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Luxembourg

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Luxembourg juggles Luxembourgish, French and German, but French is the everyday language of shops, cafes and restaurants and English is widely understood. Bolt does not operate here — Uber works through local partner Webtaxi, though most visitors just use the free, nationwide public transport (buses, trams and trains are all fare-free). Connectivity is excellent on 5G across this compact country, and cards and contactless are accepted virtually everywhere.

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Power & Plug

TypeC / F
Voltage230V
Freq50Hz

Standard Continental European round-pin sockets (Type F, also accepting C/E plugs) — a regular EU adapter works fine.

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Basic phrases

French

  • Hello
    Bonjour
    bon-ZHOOR
  • Thank you
    Merci
    mair-SEE
  • Excuse me / Sorry
    Excusez-moi / Pardon
    ex-kew-zay-MWAH / par-DOHN
  • Yes
    Oui
    wee
  • No
    Non
    noh(n)

+10 more below

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Tipping

Not expected; service is included. Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is a friendly gesture, not an obligation.

🚖Rideshare & Taxi

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U

Uber

The most widely available rideshare service globally. Works in 70+ countries.

The only mainstream ride-hailing app, run via local partner Webtaxi — Bolt and Lyft don't operate here.
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🗺️Navigation & Maps

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G

Google Maps

Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.

Covers the free buses, trams and CFL trains; great for cross-border hops to nearby Trier or Metz.
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💬Translation

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G

Google Translate

The universal default. Camera mode translates signs and menus instantly.

Switches easily between French, German and Luxembourgish on signs and official notices.
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📱Messaging

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W

WhatsApp

The dominant messenger in Europe, Latin America, India, Middle East, Africa.

Common for reaching hosts, tour guides and contacts across the multilingual workforce.
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🍱Food Delivery

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D

Deliveroo

Major in UK, France, Italy, Belgium, Hong Kong, UAE, Singapore.

Operates in Luxembourg City for food delivery; one of several apps alongside Uber Eats and Glovo.
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✈️Travel Planning

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B

Booking.com

Largest hotel inventory globally with free-cancellation default filter.

Best hotel inventory in the capital and the Mullerthal/Moselle wine regions.
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G

GetYourGuide

Activities and tours in Europe and the Americas, with strong free cancellation.

Books old-town and casemates walking tours plus Moselle valley day trips.
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📶eSIM & Data

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A

Airalo

eSIMs for 200+ countries, instant install. Avoid roaming charges entirely.

A Luxembourg or EU-regional eSIM keeps you online instantly without roaming surprises.
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Phrases

All French phrases

Hello
Bonjour
bon-ZHOOR
Thank you
Merci
mair-SEE
Excuse me / Sorry
Excusez-moi / Pardon
ex-kew-zay-MWAH / par-DOHN
Yes
Oui
wee
No
Non
noh(n)
Please
S'il vous plaît
seel-voo-PLEH
Goodbye
Au revoir
oh ruh-VWAHR
How much?
C'est combien ?
say kom-BYEH(N)
Where is the bathroom?
Où sont les toilettes ?
oo soh(n) lay twa-LET
The check, please
L'addition, s'il vous plaît
la-dee-SYOH(N) seel-voo-PLEH
I don't understand
Je ne comprends pas
zhuh nuh kom-PRAHN pah
Do you speak English?
Parlez-vous anglais ?
par-lay-VOO ahn-GLEH
Help!
Au secours !
oh suh-KOOR
Delicious
Délicieux
day-lee-SYUH
Cheers
Santé
sahn-TAY
Briefing

What to know before you go

✓ Do

  • A polite 'Moien' (hello) and 'Merci' fit anywhere; French works smoothly if you don't speak Luxembourgish.
  • Punctuality is valued — arrive on time for reservations and tours.
  • Quiet, understated manners are the norm; loud public behaviour stands out.

✕Don't

  • Don't skip validating nothing — transport is free, but still board respectfully and give up priority seats.
  • Avoid assuming everything is open Sundays; many shops close and city centres are quiet.
  • Don't expect to bargain — fixed prices are standard, even at markets.

⚠️ Common scams to know

  • Very few — it's one of Europe's safest, lowest-crime countries; petty pickpocketing only near the train station at busy times.
  • Occasional overpriced 'tourist menu' spots near Place d'Armes — check prices before sitting down.
  • Unofficial 'guides' offering paid tours of free public sites like the casemates.
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