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Global Guide Traveler. Luxembourg guide for traveler.

Founded in 963, Luxembourg became a grand duchy in 1815 and an independent state under the Netherlands. It lost more than half of its territory to Belgium in 1839, but gained a larger measure of autonomy. Full independence was attained in 1867. Overrun by Germany in both World Wars, it ended its neutrality in 1948 when it entered into the Benelux Customs Union and when it joined NATO the following year. In 1957, Luxembourg became one of the six founding countries of the European Economic Community (later the European Union), and in 1999 it joined the euro currency area.

Luxembourg is a landlocked country in Western Europe in between Belgium, France and Germany. It is the only Grand Duchy in the world and is the second-smallest of the European Union member states.

Major Luxembourg Cities & Destinations

The major cities in Luxembourg are: Luxembourg (the Old Town of Luxembourg City, which has been named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, provides the main travelers attractions)

Famous destinations in Luxembourg : Ardennes (Ardennes is a popular travelers destination due to beautiful landscape &  attractiveness of towns such as Clervaux, Vianden, & exciting village - Esch-sur-Sûre), Mullerthal (known as Luxembourg's "Little Switzerland", Mullerthal is destination of choice when the Luxembourgeois go on vacations)

Getting In Luxembourg

Get in Luxembourg by Plain: Luxembourg International Airport located 6 kilometers outside the Luxembourg-City & is served by Luxair, the national airline, which flies to most EU countries, Air France, KLM, Swiss, Lufthansa and British Airways. The Luxembourg International Airport is currently undergoing expansion and renovation.

Get in Luxembourg by Train: Luxembourg train station can be reached from Metz, Brussels, and Trier, and most other cities in Europe via these or similar neighboring countries' stations.

Get in Luxembourg by car: Motorways from Metz (A3), Brussels (A6) and Trier (A1) connect to the ring-road around Luxembourg City, from which most other parts of the country can be easily reached.

Sleep

Hotels & Hostels in the Luxembourg .

Getting Around    back to top ↑

Trains: The train network is either comprehensive, depending whether you want to go south or north. While the south is reasonably well covered, the north is limited to one line which runs from Luxembourg City to Mersch, Ettelbrück and up to Wilwerwiltz in the very north. The same tickets are valid on trains as busses, and the same rates are applied.

Local Transport: In Luxembourg, the bus service is adequate for the average traveler. Bus tickets are available from the driver. These cost €1.20 for one hour or €4.40 for one day. A €40 month ticket can be purchased at the CFL office under Hamilus, or at the station. The bus service out of town is very good. Every village has a convenient bus service which runs at least once every hour. However, town buses experienced a reduced service on Saturdays.

Cars: Drive on the right. National speed limits are 50km/h in towns and villages, 90km/h on country roads, and 130km/h on motorway. Speed limits are enforced by random police checks Luxembourg road infrastructure is well-developed.

Bicycle: The streets and landscape in Luxembourg make for good biking territory & biking in Luxemburg is highly recommended.

Respect - sensitive points in Luxembourg      back to top ↑

Try to show respect for the local language and make some effort to say a few words to people.

Luxembourg is a quiet town and so is not the right place for big nights out.

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