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LUXEMBOURG

PRACTICAL INFORMATION B2B Grand of Facts & Figures

Population 626.000 122.273 inhabitants inhabitants (Source: Statec 04/2020) (Source : VDL 12/2019)

International dialling prefix+352

Temperature (in °C) JAN APR JUL OCT 12 months

Maximum 7,6 24 37,6 23,1 23,1 Minimum -10,2 -4,1 5,8 -1,6 -1,7 Climate in 2019 Average 0,6 9,1 18,6 10,5 9,8 (Source: Statec 2020)

Head of State Government Parliamentary democracy HRH in the form of a Grand Duke Henri

Official Currency , French and German How to get there

Amsterdam 417 km 1h30’ 769 km 1h20’ 220 km 2h00’ 200 km 2h30’ 276 km 0h50’ mm 532 km 1h10’ 576 km 0h55’ 659 km 1h55’ 584 km 1h10’ m 1635 km 2h20’ 372 km 2h05’ 1h00‘ 1281 km 1h50’ 220 km 2h10’

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Rush hour Early morning and late afternoon

Travel conditions For all information: maee.gouvernement.lu

France

Metz: 60 km : 48 km Brussels: 220 km Paris: 372 km Saarbrücken: 100 km Liège: 168 km Strasbourg: 220 km Cologne: 200 km : 254 km Frankfurt: 276 km

International Airport Luxembourg-Findel For all information: lux-airport.lu & Mobility All public transport (, and train) is free of charge

Luxembourg City

By bus By tram bus.vdl.lu luxtram.lu

By bike Discover Luxembourg City on veloh.lu Several circular walks are available at the Luxembourg City Tourist Office

By taxi Several taxi ranks can be found all over the city.

Nationwide

Train Bus

2489 2489 cfl.lu mobile apps 2465 2465 mobiliteit.lu mobile apps Good to know

UNESCO World Heritage: MOIEN This year marks the 25th anniversary of Luxembourg City’s inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1994. “Luxembourg, its old quarters and ” witness to Contacts the city’s turbulent history that dates back to the year 963. Luxembourg City Tourist Office : 30, Place Guillaume II L-1648 Luxembourg With almost 150,000 visitors per year, the Bock Casemates are among Luxembourg’s most popular tourist attractions. Inscribed Tel.: (+352) 22 28 09 [email protected] on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1994, the origin of this luxembourg-city.com immense underground military defence system dates back to the 17th century. Explore these underground galleries at your own Guided Tours pace or with a guide and descend into the capital’s rich history. [email protected] More information available on luxembourg-city.com Tel.: (+352) 22 28 09 – 79 30 circular walks in to 25 Grand ducal : different languages Formerly used as a city hall, the grand ducal Palace has been the Luxembourg Grand Duke’s city residence since 1890. During the summer Convention Bureau G.I.E. months, visitors can take a peek behind the scenes and learn 43, Pierre Frieden L-1543 Luxembourg more about the 450-year history. Individual and group bookings available online or over the phone (+352) 22 28 09 – 79. Tel.: (+352) 22 75 65 -1 [email protected] More information available on luxembourg-city.com lcb.lu Kirchberg Plateau: The Kirchberg Plateau is the district of Luxembourg’s banking and and is home to one of the several of the , the European Court of Justice, the European Investment and the European Court of Auditors.

Events & highlights: During the summer months, the city centre comes to life thanks to the “Summer in the City” festival, with an extensive program of outdoor activities, exhibitions, and countless other tourist attractions. Due to the current situation, the program also features virtual activities and live stream events.

All events labelled “Summer in the City” are the result of a close collaboration between various players in the capital and many institutional and private partners. More information available on luxembourg-city.com / summerinthecity.lu Hospitality

Hotels Luxembourg City has a wide variety of hotels as well as other accommodation facilities for your stay, whether it is in the city centre, near the station or in Kirchberg Plateau. More information available on luxembourg-city.com

Hotel / Hostel Rooms Beds Campings Beds Pension 61 3.240 6.760 1 640 (Source: Statistiques.public.lu)

Restaurants Luxembourg’s unique way of life is reflected in its cuisine where local specialities, international flavours and varieties from the Luxembourg are intertwined. Many restaurants in the city centre offer traditional local dishes, such as “Judd mat Gaardebounen” (smoked collar of pork with broad beans), “Kniddelen” (dumplings) and “Bouneschlupp” (soup with grean beans, potatoes and bacon). More information available on luxembourg-city.com

Look out for the “Safe to serve” label which acts as a guarantee that hospitality establishments adher to sanitary guidelines. Practical Information

Public Holidays

New Year’s Day Wednesday, Jan 1, 2020 / Friday, Jan 1, 2021 / Saturday, Jan 1, 2022 Monday Monday, Apr 13, 2020 / Monday, Apr 5, 2021 / Monday, Apr 18, 2022 Labour Day Friday, , 2020 / Saturday, May 1, 2021 / Sunday, May 1, 2022 Day Saturday, May 9, 2020 / Sunday, May 9, 2021 / Monday, May 9, 2022 Ascension Day Thursday, May 21, 2020 / Thursday, May 13, 2021 / Thursday, May 26, 2022 Whit Monday Monday, Jun 1, 2020 / Monday, May 24, 2021 / Monday, Jun 6, 2022 National Tuesday, Jun 23, 2020 / Wednesday, Jun 23, 2021 / Thursday, Jun 23, 2022 Assumption of Mary Saturday, Aug 15, 2020 / Sunday, Aug 15, 2021 / Monday, Aug 15, 2022 All Saint’s Day Sunday, Nov 1, 2020 / Monday, Nov 1, 2021 / Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022 Day Friday, Dec 25, 2020 / Saturday, Dec 25, 2021 / Sunday, Dec 25, 2022 St. Stephen’s Day Saturday, Dec 26, 2020 / Sunday, Dec 26, 2021 / Monday, Dec 26, 2022

Store Opening WiFi Need more Hours Stay connected during your information? 10 am – 6 pm stay with free WiFi throughout Our tourist publications are More information on Sunday the city centre. available for download on opening hours available on More information available on luxembourg-city.com cityshopping.lu citywifi.lu

Mentions légales : Éditeur : Luxembourg City Tourist Office a.s.b.l. • N° TVA : LU15621823 – R.C.S. Luxembourg F 754 • Conception graphique : binsfeld • Photo couverture : © Marc Lazzarini - standart/LCTO • 03/2020 Parking Facilities Information for coach drivers

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