A typical first trip here runs about $1,200 to $1,625 per person for 7 days at a mid-range style, before flights. Get your own number from the Budget Calculator.
- Judd mat Gaardebounen, smoked pork collar with broad beans; national dish
- Gromperekichelcher, potato fritters sold at outdoor festivals
- Riesling wines from the Moselle Valley are excellent and underrated
- Crémant de Luxembourg, sparkling wine rivaling Champagne in quality
- Bouneschlupp, green bean soup, a simple Luxembourgish classic
- National Day (June 23), Grand Duke's official birthday with fireworks
- Schueberfouer, one of Europe's largest funfairs, held annually since 1340
- Wine and Moselle festivals in autumn along the river valley
- Luxembourg City's Christmas market is beautifully set in the old town
Luxembourg has three official languages: Luxembourgish, French, and German. Most Luxembourgers also speak English.
It's one of the world's wealthiest countries and home to many EU institutions. Multilingualism is a point of national pride.
- Luxembourgers are formal and private, be respectful of personal space
- Punctuality is important in both professional and social settings
- Luxembourg is tiny but extremely walkable and well-organized
- Tipping 10% is appreciated but not mandatory
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