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Luxembourg

Country · Europe, Western Europe

Luxembourg
Photo: Streppel, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Luxembourg is a landlocked country in Western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. With an area of 2,593 square kilometers and a population of about 687,000, it offers a central location for exploring historic sites and natural landmarks.

Highlights

This guide covers 10 notable sights across the country. In the capital city of Luxembourg, visitors often see the Grand Ducal Palace, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the historic Bock fortifications. Other urban sites include the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Pfaffenthal Panoramic Elevator, and the public square Place Guillaume II. Outside the capital, the country features the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, the Abbey of Echternach, and Vianden Castle. For those interested in geography, the highest point in the country is Kneiff.

Food and drink

Local offerings include Bouneschlupp, a traditional soup. For beverages, the country produces Luxembourgish wine and Crémant de Luxembourg.

When to go

The climate at the capital features the warmest temperatures between June and August, with daily highs reaching 20 °C to 22 °C. These months generally see 11 to 13 days of rain. Spring, specifically May, offers milder temperatures with highs around 17 °C. Winter months, particularly December and January, are the coldest and wettest, with high temperatures of 4 °C and highs of 4 °C respectively, often accompanied by rain on 14 to 15 days of the month.

Practical notes

The official currency is the euro. The country uses three official languages: Luxembourgish, French, and German. The electrical system operates at 230 V with plug types C and F. Traffic moves on the right side of the road. The time zone is UTC+01:00.

Cities

Food and drink to try in Luxembourg

  • Luxembourgish wine
  • Bouneschlupp
  • Crémant de Luxembourg

Top sights in Luxembourg

  1. Court of Justice of the European UnionCourt of Justice of the European UnionLuxembourg
  2. Luxembourg American Cemetery and MemorialLuxembourg American Cemetery and MemorialLuxembourg
  3. Grand Ducal PalaceGrand Ducal PalaceLuxembourg
  4. Notre-Dame CathedralNotre-Dame CathedralLuxembourg
  5. Vianden CastleVianden CastleVianden
  6. BockBockLuxembourg
  7. KneiffKneiffTroisvierges
  8. Place Guillaume IIPlace Guillaume IILuxembourg
  9. Abbey of EchternachAbbey of EchternachEchternach
  10. Pfaffenthal Panoramic ElevatorPfaffenthal Panoramic ElevatorLuxembourg

Weather by month

The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C4591317202222181484
Average low, °C-1-114811131310730
Rainfall, mm866368546872677268817493
Rainy days141212101213111211121315

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Luxembourg (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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