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🇱🇺 Luxembourg

A dramatic clifftop capital, fairytale castles and the wooded valleys of the Ardennes — tiny Luxembourg packs grandeur and greenery into one of Europe's smallest countries.

Schengen visa 📅 Best: May–Sep 💵 $150/day avg
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Capital
Luxembourg City
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Currency
Euro (€ EUR)
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Language
Luxembourgish, French, German
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Best time
May–Sep
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Visa
Schengen visa
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Avg daily budget
$70 – $380
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Safety
Very safe
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Main airport
Luxembourg (LUX)
Overview

Why travellers love Luxembourg

Luxembourg City's UNESCO old town sits atop dramatic gorges, with castle-dotted valleys and the wine region of the Moselle close by.

It's compact, safe and easily combined with Belgium, France or Germany.

Where to go

Top places in Luxembourg

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Luxembourg City

Luxembourg City

🗓 2 days

Clifftop old town and casemates.

CultureHistory
Vianden

Vianden

🗓 1 day

A spectacular hilltop castle.

HistoryFamily
Müllerthal

Müllerthal

🗓 1 day

'Little Switzerland' forest trails.

NatureAdventure
Moselle Valley

Moselle Valley

🗓 1 day

Riverside vineyards and wine.

FoodRelax
Plan day by day

Luxembourg itineraries

Ready-made routes — tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Luxembourg City → Vianden → Müllerthal
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$350 – $1,900
1–2

Luxembourg City

Clifftop old town and casemates.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · History
3–4

Vianden

A spectacular hilltop castle.

🗓 2 days✨ History · Family
5

Müllerthal

'Little Switzerland' forest trails.

🗓 1 day✨ Nature · Adventure
Route
Luxembourg City → Vianden → Müllerthal → Moselle Valley
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$490 – $2,660
1–2

Luxembourg City

Clifftop old town and casemates.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · History
3–4

Vianden

A spectacular hilltop castle.

🗓 2 days✨ History · Family
5–6

Müllerthal

'Little Switzerland' forest trails.

🗓 2 days✨ Nature · Adventure
7

Moselle Valley

Riverside vineyards and wine.

🗓 1 day✨ Food · Relax
Route
Luxembourg City → Vianden → Müllerthal → Moselle Valley
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$700 – $3,800
1–3

Luxembourg City

Clifftop old town and casemates.

🗓 3 days✨ Culture · History
4–6

Vianden

A spectacular hilltop castle.

🗓 3 days✨ History · Family
7–8

Müllerthal

'Little Switzerland' forest trails.

🗓 2 days✨ Nature · Adventure
9–10

Moselle Valley

Riverside vineyards and wine.

🗓 2 days✨ Food · Relax
✨ Build a custom Luxembourg itinerary →
Visa & entry

Luxembourg visa requirements

Visa required?
Schengen rules apply
Allowed stay
90 days / 180 (Schengen)
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
ETIAS (from 2025)
Passport validity
3 months beyond stay
Visa type
Schengen visa
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Visa rules change frequently. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS; others a Schengen visa. Always verify with the official Luxembourg immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Luxembourg visa guide →Use the visa checker →
Money

Luxembourg budget guide

Budget

$70/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$380+/day
  • 4–5★ hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Luxembourg budget guide →
Things to do

Top attractions in Luxembourg

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Old Town & casemates

UNESCO fortifications above the gorge.

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Vianden Castle

One of Europe's finest feudal castles.

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Müllerthal Trail

Rock formations and forest hikes.

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Moselle wine

Riverside vineyards and crémant.

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Adolphe Bridge

Iconic views over the valley.

Blog

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