Luxembourg
Language→ Luxembourgish, German, French
Population (around)→ 643,403
Currency→ Euro (EUR) €
General weather Overview
Luxembourg is located in a temperate climate zone. On average in the northern hemisphere, days
are usually warm and long during the summer months. Depending on the season, average
daytime temperatures range from freezing degrees to swimwear weather. In the colder months
and depending on the region, temperatures drop to sub-zero degrees on a monthly average.
Overall, summers are pleasant and winters are very cold, windy and mostly cloudy.
Cities
Luxembourg / Capital – Esch-sur-Alzette – Dudelange – Schifflange – Bettembourg –
Pétange – Ettelbruck – Diekirch – Strassen – Bertrange – Belvaux – Wiltz – Echternach –
Grevenmacher – Remich – Mondorf-les-Bains
Fun facts
- Luxembourgish cuisine is a nice mix of French cuisine and German dishes, due to significant influences from its close neighbors. Typical regional dishes include plum tarts, potato pancakes, and a variety of special soups and meat dishes
- Of all the small countries in Europe, Luxembourg is the seventh smallest and covers an area of 2,586 km², making it easy to explore the little country in just a couple of days
- When you think of wine from Europe, you probably think of French, Spanish, Italian, and even German wines. You may have never heard of Luxembourg wines. But there are also a number of wines on the Moselle: Crémant de Luxembourg is a sparkling wine that is available in rosé or white and has even won several awards
Some popular local foods
Bouneschlupp and Gromperenzopp, Gromperekichelcher , Bouchée à
la Reine, Letzeburger Kniddlelen, Judd mat Gaardebounen, Flammkuchen, Quetschentaart, Wäinzoossiss mat Moschterzooss, Friture de la Moselle, Huesenziwwi, Verwurelter
Some native animals:
Wild cat, Common otter, European pine martin, Least weasel, Cross fox,
Beech marten, Badger, Ermine, European polecat, Brown bear, Arctic wolf, Elk, Roe deer
Couple of reasons to visit
- Water sports, wildlife, and ecotourism are popular in the national parks
- Experience a blend of cultures of German, French, and Belge influences through architecture, museums, restaurants, and more!
- There’s plenty of history to discover in Luxembourg. Visit some of the gorgeous landscapes, sculptures, statues, and don’t miss a chance for incredible photo ops.
- Luxembourg has fairy tale castles, with unique architectural sites