Luxembourg / Groussherzogtum Lëtzebuerg – Let’s explore here

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a small landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France and Germany. It is the last remaining grand duchy in the world. It has a population of around 660,000 people, making it one of the least populated countries in Europe.

To the north lies the hilly and mountainous Ardennes area. In the east lies Little Switzerland, with its craggy terrain, thick forests, some caves and myriad small streams. The highest point is Kneiff hill, at 1,840 ft (560 m) above sea level.

Current travels

Every time we’ve been to Luxembourg something untoward has happened. Because of this it has been a place that we tend to drive through without stopping! We’ve provided some examples of what happened to us in the past when we did stop there. Who knows why these things happened, but it’s really shaped how we see the country!

Accordingly we sourced a road trip route (see below) that took us around the mountains – yes mountains, who knew? – castles, and provided us with some of the best sights. Wow, was this a great move! It literally changed our view to the polar opposite. Is Luxembourg Europe’s best kept secret? It is absolutely FANTASTIC!

We’ve created several blogs for our visit to Luxembourg. You may find them helpful, and you may pick up some tips, or more likely mistakes not to make that we’ve made 😉

On our current journey we travelled from Wallonia, Belgium avoiding all toll roads and motorways, across the mountain passes into Luxembourg. We stayed in a great campsite called Camping Ettelbruck in Ettelbruck, highly recommended.

We sourced a route (see below) that really improved our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enabled us to meet some interesting people. Next stop for us was in the East of the Netherlands.

Dedicated road trip that changed our perceptions of the country!

What’s it like to drive in Luxembourg?

In our experience we used to think that you don’t tend to notice that we’re in Luxembourg until we’ve left! However this could not be more WRONG!

Luxembourg has a reputation for being a bit like a little version of Switzerland, and that’s bang on the money. There are numerous mountain passes, incredible roads that take you over and through some beautiful places.

Because of this, there are many petrol heads in the country. And, because its such a wealthy place, there are loads of top end sports cars, as well as classic cars, as well as road bikes touring across the country – some at speed. That said, they do seem to be mostly polite and not too pushy.

Road signage on the motorways is excellent, so you should never get lost!

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

What currency do they use in Luxembourg?

In Luxembourg they use the Euro. The use of credit / debit cards is now widespread. Traveller’s cheques are accepted. There are lots of ATMs.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

They speak Luxembourgish, French, and German in Luxembourg. Additionally due to the cosmopolitan nature of the country, many also speak Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, and English.

What time zone is Luxembourg in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in. 

Do I need a visa to visit Luxembourg?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

Is wild camping legal in Luxembourg?

No, wild camping is illegal in Luxembourg.

Is it safe to drink water in Luxembourg?

Yes, it is safe to drink tap water in Luxembourg. Bottled water is also readily available across the country. 

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

And don’t forget to check out all the other pictures!