Luxembourg City Traveler Essentials

Safety rating
9/10
Best time to visit
May to September for mild weather and outdoor exploring along the ramparts.
Population
0.1M

Overview

Dramatically set atop deep gorges, Luxembourg City pairs a UNESCO-listed old town and ancient fortifications with gleaming EU institutions. The Bock casemates, panoramic ramparts, and a cosmopolitan, multilingual culture define this compact capital.

Getting around

Free trams and buses plus a walkable center make getting around easy and cost-free.

Local etiquette

Greet politely in French or German; the city is formal, multilingual, and cosmopolitan.

Safety

Luxembourg City is very safe; ordinary precautions around the station area at night suffice.

Practical guides