See what the experts are saying about Luxembourg. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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When to go
"In-season" in Luxembourg, as in the rest of the Benelux countries, means from about mid-April to mid-October. The peak of the tourist season is in July and August, when the weather is at its finest. The weather is never really extreme at any... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
March Carnival Parade, Pétange. Mid-Lent Carnival. Contact Pétange Tourist Office (tel. 50-12-511). Refreshment Sunday (3 weeks before Easter). April L'Emais'chen Folk Festival, Luxembourg City. Young lovers buy pottery items for eac... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Flying to Belgium Brussels National Airport, at Zaventem, 11km (7 miles) northeast of the center city, is Belgium's only significant international airport. It has direct rail connection to Brussels and from there to Bruges, Ghe... Continue reading »
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Escorted & package tours
Package tours offer a way to buy the airfare, accommodations, and other elements of your trip (such as car rentals, airport transfers, and sometimes even activities) at the same time and often at discounted prices. One good source of packa... Continue reading »
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Health & insurance
Travel Insurance The cost of travel insurance varies widely, depending on the cost and length of your trip, your age and health, and the type of trip you're taking, but expect to pay between 5% and 8% of the vacation itself. You can get es... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Train One of the best rail systems in the world operates in Luxembourg and to these surrounding countries. There is virtually no spot so remote that it cannot easily be reached by trains that are fast, clean, and almost always on time.... Continue reading »
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Money
Admittedly, the three Benelux countries are by no means inexpensive. Clearly, whether you agree with this statement will depend on how much you can bring to bear -- or bear to bring -- in the way of financial resources. If you're used to the... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements
Passports/Visas Citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand need only a valid passport for a visit to a Benelux country of less than 3 months. If you're a citizen of another country, be su... Continue reading »
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Tips on accommodations
Traditional European hotels tend to be simpler than American ones and emphasize cleanliness and friendliness over amenities. For example, even in the cheapest American chain motel, free cable is as standard as indoor plumbing. In Europe, few... Continue reading »
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Internet access
To find cybercafes in Benelux towns and cities, check www.cybercaptive.com and www.cybercafe.com. Aside from formal cybercafes, most youth hostels and public libraries have Internet access. Avoid hotel business centers unless you're willin... Continue reading »
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Tips for families
To locate accommodations, restaurants, and attractions that are particularly kid-friendly, refer to the "Kids" icon throughout this guide. As for keeping the children amused, what child wouldn't be happy exploring the castles that are scat... Continue reading »
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
In Amsterdam, you can get information, or just meet people, by visiting COC, Rozenstraat 14 (tel. 020/626-3087; www.cocamsterdam.nl), the Amsterdam branch of the Dutch lesbian and gay organization. On the premises are a daytime cafe serving c... Continue reading »
