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Voykit pocket guide · Luxembourg
Luxembourg City
Lëtzebuerg
Luxembourg City is a two- or three-night stop: walk the Ville Haute and the ramparts in a morning, go down to the Grund by path or lift, and use the free trains and buses for the rest.
The old town sits on a rock above two river valleys, so distances are short but the hills and stairs are not. Public transport is free in second class, the airport is about 6 km from the centre, and English works almost everywhere. What goes wrong is timing: many museums close on Mondays, most shops close on Sundays, and weekday hotel prices follow business demand. Four areas cover a first visit.
- Country
- Luxembourg
- Local name
- Lëtzebuerg
- Best months
- Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Dec
- Time zone
- Europe/Luxembourg
- Stay
- 2 days: Ville Haute and Grund in one day, Kirchberg or the station district the next
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Cards and contactless work almost everywhere. Carry a little cash for markets, small cafés and toilets.
- Daily spend
- Budget €50–80 excl. bed · Mid €80–170 excl. bed · High €170+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU roaming applies for EU SIMs. Visitors can buy a prepaid SIM from POST or Orange, Tango or other operators with an ID.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 112 · Police (non-emergency) 113 (check)
- Plugs
- 230 V; two-pin European sockets (types C and F).
- Tipping
- Service is included in the bill; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.
- Water
- Tap water is safe to drink.
- Toilets
- Cafés, museums, the station and some public toilets; a small fee at some.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €3–4.50 |
| Beer (25 cl) | €4–6.50 |
| Lunch plat du jour | €15–25 |
| Public transport inside Luxembourg | Free |
| Casemates entry | €8–10 |
| Museum entry | €7–15 |
| Taxi from the airport | €30–45 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- Luxembourg Airport, Findel (LUX)
- LUX to the Ville Haute: one taxi or ride-hailing car, 15–30 minutes, with a free bus as fallback — the risk is not the ride but a hotel desk that closes at night.
By rail and road
| Station | Serves | To the centre |
|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg Central Station (Gare de Luxembourg) | Trains to Metz, Trier, Brussels, Paris (TGV) and the rest of the country | Tram or bus 5–10 min, or a 20-minute walk |
| Bus and coach stops at the Gare and Kirchberg | Regional buses and international coaches | Tram or walk |
Typical fares
- Airport to the centre, bus 29 or taxi
- Bus is free; taxi about €30–45; 20–30 minutes
- Any bus, tram or train in the country, 2nd class
- Free
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Get around
Walk inside an area; use the free tram, buses and lifts between the old town, the station and Kirchberg.
| How | Fare | Use for |
|---|---|---|
| Walking | Free | Inside the Ville Haute and along the Corniche |
| Tram | Free | The station to Kirchberg |
| Bus | Free | Everywhere else, and the airport (bus 29) |
| Train | Free in 2nd class inside the country | Day trips within Luxembourg |
| Taxi or app car | €8–15 across town | Late nights, with luggage |
Fares are estimates; check before you ride.
- Passes
- No pass needed: public transport is free in second class.
- Late at night
- Trams and buses run less often in the evening and on Sundays; taxis and ride-hailing cover the gaps.
See and do
01Chemin de la Corniche
The best short walk with valley views; free.
Hours: best Morning or late afternoon · Price: Free · Time: 20 min · 49.6104, 6.1362
02Bock CasematesCasemates du Bock
Underground tunnels where the city began.
Hours: best Opening · Price: €8–10 · Time: 45–60 min · 49.6110, 6.1347
03Notre-Dame CathedralKathedral Notre-Dame
A 17th-century church with a royal crypt.
Hours: best Morning · Price: Free · Time: 20 min · 49.6117, 6.1290
04Grand-Ducal PalacePalais grand-ducal
The façade and the guard on Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes.
Hours: best Morning · Price: Free · Time: 10 min · 49.6115, 6.1318
05Grund lunchRestauranten am Grund
Riverside lunch below the rock.
Hours: best 12:00 · Price: €25–45 · Time: 1 hHours: best 12:00 PM · Price: €25–45 · Time: 1 h
06MudamMudam Luxembourg — Musée d'Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean
Contemporary art in an I. M. Pei building.
Hours: best Morning · Price: €10–15 · Time: 45–60 min · 49.6177, 6.1431
07Fort ThüngenFort Thüngen — Dräi Eechelen
Three towers and a view of the old town.
Hours: best Late afternoon · Price: Free park · Time: 25 min · 49.6167, 6.1414
08Philharmonie
A concert hall ringed by white columns.
Hours: best Evening · Price: Free exterior · Time: 15 min · 49.6199, 6.1428
09Judd mat Gaardebounen
The national dish in the old town.
Hours: best 12:00 · Price: €22–32 · Time: 1 hHours: best 12:00 PM · Price: €22–32 · Time: 1 h
10Vianden castle
A castle town in the Our valley; reached free by bus and train.
Hours: best Weekday · Price: Free transport; castle entry · Time: Full day
Hours and prices are desk estimates (checked 2026-09); anything marked (check) is not confirmed. Coordinates open in any map app.
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Vianden | Bus and train, about 1.5 h | Full day |
| Müllerthal (Little Switzerland) | Bus and a short walk, about 1–1.5 h | Full day |
| Moselle valley (Schengen, Remich) | Bus or train, about 1 h | Half to full day |
| Metz or Trier | Train, about 1–1.5 h | Full day |
Eat
| Where | What · area | Price | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery sandwiches and market food | Sandwich or quiche · Citywide | €6–12 | Budget |
| Lunch spots on Kirchberg | Sandwich or salad · Kirchberg | €8–14 | Budget |
| Traditional restaurant for judd mat gaardebounen | Judd mat Gaardebounen · Ville Haute | €22–32 | Mid-range |
| Grund riverside restaurants | Luxembourgish or French main · Grund | €22–35 | Mid-range |
| Portuguese and Italian restaurants near the station | Portuguese and Italian · Gare | €18–30 | Mid-range |
| Pastry café near Place Guillaume II | Coffee and tart · Ville Haute | €8–15 | Mid-range |
| Michelin-starred and hotel restaurants | Tasting menus · Ville Haute, Grund, Clausen | €90–250 | Splurge |
Per person, one dish or one meal, 2026 estimate. Names and hours change: check the day before.
Sleep
| Band | Price a night | Where | What |
|---|---|---|---|
| budget | €90–140 | Gare, hostels | Hostels and budget hotels |
| mid | €150–260 | Ville Haute, Gare | 3–4 star hotels |
| splurge | €300+ | Ville Haute, Kirchberg | 5-star hotels |
Per room per night in EUR, 2026 estimate; weekday business demand raises prices.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | MoienMOY-en |
| Thank you | MerciMAIR-see |
| The bill, please | D'Rechnung, wgl.duh REKH-noong, vuh-gel |
| How much is this? | Wéi vill kascht dat?vay vil kasht dat |
| A coffee, please | E Kaffi, wgl.eh KAH-fee, vuh-gel |
| Where is the tram stop? | Wou ass den Tramarrêt?voh ass den TRAHM-ah-ray |
| I need help | Ech brauch Hëllefekh browkh HUH-lef |
| Goodbye | ÄddiEH-dee |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greetings: A handshake and 'bonjour' or 'moien' when entering a shop or café.
- Languages: Luxembourgish, French and German are official; start with a greeting and switch to English if you need.
- Churches: Shoulders and knees covered and quiet voices.
- Sundays: Most shops are closed; plan groceries for Saturday.
- Tipping: Service is included; round up for good service.
- Punctuality: Be on time for tours and reservations.
Red lines
- Churches: cover shoulders and knees and keep voices low.
- Do not climb on the walls or barriers at the viewpoints.
- Tap water is drinkable.
Scams and watch-outs
- Pickpockets work the station, the trams at rush hour and crowded Christmas markets: keep bags zipped and in front.
- Fake petition or charity collectors near the station and Place Guillaume II: decline politely.
- Overpriced taxis from the station: use the taxi rank or an app, and check the fare before you go.
- Street sellers of 'gold' rings or bracelets: decline and walk on.
One and two days
1 day
A stopover. Skip: Kirchberg: it needs another half day.
- 09:009:00 AMChemin de la Corniche
- 10:0010:00 AMBock Casemates
- 12:0012:00 PMLunch in the Grund
- 14:002:00 PMNotre-Dame Cathedral and the palace
- 16:004:00 PMCoffee and tart
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Visit Luxembourg (national tourism board): www.visitluxembourg.com/
- Mobiliteit.lu (national journey planner): www.mobiliteit.lu/
- Wikivoyage — Luxembourg City: en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Luxembourg_City
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Luxembourg CityLëtzebuerg
Wgl. féiert mech op dës Adress
Please take me to this address
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
Take me to
- Casemates du BockBock Casemates
- Kathedral Notre-DameNotre-Dame Cathedral
- Palais grand-ducalGrand-Ducal Palace
- Restauranten am GrundGrund riverside restaurants
- Mudam Luxembourg — Musée d'Art Moderne Grand-Duc JeanMudam Luxembourg
- Fort Thüngen — Dräi EechelenFort Thüngen (Dräi Eechelen)
- Police, fire, ambulance112
- Police (non-emergency)113 (check)
Write your own embassy's 24-hour line here.
English is widely spoken; French and German help.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/luxembourg-city). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.