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Esch-sur-Alzette Canton, Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette
Luxembourg's multicultural second city, where industry meets culture
CultureHistory & Heritage
Esch-sur-Alzette is the second-largest city in Luxembourg, located in the industrial south along the Alzette river, and home to over 120 nationalities. The former steel-works district of Belval has been reborn as a campus of universities, concert venues, and restaurants, while the Kulturfabrik cultural centre occupies a converted slaughterhouse.
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Best time to visit
May to September
Region
Esch-sur-Alzette Canton
Main airport
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Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting Luxembourg
Entry requirements vary by passport. Check the requirements for your specific passport on the Luxembourg page at Yoogo.
Luxembourg uses the Euro (EUR), and card payments are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, shops, and most tourist attractions throughout the country. It is still advisable to carry a small amount of cash for markets, rural cafes, and tipping purposes.
Luxembourg consistently ranks among the safest countries in Europe, with a very low rate of violent crime. The most common issues affecting visitors are petty theft such as pickpocketing at train stations and busy tourist areas, so standard precautions with valuables are sensible.
Luxembourg consistently ranks among the safest countries in Europe, with a very low rate of violent crime. The most common issues affecting visitors are petty theft such as pickpocketing at train stations and busy tourist areas, so standard precautions with valuables are sensible.
All public transport within Luxembourg, including trains, buses, and trams, has been free of charge since March 2020, making it one of the easiest and most affordable countries to navigate without a car. Luxembourg City is served by an expanding tram network, and CFL trains connect the capital to the main towns, with cross-border services to Belgium, France, and Germany available for an additional fare.
Late spring (May to June) and early autumn (September to October) offer the most pleasant combination of mild temperatures, long daylight hours, and manageable crowds at major attractions. Summer (July to August) is the busiest period, particularly in Luxembourg City and Vianden, while winter brings atmospheric Christmas markets to the capital.
Late spring (May to June) and early autumn (September to October) offer the most pleasant combination of mild temperatures, long daylight hours, and manageable crowds at major attractions. Summer (July to August) is the busiest period, particularly in Luxembourg City and Vianden, while winter brings atmospheric Christmas markets to the capital.
Luxembourg has three official languages: Luxembourgish, French, and German, and most residents speak all three alongside English, particularly in the capital and tourist areas. Attempting a few words of Luxembourgish (Moien for hello, Merci for thank you) is warmly received by locals.
No vaccinations are required to enter Luxembourg, and the country presents no significant tropical disease risks. Travellers are generally advised to ensure routine immunisations are up to date before any international trip, and to consult their own healthcare provider for personalised advice.