Travel advice for Luxembourg.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Luxembourg.

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Euro (EUR)

  • For ATM cash withdrawals

  • For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in euro (EUR)

  • For minor expenses on arrival in country of destination

Local currency / ISO Code

Euro EUR

Further Information

Credit cards

 

  • Customary credit cards are accepted in most places. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

ATM Search

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+/- 0 h

Capital

Luxembourg

National language

Official language

German and French

Language capabilities

Luxembourgish, German and French

Voltage

220 volt; 2-pronged round plug / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Opening hours

Banks

8.30 - 16.30 h (Mon - Fri)

Stores

14.00 - 18.30 h (Mon)
8.30/9.00 - 12.00 h and 14.00 - 18.00/18.30 h Sun - Sat)

Health situation

Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.

Driving
  • Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals if obtained at least 1 year previously, varies by rental company.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 21 to 25 (varies by company).

  • CH sticker, bright signal jacket and breakdown triangle mandatory.

  • Blood alcohol limit: 0.5 ‰.

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Regional consular center Benelux
Netherlands, The Hague, Lange Voorhout 42
Tel.: +31 70 364 28 31 / +31 70 364 28 32

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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