Luxembourg: Various travel information
Formalities, visas
As a member state of the EU, Germans and Austrians can enter the country with a valid German passport or a German passport that has not been valid for a year or a valid (also provisionally issued) federal identity card.
German child ID cards are recognized without restriction. Children under the age of 16 can also enter the country if they are entered on a parent’s passport.
Since Luxembourg is part of the Schengen area, there are no longer any regular controls at the borders.
Goods, foreign exchange, customs regulations
National currency
The national currency of Luxembourg is the euro.
1 euro (€) = 100 cents
The import of the national currency (euro) and foreign currencies are not subject to any restrictions. However, the maximum limit in Germany is 15,000 euros, higher amounts must be reported to customs.
If you want to try your luck, you can do so in the local casino.
Goods, souvenirs and customs regulations
Popular souvenirs are mainly porcelain, crystal glass, as well as quality wines and champagne from the Moselle region, as well as liqueurs and chocolates.
There are no known special restrictions on the movement of goods. In addition, the regulations for the movement of goods within the EU apply.
Luxembourg: arrival and transport
How do you get to Luxembourg?
Roads
As a small country in the middle of the EU, Luxembourg is well connected to the European trunk road network.
Air connections
All international airports in Europe serve Findel Airport in Luxembourg City, so that the country and its many international organizations have excellent connections. As the largest Luxembourg airline, Luxair serves the most important European cities with around 57 aircraft.
Railway connections
The national railway company CFL offers international train connections to the most important metropolises in the neighborhood such as Paris, Brussels, Basel, Frankfurt, Cologne and Trier.
Travel in the country
Bus
The capital of Luxembourg has an excellent bus system called the “Autobus municipaux de la Ville de Luxembourg”. Night buses also open up the city area. All cities in the country are connected by a well-developed bus network.
Railway
Luxembourg has a rail network with a total length of 274 km, of which 242 km are electrified.
Road network
All regions of Luxembourg are well served by roads over approx. 5,190 km.
Of these, about 114 km are motorways.
Rental cars
As a highly developed country, all major rental companies are of course represented in Luxembourg and at the airport.
Waterways
As the border river between Germany and Luxembourg, the Moselle in Luxembourg is navigable over a total length of 36 km.
Traffic rules
As is well known, there is right-hand traffic in Luxembourg. In order to avoid trouble with the police or even the courts, one should strictly adhere to the traffic regulations in force in the country. The maximum speeds shown can of course be reduced or increased by traffic signs. Regardless of the information given here, it is advisable to obtain detailed information from the ADAC, the AvD or the Verkehrsclub in Luxemburg.
Maximum speeds
In addition to the general speed limits shown, the speed limits indicated by signs must be strictly observed.
- Urban: in built-up areas there is a speed limit of 50 km/h
- Country roads: there is a speed limit of 90 km/h on country roads
- Motorways: there is a speed limit of 120 km/h on motorways
Special regulations
- Children under the age of 10 must be seated in the back seat.
- Parking is prohibited on curbs with a yellow line.
- It is not permitted to bring fuel in reserve canisters.
- In the so-called “blue zones” you can only park with a parking disc.
- A reflective protective vest must be worn in certain hazardous situations.
Blood
alcohol limits In Luxembourg there is a blood alcohol limit of 0.5 parts per thousand for drivers of motor vehicles. The same rule applies to drivers of motorcycles. For novice drivers in the first 2 years and professional drivers, a limit of 0.2 per mille applies.
International license plate
According to Abbreviationfinder, Luxembourg’s international license plate is:
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Tourist office
Luxembourg City Tourist Office
30, place Guillaume II
1648 Luxembourg
Tel: 00352 – 22 28 09
e-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.lcto.lu
Travel medicine, risks
Infectious Diseases
There are no infectious diseases in Luxembourg that do not also occur in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
- Lyme disease, from tick bites
- Early summer meningo encephalitis, mainly as a result of tick bites
- Early summer meningoencephalitis (TBE)
- Hepatitis A and B, an infection with hepatitis B, is only to be expected in people who can come into contact with blood or in those who seek sexual contact.
- Polio, polio, there is very little risk of infection.
- tetanus
- rabies
Vaccination recommendations
When traveling to Luxembourg – as in many other countries – the following vaccinations are recommended:
- Diphtheria, a vaccination against diphtheria should always exist in your home country.
- Hepatitis A and B, a vaccination against hepatitis B, is only required for people who may come into contact with blood or for those who seek sexual contact.
- Polio, polio, a vaccination against polio should always exist, also in the home country.
- Tetanus, a vaccination against tetanus should always exist in the home country.
- Rabies, but only in high-risk travelers who can come into contact with the vector animals
Vaccination requirements There are no vaccination requirements when entering or staying in the country.
Luxembourg: embassies, consulates
Visit Countryaah for a full list of Luxembourg embassies and consulates in each country around the world.
Luxembourg
Embassy in Luxembourg
20-22, avenue Emile Reuter
2420 Luxembourg
Tel: 00352 – 45 34 45-1
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.luxemburg.diplo.de
Austrian representations in Luxembourg
Embassy in Luxembourg
3, rue des bains
1212 Luxembourg
Tel: 00352 – 47 11 88
Email: [email protected]
Web: www: www.aussenministerium.at/luxemburg
Representations of Luxembourg in Austria
Embassy in Vienna
Sternwartestraße 81
1180 Vienna
Tel: 0043 – (0) 1 – 478 21 42
Email: [email protected]
Honorary consulate in Graz
Herrengasse 18-20, c/o Grazer Wechselsendung Versicherungs AG
8010 Graz
Tel: 0043 – (0) 316 – 80 37 – 558
Honorary Consulate in Salzburg
Kleingmainergasse 19
5020 Salzburg
Tel: 0043 – (0) 6245 – 815 16 0
Honorary Consulate in Innsbruck
Anichstraße 35
6020 Innsbruck
Tel: 0043 – (0) 512 – 504 232 51
Swiss representations in Luxembourg
Embassy in Luxembourg
Forum Royal, 25A Boulevard Royal
2449 Luxembourg
Tel: 00352 – 227 47 41
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.eda.admin.ch/luxembourg
Representations of Luxembourg in Switzerland
Embassy in Bern
Kramgasse 45
3000 Bern
Tel: 0041 – (0) 31 – 311 47 32
Email: [email protected]
Consulates
Honorary consulates can be found in Basel, Chiasso, Geneva and Zurich.