ETC LUXEMBOURG 2020 ON A BUDGET
A FEW TIPS TO SAVE A BUCK OR TWO
August 2019
Fédération Luxembourgeoise de figurines fantastiques et futuristes (FLUFFF) [email protected] www.etclux.lu PREMISE
In Novi Sad several teams expressed their concern on the financial investment needed to participate at the ETC 2020 in Luxembourg.
We would like every country to be able to participate next year and cost should not be a deal-breaker for any of them.
This document should help teams and individuals that may face financial constraints (or that want to save money) in organizing their ETC 2020 experience.
As mentioned already to many players in Novi Sad: do not hesitate to contact us if you encounter any problems, we will do our best to help you. SUMMARY
1. GETTING TO LUXEMBOURG 2. SLEEPING IN LUXEMBOURG 3. GETTING AROUND IN LUXEMBOURG GETTING TO LUXEMBOURG 1 GETTING TO LUXEMBOURG
CAR LOW-COST AIRLINES
Profit from free highway systems in Belgium, Companies like Ryanair, Easyjet and Volotea Luxembourg, Germany and the Netherlands connect Luxembourg to several EU cities Fill your tank in countries with lower fuel Consider flying off-weekend to avoid higher prices (Luxembourg’s are among the lowest) fares Avoid high-priced vignettes and tolls (e.g. 10- Plan your trip well in advance and be careful day vignette in Austria 9,20 € vs 1-year with additional luggage to avoid bad surprises vignette in Switzerland 40 €)
Useful links: Fuel Prices Route calculator Tolls & Vignettes
5 SLEEPING IN LUXEMBOURG 2 SLEEPING IN LUXEMBOURG
YOUTH HOSTELS CAMPSITES OTHER SOLUTIONS
1 Hostel (240 beds) in 1 Campsite in Low cost hotels in Luxembourg City Luxembourg City neighbouring towns 6 more hostels around Direct bus to ETC Alternative solutions the country 30 mins venue for free such as Airbnb, couch from ETC venue by car From 5 € per adult per surfing, short-term From 26 € per night night (+6 € for pitch rentals (parking & breakfast and hot water) Accommodation in included) neighbouring countries (i.e. Belgium, France, Germany)
Find more details in the next slides
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KM from € per night GENERAL INFORMATION Location ETC venue per adult Direct booking via hostel website recommended Prices include overnight stay, breakfast, bedsheets Luxembourg City 5 26,70 and free parking Possibility of packed lunch for 5,50 € per person Larochette 23 24,70 <10ppl, free cancellation up to 28 days before Esch-sur-Alzette 27 28,70 arrival >10ppl, special reductions and 5% cancellation fee Hollenfels 28 24,70 up to 28 days before arrival >10ppl, inquire directly at [email protected] Echternach 30 26,70
Beaufort 32 26,70 Useful links: Remerschen 43 26,70 Youth hostels in Luxembourg Hostels pricing information 2020 Terms and conditions
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GENERAL INFORMATION Direct booking via campsite webpage or email recommended Direct bus to ETC venue (#18, 30 mins) for free 6€ per pitch per night 5€ per person per night Prices include hot showers and parking Inquire directly at [email protected]
Useful links: Kockelscheuer campsite Pricing information
9 LOW-COST HOTELS IN NEIGHBOURING TOWNS
GENERAL INFORMATION
ibis budget Luxembourg Sud Direct booking via hotel website recommended Register to loyalty program for extra discount 16km away from ETC venue Rates from 23€ per adult per night in double room Free parking
Useful links: Hotel website
10 GETTING AROUND IN LUXEMBOURG 3 GETTING AROUND IN LUXEMBOURG
FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CALL-A-BUS
As of 01/03/20, public transportation will Luxembourg City offers an on-demand bus be free of charge (except 1st class) service within its boundaries (including the ETC venue served by several bus lines, Youth Hostel, ETC venue and all city hotels) among which direct lines to airport (#16) The service is active Mon-Sat 09:00-23:59 and and to main station (#1, 16, 18) must be booked at least 45 mins before Important bus stops are: desired pick-up time st • Airport: Aéroport Luxembourg/Findel A trip costs 6 € for the 1 passenger and 3 € • Main station: Luxembourg, Gare Centrale for any additional passengers in the same group • ETC Venue: Kirchberg, Gare Routière Luxexpo
Useful links: Useful links: Mobility in Luxembourg Call-A-Bus service
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