Luxembourg




PRACTICALITIES



Currency

Euro (EUR)


Official languages

Luxembourgish, German, French


Time

GMT + 1


Calling code

+352


Area codes


Diedrich: 45, Han/Lesse: 84


Internet TLD

.lu


Shopping

Generally shops are open Monday–Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.


National holidays

New Year’s Day January 1
Carnival movable feast
Easter movable feast
May Day May 1
Ascension movable feast
Whit Monday movable feast
National Day June 23
Assumption August 15
Luxembourg City Kermesse September 1
All Saint’s Day November 1
Christmas December 25 & 26


National dish

judd mat gardebohn'en – saltem pork with bean
jambon d'Ardennes – Ardennes ham
treipen – blood sausage


Electricity

Luxembourg’s electricity runs on 230V/50Hz.


Passport/Visa

Citizens of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland do not need visa for entry into Luxembourg. Only a valid passport is required. Citizens of Schengen states need only an identity card.


Useful numbers

Ambulance: 112
Fire Brigade: 112
Police: 113