Luxembourg
Western Europe · Luxembourgish · Euro
Open with moien anywhere, switch to French in the shops, and plan around Sunday because almost everything is shut.
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5 phrases you need in Luxembourg
- HelloMoienMOY-en
- GoodbyeÄddiED-dee
- PleaseWann ech geliftvahn ekh guh-LIFT
- Thank youMerciMER-see
- Excuse meEntschëllegtent-SHEL-esht
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Know before you go
transport
All public transport in the entire country — trams, buses, and second-class trains — is completely free; no ticket, no tap, just board.
money
Eating out is expensive, but fuel and tobacco are cheaper than in neighboring countries, which is why border gas stations have queues of French and German plates.
etiquette
The country runs in three languages: greet in Luxembourgish (moien), then expect French in shops and restaurants and German in print; English works fine in the capital.
tipping
Service is included in prices by law; rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is plenty.
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