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Luxembourg

Luxembourg Travel Guide

Weather, best time to visit, and the best food, culture, nature and activities.

Weather
Avg Temp16–24°C
RainfallModerate, ~70mm/month
Best TimeJune to August for warm weather to explore the old fortifications and Grund valley on foot

Typical prices

  • Budget meal€14.00≈ $15.99
  • Mid-range meal€35.00≈ $39.97
  • Cappuccino€3.00≈ $3.43
  • Domestic beer€5.00≈ $5.71
  • Taxi (per km)€2.50≈ $2.86
  • Public transport ticket€0.00≈ $0.00
  • Museum entry€8.00≈ $9.14
  • Mid-range hotel (night)€160.00≈ $182.74

Food & Drink

  • MosconiItalian fine dining · $$$$

    Michelin-starred Italian restaurant near the Grand Ducal Palace run by chef Ilario Mosconi, known for handmade pasta and refined tasting menus.

  • Am TiirmschenLuxembourgish traditional · $$

    Cozy traditional restaurant in the old town serving Luxembourgish classics like judd mat gaardebounen (smoked pork collar with broad beans).

  • Brasserie GuillaumeFrench brasserie · $$$

    Elegant Art Deco brasserie on Place Guillaume II serving French-Luxembourgish classics like steak tartare and seafood platters.

  • Cafe BeaumontCafé/light fare · $$

    Popular casual eatery known for its bagels and salads, a favorite lunch spot for locals in the city center.

  • Ikki Bar

    Stylish cocktail bar in the Grund district along the Alzette river, popular for evening drinks with a laid-back crowd.

  • Urban City Bar

    Central bar near the train station area known for its lively terrace and DJ nights.

Culture & History

  • Musée National d'Histoire et d'Art (MNHA)

    National museum covering Luxembourg's history and archaeology, from Roman-era finds to fine art collections, housed in the old town.

  • Mudam Luxembourg

    Contemporary art museum designed by I.M. Pei, built on the site of Fort Thüngen, showing rotating international contemporary exhibitions.

  • Bock Casemates

    Underground network of tunnels carved into the Bock promontory, remnants of the city's historic fortifications, open for guided walks.

  • Villa Vauban

    Art museum in a 19th-century villa and park, focused on Dutch Golden Age and 19th-century European paintings.

  • Kinepolis Kirchberg

    Large modern multiplex in the Kirchberg district showing films in multiple languages including original-version screenings.

  • Cinémathèque de la Ville de Luxembourg

    Archive cinema in the old town screening classic and repertory films.

  • Schueberfouer

    Luxembourg's largest funfair, held on the Glacis field since medieval times, with rides, games, and traditional food stalls.

  • Blues'n Jazz Rallye

    Free open-air music festival held across the old town and Grund, with bands performing at bars and squares.

Active & Fun

  • Fit4 Luxembourg

    Local fitness chain with a central branch offering weight training and group classes.

  • d'Coque

    Major national sports and swimming complex in Kirchberg with an Olympic-size pool open to the public.