are not regulated, and some drivers charge inflated rates per kilometre.

  So vermeidest du es: Use official ranks, check the price list on the car and ask the fare in advance.

• Pickpocketing at the station and on buses

  Wo: Gare de Luxembourg, buses, tourist attractions

  So funktioniert’s: Thieves target travellers with luggage and distracted visitors.

  So vermeidest du es: Keep valuables separated and bags closed.

• Hotel lobby theft

  Wo: Hotel lobbies in the Findel (airport) area

  So funktioniert’s: Bags are taken while guests check in or wait.

  So vermeidest du es: Keep bags in contact with you at reception.

• Theft at restaurant tables

  Wo: Restaurants and cafes in the city centre

  So funktioniert’s: Bags hung on chairs or phones on tables are taken while you eat.

  So vermeidest du es: Keep bags on your lap or between your feet.

• Phishing and requests for bank details

  Wo: Phone, email, text messages

  So funktioniert’s: Criminals target foreign visitors to obtain personal or banking information.

  So vermeidest du es: Do not share card or bank details with anyone who contacts you; call your bank directly.

• Thefts around ATMs

  Wo: Cash machines in busy areas

  So funktioniert’s: Thieves watch PIN entry or distract users at ATMs.

  So vermeidest du es: Cover your PIN and use ATMs inside banks.

Sicherheit

• Luxembourg is one of the safest countries in Europe; violent crime is uncommon, though violent robberies have happened.
• Theft is the main concern around railway stations (especially the Gare area at night), on buses, at tourist sites and ATMs.
• Report thefts to police within 24 hours for insurance.
• Traffic laws are strictly enforced with fines for minor offences.
• Tap water is safe to drink.

Wie verbreitet Englisch ist

English is almost universally understood. French is the main language on signs and menus; Portuguese and Italian are also widely spoken.

Quellen

• GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Luxembourg, safety and security
• Wikivoyage: Luxembourg
• Wikivoyage: Luxembourg City
• Visit Luxembourg: Practical information
• Visit Luxembourg: Getting around

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