Luxembourg
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Western Europe · LUX
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a compact, easy-going city-and-countryside trip with castles and river valleys close to the capital. It works best as Luxembourg City plus one or two day trips rather than a long touring route.
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Things To See
- Luxembourg City
- Vianden Castle
- Mullerthal
- Echternach
- Bock Casemates
- Moselle Valley
Best Months
Best Months For Winter Travel
Know Before You Go
- Public transport is free, which makes day trips simple and cost-effective.
- A single base in Luxembourg City is enough for most itineraries.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Luxembourg.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Luxembourg
- Population
- 681,973
- Area
- 2,586 km²
- Region
- Western Europe
Languages
- German
- French
- Luxembourgish
Currency
euro (€)
EUR
1 USD = 0.87 EUR
Cost of Living (World Bank)
88.3
Price level index (US = 100)
- Groceries
- 77.7
- Restaurants
- 83.3
- Rent
- 49.3
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Luxembourg (49.60°N, 6.12°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
80/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 90/100
- Lived safety
- 61/100
This traveler-facing score is lower than the legal protections score because lived-safety context is weaker, based on broader traveler safety and development conditions.
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal✅
- Relationship recognitionMarriage
- Adoption recognition✅
- Anti-discrimination laws✅
- Employment protections✅
- Legal gender recognition✅
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.922
Very high human development
- 5-year change
- +0.007
- 10-year change
- +0.003
- Trend
- stable
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.996
- Gender Inequality Index (GII)
- 0.044
- Planetary-adjusted HDI (PHDI)
- 0.479
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (1)
- 🏛️
City of Luxembourg: its Old Quarters and Fortifications
Inscribed 1994
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 38.7%
- Forest cover
- 34.5%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 0
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 3
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
60/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
88/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
There were changes to the advisory level and risk indicators for a carveout, Level 2 for unexploded ordnance. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions when traveling to Luxembourg. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory summary Luxembourg is generally a safe destination for travelers. Petty crime can occur, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching and pickpocketing. Level: 2 - Exercise increased caution - Northern Luxembourg Exercise increased caution in the north and east parts of Luxembourg due to unexploded ordnance from World Wars I and II. These are especially present in areas where the Battle of the Bulge took place in 1944-45. These unmarked areas are usually found on farms or rural construction zones. The Luxembourg Explosive Ordnance Teams are working to find, remove, and safely detonate these devices, especially during planting and harvest seasons. Searching for old war items with metal detectors is dangerous and prohibited. Review our Travel Guidance for Luxembourg to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to Luxembourg: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Luxembourg. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Luxembourg. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist. We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
Read full advisory →Data current as of August 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data