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