Delano Expat Guide 2023-24

Settling in, daily life, childcare and family, professional life, personal finance and leisure time

Luxembourg’s financial and expat communities

Hygge made in Luxembourg

I had heard the word ‘Hygge’ before but never really understood what it meant until I worked for a Scandinavian company, where it took all its meaning. It is a word that I had di iculties to grasp at first and that is even harder to pronounce. The Danish word ‘Hygge’ does not have a direct translation in English, but it can be roughly translated as ‘cosiness’. In essence, hygge means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people. For my family and I, Luxembourg is exactly about this. Having travelled di erent continents, Luxembourg remains the place that we call home and where it feels the most cosy. In Luxembourg, Hygge happens all year long. In summer, picnics in parks, barbecues with friends, outdoor concerts and biking along the Moselle river and the vineyards give you a vibrant feeling of the country. In winter, if you stroll around the Mullerthal region, the smell of the mulch of the Luxembourg ‘Petite Suisse’ would definitively call for a hot chocolate nestled next a wooden fire. If you are hungry, head towards the city centre where you will find various ways of warming yourself up at the Christmas market, be it with a glass of Glühwäin or with Gromperekichelcher. Let yourself be impressed by the gigantic Christmas tree and the lightening decoration brightening the city with millions of colours. No doubt that after living 20 years in Luxembourg, I still have that hygge feeling.

Photo GUY WOLFF

SINOR CHHOR

The managing director of Nordea Asset Management in Luxembourg since 2021, Sinor Chhor arrived in the grand duchy more than 20 years ago from her native Brussels. Today she is a big supporter of the Luxembourg national field hockey team, where her 13-year-old-son plays.

Contents #ExpatGuide 2023-24

96 Portfolio Meet the communities

106 Calendar Plan out the year ahead

114 Fact file

Useful and random information about Luxembourg

Just under half (47%) of the grand duchy’s population are foreigners.* More than a quarter (27%) of Luxembourg’s workforce are resident foreigners, while nearly half (47%) are crossborder commuters.**

p.  96 Makiko Gräfin von Oberndor of the Japan Luxembourg Association, one of six community group leaders who share their favourite spots in the grand duchy

Meet the Delano team

Financial journalist

Sylvain has more than 25 years of experience in the asset management industry. He has been a financial journalist since April 2023. Sylvain started his career as a financial analyst at the CDPQ in Canada before moving to DWS Investment, where he occupied several roles, such as portfolio manager and heading teams of credit analysts and credit crisis managers in Frankfurt and Luxembourg.

The print edition of Delano, the news magazine for Luxembourg’s financial and expat communities, is published quarterly (in addition to the annual expat guide, released each year since 2014). Delano magazine is available at newsstands across the grand duchy and by subscription. Delano publishes a daily newsletter, featuring the day’s top stories in finance, business, economy, politics and culture. In addition, Delano’s weekly finance newsletter keeps Luxembourg’s financial sector professionals informed with analysis, interviews and market talk. Sign up on our website.

Aaron has been a journalist in Luxembourg for more than 13 years, covering finance, economy and business, as well as the international community. When he’s not at work, you can find him on a terrasse somewhere in the Greater Region or working on yet another home renovation project. He grew up in California and previously lived in China.

Online and data journalist Kangkan joined the Delano team earlier this year, after working at another news site in Luxembourg. He follows European and national statistics, delving into numbers and reports to write articles on economic, financial and demographic trends.

Editor-in-chief, digital and editor-in-chief ad interim,

Aaron Grunwald

print @aarongrunwald

Sylvain Barrette, CFA

Sylvain Barrette. CFA

portfolio analysts

Kangkan HALDER

Kangkan Halder

Je Palms

Journalist

A journalist at Delano since 2021, Je enjoys writing about research, business cultures and literature. Originally from Michigan, US, he lived in four European countries before settling in the grand duchy.

from grand

Journalist

Lydia is a Swedish-FinnishBulgarian-TaiwaneseAmerican who grew up in California before doing a master’s degree in France and moving to Luxembourg. She mostly covers finance topics but is very food-oriented and is always on the lookout for a new lunch spot.

Former editor-in-chief, print

A German-US national, Natalie has 19 years’ experience in media & communications, starting at S&P Global, and enjoys scuba diving. She recently left the Delano team, but not before making an enormous contribution to this year’s expat guide.

Financial journalist

Yusuf joined Delano in 2023 and works on the team’s finance desk. Originally from the United Kingdom, his interests include reading, music and watersports. You’ll often find him among the spectators at some of Luxembourg’s live music venues.

Former senior journalist

Cordula started working as a journalist in 2011, returning to her native Luxembourg after graduating from university in the UK. She covers politics, social issues and human-interest stories. Cordula also made an enormous contribution to this year's expat guide.

Photos

Maison Moderne

Yusuf Yassin

Yusuf Yassin

Lydia Linna

Lydia Linna

Natalie A. Gerhardstein

Cordula Schnuer

Reference map #Country

SETTLING

TAKING AN ORIENTATION

ADMINISTRATIVE FORMALITIES

SETTLING IN

ORIENTATION COURSE

FINDING

A HOME

HERE S HOW TO GET YOURSELF SET UP

Moving home is always a hectic time, whether you’re relocating to Luxembourg for the first time or moving down the street. There’s so much to organise before you even think about finding friends, expanding your network and diving into the local culture. Our listings are an excellent starting point, providing contacts for handy organisations and groups that can help take the pain out of administrative procedures and paperwork, so that you can get on with exploring and enjoying your new home.

Words NATALIE GERHARDSTEIN, AARON GRUNWALD, KANGKAN HALDER, JEFF PALMS, CORDULA SCHNUER, YUSUF YASSIN Photo XXXXXXXXX

The “Settling in” section was written by NATALIE GERHARDSTEIN, AARON GRUNWALD, KANGKAN HALDER, JEFF PALMS, CORDULA SCHNUER and YUSUF YASSIN

“Everybody needs to live somewhere”

The housing market is perpetually in crisis, but for those with cash to spare, it’s a rare opportunity to find a buyer’s market, says Jean-Paul Scheuren, president of the Chambre Immobilière, Luxembourg’s chamber of estate agents.

The housing market is an evergreen problem in Luxembourg. How did we get here ?

The major problem is that the o er of housing is not high enough for the demand. We have had this since decades. The problem is getting more and more complicated. Before, it was a question of ‘I’m not able to buy a house’. Today, it’s ‘I’m not able to pay rent anymore’.

Instead of prices going down, we have an o er that is going down. Everybody needs to live somewhere, to have a roof over their head. And if you have to pay more than 30% of your funds on housing, it’s challenging. We need 30,000 dwellings under the market price when you look at mean revenues.

What is keeping housing in such short supply ?

Having land is one thing. Being able to develop it is another issue. When you’re facing 10 to 15 years to develop a project of more than one hectare--so 30 to 50  dwellings--that’s much too long.

We also have to explain to the population that housing is a real problem. We should find solutions to motivate people not to leave housing empty. I don’t think taxation is the best way. You have to get it into their heads that it’s important for the country, that it’s an obligation, a responsibility if you’re an owner to occupy the dwellings.

Is there a housing market bubble ?

You know there was a bubble when it explodes... A lot of issues are coming together. Interest rates are high, so a lot of people can’t access credit for the prices we have. The people who still have the ability to buy wait. You have a lot of insecurity. But there are good opportunities now. This is the first time in a long period that we have a buyer’s market.

There are several draft laws pending, from property tax reform to lease laws. What legislation do you think is necessary ?

Putting a cap on prices won’t work. What would be necessary is investing huge amounts and finding partners for a ordable housing. We need to find a way to make this accessible to private investors. The government should play the role of mediator in this process.

REAL ESTATE GURU

Scheuren serves as president of the Chambre Immobilière. His interest in real estate is also entrepreneurial as the founder of Blochome.lu, which strives for new ownership models through blockchain and tokenisation.

When looking for housing, real estate agencies don’t always enjoy the best reputation. How do you separate the wheat from the cha  ? Look for the logo of the Chamber Immobilière. It may be possible that you will encounter a problem, but at least you have the possibility to complain, to come see us and we help you find a solution. If you want to buy and you see that problems aren’t recognised or downplayed, that person isn’t doing their job properly. We are there for both clients, the seller and the buyer. If people talk about special contracts and arrangements, don’t go for it. Don’t let yourself be put under pressure to sign immediately.

Where can prospective tenants and buyers learn about their rights and responsibilities ?

There is a nice blog on vivi.lu where we address all these issues. And if you have questions, you can send them by email, and someone from the federation is going to give you an answer.

Interview CORDULA SCHNUER

Photo ROMAIN GAMBA

Meghan Dean has served as the public a airs o icer at the US embassy in Luxembourg since July 2022.

2 LEARN A LANGUAGE

“Learning local languages is important for integration. Yet, focus is key to success in a multi-linguistic environment like Luxembourg. Concentrate on one of the three local languages until a certain level before starting the next one.”

Abidin Karabulut, assistant chairman of the Turkish association in Luxembourg, moved to Luxembourg for good in 2009 after a one-year stint in 2006.

3 SIZE DOESN’T MATTER

Stéphane Compain, co-founder and CEO of LuxRelo, has lived in Luxembourg for more than 20 years and helps people relocate to the country.

4 BUILD A SUPPORT GROUP

Rolo , Telstar scout leader and corporate administrator, recommends newcomers connect with a wide range of people.

5 EMBRACE LOCAL LIFE

Lisa McLean is the managing director at Ara City Radio and has been in the grand duchy for 27 years.

“Luxembourg’s openness, cultural richness and welcoming atmosphere make it easy to feel at home.”

“Don’t be fooled by Luxembourg’s size. It has a lot to offer. Be open-minded, curious and friendly. You’ll love it.”

“Your friends almost become your family... if you spread your net far and wide, you have some support system and friends.”

Rani

“To embrace life in Luxembourg, I suggest revisiting one of your passions and getting involved in a local association--sport, culture or social, they are all ready to welcome you.”

Photos Guy Wol , LuxRelo, Mike Zenari, US Embassy

THE NEW

100% ELECTRIC.

Informations environnementales : bmw.lu

18,4-19,6 KWH/100 KM • 0 G/KM CO2 (WLTP)

Bilia-Emond Luxembourg 7, Rue Christophe Plantin L-2339 Luxembourg www.bilia-emond.bmw.lu

Muzzolini 6, Rue Romain Fandel Zi Um Monkeler L-4149 Esch-sur-Alzette www.muzzolini.bmw.lu

Schmitz 21, Rue de la Gare L-7535 Mersch www.schmitz.bmw.lu

Schweig 6, Haaptstrooß L-9806 Hosingen www.schweig.bmw.lu

A whole new pool of talent

A petition to ease the access to the labour market for accompanying partners of thirdcountry citizens was launched earlier this year, as many of these spouses are saying it’s too hard to get a work permit. Easing the process--under government discussion, even before the petition’s launch--could allow recruiters and employers to tap into a whole new talent pool.

What would the legislation mean for the labour market? “It’s quite significant,” says Robinson. “We get contacted a lot, maybe 12 a day, and half of that each day would actually be interesting for us to propose opportunities for people.” As a caveat, of course, Robinson is only talking of those

with finance skills who contact Anderson Wise, which focuses on that sector. But he’s convinced of the potential across other sectors as well.

Although he doesn’t work in relocation, he says he’s heard from partners that “the work permit processing is really slow here, especially now… and you've still got to shu le a lot of paper...”

He is also surprised by some Brits’ reactions: “They’re not always aware that they can’t just come and work in Luxembourg or in any EU country, they must go through a procedure that any other non-EU citizen would go through.” NG www.andersonwise.com

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Make sure your pet is fitted with a chip

All pets must be fitted with a microchip or tattoo that carries their identification number before they can be covered by an insurance policy. Usually, a chip is fitted shortly after birth. If your pet has not been fitted with one, I recommend visiting a vet that can fit one.

Get third-party liability coverage

Make sure you not only have a pet insurance policy but also thirdparty liability cover. This covers you in case your pet causes any damage or injury to others. You can take out a separate policy or add this option to your home insurance policy.

Don’t leave it until it’s too late

On average, a normal consultation with a vet costs around €50 to €60. After that, it depends if you need to have a blood test or an ultrasound scan, you’ll soon be looking at more than €120. An operation can cost more than €2,000. YY

The Axa insurance agent gives advice on pet insurance.

Managing partner of Anderson Wise Darren Robinson talks about the potential of easing the process for accompanying partners in the Luxembourg labour market.

Photos Matic Zorman, Axa, Guy Wol

“Democracy can only happen if everyone participates. Vote and decide the future of your municipality.”

Corinne Cahen Luxembourg City alderwoman and former family and integration minister (DP)

3 tips from Carla Weyland

What to consider when renovating

Sahar Azari, founder of the boutique architectural firm Saharchitects shares some tips on where to start when considering a home renovation.

Although renovating a home can be a fulfilling experience, it’s not for every build. When advising clients on home renovations, Azari says she first recommends a thorough asbestos inspection. Depending on the age of the building, there may still be traces, “something that can, of course, be removed, but there are very strict protocols and, of course, it has a cost… even for demolishing, we have to have a certificate which indicates that the house is free of asbestos.”

Building regulations are different in every commune. Moreover, “one factor normally people don’t know about is that in some areas, if you demolish the existing house, you can’t build the same footprint because the regulations have changed in the meantime.”

Some buildings are also protected. “You have two types of listing: national level and communal level,” she explains. “When it’s the national level, it’s far more complex.”

Azari and her team try to work with the visions of their clients while making them aware of such regulations or the home’s

Mobility update

Traditionally a car-centric nation, Luxembourg has been improving its alternative transport options.

Tram extension

As of mid-2023, the tram runs Kirchberg-to-Bonnevoie, but that will grow to Findel-to-Cloche d’Or in 2024. A high-speed connection to Esch is foreseen for 2027, and by 2035 four separate lines should be in operation.

Bike-friendly

Luxembourg City and Esch both have bike-share programmes, respectively vel’OH! and Vël’OK. And, in 2022, Europe’s largest cycling bridge (1,200m) opened between Esch and Belval. JP

structural issues. It’s for this reason they’ve have a workshop together. “It’s difficult for people to speak the architectural language, so we need to go deeper and realise and understand what it is they need,” she adds.

Over the past years, some materials were also in short supply--lumber, for example-something which “has been very difficult to manage… we basically had to adapt,” Azari says, citing an example of a planned façade which had to be revisited to determine if there were other finishes that were less expensive. That’s the time re-prioritsation becomes key: perhaps deciding to change windows first and holding off a kitchen remodel, for example.

“We always want the project, the outcome, to be something which we are all proud of, so [such decisions] shouldn’t lower the quality of the space and especially the quality of life.”

Saharchitects provides a guide on renovating in the grand duchy, available on its website. NG

www.saharchitects.lu

Top 10 nationalities

As of 1 January 2023, foreign nationals accounted for 47.4% of the resident population in Luxembourg, with the top 10 nationalities comprising 34.5% or 228,093 residents.

Source Statec

THE WINE SHOPS OF

NOS VINS & CRÉMANTS

EMBASSIES & CONSULATES

Austria

3 rue des Bains

L-1212 Luxembourg

47 11 88 1

www.bmeia.gv.at luxembourg-ob@bmaa.gv.at Österreichisches Aussenministerium mfa_austria

E12

Belgium

4 rue des Girondins

L-1626 Luxembourg

44 27 46 1  www.diplomatie.belgium.be luxembourg@diplobel.org

Embassy of Belgium in Luxembourg

G11

Cape Verde

9B boulevard Prince Henri

L-1724 Luxembourg

26 48 09 48 ambcvlux@pt.lu

E11

China

2 rue Antoine-François Van Der Meulen

L-2152 Luxembourg

43 69 91 1 lu.china-embassy.org ambchine@pt.lu

B13

Czech Republic

2 rond-point Robert Schuman

L-2525 Luxembourg

26 47 78 11 www.mzv.cz luxembourg@embassy.mzv.cz Ministerstvo zahraničních věcí České republiky

Ministry of Foreign A airs of the Czech Republic mzvcr

E11

France

8B boulevard Joseph II

L-1840 Luxembourg

45 73 72

www.lu.ambafrance.org

consulat.luxembourg-amba@diplomatie. gouv.fr

France Diplomatie

E11

Germany

20-22 avenue Emile Reuter

L-2420 Luxembourg

45 34 45 1

www.luxemburg.diplo.de info@luxemburg.diplo.de

Auswärtiges Amt auswaertigesamt

E11

Greece

27 rue Marie-Adélaïde

L-2128 Luxembourg 44 51 93 www.mfa.gr gremb.lux@mfa.gr

Greek Ministry of Foreign A airs

F11

Hungary

8 boulevard Royal L-2449 Luxembourg

26 20 34 86 brusszel.mfa.gov.hu mission.lux@mfa.gov.hu

Embassy of Hungary Brussels –Magyarország Brüsszeli Nagykövetsége

E11

Italy

5 rue Marie-Adélaïde

L-2128 Luxembourg 44 36 44 1 amblussemburgo.esteri.it ambasciata.lussemburgo@esteri.it

Ambasciata d’Italia in Lussemburgo

F11

Ireland

28 route d’Arlon

L-1140 Luxembourg

45 06 10 www.dfa.ie

ireland@pt.lu

Irish Foreign Ministry

E10

Japan

62 avenue de la Faïencerie

L-1510 Luxembourg

46 41 51 1 www.lu.emb-japan.go.jp embjapan@lx.mofa.go.jp

Ministry of Foreign A airs of Japan

D11

Netherlands

6 rue Sainte-Zithe

L-2763 Luxembourg

22 75 70

www.netherlandsandyou.nl lux@minbuza.nl

F11

Poland

24 rue Guillaume Schneider

L-2522 Luxembourg

26 00 32

www.gov.pl/web/luksemburg/ambasada luksemburg.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl @PLinLuxembourg

D11

Portugal

282 route de Longwy

L-1940 Luxembourg 46 61 90 1 luxemburgo.embaixadaportugal.mne.pt luxemburgo@mne.pt

F9

Romania

2 rue de Pulvermühl

L-2356 Luxembourg 45 51 51 www.mae.ro luxembourg@mae.ro

Ministerul Afacerilor Externe/ Ministry of Foreign A airs, Romania mfaromania

F14

Russia

116 rue Cyprien Merjai

L-2145 Luxembourg 42 23 33 ambruslu.mid.ru ambruslu@pt.lu

Russian Foreign Ministry

A12

Spain

4 boulevard Emmanuel Servais

L-2535 Luxembourg 46 02 55 www.exteriores.gob.es embesplu@pt.lu

Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación de España exteriores.maec

D11

Turkey

49 rue Siggy vu Lëtzebuerg

L-1933 Luxembourg 44 32 81 180  www.luksemburg.be.mfa.gov.tr ambassade.luxembourg@mfa.gov.tr Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Lüksemburg Büyükelçiliği

C10

United Kingdom

5 boulevard Joseph II L-1840 Luxembourg 22 98 64 www.gov.uk britemb@internet.lu

F12

United States

22 boulevard Emmanuel Servais

L-2535 Luxembourg 46 01 23 00 lu.usembassy.gov luxembourgconsular@state.gov

U.S. Embassy Luxembourg us.embassy.luxembourg

D11

ONLINE REAL ESTATE

Athome.lu

27 86 23 86

www.athome.lu

support@athome.eu

atHome.lu

atHomeGroup

Bazar.lu

www.bazar.lu

Bazar.lu

Bingo.lu

www.bingo.lu

BingoLuxembourg

bingo_lu

Immo.lu

www.immo.lu

Immo.lu

ImmoStar

www.immostar.lu

ImmoStar

ImmoStar.lu

Immotop.lu

www.immotop.lu

Immotop.lu Annonces Immobilières immotop.lu

Wortimmo.lu

www.wortimmo.lu

Wortimmo.lu

wortimmo

REAL ESTATE

Adequat Immobilier

31 rue Notre-Dame

L-2240 Luxembourg

22 22 91 1

www.adequat-immobilier.lu

info@adequat-immobilier.lu

F11

Agence Real Estate Bereldange

14 route de Luxembourg

L-7240 Bereldange

26 33 19 23

www.are.lu

H4

Alpina Immobilière

4 rue de Bridel

L-7217 Bereldange

33 12 55

www.alpina.lu

alpina@pt.lu

H4

Refers to location on map(s) on pages 8-9

Bricks

2 place de Nancy

L-2212 Hollerich

26 44 11 61

www.bricks.lu info@bricks.lu

BRICKS Solutions Immobilières BRICKS Solutions Immobilières bricksrealestate

G10

Engel & Völkers

4 place Joseph Thorn

L-2637 Luxembourg

28 26 17 27

www.engelvoelkers.lu

luxembourg@engelvoelkers.com

Engel & Völkers Luxembourg

Engel & Völkers Luxembourg engelvoelkerslux

F9

Feltes

135 avenue du X Septembre

L-2551 Luxembourg

24 84 88 1

www.feltes.lu feltes@feltes.lu

H4

Fischbach

298 avenue Gaston Diderich

L-1420 Belair

45 71 30 1

www.fischbach.lu

immo.fischbach@fischbach.lu

FISCHBACH – Realtors & Developers immo_fischbach

E9

Hektar

5 Heienha

L-1736 Senningerberg

27 85 80 40

www.hektar.lu info@hektar.lu

Hektar

Hektar hektar_immo

H5

Hélène Grober

192 route d’Esch

L-1471 Luxembourg

40 97 90

www.immo-grober.lu info@immo-grober.lu

H10

Homexperts

55 rue de Luxembourg

L-4391 Pontpierre

58 55 06

www.homexperts.lu info@homexperts.lu

Homexperts.lu

Homexperts.lu

I3

Inowai

52 route d’Esch

L-1470 Luxembourg

25 03 39

www.inowai-residential.lu info@inowai.com

Inowai

Inowai inowai.luxembourg

G11

Laforêt

Zare îlot ouest

L-4384 Ehlerange

26 17 66 11

www.laforet.lu laforet@laforet.lu

Laforêt Immobilier Luxembourg

Laforêt Luxembourg laforet_luxembourg

I3

New Immo Belair

22 avenue du X Septembre

L-2550 Luxembourg

26 44 11 11 www.newimmo.lu info@newimmo.lu

New Immo

F10

Re/Max

14 rue des Capucins

L-1313 Luxembourg

26 64 99 99 1 www.remax.lu contact@remax.lu

RE/MAX Luxembourg

E12

Unicorn

18 rue du Marché-aux-Herbes

L-1728 Luxembourg

26 54 17 17

www.unicorn.lu info@unicorn.lu

Unicorn Real Estate

F12

Weckbecker

2 rue Albert 1er

L-1117 Luxembourg

22 25 92 www.weckbecker.lu info@weckbecker.lu

Agence Immobilière Weckbecker depuis 1929

F10

FURNITURE RENTAL

Lyght Living Furniture

Leasing

22 Ferdinand-Porsche-Ring

D-63110 Rodgau, Germany

+49 69 460 99 809 lyght-living.com info@lyght-living.com

In-Lease

2 rue d’Arlon

L-8399 Windhof 49 83 89 www.in-lease.com info@in-lease.com

In-Lease – the furniture rental company

In-Lease

H3

REMOVALS

Daleiden

18 rue Daniel Grün

L–5315 Luxembourg 26 19 68 67 / 73 www.daleiden.lu info@daleiden.lu

I5

Déménagements Faber

206 route de Di erdange

L-4438 Sanem 59 49 44 www.demenagements-faber.lu info@demenagements-faber.lu

Déménagement Faber

I3

Spiroux Déménagements

9A rue de la Libération

L-8245 Mamer 20 30 14 73 www.spirouxdemenagements.lu info@groupespiroux.com

Spiroux Déménagements

H3

Nadin 45 rue Charles Kie er L-8389 Grass 39 80 48 www.nadin.eu info@nadin.eu

G2

Stre

138 route d’Arlon L-8008 Strassen 31 09 21 www.stre .lu service@stre .lu Stre Stre H4

TEMPORARY FURNISHED ACCOMMODATION

Airbnb

www.airbnb.com Airbnb Airbnb

Apart2stay

12-14 rue de Reims

L-2417 Luxembourg apart2stay.hotels-in-luxembourg.com

G12

Cab Ap’Art

29 rue Philippe II

L-2340 Luxembourg

621 672 679

www.cabaparts.eu cabaparts@gmail.com

F12

Couchsurfing

Short-term sofa accommodation for visitors or new arrivals. www.couchsurfing.com

Couch Surfing

FMI Immobilier

7 rue des Mérovingiens

L-8070 Bertrange

24 83 24 1

www.fmi.lu info@fmi.lu

H3

Key Inn Apart-Hotels

42 rue Albert 1er

L-1117 Luxembourg

27 61 61 1

www.key-inn.com contact@key-inn.com

F10

Luxembourg Youth Hostels

2 rue du Fort Olisy

L-2261 Luxembourg

26 27 66 200

www.youthhostels.lu info@youthhostels.lu

Youth Hostels Luxembourg NPO

E13

Vistay Apartments

37-39 rue de Beggen

L-1221 Luxembourg

691 904 904

www.vistay.lu info@vistay.lu

B12

FLAT & HOUSE SHARING

Appartager

www.appartager.lu

Furnished.lu by Altea

149 rue de Hollerich

L-1741 Luxembourg

20 60 80

www.furnished.lu info@altea.lu

Colocation Luxembourg furnished_luxembourg

H10

LuxFriends

26 47 84 47

www.luxfriends.eu info@luxfriends.eu LuxFriends

Many Many

www.atmanymany.com

Vauban & Fort

38 route d’Esch

L-1470 Luxembourg

691 455 551 www.vaubanfort.lu info@vaubanfort.lu

Vauban&Fort – Coliving / RENT A ROOM

Luxembourg Vauban&Fort Coliving vaubanfort_coliving

F11

DECLUTTERING SERVICES

Katluxe Organizers

154A rue de Trèves

L-2630 Luxembourg

621 454 756

www.katluxe.lu hello@katluxe.lu katluxe_organizers

E14

Less

7 rue de la Forêt

L-1534 Luxembourg

691 244 423 www.less.lu nicole@less.lu Less.lu less.luxembourg

H10

PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR NEWCOMERS

Angloinfo

www.angloinfo.com

Angloinfo

Angloinfo

Welcome and integration contract (CAI)

Citizenship training, orientation day and free language classes.

24 78 57 85

forum-cai.lu cai@integration.etat.lu

National Reception

O ice

Public agency for reception and integration a airs.

5 rue Carlo Hemmer

L-1734 Luxembourg

24 78 57 00

www.ona.gouvernement.lu info@ona.public.lu Gouvernement luxembourgeois

B16

Just Arrived

4 rue Pierre de Coubertin

L-1358 Luxembourg 691 307 043  www.justarrived.lu contact@justarrived.lu

Just Arrived Luxembourg

Just Arrived SàRL

F13

Just Landed

www.justlanded.com info@justlanded.com

Just Landed

Just Landed

INTEGRATION ASSOCIATION

Luxembourg Accueil Information

10 Bisserwee

L-1238 Luxembourg

24 17 17

www.luxembourgaccueil.lu lai@pt.lu

Luxembourg Accueil Information

luxembourgaccueil

F12

NATIONAL LIBRARY

Bibliothèque nationale du Luxembourg

37D avenue John F. Kennedy

L-1855 Luxembourg

26 55 91 00

www.bnl.public.lu info@bnl.etat.lu

Bibliothèque nationale du Luxembourg

bnluxembourg

B12

PHONE/ INTERNET OPERATORS

Eltrona

4-8 rue de l’Aciérie

L-1112 Hollerich 49 94 66 888 eltrona.lu

G11

Luxembourg Online

3 avenue de la Porte-Neuve

L-2227 Luxembourg

27 99 00 00 www.internet.lu commercial@internet.lu

Luxembourg Online

LUXEMBOURG ONLINE S.A. luxembourg.online

E12

Orange Luxembourg

8 rue des Mérovingiens

L-8070 Bertrange 800 61 606 www.orange.lu clients@orangeluxembourg.lu

Orange Orange Luxembourg

orange_luxembourg

H4

Post Luxembourg

1 rue Emile Bian

L-2999 Luxembourg

80 02 80 04 www.post.lu contact.telecom@post.lu

Post Luxembourg Post Luxembourg post_luxembourg

J10

Tango Luxembourg

2 rue Jean Origer L-2269 Luxembourg 80 07 77 77 www.tango.lu

Tango tangoluxembourg G12

SOCIAL SECURITY

Caisse Nationale de Santé

The National Health Fund is the main private sector health insurer.

27 57 1 www.cns.public.lu cns@secu.lu

Caisse nationale de santé – CNS Caisse nationale de santé

Caisse pour l’Avenir des Enfants

The national fund for family allowances is responsible for the payment and management of family benefits.

6 boulevard Royal

L-2449 Luxembourg

47 71 53 1

www.cae.public.lu

E11

Centre Commun de la Sécurité Sociale

Social security contributions clearing house.

40 14 11

www.ccss.lu

ccss@secu.lu

Contrôle Médical de la Sécurité Sociale

Disability examinations.

26 19 13 1

www.mss.public.lu

Inspection Générale de la Sécurité Sociale

Social security inspectorate.

24 78 63 83

www.mss.public.lu

igss@igss.etat.lu

G10

TOP-UP HEALTH INSURANCE

Caisse MédicoComplémentaire

Mutualiste

Umbrella group of mutual health insurers that provide supplementary coverage and services.

32-34 rue de Hollerich

L-1740 Luxembourg

49 94 45 1

www.cmcm.lu

CMCM

CMCM – Caisse MédicoComplémentaire Mutualiste cmcm_lu

G11

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

Ministère de la Santé

1 rue Charles Darwin

L-1433 Luxembourg

24 78 55 05

sante.public.lu

Ministère de la Santé Luxembourg

Ministère de la Santé Luxembourg sante.lu

I11

UTILITIES

Creos

105 rue de Strassen

L-2555 Luxembourg

2624 2624

www.creos-net.lu info@creos.net

Creos Luxembourg

Creos Luxembourg

creosluxembourg

Electris

25 rue Grande-Duchesse Charlotte

L-7501 Mersch

32 00 72 33

www.electris.lu info@electris.lu

Electris

Electris Luxembourg

F4

Enovos

2 domaine du Schlassgoard

L-4327 Esch-sur-Alzette

27 37 60 00

www.enovos.lu serviceline@enovos.eu

Enovos

Enovos Luxembourg

J3

Home heating fuel

Search for “Mazout” on www.editus.lu

Luxembourg City Water Service

338 rue de Rollingergrund

L-2442 Limpertsberg

47 96 28 83

www.vdl.lu eaux@vdl.lu

Ville de Luxembourg

Ville de Luxembourg villedeluxembourg

C10

Luxembourg Energy O ice

9 boulevard Roosevelt

L-2450 Luxembourg

26 39 48 48

www.leoenergy.lu serviceline@leoenergy.lu

Enovos

Enovos Luxembourg

F12

Nordenergie

Place de l’Hôtel de Ville

L-9002 Ettelbruck

27 62 32 80

www.nordenergie.lu mail@nordenergie.lu

Enovos

Enovos Luxembourg

E4

Sebes

20 Um Quatre Vents

L-9150 Eschdorf 83 95 91 1

www.sebes.lu

E2

Steinergy

4 square Général Patton

L-8443 Steinfort

27 62 07 40 0 www.steinergy.lu mail@steinergy.lu

Enovos Enovos Luxembourg

H2

Sudenergie

150 rue Jean-Pierre Michels

L-4243 Esch-sur-Alzette

55 66 55 1 www.sudgaz.lu info@sudenergie.lu

SUDenergie

Sudenergie SA

sudenergie

J3

Sudstroum

11 rue de Luxembourg

L-4220 Esch-sur-Alzette

26 78 37 87 68 6 www.sudstroum.lu backo ice@sudstroum.lu

Sudstroum

J3

CONSUMER RIGHTS Checkmynet

Check if your internet access is as good as your provider says it is. www.checkmynet.lu

European Consumer Centre Luxembourg

Assistance in cross-border disputes.

271 route d’Arlon

L-1150 Luxembourg

26 84 64 1 cecluxembourg.lu info@cecluxembourg.lu

CEC Luxembourg

CEC Luxembourg GIE cecluxembourg

E9

Ombudsman

Mediator for complaints against state bodies.

36 rue du Marché-aux-Herbes

L-1728 Luxembourg

26 27 01 01

www.ombudsman.lu

info@ombudsman.lu

F12

Union Luxembourgeoise des Consommateurs

Consumer protection union.

55 rue des Bruyères

L-1274 Howald

49 60 22 1

www.ulc.lu

ULC nouvelle asbl

I4

USEFUL WEBSITES

Editus.lu

Directory of professional and private contacts in Luxembourg.

208 rue de Noertzange

L-3670 Kayl

49 60 51 1

www.editus.lu

info@editus.lu

Editus

Editus Luxembourg

J3

Guichet.lu

Portal with section dedicated to administrative steps for citizens.

11 rue Notre-Dame

L-2240 Luxembourg

24 78 20 00

www.guichet.public.lu

Guichet.lu

Guichet.lu

F12

TRANSLATION SERVICES

Directory of sworn translators and interpreters

www.mj.gouvernement.lu

Eurotraduc

Luxembourg

86 rue de Luxembourg

L-4221 Esch-sur-Alzette

47 46 76

www.eurotraduc.lu

info@eurotraduc.lu

J3

Traducta

30 boulevard Grande-Duchesse

Charlotte

L-1330 Luxembourg

45 31 53

www.traducta.lu

info@traducta.lu

F11

BANKING

Banque Internationale à Luxembourg

45 90 50 00

www.bil.com

Banque Internationale à Luxembourg

– BIL

Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL)

Banque Populaire

Luxembourg

Formerly Banque BCP.

40 21 11

e-agence@bpalc.lu

www.bpalc.lu

BGL BNP Paribas

42 42 20 00

www.bgl.lu

BGL BNP Paribas

BGL BNP Paribas

ING

44 99 1

www.ing.lu

ING Luxembourg

ING Luxembourg

Post Luxembourg

80 02 80 04

www.post.lu

POST Luxembourg

POST Luxembourg

Rai eisen

24 50 1

www.rai eisen.lu

Banque Rai eisen

Banque Rai eisen

Spuerkeess (state savings bank)

40 15 1

www.bcee.lu

Spuerkeess

Spuerkeess

INSURANCE

Allianz

14 boulevard Roosevelt

L-2450 Luxembourg

47 23 46 1

www.allianz.lu

F12

Axa

1 place de l’Étoile

L-1479 Luxembourg

44 24 24 1

www.axa.lu

AXA Assurances Luxembourg

axa_luxembourg

E11

Bâloise Assurances

Luxembourg

8 rue du Château d’eau

L-3364 Leudelange

290 190 777

www.baloise.lu

Bâloise Assurances Luxembourg

Bâloise Assurances Luxembourg

I4

DKV Luxembourg

11-13 rue Jean Fischbach

L-3372 Leudelange

42 64 64 1

www.dkv.lu

DKV Luxembourg

dkv_lux

I4

Lalux Assurances

9 rue Jean Fischbach

L-3372 Leudelange

47 61 1

www.lalux.lu

LALUX Assurances

LALUX Assurances

I4

Foyer

12 rue Léon Laval

L-3372 Leudelange

43 74 37

www.foyer.lu

Foyer Group

foyer.assurances

I4

DRIVING

Automobile Club

Luxembourg

Breakdown cover, vehicle check prior to roadworthiness test, vehicle and accessories rental, travel planning and purchasing vignettes.

54 route de Longwy

L-8080 Bertrange

45 00 45 1

www.acl.lu

acl@acl.lu

ACL – Automobile Club du Luxembourg

ACL Automobile Club du Luxembourg

acl_luxembourg

H4

Customs and Excise Agency

22 rue de Bitbourg

L-1273 Luxembourg

28 18 28 18

douanes.public.lu

E16

Dekra

Roadworthiness tests for vehicles.

4 rue du Puits Romain

L-8070 Bertrange

27 40 07 91

dekra-automotive.lu

H4

Guichet.lu

Request a disabled parking permit, residence parking permit or pay road tax.

11 rue Notre-Dame

L-2240 Luxembourg

24 78 20 00

www.guichet.lu

F12

Route Information

Luxembourg

Information on parking spaces, motorway tra ic and police speed controls.

auto.luxweb.lu

Société Nationale de Circulation Automobile

Registration of foreign vehicles and driving licences.

11 rue de Luxembourg

L-5230 Sandweiler

26 62 64 00

info@snca.lu

snca.public.lu

H5

Société Nationale de Contrôle Technique

Roadworthiness tests for vehicles.

11 rue de Luxembourg

L-5230 Sandweiler

26 15 62 500

www.snct.lu

info@snct.lu

H5

Chargy

Network of electric vehicle charging stations. Phone number for technical problems.

80 06 20 20

www.chargy.lu

Chargy

Ville de Luxembourg

Comprehensive list of car parks in Luxembourg City and application for residence parking permit.

www.vdl.lu

VEHICLE LEASING

ALD Automotive

270 route d’Arlon

L-8010 Strassen

31 05 36 1

www.aldautomotive.lu

H4

Arval

2 rue Nicolas Bové

L-1253 Luxembourg

44 91 80 1

www.arval.lu

G9

Easy Lease

68 avenue de la Liberté

L-1930 Luxembourg

27 12 66 33

www.easylease.lu

F12

KBC Autolease

89B rue Pafebruch

L-8308 Capellen

31 01 03 1

www.kbclease.lu

H3

LeasePlan

7 rue Nicolas Brosius

L-3372 Leudelange 40 44 11 1

www.leaseplan.com

I4

VEHICLE RENTAL

Carloh

Lease a car for a few hours from Luxembourg City.

61 rue de Bouillon

L-1248 Luxembourg

20 60 20 01

www.carloh.lu

CARLOH

G10

Flex Carsharing

Lease a car for a few hours from CFL train stations.

28 83 38 82

www.flex.lu

FLEX Carsharing flexcarsharing

CARPOOLING

BlaBlaCar

www.blablacar.com

BlaBlaCar

blablacarfr

Copilote/Klaxit

www.klaxit.com

contact@klaxit.com

Klaxit Covoiturage

Ride2Go

54 route de Longwy

L-8080 Bertrange 45 00 45 1

www.acl.lu/ride2go

ACL – Automobile Club du Luxembourg

acl_luxembourg

H3

RECYCLING

Centre de Recyclage de la Ville de Luxembourg

Main recycling centre in the capital.

Rue du Stade

L-2547 Luxembourg

47 96 36 40

E10

Sidec collection point

Fridha

43 Fridha

L-9379 Diekirch

80 89 83 38

E4

Sidec collection point

Lentzweiler

4 op der Bréimicht

L-9779 Lentzweiler

26 91 40 09

B3

Sidec collection point

Mersch

Um Mierscherbierg

L-7526 Mersch

32 01 92

F4

Sidec collection point

Redange

Rue de Niederpallen

L-8506 Redange

80 89 83 38

H3

SuperDrecksKëscht

Waste prevention and management label.

Zone Industrielle Piret

L-7737 Colmar-Berg

www.sdk.lu

Sdk_superdreckskescht

SuperDrecksKëscht

E4

Valorlux

Recycling sorting resources.

1 boulevard du Jazz

L-4370 Esch-sur-Alzette

37 00 06 1

www.valorlux.lu

Valorlux asbl

J3

BARRETTE, NATALIE GERHARDSTEIN, AARON GRUNWALD, KANGKAN HALDER, CORDULA SCHNUER and YUSUF YASSIN

LIFE

SUPERMARKETS AND PET CARE BIKESHARE

HERE ARE SOME HANDY RESOURCES TO KNOW ABOUT

Words NATALIE GERHARDSTEIN, AARON

Once you’ve got your bearings and settled in, you’ll start to notice how some things are pretty much the same and others are quite different from the places you’ve previously lived in. The country’s multilingual character can make daily life both easier and more complex at the same time. So here are some suggestions that will save you time on everything from finding locally grown produce to getting help in case of a consumer dispute. But we begin with recommendations on electric and hybrid vehicles.

GRUNWALD, KANGKAN HALDER, JEFF PALMS, CORDULA SCHNUER, YUSUF YASSIN Photo XXXXXXXXX

“The government subsidy of €8,000 is huge”

Electric, hybrid or thermal? Vehicle options can be overwhelming, but Bilia-Emond Luxembourg marketing manager Olivier François provides some helpful considerations on making the right purchase.

What are some of the main considerations people are taking into account when they’re purchasing a new vehicle?

It looks simple, but today it’s more complicated than before. I think that the best way to buy the right car is to know how many kilometres you do in a day, a week, a month-and, based on that, you have an idea of what kind of motorisation you can buy.

[For] the person who drives a lot and travels, to be honest, today diesel is still very interesting. The electric, plug-in hybrid is also a really great option today because now you have cars that can propose huge autonomy of driving. I think if you take a BMW i4, there’s around 600km of electric range, so that’s quite huge. It’s like some thermal cars, in fact.

If you buy a 100% electric car, a very important thing is that you can charge the car at your work or home. It’s very important if you don’t want to be stressed--that’s my point of view.

Have you seen a substantial rise in demand for electric or hybrid vehicles? Yes, for many reasons. The first is the government pushed electric cars. I think the government subsidy of €8,000 is huge and helps us sell electric cars. The second reason is the products are now more e icient, with a more interesting range of electric kilometres. We have cars that have the same range as thermal ones.

The third reason is, I think, simply the ecological [one]--people who say, ‘Okay, maybe my big SUV is not the best for the planet, the future and my children, so driving an electric without emissions is more appropriate.’

How complicated is it to install a charging station at home?

I don’t think it’s so complicated. Here in BiliaEmond, we don’t install the infrastructure to

charge the car… Our job is to sell the car, to do it very well and to explain all the details of the product. But we do have some partners here in Luxembourg where it’s 100% their job and then, when we sell an electric car directly, we suggest [them] to the client.

What about the secondhand market, also for electric?

For secondhand cars, it’s very strange because the problem of production has a direct impact on our secondhand sales. Today a lot of people go to buy secondhand cars because of the delivery time… For electric secondhand cars, today the market’s too small. It’s only today that we deliver a lot of electric cars. So I think, maybe in the next four to six years, we will see, and we will have more propositions to sell secondhand electric cars, but today I think it’s 5% of our stock. It’s really small because a lot of people who bought an electric car are still driving it, so we don’t have the opportunity to buy an electric car to sell it as a secondhand car. But that will come in the next years.

A MARKET LEADER

Bilia-Emond

Luxembourg has 55% of the BMW market share in the grand duchy, 100% for Mini (for the latter, it’s an exclusive dealer), per Olivier François--the dealership sells around 2,000 BMWs and 700 Minis a year.

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Protecting consumer rights

For more than 60 years, the Luxembourg consumer union (ULC) has defended the interests of customers in the country.

People in Luxembourg filed 4,623 complaints with the ULC in 2022, with around half of all reported problems related to real estate, from disagreements with construction companies to disputes over lease agreements. The ULC mostly represents tenants when it comes to housing and only rarely landlords. “The tenant is the weakest link,” says the union’s president Nico Ho mann.

The ULC’s core activity is a legal department and its team deals with insurance and travel complaints, but also has a tax advisory service. It gives legal advice, o ers mediation services, but will also see a case all the way to court, if necessary. “You always try to solve problems in good faith.”

The consumer union is not the only place in Luxembourg to get help, with the ILR regulatory institute supporting customers in telecommunications or the Mieterschutz asbl helping tenants. The European Consumer Centre specialises in cross-border disputes. The ULC o ers practical advice, but it also advocates for consumers, for example lobbying against bank branch and post o ice closures.

And even though there is an annual membership fee of €80, the ULC o ers some support for free with funding from the government, where its advocacy helped create the consumer protection ministry. CS www.ulc.lu

Municipalities manage essential services, doing much more than just running the local citizens’ o ice.

Schools

Pre- and primary school infrastructure as well as “maison relais” daycare facilities are operated by communes, which decide--for example--how school buildings are designed. Enrollment, school transport and day-to-day operations are under local authority, while the government handles education policy and curricula.

Transport

Luxembourg transport is divided into national, regional and local networks, with communes in charge of developing cycling infrastructure, parking, car-free zones or pedestrian areas within their remit. That also includes making sure infrastructure is accessible, for example designing lowered pavements for persons with disabilities.

Sports and culture

While there is state funding for some of the sports facilities and cultural centres dotted across the country, town councils play a vital role in organising the social season, supporting sports clubs and making their municipalities come alive. Keep an eye out for local events, which are an excellent chance to meet your mayor and connect with your neighbours. CS

Photos Guy Wol , Matic Zorman (archives), Patricia Pitsch (archives)

“Luxembourg provides wonderful hiking routes and cycling paths with stunning views”

Jennifer He Olding Founder, The Happy Guts’ Company

3 ways your commune serves you EXPLORATION

Your primary website upon arrival in Luxembourg

A hidden gem for locally grown produce

Nestled atop a hill in the heart of the city lies a lush vegetable patch run by Terra, Luxembourg’s first community-sponsored agricultural scheme.

If you are in search of fresh, locally sourced produce, then look no further than Terra, a community-supported agriculture cooperative based in Eich. Founded in 2014 by Pit Reichert, Sophie Pixius (pictured above) and Marko Anyfandakis, Terra grows a wide variety of pesticide-free vegetables--including broccoli, oregano, carrots, lettuce, garlic and tomatoes. Instead of buying vegetables by the kilo, residents subscribe to a membership where they receive a weekly basket of eight to ten in-season vegetables between the end of April and December. Members can pick up their baskets at the vegetable garden in Eich on Tuesday evenings or at place Léon XIII in Bonnevoie on Saturday mornings. Harvests

Top spoken languages

Foreign nationals exhibit a higher level of proficiency in French (31%), with Portuguese following closely behind (25%), while Luxembourg nationals predominantly communicate in Luxembourgish (76%).

are subject to the climate, meaning the quality and quantity of vegetables supplied may vary from year to year.

Reichert, who is also head gardener at Terra, says buying locally sourced vegetables from shops can be expensive, as they need to recover a margin from their sales. “By going local you can cut out the middleman and buy directly from the producer,” he said. Terra is in close contact with its 230 members, most of whom reside in Luxembourg City. The cooperative also organises regular visits to the vegetable garden and runs an apprenticeship for those who want hands-on experience of running a garden enterprise. YY www.terra-coop.lu

Figures rounded

Guichet.lu is an online portal established in 2008 by the Luxembourg government to provide a user-friendly access to comprehensive information to residents, businesses and visitors.

What is it?

Guichet.lu simplified administrative processes, and enhanced accessibility and transparency for 13,761 unique visitors, on average, per day in 2022. It serves as a one-stop platform for accessing various public services, o ering information, forms and assistance in four languages. It is also a source of o icial announcements and news.

What can you do?

Guichet.lu provides information on topics such as healthcare, taxation, employment, education, housing and legal matters. MyGuichet.lu, the twin portal, streamlines administrative procedures, reduces paperwork and facilitates interactions with government agencies where the users can apply online to get permits, legal documents or to register a business.

What can you find out?

Additionally, the portal o ers guidance on rights, obligations and procedures, helping users navigate Luxembourg’s administrative system. SB

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EXPAT GOODS

Aldo Bei & Fils

Italian specialities. www.aldobei.lu

Asia Market

Products from Asian countries. Asia Market

Au Gourmet Grec

Greek delicacies. www.augourmetgrec.com

Enoteca Italiana

Authentic Italian produce. Enoteca Italiana www.enotecaitaliana.lu

Home from Home

Products from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK and US. Home from Home Luxembourg

La Bacanie

Products from Romania. La Bacanie

La Rioja

Spanish food & wine. www.larioja.lu

Lakri-Lux

Sweets shop carries Finnish & Icelandic liquorice and Swedish chocolates. www.lakri-lux.eu

Luxcaddy.lu

Click on “Britannia Shop” or “Italian Corner”. www.luxcaddy.lu

Poissonnerie Arctic

Fishmongers feature fresh Icelandic fish. www.poissonneriearctic.lu

ScanShop

Scandinavian specialities. www.scanshop.lu

Tandoori Market

Big selection of Indian products; delivers. Tandoori Market

Vicente & Fils

Spanish staples. www.vinosvicente.lu

Vinoteca

Wine from 30 countries. www.vinoteca.lu

SUPERMARKETS

Aldi

German discount chain with several locations in Luxembourg.

www.aldi.lu

Alima

Local supermarket chain with 4 locations. www.alima.lu

Auchan

8 locations, including online shopping pickup points. www.auchan.lu

Cactus

Largest (and locally owned) chain: 26 stores.

www.cactus.lu

Carrefour

Small markets with 4 locations. www.carrefour.be

Colruyt

4 locations.

www.colruyt.lu

Cora

Two very large locations at the City Concorde shopping centre and in Foetz. Cora Concorde or Cora Foetz

Delhaize

Several supermarkets and mini-markets. www.delhaize.lu

La Provençale

Wholesale grocery store with drive in collection options.

www.provencale.lu

Lidl

11 locations. www.lidl.lu

Massen

Open on Sundays. www.massen.lu

Match

6 locations. www.supermarche-match.lu

Monoprix

4 locations. Monoprix Luxembourg

Pall Center 5 locations.

www.pallcenter.lu

ORGANIC AND NATURAL PRODUCTS

Alavita

Organic market with 3 locations. www.alavita.lu

Altercoop

www.altercoop.lu

Biobuttek Wilhelm

Biobuttek Wilhelm

Naturata

Organic market with 14 locations. www.naturata.lu

Niessen

Organic butchers. www.niessen.lu

Terra

Coop for locally grown organic produce. www.terra-coop.lu

PRODUCE AND MEAL DELIVERY

BioBus

Organic produce delivery. www.biobus.de

Bofrost

Home delivery frozen goods store. www.bofrost.lu

Co-labor

Locally grown fruit, vegetables, plants and flowers. www.co-labor.lu

Happ

Organic & seasonal food packages. www.happ.lu

Hello Fresh

Recipe-based grocery packages. www.hellofresh.lu

Le Chat Biotté

Organic produce baskets. www.lechatbiotte.lu

Les Paniers de Sandrine

Farm fresh produce. www.lespaniersdesandrine.lu

HOME FURNISHINGS & DÉCOR

Abitare Living

www.abitare-living.lu

Art Rooms

Collective studio space for several artists and craftsmen. Artrooms www.bencarter.lu

Brakonier

Custom-built interiors and furniture. www.nbr.lu

Carrerouge

www.carrerouge.lu

Conforama

www.conforama.lu

Hema

www.hema.lu

Ikea

The nearest Ikea stores are in Arlon, Belgium (25km from Luxembourg City), Metz, France (58km) and Saarlouis, Germany (80km).

www.ikea.com

Kichechef

Country’s largest home furnishings store. 69 parc d’activités Mamer-Capellen

L-8308 Capellen

www.kichechef.lu

H3

Lucien Schweitzer

16A avenue de la Liberté

L-1930 Luxembourg

www.lucienschweitzer.lu

F11

Maisons du Monde

www.maisonsdumonde.com

Miwwelhaus Koeune

www.koeune.eu

Möbel Martin

The German chain has nearby locations in Ensdorf, Konz, Saarbrücken and Zweibrücken.

www.moebel-martin.de

Mobilier Bonn

www.bonn.lu

Mobilier Jardin

www.mobilierjardin.lu

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Summer is the season to easily save energy. Every action counts and together, we will be able to preserve our world’s future. So, let’s save energy!

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Nei Aarbecht

Secondhand furniture & décor.

Nei Aarbecht Shop

Okkasiouns buttik

Upcycled furniture. Okkasiounsbuttik

Peinture Phillipps

7 rue de Godbrange

L-6118 Junglinster www.phillipps.lu G5

Reed & Simon

Locations in Bertrange and Luxembourg-Hamm. www.reedandsimon.com

Troc

Secondhand furniture & décor. www.troc.com

WeltButtek

7 shops selling fairtrade gifts and fashion. www.weltbutteker.lu

DIY/HOME IMPROVEMENT

Bati C

www.bati-c.com

Batiself

www.batiself.lu

Bauhaus

www.bauhaus.lu

BricoPlanit

www.brico.be

Gardencenter+ www.gardencenter.lu

Globus Baumarkt

www.globus-baumarkt.de

Hornbach

www.hornbach.lu

Leon Ste es

www.leonste es.lu

Leroy Merlin

www.leroymerlin.fr

Maroldt

www.maroldt.lu

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

Adomus

www.adomus.lu

Appilux

Cleaning and maintenance services. www.appilux.lu

Batmaid Cleaning services. www.batmaid.lu

Extra Time

Housekeeping and handyman services. www.extratime.lu

Fairy Cleaning Services www.fairycleaningservices.lu

Homeluxy www.homeluxy.com

Immaculate Cleaning Services Luxembourg

House cleaning services. www.immaculatecleaningservices luxembourg.lu

Privilege Services

Recruitment agency for household sta , cleaning services and personal assistants. www.privilege-services.lu

Spic and Span

www.spicandspan.lu

Wedo.lu www.wedo.lu

INSURANCE

Caisse Nationale de Santé (National Health Fund)

Most expats will be covered by this public health insurer and will be enrolled via employers.

4 rue Mercier L-2144 Luxembourg 27 57 1

cns.public.lu

G12

Caisse Générale de Prévoyance Mutualiste

Mutual top-up health insurer.

47 45 93

www.cgp-mutuelle.lu

CMCM

Top-up health insurance provider. 49 94 45 1 www.cmcm.lu

DKV

Private supplementary health insurance. www.dkv.lu

Luxembourg Air Rescue

Emergency medical air rescue and repatriation services. info@lar.lu www.lar.lu

Luxembourg Air Rescue A.s.b.l.

BOOK A DOCTOR’S APPOINT-

MENT

Doctena

Online appointment service. en.doctena.lu

FIND A DOCTOR Medical Board (Collège Médical)

All licensed physicians are listed on its website, in French, under the rubrique “Prof. inscrits”. www.collegemedical.lu

PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS

Centre Médical Luxembourg

30 rue Frantz Seimetz

L-2531 Luxembourg

27 85 28 1

www.cmilux.lu

D11

Centre Médical Mercure

41 avenue de la Gare

L-1611 Luxembourg

28 37 27 1

G12

Centre Médical Merl

189 route de Longwy

L-1941 Luxembourg

26 02 86 1

www.centremedicalmerl.lu

F9

Dr Nathalie Smets

3 beim Schlass

L-8058 Bertrange

27 39 29

nathsmets@yahoo.fr

H4

AFTER-HOURS DOCTORS

Maison Médicale Centre

23 val Fleuri

L-1526 Luxembourg

20 33 31 11

D9

Maison Médicale Esch

3-5 avenue du Swing

L-4361 Esch-sur-Alzette

20 33 31 11

J3

Maison Médicale Ettelbruck

110 avenue Lucien Salentiny

L-9080 Ettelbruck

20 33 31 11

E4

ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg

4 rue Nicolas-Ernest Barblé

L-1210 Luxembourg

44 11 11

www.chl.lu

H4

Centre Hospitalier du Nord

120 avenue Lucien Salentiny

L-9080 Ettelbruck

81 66 1

www.chdn.lu

E4

Centre Hospitalier

Emile Mayrisch

Rue Emile Mayrisch

L-4240 Esch-sur-Alzette

57 11 1

www.chem.lu

J3

Hôpital Kirchberg

9 rue Edward Steichen

L-2540 Luxembourg

24 68 1

www.hopitauxschuman.lu

B16

PAEDIATRIC CARE

Centre de pédiatrie du Val-Ste-Croix

Primary care physicians.

4 allée Léopold Goebel

L-1635 Luxembourg

45 37 29

www.centredepediatrie.lu

E10

Clinique Bohler’s paediatric polyclinic

Drop-in urgent care.

5 rue Edward Steichen

L-2540 Luxembourg

26 33 31

www.hopitauxschuman.lu

B16

Kannerklinik (children’s hospital)

A&E and drop-in urgent care.

4 rue Nicolas-Ernest Barblé

L-1210 Luxembourg

44 11 31 33

kannerklinik.chl.lu

H4

GENERAL HOSPITALS

CHDN Wiltz

10 rue Grande-Duchesse Charlotte

L-9515 Wiltz

81 66 9

www.chdn.lu

D3

Hôpital Intercommunal de Steinfort

1 rue de l’Hôpital

L-8423 Steinfort

39 94 91 1

www.his.lu

H3

Zithaklinik

20-30 rue d’Anvers

L-1130 Luxembourg

28 88 1

www.zithaklinik.lu

G12

MATERNITY HOSPITALS

Clinique Bohler

Pregnancy care, childbirth and emergencies.

5 rue Edward Steichen

L-2540 Luxembourg

26 33 31

www.hopitauxschuman.lu

B16

Maternité GrandeDuchesse Charlotte

Pregnancy care, childbirth and emergencies.

2 rue Pierre Federspiel  L-1512 Luxembourg 44 11 11

www.maternite.chl.lu

H4

PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL Centre Hospitalier Neuro-Psychiatrique

17 avenue des Alliés

L-9012 Ettelbruck

26 82 1

www.chnp.lu

E4

FAMILY PLANNING CENTRES Planning Familial

Family planning and sexual health services at clinics in Luxembourg, EschBelval and Ettelbruck.

www.planningfamilial.lu

DENTAL EMERGENCIES Centre Hospitalier de

Luxembourg

Emergency dentist

2 p.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

4 rue Nicolas-Ernest Barblé

L-1210 Luxembourg 44 11 11

www.chl.lu

H4

Centre Médico-Dentaire Bertrange

Takes emergency dental appointments Monday through Saturday.

61 route de Longwy

L-8080 Bertrange 27 75 05 50 www.centremedicodentairebertrange.lu

H4

Hygie Dentaire Esch

Open 7 days a week. Takes emergency appointments.

11 rue Helen Buchholtz

L-4048 Esch-sur-Alzette

28 80 45 55

www.hygie-dentaire.lu

J3

Hygie Dentaire Strassen

Open 7 days a week. Takes emergency appointments.

132 route d’Arlon L-8008 Strassen 27 39 71 42 www.hygie-dentaire.lu

H4

BOOK DENTAL CARE ONLINE

Doctena

Book an appointment with a dentist. en.doctena.lu

DENTISTS

Centre Médico-Dentaire

Luxembourg

7A rue de Bonnevoie

L-1260 Luxembourg

49 57 99

Centre Médico-Dentaire Luxembourg

G12

Centre Médico-Dentaire

Porte-Neuve

17 rue des Bains

L-1212 Luxembourg

46 20 20

www.cmdpn.lu

E12

Integra

2-2A rue Joseph Leydenbach

L-1947 Luxembourg

20 21 10 70

Integra

C16

Dr Jean-Philippe Becker

37 boulevard Pierre Dupong

L-1430 Luxembourg

26 68 11

www.orthodontiste.lu

G10

Dr Hans Henrik

Mortensen

20 avenue Guillaume

L-1650 Luxembourg

44 97 44

info@moridu.lu

F10

VETERINARIANS

Centre de Soins pour la Faune Sauvage (wild animal care centre)

47 rue de la Forêt

L-3471 Dudelange

26 51 39 90

Centre de Soins de la Faune Dudelange

J4

LAK

Emergency vet on duty.

www.lak.lu/fr/lak/emergency-contacts

SOS Vet

24/7 house calls in the centre, east and south districts.

27 51 01 12

www.sosvet.lu

SOS VET

Vetolib

Book a vet appointment online in France, near the Luxembourg border.

www.vetolib.fr

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Autobus de la Ville de Luxembourg (AVL)

The capital’s bus system. www.vdl.lu

Call-a-Bus

The City of Luxembourg’s bookable shuttle service. Limited to locations in the capital, except for people with reduced mobility.

47 96 47 97 www.vdl.lu

CFL (Luxembourg national railway company)

www.cfl.lu

Citybus

Local bus service in several communes. www.mobiliteit.lu

Luxtram

The capital area’s tram system. www.luxtram.lu

Mobilitéitszentral (mobility centre)

Central information point for all public transport options in the grand duchy. Central train station (Gare Centrale)

L-1616 Luxembourg

www.mobiliteit.lu

G12

Mobiregio

Network of public transport providers across the Greater Region. www.mobiregio.net

Nightbus

Late night service connecting several neighbourhoods and communes with the city centre.

www.mobiliteit.lu

Night Rider

Bookable night-time transport. www.nightrider.lu

RGTR

National bus network. www.mobiliteit.lu

TICE

Bus network in the south region. www.tice.lu

BICYCLE, BICYCLE, BICYCLE!

Cycle paths

Shows country’s network of cycle paths. www.pistescyclables.lu

Mamer Vel’oh!

www.mamer.lu/veloh-a-mamer

Rent a Bike

Leisure bike rental in the north of Luxembourg.

www.rentabike.lu

Rent a Bike Miselerland

www.entente-moselle.lu

Vel’oh!

The bike-sharing scheme for Luxembourg City, Bertrange, Hesperange, Leudelange and Strassen.

www.veloh.lu

Vël’ok

The bike-sharing scheme for Esch-surAlzette, Bettembourg, Di erdange, Dudelange, Kayl, Sanem and Schi lange. www.velok.lu

TAXIS

Colux

48 22 33 www.colux.lu

My Taxi Luxembourg

621 693 014 www.mytaxiluxembourg.lu

Webtaxi 27 51 5 www.webtaxi.lu

Problem?

File a complaint against a taxi driver or firm with the transport ministry. 24 77 44 44 complaint@infotaxi.lu

ENGLISHLANGUAGE BOOKSHOPS & NEWSAGENTS

Ars Libri

Children’s books and educational toys, in Bonnevoie. www.arslibri.lu

Ernster All English Bookstore

In Luxembourg city centre. www.ernster.com

Fnac

In Luxembourg city centre. www.fnac.lu

Librairie des Lycées

In Limpertsberg. www.librairiedeslycees.lu

Librairie Diderich

In Esch-sur-Alzette. www.diderich.lu

Librairie um Fieldgen

In the Gare district. www.libuf.lu

See “Leisure Time”

URGENT SITUATIONS

Police

For non-emergency matters, call 244 244 244 or visit www.police.public.lu.

113

Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps

For non-emergency matters, call 49 77 11 or email info@112.public.lu.

112

Medical emergencies

112

After-hours pharmacies

The on-duty pharmacists are listed (in French) on this website. In case of emergency, call 112.

www.pharmacie.lu/service-de-garde

Poison control centre

80 02 55 00

Other emergency telephone numbers

Click on “Urgences et gardes”. Listed in French.

www.112.public.lu

Emergency information

GouvAlert publishes public safety alerts on its website and via its app. www.infocrise.lu

Caritas

Emergency accommodation, psychological support, subsidised clothing and groceries. www.caritas.lu

Femmes en Détresse

Support for victims of domestic violence and for single-parent families. www.fed.lu

NEED TO SPEAK WITH SOMEONE?

Kanner-Jugendtelefon

Online and telephone counselling for children, teens and parents. 11 61 11 www.kjt.lu

Luxembourg Red Cross Services for “families in distress”. www.croix-rouge.lu/en/we-help/peoplein-precarious-circumstances/

SOS Détresse

Anonymous online and phone help. 45 45 45 www.454545.lu

Befrienders Worldwide

Helplines listed for countries other than Luxembourg. www.befrienders.org

Passionate kitchen crafting: an architect’s mastery

Kitchen design is a process where professional experience and advice, as well as quality materials, are the key foundations. Choosing a top-ofthe-range bulthaup kitchen creates a harmonious and functional space that enhances day-to-day living.

The kitchen is not only the heart of the home, it’s also a hub for human interaction, a reassuring, functional space for cooking, and an appealing area for entertaining. It needs to be suitable for the different facets of daily life.

Buying a kitchen is a major commitment and designing it is an art in itself. The interior designer and the technical manager combine their knowledge and expertise in pursuit of perfection, to enable bulthaup kitchens to create

an emotional connection to the home. “Here at bulthaup and Espace  Luxembourg, we’re committed to adopting a personalised approach to reassure and guide the customer, from both the aesthetic and the functional points of view. A welcoming attitude and sound advice are essential to our business. The needs of customers and their household members are what drive us. We guide them through every last detail when selecting finishes, materials, appliances and layout, to ensure that the installation is suitable for the available space.

“ We’re involved in the early stages of the project, as well as when the kitchen is delivered”

Olivier Damasio bulthaup Espace Luxembourg

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Eva Krins (Maison Moderne), bulthaup Edinburgh

We provide two options for their approval and work hand in hand with them to bring their lifestyle project to life,” explains Virginie Sauvlet, interior designer.

The technical manager is also a key contact and a trusted partner, as Olivier Damasio explains.

“We’re involved at every key point, such as during the planning stage, to ensure that the kitchen we’re installing will meet our customers’ expectations. We visit the site several times to take

measurements and define the delivery specifications. We’re also present during installation to ensure that the work carried out by our teams runs smoothly. Finally, we take care of our customers by monitoring progress on site.”

Whatever the customer’s desire--new build or renovation--the advice of these professionals is invaluable. “In the first case, we advise customers on how to tailor their plans, while renovation gives us greater freedom to think about materials and so on. In all cases, we immerse ourselves in the space before submitting a project,” comments Virginie Sauvlet.

Solidly built, top-quality kitchens

While the people-centred approach is important, the quality of the products also makes a difference.

bulthaup is an independent family business and has worked with Espace Luxembourg for 30 years as its sole distributor in Luxembourg. This longstanding, trust-based partnership enables the distributor’s staff to make full use of their expertise and knowledge of these premium products and materials. The partners share the same ethos of seeing the kitchen as a cornerstone and a practical ally, with a constant emphasis on visual harmony. “For 30 years, listening skills and responsiveness have guided our customer service. Our caring, collaborative network means we can offer ever greater expertise in top-of-therange kitchens with the functional details and aesthetics we expect from the bulthaup brand, which is well established with our

customers, who are  its best ambassadors,” says Renaud Sara, managing director and interior designer. This partnership also gives our customers a timeless, durable kitchen made from high-quality materials. “Our customers can rest assured that they will always be able to get hold of the wooden components and parts they need for their kitchens. If a part needs replacing, they can just say the word and we’ll do the rest,” adds

Renaud Sara.

“Our personalised approach helps to reassure and guide our customers”

Virginie Sauvlet bulthaup Espace Luxembourg

1 Renaud Sara, managing director and interior designer at bulthaup Espace Luxembourg

2 bulthaup kitchens are designed first and foremost to be harmonious living spaces

3 Virginie Sauvlet, interior designer at bulthaup Espace Luxembourg

The “Childcare & family” section was written by NATALIE GERHARDSTEIN, AARON GRUNWALD, KANGKAN HALDER and JEFF PALMS

CHILDCARE ONES LUXEMBOURG

HERE ARE SOME HANDY RESOURCES TO KNOW ABOUT

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Luxembourg consistently places among the best countries to raise a family in global and European rankings. That may come as no surprise to those living in the grand duchy, where there are generous child allowances and parental leave, multilingual education (including international schools with English-language tracks), plenty of green spaces and support networks, to name just a few. So, whether you’re a new parent or just glancing at this between school runs, here are some tips to help you navigate family life.

NATALIE GERHARDSTEIN, AARON GRUNWALD, KANGKAN HALDER, JEFF PALMS, CORDULA SCHNUER, YUSUF YASSIN Photo XXXXXXXXX

“A new challenge is the use and abuse of social media”

Director of the Luxembourg Red Cross’ department for child and family support Mireille Neuen talks about some specialised services the non-profit o ers and how family challenges are evolving.

Could you tell me about your specialised programme, Families First?

That’s a special programme for families who have a crisis, who need support but for a short period of time. The idea is that team members will go to the family who needs the support for six to eight weeks to get supported families to activate resources so that they can overcome some crisis where they weren’t able to get along [previously].

How are these requests being made--from the families themselves or elsewhere?

That depends. It can be from the family, but sometimes there’s already another service in the family that detects there’s major crisis and needs a bit more help.

Have you noticed an evolution in the types of problems families are facing?

The challenges are more complex; there is often not only one. Often the families have a need for support--for example, they’re worried about a certain behaviour of their child. Then, when you’re analysing the situation, the child may show symptoms that there are maybe conflicts in the family, or sometimes people don’t have enough money and are worried a lot about their financial situation. The kids feel [these worries].

Any other new challenges--for example, related to cyberbullying? LGBTQ+?

A new challenge over the last few years is the use and abuse of social media, for teenagers and youngsters. It’s not that we are saying social media is bad, but it’s the problem that often kids don’t know how to use it properly. With covid-19, social media was, for a long time, the only way they could stay in contact with their

peer group. There’s a lot of self-expression… but [also] expressing things that you should not expose on social media… for example, teenage girls who are showing things they should not show, and they’re getting into some situations that are really painful for them.

That’s really hard to hear. The pandemic did a lot within families… are you still dealing with the repercussions? And is it impacting one age group over another?

I think it has an impact on every age group, but di erently. For example, for the teenagers that we had in residential care, I can clearly say that they were doing sports before covid, or had a hobby or activity during their leisure time… This stopped, and then it was very di icult to find the motivation again to go out, for them to do their sport or hobby again. There was also the big issue around homeschooling; families needed more support.

REACHING OUT

Mireille Neuen has been with the Luxembourg Red Cross since 2013, serving as head of the department of child and family support since April. Families needing services can visit croix-rouge.lu or call the helpline on 2755.

You’ll soon be initiating a new activity to support children su ering from conflictual behaviours of separated parents...

Yes, it comes from the department of the service Families First which had detected over the last years that they’re seeing situations where there are separated parents [who] haven’t yet overcome their di iculties… The fight might be between such an extremely high level that the well-being of the child is not guaranteed. It’s not for all, it’s for highly conflictual parents...

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“An industrial school for an industrial city”

Lycée Privé Emile Metz is opening an English-speaking site in Di erdange for students 16-24 years old. The location is a perfect fit for the school’s technical outlook, says director Pascal Thill.

So, tell us about the new site. Well, we’ve been looking for some time now and, in the last coalition agreement of the current government, it was agreed that our school would get a new site in the south of Luxembourg. A few sites were taken into account, but in the end, we turned to Di erdange, which is the third largest city in Luxembourg but has no lycée with the o er we can provide. We wanted to start with an Englishspeaking programme because those classes have been known in our Dommeldange site since 2017, and they’ve been a success story. And now we’d like to o er them in Di erdange too: computer science and mechanics, as well as electrical technologies. We will also o er Luxembourgish and French lessons, as well as an integration class. We expect about 60 to 70 students in September [2023], which will double in September 2024. The site is located at the Villa Hadir, right next to the train station, and will feature a fully renovated container building with modern equipment. The Villa Hadir is historically linked to industry, like ourselves--it really fits us. An industrial school for an industrial city.

What kinds of students are you looking for?

Students specifically interested in technology, because the diplomas we o er are highly related to industry and technology. If we don’t know how good a student is in English or in mathematics, we do an admission test to see if they have the necessary basics.

You are closely linked with industry, then? We are always in close contact with the industry--ArcelorMittal and other companies--to stay up to date on what they are specifically looking

for. And we try to integrate that into our school o er. We really look into what is needed on the market. We are not a school that has a certain o ering and sticks to it forever--we try to really innovate, but also to stick to our values. That’s a very important part of our identity. Also, there’s an increasing demand for technical training and vocational aptitude training in English. The industry needs people like the ones we’re training.

What advantages are there to being private?

First of all, I’d like to say that even though we are a private school, we do not have any enrolment fees. Being private does give us certain advantages: taking decisions a little bit faster, having our own budget. And we are a little bit more free to do projects such as the one now in Di erdange. But there are other di erences. For instance, our teachers are on the site, even when they don’t have lessons. They have their own o ice here and we really encourage them to cooperate, talk, learn from each other. It’s also important to mention that they can be reached: their contact numbers are on our website. That’s an important point of our school: we work in a triangle--student, teacher, parent--and communication within that triangle is very important.

THE DIRECTOR Pascal Thill started at the Lycée Privé Emile Metz in 2010, joined the administration in 2020 and took over as director in October 2022.

Interview JEFF PALMS Photo ROMAIN GAMBA

Changing birth culture

“Demand is going up,” says Danielle FederspielHaag, who has worked as a midwife since 1995. Demand, that is, for options to give birth somewhere other than a hospital.

“For sure it was expats who brought this movement to Luxembourg,” she adds, commenting that women opting for home births are largely English speakers.

In 2022, Federspiel-Haag cofounded the first birthing house in Luxembourg, o ering a third option besides home and hospital. (Potentially interesting if you live in a small flat or have other kids around.) Later in 2022, however, the ministry of health stopped the practice, although the Lunata centre remains

MULTICULTURALISM

3 kid-friendly meetups

Looking to meet other parents? Here are a few suggestions.

Luxembourg Daddy Group

Boasting over 1,700 members, this group for dads in Luxembourg organises meetups both with and without the kids, such as visits to Christmas markets, animal parks, museums and swimming pools, or fishing and skiing and brunch excursions.

www.daddies.lu

KindyROO

open and still facilitates home births. Hospital births remain the norm: of 6,495 new babies in 2022, only 29 weren’t born in a maternity ward. Still, compare that to 11, 7 and 6 from, respectively, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

For about three decades until 2021 there was only one midwife in the grand duchy who performed home births, says Federspiel-Haag, estimating that some five or ten midwives are now o ering the service.

Currently, the National Health Fund (CNS) will only reimburse the cost of one midwife who assists with a home birth, although Federspiel-Haag says that in her practice they always bring two as a safety precaution. JP

Located in the Cloche d’Or shopping centre, KindyROO is a baby gym that o ers classes for children aged five and under (“birth to crawling” is the youngest group). Classes are in English and French and are bookable via a handy online portal.

www.kindyroo.lu

BLC Pipsqueaks

The British Ladies Club, an English-speaking international networking group, organises a weekly session at ZigZag, a kid-friendly party space in Bertrange with private rooms for groups and two indoor playgrounds: one for children under three (featuring a ball pit) and another one (three stories tall) for kids from three to ten. The group meets only during term time. JP www.blc.lu

In most cases, giving birth has nothing to do with disease-yet you still go to a hospital. But the movement for alternative birthing places is strengthening in Luxembourg.

Photos Romain Gamba, Shutterstock, Matic Zorman

“My children think it is normal to speak 4 languages and travel to different countries every weekend!”

Stephanie Shaheen Associate director, Mudec

A HEALTH MUTUAL FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.

WE ARE THERE FOR YOU.

With more than 280.000 members, CMCM is the N°1 health mutual in Luxembourg, a complementary to the social security (CNS). Everybody is welcome, regardless of your age or health condition and you benefit of a worldwide 24/7 medical coverage. In addition, whether you are single, in a relationship, married or have children, the contribution remains unchanged.

Feel like becoming a member? More info on www.cmcm.lu

Handling inclusion, integration and more

Lis de Pina, school mediator for the Service de médiation scolaire, talks about the services offered by this arm of the education ministry.

Parents can sometimes feel hopeless when it comes to difficulties with their children’s education. The school mediator service, established in 2018, can help deal with issues such as integrating children from immigrant backgrounds, the inclusion of special needs’ kids, potential dropouts and more.

“Parents can come and ask for help if they’re having problems with school,” de Pina explains. “It’s also important to note that this allows us to centralise problems, [be they] systemic or structural.”

But it’s important to note that, per the service’s website, the school mediator

School students

During the 2021-2022 academic year, the total enrolment in primary and secondary education in Luxembourg amounted to 108,804 students, of which 42% held a foreign nationality. Source Ministry of education

“can only act after all other appropriate administrative procedures established within the framework of the school community by law have been exhausted.”

De Pina gives a notable example of how student needs are centralised: when Brexit occurred, “there were a lot of English people coming and it was difficult at the beginning to find schools,” de Pina explains.

The school mediator adds that the service is “competent for all private international schools and for public private schools, but not for the European school.” NG www.mediationscolaire.lu

3 QUESTIONS TO DEBORA PLEIN

The coordinator of Bee Secure talks about the organisation and some of its findings.

What is Bee Secure?

A governmental initiative, Bee Secure promotes the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology with a special focus on children and young people. We act in the following areas: awareness; counselling; reporting platform for illegal content; and trend monitoring.

Why are influencers a concern?

Not everything that glitters is gold: influencers typically earn money by posting content, so the products they endorse aren’t necessarily good quality. They may also showcase seemingly perfect lives and bodies, which can negatively influence some individuals. And some influencers are actual criminals: after establishing a community around, e.g., cryptocurrencies, and providing free investment advice, they disappear with their subscribers’ money.

Other risks to mention?

When agreeing to the terms and conditions of a platform, users might not know what personal data is being collected, who can access it and the potential consequences of a data breach. Users are also increasingly aware of the involvement of artificial intelligence in content generation (and fake profiles, grooming and sextortion). Parents also see excessive screen time as the number one risk for their children and express concerns about potentially harmful (violent or sexually explicit) content. JP

Nous vous accueillons désormais à la Cité de la sécurité sociale, 4, rue Mercier Luxembourg-Gare

Plus d’infos sur www.cns.lu

Courrier : CNS • L-2980 Luxembourg

Infos : Tél. (+352) 27 57 – 1 • www.cns.lu • cns@secu.lu

AU PAIR

Au Pair au Luxembourg

Information on au pair rules in Luxembourg. www.au-pair.lu

GreatAuPair

Platform for nannies, au pairs, personal assistants, tutors, senior caregivers, babysitters, housekeepers and petsitters. www.greataupair.com

LuxAuPair

The o icial partner of Luxembourg’s Service National de la Jeunesse (National Youth Service).

621 480 849 info@luxaupair.com www.luxaupair.com

CHILDMINDING

Adoméa Services

Provides home assistance, including childsitting.

www.adomea-services.lu

Babysits

www.babysits.lu

Babysitting.lu

Nationwide service run with the cooperation of communal services. www.babysitting.lu

Petitweb.lu

www.petitweb.lu

Service Krank Kanner

Doheem

Provides emergency home care for children who are sick and not allowed to attend crèche or school.

48 07 79

skkd@fed.lu

www.fed.lu/wp/services/skkd

CRÈCHES

Babilou Family

Multiple locations, including Luxembourg, Di erdange, Dudelange and Esch-sur-Alzette

28 99 28 99-400

www.babilou-family.lu

Babouille

Multiple locations, including Soleuvre and Strassen 26 31 19 09

www.babouille.lu

BabyHome

Multiple locations, including Luxembourg, Hamm, Junglinster and Senningerberg 691 506 733 www.babyhome.lu

Bei den Raupen

11 rue du Pont

L-3873 Schi lange 27 51 84 84

www.beidenraupen.lu

I2

Butterfly Valley/ Caterpillar Haven

28 86 29 20

www.butterflyvalley.lu

Crèche BioBébé

The self-described “Montessori nest”, with locations in and around Luxembourg City, Mamer and Munsbach.

27 69 42 67

www.biobebe.lu

H4, H5, H11, H13

Crèche Le Petit Prince

119 rue de Luxembourg

L-8077 Bertrange

31 93 09

www.creche-petitprince.lu

H4

Crèche Tiramisù

Multiple locations, including Bereldange, Strassen and Walferdange www.crechetiramisu.lu

CYK

38 cité Oricher-Hoehl

L-8036 Strassen

28 77 55 00

www.cyk.lu

H4

Kids’ Ville

57 rue de Beggen

L-1221 Beggen

26 43 12 80

www.kidsville.lu

B12

L’Enfant Roi

Multiple locations, including Luxembourg, Bertrange, Mamer, Mersch, Senningerberg and Strassen www.lenfant-roi.lu

La Luciole

French-speaking crèches for children aged from 2 months to 4 years and daycare for ages 4-12.

Multiple locations, including Luxembourg, Fentange, Frisange, Hesperange, Itzig and Schi lange

27 91 66 40 10

www.luciole.lu

Rock Kids

Includes 16 crèches and daycare facilities; o ers a Montessori pedagogy. Multiple locations, including Luxembourg, Dudelange and Esch-sur-Alzette 28 80 08 www.rockids.lu

Sunflower Montessori Crèche

Crèche with a Montessori approach, with locations in Belval, Bertrange, Ersange, Findel, Hamm and Moutfort. Multiple locations 26 15 93 1 www.sunflower.lu

FAMILY PLANNING

Family Planning

The family planning ensures access to sexual and reproductive health information and services for all. Two other centres are open in Esch-sur-Alzette and Ettelbruck. Centre Dr M.-P. Molitor-Pe er 6-10 rue de la Fonderie L-1531 Luxembourg 48 59 76 www.planningfamilial.lu

J2, H4, E4

FAMILY SUPPORT Arcus

Supports children and families through a variety of services. www.arcus.lu

Bee Secure

Internet safety for parents and kids. www.bee-secure.lu

Caritas

Variety of family support services.

40 21 31 1 caritas@caritas.lu www.caritas.lu

Femmes en détresse

Shelter for female victims of domestic violence.

40 73 35 organisation@fed.lu www.fed.lu

Fondation Pro Familia

Support and training for parents. 51 72 72 www.profamilia.lu

Kanner-Jugendtelefon

Online help desk in English for parents and children.

26 64 05 55 contact@kjt.lu www.kjt.lu/en

Kannerschlass parent school

Range of therapy and support for families in di iculty.

59 59 59-1

www.kannerschlass.lu

Kriibskrank Kanner

Support association accompanying families of children with cancer. contact@fondatioun.lu www.fondatioun.lu

La Leche League

International breastfeeding counselling organisation. www.lalecheleague.lu

Luxembourg Expats

Parents

Luxembourg Expats Parents

Luxembourg Parents

Luxembourg Parents

Luxembourg Red Cross

O ers range of family-centred services.

27 55 20 00 www.croix-rouge.lu

Luxmama Club & ParentPrep

Information and meetups related to parenting alternatives, birth rights and perinatal mental health in English. www.luxmamaclub.com

Midwife association

Consult the Association Luxembourgeoise des Sages-Femmes to find a registered midwife. Association Luxembourgeoise des Sages-Femmes www.sages-femmes.lu

Passage

Passage is a parent support group and social network for parents and professionals related to the field of health, education and children’s social development in Luxembourg. www.passage.lu

Service National de la Jeunesse

Organises activities for children and young people.

33 rives de Clausen

L-2165 Luxembourg

24 78 64 65

www.snj.public.lu

E13

The Luxembourg Daddy Group

Social group for dads and their children. www.daddies.lu

The Luxembourg Daddy Group

Visavi

Information and consulting service for women.

49 08 77 1

visavi@fed.lu

LGBTQ+

Centre pour l’Égalité de Traitement (centre for equal treatment)

www.cet.lu

CET (Centre pour l’égalité de traitement)

Centre LGBTIQ+ Cigale

16 rue Notre-Dame

L-2240 Luxembourg

26 19 00 18

www.cigale.lu

Centre Lgbtiq+ Cigale

F12

Rosa Lëtzebuerg

691 300 455

www.rosaletzebuerg.lu

Rosa Lëtzebuerg

EDUCATION INFORMATION

Cellule d’Accueil Scolaire pour Élèves Nouveaux Arrivants (Casna)

Casna provides information about the Luxembourg post-primary education system, by appointment only.

29 rue Aldringen

L-1118 Luxembourg

24 77 65 70

secretariat.secam@men.lu

www.integratioun.lu

E11

Ministère de l’Éducation nationale, de l’Enfance et de la Jeunesse (education and youth ministry)

33 rives de Clausen

L-2165 Luxembourg

24 78 51 00

info@men.lu

www.men.public.lu

F11

HOME SCHOOLING Association

Luxembourgeoise pour la Liberté d’Instruction (ALLI)

Association and information for home schooling families.

www.alliasbl.lu

Home-Education in Luxembourg

ENGLISHLANGUAGE SCHOOLS

Athénée de Luxembourg

State school o ering international baccalaureate programme in Merl.

24 boulevard Pierre Dupong

L-1430 Luxembourg

44 02 49 61 00

www.al.lu

G10

École Internationale Di erdange & Esch-sur-Alzette (EIDE)

Public school o ering European baccalaureate programmes.

Di erdange and Esch-sur-Alzette

28 85 72 1

portal.education.lu/eid

I2, J3

École Internationale

Gaston Thorn (EIGT)

Primary school in Merl and secondary school in Cessange.

23 rue Verte

L-2667 Luxembourg (primary);

17 rue Marguerite de Brabant

L-1254 Luxembourg (secondary)

26 04 61 50 (primary);

26 04 61 01 (secondary)

www.eigt.lu

B12

École Internationale

Mersch Anne Be ort (EIMAB)

State-run primary and secondary school.

46 rue de la Gare

L-7590 Mersch (primary);

Square Princesse Marie-Astrid

L-7523 Mersch (secondary)

28 33 81 00

www.eimab.lu

F4

École Internationale Mondorf-les-Bains

Public primary and secondary school o ering European baccalaureate programmes in English.

2 route de Burmerange

L-5659 Mondorf-les-Bains

28 12 88 1

www.eimlb.lu

J5

European School Luxembourg I

Private school o ering European baccalaureate programmes, in Kirchberg.

23 boulevard Konrad Adenauer

L-1115 Luxembourg

43 20 82 1

www.euroschool.lu

D13

European School Luxembourg II

Private school o ering European baccalaureate programmes.

6 rue Gaston Thorn

L-8268 Bertrange

273 224 1

www.eel2.eu

H4

International School of Luxembourg

Private school o ering IGCSE, high school and international baccalaureate diploma programmes, in Merl.

36 boulevard Pierre Dupong

L-1430 Luxembourg

26 04 40

www.islux.lu

G10

Lënster Lycée International School (LLIS)

Public school with English sections, primary and secondary, where the European baccalaureate programme is taught.

2 rue Victor Ferrant

L-6122 Junglinster

27 69 63 1

www.lensterlycee.lu

G5

Lycée des Arts et Métiers

Public school o ering English-language

BTS courses in game programming and game design, game art and game design, and the Internet of Things.

Limpertsberg and Dommeldange

46 76 16 1 (Limpertsberg);

26 68 91 20 07 (Dommeldange)

www.artsetmetiers.lu

D11

Lycée Edward Steichen (LESC)

Public school o ering European baccalaureate programmes.

1 rue Edward Steichen

L-9707 Clervaux

20 60 07 1

www.lesc.lu

C4

Lycée Privé Emile Metz

Private but fee-free school o ering English-language vocational training and technical certificates in Dommeldange and at a new Di erdange campus opening in September 2023.

50 rue de Beggen, L-1220 Luxembourg; 51 rue Emile Mark, L-4620 Di erdange

43 90 61 1

www.lpem.lu

B12; I2

Lycée Michel Lucius (LML)

Public school with English sections, primary and secondary, o ering IGCSE, AS- and A-level programmes, in Limpertsberg.

157 avenue Pasteur

L-2311 Luxembourg

28 83 15 501

www.lml.lu

C10

OTR International School

Private school o ering education up to the age of 15, with international baccalaureate middle years programme, in Belair.

7 val Sainte-Croix

L-1371 Luxembourg

26 09 45 42

www.otrinternationalschool.lu

E10

St George’s International School Luxembourg

Private English language primary and secondary school, in Hamm, o ering IGCSE, AS- and A-level programmes.

11 rue des Peupliers

L-2328 Luxembourg

42 32 24

www.st-georges.lu

F15

UNIVERSITIES

BBI Luxembourg

Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in international hospitality and tourism management.

Château de Wiltz

L-9516 Wiltz

27 91 12 92

www.bbi-edu.eu

D3

Refers to location on map(s) on pages 8 - 9

Lunex University

Bachelor, master and foundation programmes in sports science.

50 avenue du Parc des sports

L-4671 Di erdange

28 84 94 40

www.lunex-university.net

I2

Luxembourg School of Business

The LSB’s weekend MBA is a 24-month programme for experienced professionals who want to study without halting their careers. Classes meet on alternating weekends.

26 25 89 80 www.luxsb.lu

Miami University’s John

E. Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg

European study centre for Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

1 impasse du Château

L-4524 Di erdange

58 22 22 1

www.miamioh.edu

I2

UBI Business School

Bachelor, MBA and DBA programmes.

Château de Wiltz

L-9516 Wiltz

27 99 01 82

www.ubi.edu

D3

University of Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

2 avenue de l’Université

L-4365 Esch-sur-Alzette

46 66 44 1 wwwen.uni.lu

J3, D13

SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS

Agence pour la Transition vers une Vie Autonome

Helps support young people and their parents in the new stages of their working lives.

info@cc-atva.lu www.men.public.lu

Handicap Intellectuel

Luxembourg

Structures for people of any age with special education needs.

info@apemh.lu

www.apemh.lu

Association d’Aide à la Scolarisation des Enfants à Besoins Spécifiques

Voluntary association supporting children with learning di iculties in private schools in Luxembourg. contact@asebs.lu

www.asebs.lu

Centre de Logopédie

Specialist school for children with language and speech di iculties.

info@cc-cl.lu

www.logopedie.lu

Centre pour Enfants et Jeunes à Haut Potentiel

Centre for children and young people with high potential. info@cc-cejhp.lu www.cc-cejhp.lu

Centre pour le Développement des Apprentissages

Grande-Duchesse

Maria Teresa

Centre for learners with dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia. info@cc-cda.lu www.cc-cda.lu

Centre pour le Développement des Compétences

Relatives à la Vue Specialist school for children with visual impairments. info@cc-cdv.lu www.cc-cdv.lu

Centre pour le Développement Intellectuel

Centre regrouping all of the di erentiated education sites in Luxembourg. info@cc-cdi.lu www.cdi.lu

Centre pour le Développement Moteur

Specialist school for development of motor skills.

44 65 65 1 info@cc-cdm.lu

Centre pour le Développement

Socio-émotionnel

Centre for learners with behavioural disorders.

info@cc-cdse.lu www.cc-cdse.lu

Centre pour Enfants et Jeunes Présentant un Trouble du Spectre de l’Autisme

Specialist centre for young people with autism spectrum disorders. info@cc-ctsa.lu www.cc-ctsa.lu

Centre Psycho-social et d’Accompagnement Scolaires

Psychological and therapeutic consultations for parents and young people and socioeducative support. info@cepas.public.lu www.cepas.public.lu

Dys-positiv

Caritas service supporting young people with dyslexia, dysorthographia, dyscalculia and/or dyspraxia.

26 43 24 38 www.cjf.lu

Dyspraxie Luxembourg

ASBL

Informational website founded by mothers of children with learning di iculties. dyspraxieluxembourg@gmail.com www.dyspraxie.lu

Mediation Scolaire

Mediation service to intervene in issues between families and schools.

10 rue Bender

L-1229 Luxembourg 24 76 52 80 www.mediationscolaire.lu

F11

Scap

Consultation and support service for attention deficit disorders, perception or psychomotor development disorders.

5 rue Thomas Edison

L-1445 Strassen 26 44 48 1 www.scap.lu

D9

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Just Arrived

www.justarrived.lu

Supermiro

www.supermiro.lu

What’s on for kids

www.whatsonforkids.lu

Visit Luxembourg

www.visitluxembourg.com

EXTRACURRICULAR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES Code Club Luxembourg

Coding clubs aimed at young people aged 8-12.

www.codeclub.lu

Kids Life Skills

Programmes to teach young people aged 4-10 to code.

www.kidslifeskills.org

Women in Digital Empowerment

Girls in digital section o ers workshops, mentoring and other activities to encourage girls in tech.

www.wide.lu

Workshop4me

Aimed at 7- to 16-year-olds, sessions cover introduction to computer science, apps, coding, etc.

www.workshop4me.org

Bricks 4 Kidz

Programmes using Lego bricks to help children develop critical thinking, creativity, organisational skills, problem-solving and teamwork.

www.bricks4kidz.lu

Luxembourg Tech School

Teaches 13- to 19-year-olds how to apply new technology to business.

www.techschool.lu

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Developing a career in Luxembourg can be both exciting and challenging. However, there are plenty of offerings in the grand duchy when it comes to networking, training and coworking, all of which can be excellent ways to learn of job openings, developments in your professional sector or how to launch your own business. So whether you’re just here on a two-year transfer or on the fast track from B-school to C-suite, take advantage of the many professional opportunities the country has to offer.

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“No matter where you work, you will find a path”

Head of Codit Luxembourg, part of Proximus Group, Eva Gram shares her tips on building a successful career in the grand duchy and how the professional scene has changed over the past 20 years.

You’ve been on Luxembourg’s IT scene since 2003 and have had a successful career. What advice would you give to those wanting to build a career in the grand duchy?

Not to be afraid. There are so many di erent things you can work with, depending on your interests and background, but I think as a young [professional], when you come early in a career like I did, you really want to focus on a certain topic because you have an education in that, a degree, etc. Don’t be afraid of jumping onto what’s interesting to you. I wouldn’t say that I wouldn’t have done something di erent, but there are so many opportunities, especially here, and international opportunities… Take opportunities, jump on and contribute because this country has the advantage of supporting foreign people [and is] also dependent on them, and wanting to develop with them. There are a lot of new initiatives all the time from the government. No matter where you work, you will find a path. It’s important to start and to take on opportunities immediately.

We’ve heard about the shortage of women in certain tech areas. Have you seen a shift in this over the span of your career?

In the 20 years I’ve been working here, it has changed. I have many young women colleagues, which was not the case at all 15-20 years ago. In IT, the technology delivery itself, there are indeed many more women than before, which is great. I also think there has been a lot from the government and companies to facilitate, in general, how women can work. There’s a big di erence today [with topics like] parental leave, how you can put your kids in the crèche, etc., so that’s really positive.

Before Luxembourg, you’d worked in Sweden and briefly in Chile. What are your tips for integration, generally speaking?

Language is a big thing. Travelling here from Sweden, compared to travelling to the US or to Australia, it’s much more of a challenge to learn the languages… I have many friends who haven’t learnt the languages, and the more time that passes, of course, the more they’ll have di iculties doing that. I was actually forced to learn French, otherwise I wouldn’t have got my first job… It’s easy to stay in your bubble--it’s allowed, you’re still respected, you’re still integrated, in a way. But the longer [they] stay, the more those people will feel that they are still excluded from certain things. Learn the languages, take an interest in the culture and things happening in the country.

DEVELOPING A BRAND

As head of Codit Luxembourg, part of Proximus Group (which also includes Telindus and Tango), Gram has a role with multiple responsibilities, from strategy to HR and finance, and helps customers on their digital transformation journeys.

You’re also quite involved in networking… Yes, it’s very important… Of course, if you go with a professional purpose and need to talk in Luxembourgish or French, you do need to make more of an e ort… I was, after a while, a member in the Swedish community, and that has helped me to keep my Swedish traditions and language… If you start looking in your surroundings, you can really find great talent around you that can help in networking.

Photo ROMAIN GAMBA

Setting up your own business

Thinking of going independent? Here are a few things to consider.

Business permit

Networking through a business chamber

Lene Pedersen has served as chair of the British Chamber of Commerce’s people and leadership group for two years and explains why such roles are good for career development.

Pedersen has been part of the BCC throughout most of her career, as both an entrepreneur and working in larger organisations. The BCC people and leadership group organises roughly one event per quarter, plus the flagship leadership forum in October. “We do tend to spread our wings, because leadership goes into all di erent pillars of an organisation.” The time commitment, she says, is a few hours per month for each member, plus a bit more for those working on an event.

So why does she decide to volunteer such time to the working group? “First of all, I think it’s fun,” she explains. “But it opens up networking with interesting people and to discover all those topical subjects that are

OPEN TO BUSINESS

in the market.” These topics, for her, don’t just include leadership or culture in organisations, but with the other BCC business groups-business and innovation, financial services, legal, tax, sustainability and membership development--“there are so many di erent business topics that are available and where we can learn from each other and also sometimes combine and become creative.”

For her, the chamber keeps members updated on what’s happening in Luxembourg and can help them generate new leads. It also provides inspirational concepts which could potentially be implemented into one’s professional role or business. NG www.bcc.lu

Not all independents require a business permit, though the line isn’t always clear. Freelance journalists are exempt, as are craftspeople who sell items they made themselves--though they would need a business permit to participate in fairs or markets. Guidance can be found at the House of Entrepreneurship. www.houseofentrepreneurship.lu

Legal form

You can set up either a sole proprietorship (where you don’t establish a separate legal entity) or a company (where you do). Companies can take various forms: a public limited company (SA) requires €30,000 in capital; a limited liability company (SARL), €12,000; a simplified limited liability company (SARL-S), €1 minimum. Other, less common forms exist too.

Social security

All companies need to register with the Joint Social Security Centre (CCSS). While employees share the costs of this with their employer, independents must shoulder it themselves, at a rate of around 25%. JP

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“Decision makers have incredibly fast access to politicians who are very open to new opportunities”

Antoine Clasen President, FJD

Coworking, coworking, everywhere

Commutes are out. Flexible working is in. Luxembourg has an exciting array of coworking spaces, with more on the way.

Coworking and flexible workspaces are growing more popular everywhere--accelerated by the pandemic--and Luxembourg is no exception. As of mid-2023, there are an estimated 80 coworking locations in the grand duchy, totalling some 70,000 square metres or 2% of the total o ice space. Although this is proportionally less than, say, the UK (where the latter percentage is as high as 4-5%), William Willems, regional general manager of IWG (and who provided these estimates), sees the trend going upwards.

“By the end of 2027 or 2028, we would like to at least have doubled our network,” he says, referring to IWG’s current 11 locations.

Employment by sector

In 2022, a total of 473,000 individuals were employed in Luxembourg, with 46% residing outside the grand duchy. Among the employees, 59% were male and the remaining 41% were female.

Of particular interest in Luxembourg is o ice space near the border, to better accommodate cross-border workers.

“The market is clearly asking for more satellite o ices,” comments Willems, citing the country’s infamous tra ic jams as part of the reason. Large companies are very much in on the flexibility trend, he adds.

IWG, which owns Regus and Spaces, hosts over 1,000 companies in Luxembourg. But there are many other options: Bamhaus and 1535° Creative Hub cater more to artists/ independents, while Silversquare, The O ice, the Luxembourg-City Incubator (and IWG’s Spaces) are chic, synergy-oriented options. JP

In today’s digital era, when some companies are starting to use AI for preliminary CV screenings, how can your CV stand out?

Orsolya Kelemen, KPMG Luxembourg’s talent acquisition lead, shares simple ways to crack the code.

Structured and easy to review

Use standard fonts and an organised format with headings and bullet points so the AI algorithms can extract and interpret relevant information. Don’t forget to include your contact details!

Keywords are key

Naturally incorporate keywords specific to the job description, such as relevant skills and technologies. Quantify your key achievements by using numbers.

Social media

Your online professional profile, such as LinkedIn, also acts as a CV, so update your job titles, skills and work experience to match your CV and reinforce your qualifications. Your personal brand starts with your social media activity.

Remember to add a human touch

While optimising your CV for AI screenings is important, it should still resonate with human recruiters who may review your resume.

ADULT EDUCATION

42 Luxembourg

42 o ers IT training for all, with a project-based approach to progress and develop technical and human skills that are in demand on the job market.

www.42luxembourg.lu

Aviation Academy Luxembourg

The aviation school o ers training in logistics, aviation, travel and tourism. Classes are exclusively in English, and a three-month internship in Luxembourg or abroad is mandatory. www.aalu.lu

École d’Hôtellerie et de Tourisme du Luxembourg

The school o ers full-time courses in hospitality and tourism.

80 87 91 www.ehtl.lu

House of Training

The organisation provides vocational training in a wide range of professional domains, from commerce and accounting to human resources and real estate.

46 50 16 1 www.houseoftraining.lu

Lifelong-learning.lu

The training centre o ers continuing education programmes in English, French, German, Luxembourgish and Portuguese. Choose from a wide range of seminars, classes and specialised professional training/certifications.

26 20 40 www.lifelong-learning.lu

Luxembourg Flight Training Academy

The academy provides courses via classroom instruction and flight simulator for private, commercial and air transport pilot licences.

43 29 20 www.lfta.lu

Luxembourg Lifelong Learning Centre

The Chamber of Employees, via its Lifelong Learning Centre, o ers evening classes, seminars, university courses, specialised training and professional certifications. It organises vocational training in technical secondary education.

27 49 46 00 www.lllc.lu

Luxembourg School of Religion & Society

The theological institution develops o ers of initial training, lifelong learning and adult education for religious communities and others. The school o ers masterclasses plus lectures and conferences.

43 60 51 www.lsrs.lu

The Second Degree ASBL

The adult education programme o ers courses taught in English over an eight-week period, typically two hours per week. Courses range from baking and yoga to Bollywood dancing.

691 600 340

www.theseconddegree.lu

University of Luxembourg Competence Centre

The institution, chartered by Luxembourg’s ministry for higher education and research, o ers continuous adult education and develops training programmes in collaboration with specialised partners.

26 15 92 17

www.competence.lu

Weecode

The IT school o ers intensive bootcamps in web development, data analytics and cybersecurity. Weecode Luxembourg

ALUMNI

Bocconi University

luxembourg@bocconialumni.it www.bocconialumni.it

Cambridge Society of Luxembourg

info@cambridge.lu www.cambridge.lu

Chicago Booth Alumni

Club of Luxembourg

www.chicagobooth.edu

City University of London

ta509@cam.ac.uk

www.city.ac.uk/alumni

College of Europe Alumni Luxembourg

College of Europe Alumni - Luxembourg Regional Group

Columbia University

Alumni Club of Luxembourg

luxembourg@alumniclubs.columbia.edu www.alumni.columbia.edu

Duke Law School

greet.wilkenhuysen@nautadutilh.com www.law.duke.edu/alumni

Edinburgh University

Luxembourg Alumni

Edinburgh University Luxembourg Alumni

EM Strasbourg Business School

EM Strasbourg Alumni - Luxembourg

ETH Zurich

lux-chapter@alumni.ethz.ch www.alumni.ethz.ch

Haas School of Business

jeanfrancois_leprince@yahoo.fr Haas Alumni Network (HAN)

Harvard Club of Luxembourg

info@harvardclub.lu hcluxembourg.clubs.harvard.edu

HEC Management School

www.hecalumni.fr

HEC Alumni Luxembourg

King’s College London

kcaaluxembourg@gmail.com

King’s College Alumni Association Luxembourg

London Business School

www.london.edu/alumni

London School of Economics

luxembourg@alumni.lse.ac.uk LSE Alumni Luxembourg

Luxembourg Business Academy (University of Luxembourg)

LBA Alumni

Luxembourg School of Finance (University of Luxembourg)

wwwen.uni.lu/fdef/alumni

Miami University

www.miamialum.org

Miami University Alumni Association

Mount Holyoke College

alumnaeassociation@mtholyoke.edu alumnae.mtholyoke.edu

Oxford University Society of Luxembourg

membership@oxford.lu

www.oxford.lu

St Andrews University Alumni Club

Luxembourg

standrewsalumnilux@gmail.com

University of St Andrews Alumni Club Luxembourg

Stanford Club of Luxembourg

stanfordluxembourg@gmail.com

Standford Club Luxembourg

Trinity College Dublin

www.tcd.ie/alumni TCD Alumni

University College

Dublin

alumni@ucd.ie alumni.ucd.ie

University of California at Davis

www.alumni.ucdavis.edu

UC Davis Alumni in BENELUX

University of Heidelberg

alumni@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de

www.alumni.uni-heidelberg.de

University of Luxembourg

alumni@uni.lu

wwwen.uni.lu/alumni

University of Trier

www.uni-trier.de

Alumni International Universität Trier

University of Warwick

alumni@warwick.ac.uk

www.warwick.ac.uk/alumni

BUSINESS NETWORKING

Cercle Munster

You need two sponsors to join the non-profit business club, which has private function rooms for up to 100 people, including a foyer, bar, library, restaurant and brasserie with a terrace.

5-7 rue Munster

L-2160 Luxembourg

47 06 43 1

www.munster.lu

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Tero House17

Private club home to contemporary cuisine, fine art and leisurely as well as professional exchange. Members enjoy free room rental, valet service (including car wash), access to club events and event-hosting privileges (tailored by a planner).

17 rue du Nord

L-2229 Luxembourg

20 10 17

info@house17.lu www.house17.lu

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Hub Dot Luxembourg

Community where women connect and inspire through storytelling. Members choose from five categories: those who are established and willing to help others; have an idea and can help; are seeking inspiration; want to make connections; and want to tell a story.

info@hubdot.com

www.hubdot.com

Inspiring Wo-Men Business Club

Inspiring Wo-Men is an invitation-only business club for women and men.

26 47 85 03

inspiringwomen

International Coaching Federation Luxembourg

The global non-profit organisation promotes coaching in local communities by organising monthly meetings, presentations and networking opportunities.

info@coachingfederation.lu

www.coachingfederation.lu

Luxembourg Business Angel Network

The non-profit organisation aims to unlock the potential of private investors in Luxembourg through tools, events, trainings, investment opportunities, and networking. info@lban.lu www.lban.lu

Luxembourg Financial Markets Association

The non-profit brings together national market participants and represents its members in industry debates.

621 544 991

secretariat@lfma.lu www.lfma.lu

Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association

The representative body of private equity and venture capital professionals in Luxembourg provides a platform for members to network, exchange best practices and contribute to industry debates.

12 rue Erasme

L-1468 Luxembourg

28 68 19 lpea-o ice@lpea.lu www.lpea.lu

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Mumpreneurs Luxembourg

The association is a network of women who share an entrepreneurial spirit. Attend events, workshops and co ee mornings where members meet to present their businesses.

8 op de Rousen

L-8398 Roodt 691 540 164 info@mumpreneurs.lu Mumpreneurs Luxembourg

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Paperjam+Delano Business Club

The club (part of the same company that publishes Delano) has more than 1,300 member companies. Members can attend a variety of business-related conferences, workshops, networking sessions and social events.

20 70 70 400 club@paperjam.lu www.paperjam.lu/club

The Network

The Network is an international professional non-profit organisation for women, promoting networking and personal/professional development. It is open to women of all nationalities within Luxembourg and its bordering communities.

info@thenetwork.lu www.thenetwork.lu

COWORKING SPACES Bamhaus

The coworking space seeks to create an ecosystem for freelancers in creative industries. Located at a former industrial site in Dommeldange.

18A & 18D rue de la Cimenterie

L-1337 Luxembourg

24 52 75 51 info@bamhaus.lu www.bamhaus.lu

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Luxembourg-City Incubator

Workspace for startups.

9 rue du Laboratoire

L-1911 Luxembourg 28 81 01 01 LuxembourgCityIncubator

www.cityincubator.lu

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Maison Breedewee

Flexible o ice let in historic building.

9 rue Large L-1917 Luxembourg 26 67 71 80 contact@breedewee-space.lu www.breedewee-space.lu

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Paladium

Not far from the central train station, the chic space for creatives and entrepreneurs is one-of-a-kind, with meeting rooms named after famous business owners.

Luxembourg & Bertrange 691 139 243 contact@paladium.lu www.paladium.lu

Silversquare

Situated in the Gare district, the location o ers flexible workspaces, meeting rooms and event spaces across five floors.

21 rue Glesener L-1631 Luxembourg 27 86 40 00 info@silversquare.eu www.silversquare.eu

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Spaces

Fully serviced o ices, including one spanning seven floors right in front of the central train station. Multiple locations in Luxembourg 27 87 15 97 www.spacesworks.com

The O ice Luxembourg

The O ice Luxembourg has multiple sites in the capital where you can run a company, meet clients and hold events.

Multiple locations in Luxembourg 621 703 530 o ice@theo ice.lu https://theo ice.lu

Urban O ice

The company has some 4,580m2 of space across seven locations: one each in Luxembourg City, Bettembourg and Wicker; two each in Windhof and Esch-Belval.

Multiple locations in Luxembourg 27 86 19 15 info@urbano ice.lu www.urbano ice.lu

Wishbox

Wishbox’s aims to provide a friendly and creative coworking environment at a reasonable price in an innovative, inspiring and creative space.

59 rue du X Octobre

L-7243 Bereldange

621 328 420 info@wishbox.lu

www.coworker.com/luxembourg/ luxembourg-city/wishbox

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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

American Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg (Amcham)

Amcham is an international voluntary organisation of professionals committed to fostering business relations between the USA and Luxembourg. The chamber’s activities cover the full scope of expatriate issues through its various committees.

43 17 56 info@amcham.lu

www.amcham.lu

Australia and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Luxembourg

A platform and connection point for the Australian, New Zealand and Luxembourg business communities.

hello@anzccl.lu

www.anzccl.lu

British Chamber of Commerce for Luxembourg

The BCC is an English-speaking forum for participants in Luxembourg’s local and international business communities. Membership is open to any commercial enterprise or businessperson for whom the English language is an essential business tool.

46 54 66 info@bcc.lu

www.bcc.lu

China-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (Chinalux)

Chinalux is a non-profit organisation supporting bilateral trade and cultural ties between China and Luxembourg.

691 866 352 info@china-lux.lu

www.china-lux.lu

Indian Business Chamber of Luxembourg

The business chamber promotes the development of trade, economic, financial, educational, legal, scientific and cultural relations between India and Luxembourg.

44 59 05 contact@ibcl.lu www.ibcl.lu

Ireland Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce

The business association introduces individuals and businesses to each other in Luxembourg. A bilateral chamber, it also develops links with other Irish chambers, business groups, the international Irish corporate network, and relevant bodies in Ireland. info@ilcc.lu www.ilcc.lu

Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce

The Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce assists with business creation and foreign trade questions, and o ers workshops and training opportunities.

7 rue Alcide de Gasperi

L-2981 Luxembourg

42 39 39 1 chamcom@cc.lu www.cc.lu D14

Luxembourg-Poland Chamber of Commerce

The business chamber fosters professional links between Luxembourg and Poland, providing an exchange platform for Polish- and Englishspeaking members of the local business community.

621 23 85 51 info@lpcc.lu www.lpcc.lu

Peruvian Chamber of Commerce and Tourism in Luxembourg (CCTPL)

The CCTPL is a representative institution of the productive commercial activity and services of Peruvian entrepreneurs who wish to expand their activity towards the European market from Luxembourg.

20 40 36 30 contact@ccperu.lu www.ccperu.lu

Ukraine-Luxembourg Business Club

Supporting business and investment links since 2017.

9 rue du Canal

L-4050 Esch-Alzette

621 399 820 connect@ulbc.lu ulbc.lu

CREATING YOUR OWN COMPANY

Deloitte Catalyst

The department helps startups get a head start in launching and growing their business, both in Luxembourg and abroad.

45 14 51 palaurent@deloitte.lu

Luxinnovation

Luxinnovation helps companies engaging in innovative activities in Luxembourg or aiming to expand their business internationally.

43 62 63 1 info@luxinnovation.lu www.luxinnovation.lu

Luxembourg House of Financial Technology

The Lhoft helps companies and entrepreneurs develop their business, provides networking opportunities, and o ers a wealth of expertise in the world of fintech.

28 81 02 01 info@lhoft.lu www.lhoft.com

House of Startups

Powered by the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, the House of Startups o ers innovation hubs, incubators, business accelerators and startup consulting services.

28 81 00 01 host@host.lu www.host.lu

House of Entrepreneurship

The one-stop shop o ers a range of consolidated services for entrepreneurs and established businesses alike.

42 39 39 330 info@houseofentrepreneurship.lu www.houseofentrepreneurship.lu

Luxembourg Open Innovation Club

The club helps foster relationships between large companies and innovative startups.

28 81 00 17 www.loic.lu

My Guichet

The government site has authoritative information on setting up a business, administrative procedures and other processes. www.myguichet.lu

Technoport

The incubator supports the creation and development of technology-oriented companies.

54 55 80 1 incubator@technoport.lu www.technoport.lu

Tomorrow Street

A joint venture between Vodafone and Technoport, the incubator supports late-stage technology startups and entrepreneurs. info@tomorrowstreet.co www.tomorrowstreet.co

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Luxembourg School of Contemporary Etiquette

The school runs courses in corporate culture and communication.

661 155 477 info@luxetiquette.lu www.luxetiquette.lu

Toastmasters

The global non-profit education organisation has several a iliated clubs in Luxembourg in French, English and Luxembourgish. It promotes communication, public speaking and leadership skills. www.toastmasters.org

JOB HUNTING

Adem

24 78 88 88 www.adem.public.lu

Adecco Group

48 25 511 www.adecco.lu

Anderson Wise

24 51 31 88 Anderson Wise www.andersonwise.com

Delano Jobs jobs.paperjam-delano.lu

Dress for Success

luxembourg.dressforsuccess.org

DO Recruitment Advisors

24 69 40 1 www.dorecruit.com

Go To Freedom

20 40 32 60 www.gotofreedom.eu

Greenfield

26 38 36 51 www.greenfield.lu

ICTJob

www.ictjob.lu

JobFinder

26 59 80 www.jobfinder.lu

Jobs in Luxembourg

www.jobsinluxembourg.eu

Jobs.lu

27 99 27 98 www.jobs.lu

KR Recruitment

27 85 30 21 www.krrecruitment.com

LHH

26 19 28 10 01 www.lhh.com/lu/en/

LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com

Monster www.monster.lu

Moovijob

www.moovijob.com

Morgan Philips/Fyte

www.morganphilips.com

Randstad www.randstad.lu

Sofitex Talent Recruitment

www.sofitex-talent.lu

The Recruiter

www.therecruiter.lu

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Audio-Lingua

Audio-Lingua is a training institute and language school. It o ers courses in English, French, German, Luxembourgish, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian and Chinese.

4B Duerfstrooss

L-6858 Münschecker

26 27 07 30

info@audio-lingua.lu

www.audio-lingua.lu

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Berlitz

Berlitz provides language training for adults, children and teenagers, as well as intercultural and business solutions for corporate clients. It also organises language camps for children and teenagers.

89-93 Grand-Rue L-1661 Luxembourg

26 38 32 48 info@berlitz.lu www.berlitz.lu

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Cap Langues

The language school provides presentational, phone, videoconferencing, e-learning and blended-learning classes.

219 route d’Esch L-1471 Luxembourg

24 84 52 1 contact@caplangues.lu www.caplangues.lu

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Centre de Langue et de Culture Chinoises du Luxembourg

The centre o ers classes in Chinese as a foreign language.

45 rue de la Gare

L-7590 Mersch

26 89 00 325 info@clccl.lu www.clccl.lu

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Course at Home

Teachers come to your location, be it home or o ice, for private or group courses. Online courses as well as tutoring for children are also o ered.

11 avenue de la Gare

L-1611 Luxembourg

26 30 27 90 contact@coursathome.lu www.coursathome.lu

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Inlingua

Located in Luxembourg City and Esch-sur-Alzette, this language school o ers language training, translations, interpreting, linguistic stays, tests, preparation of diplomas and linguistic coaching.

5 rue de Hesperange

L-1731 Luxembourg

40 35 47 infoinlingua@inlingua.lu www.inlingua.lu

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Institut Français du Luxembourg

Private and group French language courses for children through to adults.

47 avenue Monterey

L-2012 Luxembourg

46 21 66

contact@ifluxembourg.lu www.institut-francais-luxembourg.lu

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Institut National des Langues

The public body is a centre for language learning, o ering classes for adults in several languages. It also provides o icial examinations and certifications.

21 boulevard de la Foire

L-1528 Luxembourg

26 44 30 1 www.inll.lu

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Languages.lu

Languages.lu o ers courses for companies and private individuals and language camps for children during school holidays.

29 boulevard Prince Henri L-1724 Luxembourg 621 775 122 info@languages.lu www.languages.lu

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Learn Luxembourgish

Virtual interactive Luxembourgish lessons for English speakers, plus self-learning online audio exercises and flashcards. learnluxembourgish@gmail.com www.learnluxembourgish.com

Mastercraft

Mastercraft provides linguistic training, with a ten-hour-minimum formula in several languages, and tutoring sessions for children.

149 route d’Arlon L-8009 Strassen 26 84 50 65 vip@mastercraft.lu www.mastercraft.lu

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Moien ASBL

The non-profit teaches Luxembourgish exclusively. Intensive summer, conversation and writing courses are on o er.

2 rue Batty Weber

L-3493 Dudelange 621 677 257 moienasbl@pt.lu www.moienasbl.lu

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Prolingua

The centre o ers German, English, French, Luxembourgish, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian and Polish courses. It uses a communicative and task-based approach.

45A avenue Monterey L-2163 Luxembourg 40 39 910 info@prolingua.lu www.prolingua.lu F11

TRADE GROUPS Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry

Alfi is the o icial representative body for the Luxembourg investment fund industry.

12 rue Erasme L-1468 Luxembourg

22 30 26 1 info@alfi.lu

www.alfi.lu

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Chamber of Skilled Trades and Crafts (CDM)

The Chamber of Skilled Trades and Crafts is a professional chamber representing more than 150 trades in several categories, ranging from food and fashion to housing and multimedia.

2 Circuit de la Foire Internationale

L-1347 Luxembourg

42 67 67 1 contact@cdm.lu

www.cdm.lu

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Luxembourg Bankers’ Association (ABBL)

ABBL is the professional association of the banking sector. It represents financial institutions, regulated financial intermediaries and other professionals established in Luxembourg (including lawyers, consultants and auditors).

12 rue Erasme L-1468 Luxembourg 46 36 60 1 mail@abbl.lu

www.abbl.lu

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WORKPLACE SAFETY

Inspectorate of Labour and Mines (ITM)

The agency enforces the country’s labour code, including workplace health and safety rules.

3 rue des Primeurs

L-2361 Strassen 24 77 61 00 contact@itm.etat.lu

www.itm.lu

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Mobbing ASBL

Luxembourg’s association against workplace bullying, harassment and stress.

64 avenue de la Liberté

L-1930 Luxembourg

28 37 12 12

mobbingasbl@mobbingasbl.lu

www.mobbingasbl.lu

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SUPPORT FOR YOUNG JOBSEEKERS

Anelo.lu

The site (in French, German and Luxembourgish) is for job searches, training, placements and voluntary work. Anelo.lu also provides practical assistance on CVs, application letters, interview prep and more. beru er.anelo.lu

Association of Luxembourg Student Groups (ACEL)

The student union publishes an annual guide for future diploma holders. www.acel.lu

Hello Future

Hello Future aims to encourage young people between 14 and 30 to take up jobs in the logistics, automobile, digital and other sectors. It also o ers school tours. www.hellofuture.lu

Jonk Entrepreneuren Luxembourg

JEL brings together representatives from the education sector and representatives from the business world to promote an entrepreneurial spirit in Luxembourg. www.jonk-entrepreneuren.lu

Jugendinfo.lu

Search for jobs and advice on the government’s youth site.

www.jugendinfo.lu

The Guidance Center (Maison de l’Orientation)

The centre brings together the admin and state services in the area of information and educational/vocational guidance.

80 02 81 81

info@maison-orientation.public.lu maison-orientation.public.lu/fr.html

THINK AHEAD AND CONSIDER THE DETAILS. HERE S SOME HELP

PREPARING TAXES

Whether you stay in the grand duchy for just a few years or well into your golden years, experts recommend taking control of your financial horizons here and now. Insurance, home improvement, preparing your taxes, drafting a will, retirement, moving away from Luxembourg... not always the most fun topics to ponder, but important all the same. Even if you’re planning to relocate away from the grand duchy at some point in the future, the decisions you take here will be consequential. Here’s what to consider.

Words NATALIE GERHARDSTEIN, AARON GRUNWALD, KANGKAN HALDER, JEFF PALMS, CORDULA SCHNUER, YUSUF YASSIN Photo XXXXXXXXX

“Most attractive properties found in the off-market”

What do you like the most about your job?

My goal is to find the dwelling or the o ice that my clients are looking for, sometimes after looking for a long time. In some cases, it is the decision of a lifetime, and it is a bit as if I help my clients achieve a dream.

As an expatriate just arriving in Luxembourg, should I buy or rent?

It depends on your personal situation. I do not think it makes sense to buy, should you stay here for only 2-3 years. As a youngster, it would make sense to buy, should you intend to have a career and have a family in Luxembourg. However, buying a property with a mortgage is nowadays more challenging as the banks are investigating the profile of the borrower in more detail than before the war. The capacity to borrow has dropped by one-third, making it di icult to get a mortgage. In the current market, even renting a very nice flat or house will cost you almost half of the mortgage payment.

What should you expect to pay for a rental or when buying a property, per square metre, in Luxembourg City?

You should expect a rental to cost around €40 [per square metre], whereas the prices to purchase a flat is €13,000. Buying a house is rather di icult in the city and one should expect to pay, on average, between €1.3m and €2.5m in the immediate suburbs of the capital.

What price developments have you noticed in the last six months?

The rental cost has rapidly increased, as many potential buyers cannot a ord to buy in the current market. Buyers are telling us that they prefer renting until the situation improves. However,

there are a lot of rental demands with limited o ers. As per local real estate websites, the rental cost has increased by 10%-15% whereas the o ered priced for flats has declined by 7%-10%. The impact is even greater when looking over the last year.

In my opinion, the most attractive properties are found in the o -market--not o ered through the various websites--accounting for one-third of the transactions in which a strong relation with an agent is important. Indeed, real estate agents will favour their clients, in priority, should a seller be looking to o load his or her property.

What are the districts that one should avoid, or that you prefer?

I would avoid the Gare area at all prices. It is well known and there is little appetite to take over the sale of a property. This is the only district with a bad reputation in Luxembourg.

NOT JUST FOR MONEY

Estate agent

Joanna Prazanowska

says she does the job out of passion: “I like to support people to whom I o er my experience... I love it when the clients congratulate me with a ‘bravo’ upon the signature of the transaction.”

What is the district which has seen the greatest turnaround over the last several years?

Kirchberg. It used to be an area with mainly fields, garages and cars. Nothing much of interest to live and work. However, things have changed significantly since it has become the business centre of Luxembourg and upon the arrival of the tram. I heard that there are projects aiming at trebling the number of workers in the area.

Interview SYLVAIN BARRETTE Photo ROMAIN GAMBA

The real estate agent Joanna Prazanowska finds more value in renting over buying in Luxembourg City, despite escalating prices. She says that should you need to buy, close collaboration with an agent is key.

Taxes across borders

No tax rules specifically apply to expats, but income from several countries needs to be taken carefully into account, says Nicole Fletcher at the advisory firm Grant Thornton.

Despite the grand duchy’s international reputation for corporate tax friendliness, that is not necessarily the case for individuals. “In Luxembourg, the taxes are quite high if we compare with other countries... particularly when you are single,” observes Jean-Philippe Franssen, partner, payroll and personal tax at Grant Thornton Luxembourg.

There is an “expatriate tax regime”, which Franssen calls “complex” to set up and involves quite a bit of preparation with the expat and employer before relocation. It also has its limits: “it’s interesting, but not too interesting” and “it’s for a determinate period of only eight years.”

Annual housing price evolution

Aside from the expat regime, Luxembourg’s tax rules apply uniformly across nationalities. “Citizenship doesn’t play a role,” according to Nicole Fletcher, senior manager, payroll and personal tax at the same firm. The same goes for married couples with different passports: it won’t impact tax filings. What could complicate matters is income from multiple countries, notes Fletcher. For example, rental income from an expat’s home country could limit tax deductions here. And in general, expats shouldn’t claim deductions in their home country if they’re filing as a Luxembourg resident. Speak with a tax advisor to be sure. NG/AG

Apply for public subsidies

There are several schemes available to support energy efficiency and home ownership.

Home purchase aid

The state provides a lump sum capital payment to help buy, construct or substantially renovate a house or flat in Luxembourg. Amounts range from €250 to €12,610, based on income, family status and type of dwelling.

icon_website www.guichet.lu

Home renovation help

Homeowners can access a combination of national and local subsidies to help pay for green upgrades, from improving insulation to installing solar panels. The amounts on offer can be substantial. Myenergy advisors walk applicants through the entire process.

icon_phone 80 02 11 90

E-vehicle subsidies

The “Clever fueren” scheme reimburses up to 50% of the purchase price of a new bicycle or e-bike, with the amount capped at €600. E-car subsidies of €3,000 or €8,000 are available, depending on the type of vehicle and household composition.

The programme ends on 31 March 2024. AG

icon_website www.klima-agence.lu

House prices in Luxembourg rose by 9.6% in 2022. On average, 1m2 costs €8,734 for an existing flat versus €9,347 for a flat under construction. The average price of a house is €1.144m (€1.59m in Luxembourg canton).

Source Statec

Photos Matic Zorman, Maison Moderne

Making green(er) investment decisions

When it comes to green investing, there’s no one-size-fits-all advice. Spuerkeess investment and portfolio manager Bryan Ferrari argues for a bottom-up approach.

Is it possible to make greenwashing checks?

How can you ensure that your green investments are really green?

Bryan Ferrari says that it’s important to find investments “suitable for one’s perceptions and convictions.” While more savvy investors may want to dig deeper into reports, other clients simply don’t have the time, knowledge or interest. Ferrari adds that there are some who have a more purist approach--those trying to be as sustainable as possible in their daily lives, including their investments--while others are more “mainstream--say, they have grandchildren and they need to make the world better without making sacrifices with their SUVs, for example.”

When making a decision on what to invest in, “it should be something that’s bottom-up,” Ferrari adds. “It’s impossible for a bank, or a big asset manager, to decide for all its clients.”

He provides the example of investing in nuclear which, despite large volumes of waste, is itself considered a “clean” energy. While some clients would say nuclear is sustainable, others would never invest in it because of their political ideologies. A similar example

Plan your pension

LaLux Vie director Claudia Halmes-Coumont gives her advice.

Luxembourg’s pension system is made up of three pillars: a legal pension funded by the state, a work pension funded by your employer and an individual pension that is self-funded. If you plan to stay here for more than 10 years, enquire about an individual pension. Also ask your employer if they offer a pension plan. In some cases, you can make contributions that are tax deductible. If you relocate to another country, you may also be eligible to receive the retirement savings from the employer plan. YY

Ferrari provides is that some accept investing in a large company which uses vast amounts of palm oil--the production of which is low cost but comes at the expense of tropical forests and their biodiversity--because the company is providing a large number of jobs or is able to do other sustainable activities elsewhere.

“The biggest impact for the moment is done on the private equity side because there you take over a company and have the management board and take the reins,” Ferrari explains. With publicly listed funds, there are impact funds which “generate impact but give less important space to financial returns [without] neglecting those.”

The philosophy of an investor is indeed key. Ferrari adds, “While in traditional finance, you were looking for shareholder value, now with sustainable funds it’s stakeholder value: the investors, the owners, the employees, the communities around the companies--that’s something you can achieve with impact funds.” NG

www.spuerkeess.lu

Cost of living

In 2022, the minimum budget required for a couple with one child aged up to 6 years to lead a decent life in Luxembourg was €3,608 per month. For a couple with three children, that increased to €5,186.

TAX FORMS

Tax o ice

Tax forms, instructions & FAQ. www.impotsdirects.public.lu

TAX ADVISORY

Analie Tax & Accounting

20 rue du Village

L-6183 Gonderange

27 87 37 87

enquiries@analietax.com www.analietax.com

Analie Tax

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Andersen

121 avenue de la Faïencerie

L-1511 Luxembourg

26 63 22 info@lu.andersen.com lu.andersen.com

Andersen in Luxembourg

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AssCoFisc

15 rue de l’Industrie

L-8069 Bertrange

691 45 63 39 info@asscofisc.com

www.asscofisc.com

AssCofisc SARL

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Baker Tilly

37/45 rue des Scillas

L-2529 Howald

47 68 47 400 info@bakertilly.lu

www.bakertilly.lu

bakertillyinternational

Baker Tilly Luxembourg

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BDO

1 rue Jean Piret

L-2350 Luxembourg

45 12 31 info@bdo.lu

www.bdo.lu

BDO Luxembourg

BDO Luxembourg

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Ecovis Luxembourg

56 rue Charles Martel

L-2134 Luxembourg

26 47 601

luxembourg@ecovis.com

www.ecovis.com/luxembourg/ ECOVIS International

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Fiduciaire Comptable Becker, Gales & Brunetti

121 avenue de la Faïencerie

L-1511 Luxembourg

24 69 491 info@bgb.lu

www.bgb.lu

Fiduciaire comptable Becker, Gales & Brunetti SA

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Fiduciaire Interrégionale

14 Haaptstrooss L-8720 Rippweiler

23 62 33 1 fiin@pt.lu

www.fiduciaire-interregionale.lu

Fiduciaire Interrégionale s.a.

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Galux

11 avenue de la Liberté

L-1931 Luxembourg

27 76 29 80 gaetan.hertz@galux.lu www.galux.lu

GALUX S.à r.l.

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Grant Thornton

13 rue de Bitbourg

L-1273 Luxembourg

45 38 78 1 contact@lu.gt.com www.grantthornton.lu

Grant Thornton Luxembourg Grant Thornton

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Mazars

5 rue Guillaume J. Kroll

L-1882 Luxembourg

27 11 41 info@mazars.lu www.mazars.lu

Mazars

Mazars

Mazars

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MyOwnTaxPractice

29 boulevard Prince Henri

L-1724 Luxembourg

621 268 843 contact@motp.lu www.motp.lu

MOTP

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Tax4Expats Luxembourg

33-39 rue du Puits Romain

L-8070 Bertrange 621 596 944

grit.fischer@tax4expats-lux.com www.tax4expats-lux.com

Tax4Expats Luxembourg Sarl-S

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VGD Luxembourg

25 boulevard Prince Henri

L-1724 Luxembourg

26 38 48 1

lut.laget@vgd.eu http://lu.vgd.eu

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TAX FILING SERVICE

Spuerkeess “Mytax” service

Customers of the state savings bank can prepare tax declarations via its online banking portal. www.spuerkeess.lu/en/mytax/

Taxx.lu

153-155 rue du Kiem L-8030 Strassen help@taxx.lu www.taxx.lu

Taxx.lu

taxx.lu

Taxx.lu

Taxx_lu

HOME PURCHASE SAVINGS PLAN

BHW Bausparkasse

16 rue Erasme

L-2015 Luxembourg

44 88 44 1 info-lux@bhw.lu www.bhw.lu

Wüstenrot Bausparkasse

33 rue Gabriel Lippmann L-5365 Munsbach 44 34 44 1 info@wuestenrot.lu www.wuestenrot.lu

ESTATE AGENTS

B-side

28 99 99 18 info@b-side.lu www.b-side.lu

B-side

B-side

B-side (Property Hunter Luxembourg)

CLK Constructions

New home developer. 88 82 01 info@clk.lu www.clk.lu

CLKconstructions CLK Constructions

CK House & Realty

Luxembourg

691 747 579

ck@houserealty.lu

www.houserealty.lu

CK House & Realty Luxembourg

CK House & Realty Luxembourg

CK House & Realty

Engel & Völkers

28 26 17 27

luxembourg@engelvoelkers.com

www.engelvoelkers.com

Engel & Völkers Luxembourg

Engel & Völkers Luxembourg

Engel & Völkers Luxembourg

Fare

26 89 78 97 contact@fare.lu

www.fare.lu

FARE SA

FARE S.A.

FARE S.A.

House Brokers

27 99 12 12 info@housebrokers.lu

www.housebrokers.lu

House Brokers

HOUSE BROKERS Real Estate

House Dream

27 77 00 78

dlilley@housedream.lu

www.housedream.lu

Housdream.lu

House Dream Sarl

Inowai

25 03 39 info@inowai.com

www.inowai.com

Inowai

INOWAI INOWAI

JLL

46 45 40 lux@eu.jll.com

www.residential.jll.lu

JLL Residential Luxembourg

JLL.Luxembourg

JLL Luxembourg

Nexvia

27 63 00 12

hello@nexvia.lu

www.nexvia.lu

Nexvia Nexvia

Re/Max

26 64 99 99 1 contact@remax.lu

www.remax.lu

RE/MAX Luxembourg

RE/MAX Luxembourg

RE/MAX Luxembourg

Residence

28 66 55 1 contact@myresidence.lu www.myresidence.lu

Residence Real Estate Agency

Savills Luxembourg

20 60 65 agency@savills.lu www.savills.lu

Savills

Savills

Savills

Savills

Weckbecker

22 25 92 info@weckbecker.lu www.weckbecker.lu

Agence Immobilière Weckbecker depuis 1929

Agence Immobilière Weckbecker

Agence Immobilière Weckbecker S.A.

ESTATE AGENT SELECTION ADVISORS

Homexperts

58 55 06 info@homexperts.lu www.homexperts.lu Homexperts.lu Homexperts.lu

PROPERTY LISTINGS

Athome

www.athome.lu

Bingo.lu

www.bingo.lu

Immo.lu

www.immo.lu

Immotop.lu

www.immotop.lu

Vivi

www.vivi.lu

Listings #PersonalFinance

PENSIONS

National Pension Insurance Fund (CNAP)

Private sector employee retirement and disability pensions are covered by the CNAP. Civil servants have separate systems.

1A boulevard Prince Henri

L-1724 Luxembourg

22 41 41 1

www.cnap.lu

E12

FINANCIAL PLANNING & INVESTMENT ADVICE

Arena Wealth Management

31 Grand-Rue

L-1661 Luxembourg

20 60 50 60

www.awm.lu

Arena Wealth Management S.A.

E12

Axa

Investment and pension products sold via 38 insurance agencies in Luxembourg.

44 24 24 1

www.axa.lu

AXA Assurances Luxembourg

AXA Luxembourg

Banque Degroof

Petercam Luxembourg

Private bank.

12 rue Eugène Ruppert

L-2453 Luxembourg

45 35 45 1

www.degroofpetercam.com

Degroof Petercam

Degroof Petercam

I10

Banque de Luxembourg

Private bank.

14 boulevard Royal

L-2449 Luxembourg

49 92 41

www.banquedeluxembourg.com

Banque de Luxembourg

Banque de Luxembourg

E11

Banque Havilland

Private banking and investment services.

35A avenue John F. Kennedy

L-1855 Luxembourg

46 31 31

www.banquehavilland.com

Banque Havilland S.A.

C15

Banque Internationale à Luxembourg

The bank has 23 branches.

45 90 50 00

www.bil.lu

Banque Internationale à Luxembourg - BIL

Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL)

BIL

BGL BNP Paribas

The bank has 34 locations.

42 42 20 00

www.bgl.lu

BGL BNP Paribas

BGL BNP Paribas

BGLBNPParibas

Caixabank Wealth Management.

Independent advisory and discretionary portfolio management.

46B Avenue John F. Kennedy

L-1855 Luxembourg-Kirchberg

27 56 20 1

info@caixabankwealthmanagement.lu

www.caixabankwealthmanagement.lu

B16

DKV Luxembourg

Specialised in private health insurance.

11-13 rue Jean Fischbach

L-3372 Leudelange

42 64 64 1

www.dkv.lu

DKV Luxembourg

DKV Luxembourg

I14

East-West United Bank

Private banking and brokerage.

10 boulevard Joseph II

L-1840 Luxembourg

25 31 53

www.ewub.lu

East-West United Bank

E11

FIS Privatbank

Private banking and asset management.

53 rue Gabriel Lippmann

L-6947 Niederanven

22 48 60 1

www.f-i-s.lu

FIS Privatbank S.A.

H5

Foyer Assurances

Saving and pension products sold via 245 insurance agencies.

43 74 37

www.foyer.lu

Foyer Assurances

Foyer Group

Groupe Foyer

Fuchs Group

Wealth management and investment advice.

47-49 boulevard Prince Henri

L-1724 Luxembourg

26 26 49 1

contact@fuchsgroup.com

www.fuchsgroup.com

F11

HSBC

Private banking.

18 boulevard de Kockelscheur

L-1821 Luxembourg

47 93 31 1

lu.info@lu.hsbc.com

www.hsbc.lu

I11

ING

The bank has 15 branches in Luxembourg.

44 99 1

www.ing.lu

ING Luxembourg

ING Luxembourg

ING Luxembourg

ING Luxembourg

Lombard International

Specialised in succession planning.

4 rue Lou Hemmer

L-1748 Senningerberg

34 61 91 1

www.lombardinternational.com

Lombard International Group

Lombard International Group

H5

Quintet Private Bank

Private banking and investment services.

43 boulevard Royal

L-2955 Luxembourg

47 97 1

www.quintet.com

quintetprivatebank

Quintet Private Bank

E11

Rai eisen

Cooperative bank with 37 branches.

24 50 1

www.rai eisen.lu

Banque Rai eisen

Banque Rai eisen

Banque Rai eisen

Spectrum IFA Group

Retirement-oriented financial planning for expats.

11 avenue Guillaume

L-1651 Luxembourg

www.spectrum-ifa.com

Financial Advice for Expatsthe Spectrum IFA Group

The Spectrum IFA Group

The Spectrum IFA Group

F11

Spuerkeess

The state savings bank has 51 branches.

40 15 1

www.spuerkeess.lu

Spuerkeess Spuerkeess

Spuerkeess

Spuerkeess

Swissquote

Geared towards expat investors. Formerly called Internaxx Bank.

2 rue Edward Steichen

L-2958 Luxembourg

26 03 20 03

www.swissquote.lu

Swissquote

Swissquote

B16

VP Bank

Private bank.

2 rue Edward Steichen

L-2540 Luxembourg

40 47 70 1

lu.vpbank.com

VP Bank AG

B16

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE

Administration for Evaluation and Controls (AEC)

Anyone covered by Luxembourg health insurance is automatically covered for long-term care. The insurance can cover residential facilities and help at home, including home and car adaptations. Applications including doctor’s report should be made to the AEC, which will determine the level of benefits.

4 rue Mercier

L-2144 Luxembourg

24 78 60 60 secretariat@ad.etat.lu

www.aec.gouvernement.lu

G11

ESTATE PLANNING

European Directory of Notaries

Birden & Gilson –law o ice

3 montée de Clausen

L-1343 Luxembourg

46 35 63 birden@birden-gilson.lu

Birden & Gilson

E13

Blanche Moutrier –notary o ice

32A rue Zénon Bernard

L-4031 Esch-sur-Alzette

53 04 41 blanche.moutrier@notaire-moutrier.lu

J3

Carlo Goedert –notary o ice

61-63 avenue Grande-Duchesse Charlotte

L-3441 Dudelange

51 64 62

www.cgoedert.lu

J4

Chevrier & Favari –law o ice

1 place du Théâtre

L-2613 Luxembourg

27 75 72 00

www.cf-avocats.lu

E12

Deynecourt – law o ice

5 rue du Fort Rheinsheim

L-2419 Luxembourg

20 40 90 30 www.deynecourt.com

F11

DSM – law o ice

55-57 rue de Merl

L-2146 Luxembourg

26 25 62 1

www.dsm.legal

DSM Avocats à la Cour

G9

Dupong, Krieps, Du Bois & Dias Videira – law o ice

9 rue des Trévires

L-2628 Luxembourg

40 37 48

www.dkdb.lu

G12

Karine Reuter –notary o ice

488 route de Longwy

L-1940 Luxembourg

28 66 68 1

www.notaire-reuter.lu

I4

Lex Thielen & Associés –law o ice

10 rue Willy Goergen

L-1636 Luxembourg

26 26 02 02

www.lexthielen.com

E12

Martine Schae er –notary o ice

74 avenue Victor Hugo

L-1750 Luxembourg

22 44 75

secretariat@notaireschae er.lu

D11

Schirrer Schons

Tritschler – law o ice

6 avenue Guillaume

L-1650 Luxembourg 28 77 60 65 www.sstlaw.lu

SchirrerSchonsTritschler

F10

Thewes & Reuter –law o ice

13 rue Large L-1917 Luxembourg 22 66 22 1 www.thewes-reuter.lu

F12

Wagener & Erpelding –law o ice

101 avenue du Bois

L-1250 Luxembourg 26 73 07 30

www.w-e.lu

D11

Arvine Zamani –law o ice

6 rue Sigismond L-2537 Luxembourg arvine.zamani@barreau.lu www.arvinezamani.com

arvinezamani

G12

RELOCATION COMPANIES

AB-Lux

26 18 76 46

www.ab-lux.com

AB-Lux Relocation Services

Active Relocation Luxembourg

European Relocation Services

26 64 99 22

www.erslux.lu

European Relocation Services

LuxRelo

691 455 025

www.luxrelo.lu

LuxRelo - Relocation & Immigration Services Luxembourg

LuxRelo | Relocation Services

LuxRelo | Relocation & Immigration Services

LuxRelo | Relocation & Immigration

Luxembourg

Management Mobility Consulting

28 77 28 70

www.relocation-luxembourg.com

Management Mobility Consulting

MoverManiac

27 03 37 78

www.movermaniac.lu

MoverManiac

MoverManiac

Moving People

2 Luxembourg

26 31 03 93

www.mp2lux.lu

Moving People 2 Luxembourg

Sirva

44 22 52

www.sirva.com

SIRVA Worldwide Relocation & Moving

Stre

31 09 21

service@stre .lu

www.stre .lu

Stre

Tranelux

34 16 26 1 info@tranelux.lu

www.tranelux.lu

Wirtz – law firm, immigration & relocation division

27 47 81 55 relocation@wirtz.lu

www.wirtz.lu

Kronshagen – law o ice

22 rue Marie-Adélaïde

L-2128 Luxembourg

45 44 04 1

www.kronshagen.lu

F11

27 04 85 00

www.arlux.lu

active relocation luxembourg

This EU website lists “notaires” in Luxembourg by languages spoken. www.notaries-directory.eu Refers to location on map(s) on pages 8-9

LEISURE TIME CASTLES

HERE S HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS

Words NATALIE

Whether you enjoy playing rugby or running marathons, soaking up a great concert or volunteering for a good cause, the myriad ways you can spend your free time in Luxembourg means you shouldn’t be stuck for ideas. This section shows you how to get the most out of your spare time and we recommend some favourite music venues, and list places and sights that you should visit or take visitors to see when you have ticked them off your own list. Also check out the calendar of annual events starting on page 106.

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“Luxembourgers don’t know how lucky they are”

You’re from Luxembourg but lived abroad for a while. Now you’re back in the grand duchy. How do you see Luxembourg today?

I’ve lived in Singapore, in Hong Kong, in London, in New York. I think Luxembourgers themselves don’t know how lucky they are, what a beautiful country and city we have. You only see how fantastic it is when you live abroad and then come back.

I still see things di erently than other people; I react to things that others don’t see. I think it’s amazing what a great job Luxembourg has done to preserve everything. And there are always new exhibitions, new little pop-up things.

What would you recommend doing in Luxembourg City?

Start in the Kinnekswiss park, walk through Pescatore and take the Pfa enthal glass lift--you have a great view over all of Kirchberg and Pfa enthal. Once you get to the lower city, walk along the Alzette River. There are lots of nice cafés, a little soccer field, a little waterfall and even an old mustard factory, a labyrinth garden and beautiful views of the fortifications.

From walking around Luxembourg City to exploring new regions of the grand duchy, Brigitte Goergen of Luxembourg for Tourism shares some of her favourite spots, tips and hidden gems. shuttle

There’s also Vianden, in the north. Before you arrive, there’s a platform that overlooks the castle where you can see the beautiful little medieval village, the river. It’s an absolute ‘wow’ e ect. Take the chairlift to the chalet and look down over the castle and valley, then walk through the woods to explore the town.

Any tips for family day trips?

Luxembourg’s free public transport is wonderful. Take the train from the Luxembourg station, get o in Belval, and walk around. It’s exciting because you have the old and the new, you have the furnaces where you can go up--by stairs or elevator--and have a fantastic view over Belval and into France.

Then go back to the station and take the train one more station to Esch, where the Gaalgebus shuttle bus takes you up the hill to the amazing Déierepark. Entrance to this animal park is free; you can buy food for the animals, there’s a great little playground and there’s a tree café.

BRIGITTE GOERGEN

The moment I go down with the elevator, as I walk around, I think, ‘Brigitte, you’re in the middle of the city!’ I pinch myself! It’s unbelievable.

Luxembourg is more than its capital city. What do you suggest outside Luxembourg City?

get the go more a called Ahn, it’s

Drive to a town called Ahn, on the Moselle river, and hike the Palmberg dream loop trail! It’s about 10km and it’s really nice. You walk through vineyards, woods, fantastic rock formations, open fields, and you think, ‘Wow, this is a completely di erent region!’ It’s stunning. As the trail is a loop, you come back to where you started, and then you can go wine tasting.

Recommends the LuxembourgCard, which provides free or discounted access to more than 90 attractions.

“I think it’s a great, great value.”

How about a hidden gem?

Hiking on weekends! There are ‘auto-pédestre’ trails throughout the country; one starts in Bavigne and is 10km long. It’s a bit di icult because you go up and down. You go up, and suddenly you’re down at the lake. Then you go up again, and you think you’re in Switzerland. It’s absolutely stunning. The view over the Upper-Sûre lake is just unbelievable. It has a lot of benches and rock formations where you can sit and have a view. Normally, we take a picnic with us, and I think that’s one of my favourite hikes.

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Smile while you sweat

A volunteer fitness instructor since 2005, Annika Näslund says, “I love music. That’s what gets me moving.” Some of the classes she teaches at the Luxembourg Friskis & Svettis--an initiative that started in Sweden in 1978 and made its way to the grand duchy in 2000--include jympa, an “all in one” fitness session, and dance fusion, “similar to Zumba, but more fun,” she says.

What’s unique about the club is that it’s entirely run by volunteers “because we love what we’re doing. It’s very welcoming, down to earth, and everyone can do it.” Most classes are held in a school, but outdoor sessions also take place in warmer months. Newcomers or

those nervous to get back into fitness can get a two-week free trial before committing for a longer term, with a one-month membership running €25. “Because we are a volunteer club, our prices are much lower than commercial clubs.”

Näslund says she is personally more motivated to work out in a group setting. The small club size means participants also like to have a good chat before or after the sessions.

“It’s very laid back,” the instructor adds. “We don’t have any fancy mirrors. You don’t need any fancy clothes. You just need a good pair of shoes, and you’re ready to go!” NG

3 local gems by city insider

Aurélie Faber is one of several Luxembourg City “spotters” in the Spotted by Locals international network, which provides insider tips by locals via its blog. Here are three of her favourite locations.

www.spottedbylocals.com/ luxembourgcity

Kyosk

Whether it’s for a barbecue, DJ session or a pétanque game, Faber says this is one of her favourite spots to enjoy the warmer weather. “You think you’re in a working district with big buildings around, but then you have this place with a lot of greenery, a lot of trees,” she says.

“It’s a really familiar atmosphere.”

www.kyosk.lu

Culturando

This Italian restaurant, formerly in Limpertsberg, is now in Pfa enthal. “They don’t have a fixed menu, but every day they have a menu of more than 10 dishes.” She praises the sta ’s food and wine recommendations.

“They also have a big terrace; it’s a nice view when the sun goes down.”

www.culturando.lu

Dräi Eechelen Park

Situated behind Mudam and the Dräi Eechelen museum is a historical gem, where visitors can walk through the old fortifications or simply enjoy the green space.

“You can have a picnic, play football, and from there you have really one of the nicest views on the city and also on the valley,” Faber adds. “It’s a nice place to be with friends and family.” NG www.visitluxembourg.com

Friskis & Svettis instructor Annika Näslund explains what makes the fitness group in Luxembourg so unique.

Photos Romain Gamba, Matic Zorman

“Zeltik, Like A Jazz Machine, Fête de la Musique, Usina, Opderschmelz, CNA, art galleries… in Dudelange, culture’s written in capitals”

John Rech Opderschmelz director

CULTURAL CENTRE

3 familyfriendly museums

Here are three sites that will amuse younger and older generations alike.

Natural history museum

Sharing the tastes of Japan

Award-winning chef Ryôdô Kajiwara talks about his passion in sharing Japanese food and hospitality with others.

Hailing from Saitama, Japan, chef Ryôdô says he was first inspired to get into the culinary world after watching Iron Chef as a youngster. Having been trained in hotel school after high school, he started working in Tokyo at age 18 and worked at a number of award-winning Luxembourg restaurants before opening his own establishment, Ryôdô, in March 2020, just before the first pandemic lockdown.

The work has paid off, and he was named Gault&Millau Chef of the Year 2022. “Every two months, our menu changes,” chef Ryôdô explains. “Our clients want a discovery.” And he’s eager to share his own twist on the fine dining experience with some Japanese

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essentials: through the quality of products he uses but also hospitality. “In Japan, most people believe that others are more important than myself,” he says.

The restaurant’s décor and plating appear simple and sleek, a celebration of natural elements. Chef Ryôdô compares his personal interpretation on cuisine to a tree--one with multiple leaves, but the roots--what’s below the soil, unseen--are Japanese. “The decorations are very simple, but these aren’t easy things,” he says, citing tuna maturation as merely one example. “Simple and easy are not the same.” NG www.ryodoes.com

Youngers will revel in the T-rex replica, the wide range of taxodermy animals, the ant farm and the skeleton of the Loschbour man discovered in 1935 in the Mullerthal. The gift shop also has a range of natural history and science books, with games, puzzles and more for kids.

www.mnhn.lu

Henri Tudor museum

It’s electrifying! Also known as Rosport Castle, this museum celebrates the life and work of Luxembourg inventor Henri Tudor, who helped with the replacement of electric street lighting in the 1880s. Hands-on activities will keep the little ones busy, and the English-style gardens make for a nice family walk or picnic.

www.musee-tudor.lu

Kulturhuef museum

This museum, with a focus on printing and playing cards, holds the permanent “Gutenberg revisited” exhibition. It regularly holds workshops for different ages, linked to these themes and beyond. NG

www.kulturhuef.lu

Photos Romain Gamba, Matic Zorman

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PARKS, GARDENS & LAKES

Echternach Lake

Hike around the lake or in the surrounding woods, have a picnic or take to the water in a paddle boat.

Rue des Romains

L-6578 Echternach

www.visitechternach.lu

F7

Escher Déierepark

Houses an array of cute animals and a playground.

64 Gaalgebierg

L-4142 Esch-sur-Alzette

27 54 37 50

www.deierepark.lu

J3

Ha Réimech

nature reserve

5 Breicherwee

L-5441 Remerschen

23 60 90 61-24

J6

Mediterranean Garden

89 route du Vin

L-5447 Schwebsange

26 66 55 37

www.mediterraner-garten.lu

I6

Merl-Belair Park

Boulevard Pierre Dupong

L-1430 Luxembourg

F10

Mondorf-les-Bains

Spa Park

Avenue des Bains

L-5601 Mondorf-les-Bains

23 66 75 75

www.mondorf.info

I5

Municipal Park

Home to the Pirate Ship playground for kids and the Kinnekswiss meadow, where teenagers hang out in summer.

18 avenue Emile Reuter

L-2420 Luxembourg

E11, F11

Parc Merveilleux (Fairytale Park)

A mini zoo with domestic and exotic animals and some great playground spaces for younger kids.

Route de Mondorf

L-3260 Bettembourg

51 10 48 1

www.parc-merveilleux.lu

J4

Remerschen lakes

Breicherwee

L-5441 Remerschen J6

Upper Sûre nature park & lake

A favourite spot in the summer for swimming, BBQs and picnics, though you have to book a spot in high season.

15 route de Lultzhausen

L-9650 Esch-sur-Sûre

89 93 31 1 www.naturpark-sure.lu

D3

LIBRARIES

Cité Bibliothèque

A neat lending library with a good selection of books in English for both adults and children.

3 rue Genistre

L-1623 Luxembourg 47 96 27 32

www.bimu.lu

E12

Bibliothèque Nationale

The national library is housed in an impressive building and has a vast reference collection that is also accessible digitally.

37D avenue J-F Kennedy

L-1855 Luxembourg 26 55 91 00

www.bnl.etat.lu

F12

ENGLISHLANGUAGE BOOKSHOPS & NEWSAGENTS

Alinéa

An extensive first floor section dedicated to English literature.

30 rue des Capucins

L-1313 Luxembourg 22 67 87

alinea.librairie

E12

Ernster

Bookstore chain Ernster sells Englishlanguage books in all its outlets, but also has a specialist All English Bookstore store in the centre of town.

4 rue de la Reine

L-2418 Luxembourg

22 50 77 280

www.ernster.com

F12

Little English Bookworm

O ers a variety of workshops, tutorials and book recommendations to help support children’s reading development. 691 395 203 www.littleenglishbookworm.com

K Kiosk

The newsagent chain stocks select English-language newspapers, magazines and some books. Multiple locations across Luxembourg

TOURIST OFFICES

Éislek Tourist O ice

18 Grand-Rue

L-9410 Vianden 26 95 05 66 www.visit-eislek.lu

D5

Esch-sur-Alzette

Tourist O ice

Hôtel de Ville, 85 rue de l’Alzette L-4011 Esch-sur-Alzette

54 16 37 www.esch.lu

J3

Luxembourg City

Tourist O ice

30 place Guillaume II

L-1648 Luxembourg

22 28 09

www.lcto.lu

F12

Moselle Tourist O ice

52 route du Vin L-5405 Bech-Kleinmacher 26 74 78 74 www.visitmoselle.lu

I6

Mullerthal Tourist O ice

9, rue André Duchscher

L-6434 Echternach 72 04 57 1 www.mullerthal.lu

F7

MUSEUMS

Am Tunnel

A vast collection of visual arts, especially photographs, housed underground.

16 rue Sainte-Zithe

L-2763 Luxembourg 40 15 24 50 www.spuerkeess.lu

F11

Aviation Museum

Luxembourg’s aeronautic heritage. Avenue des Bains

L-5601 Mondorf-les-Bains

23 66 69 69

www.fligermusee.lu

J6

Beermuseum of the Diekirch Brewery

Exhibit of 1,000 beer-related items.

20-22 rue de Stavelot

L-9280 Diekirch

26 80 04 68

www.luxem.beer

E5

“The Bitter Years” –Waassertuerm

An exhibition of Great Depression photos that Luxembourg-born Edward Steichen curated for Moma in New York. The venue also showcases temporary photo exhibitions.

1B rue du Centenaire

L-3475 Dudelange

52 24 24 1 pomhouse@cna.etat.lu

steichencollections-cna.lu

J4

Blast Furnace – Belval

Avenue du Rock’n’Roll

L-4361 Esch-sur-Alzette

26 84 01

www.fonds-belval.lu

J3

Casino Luxembourg

Trendy city centre art space dedicated exclusively to contemporary creation.

41 rue Notre-Dame

L-2240 Luxembourg

22 50 45

www.casino-luxembourg.lu

F11

Distillery Museum

Guided group tours, book ahead.

13 rue d’Olm

L-8281 Kehlen

621 768 452

www.brennerei.lu

H4

Dräi Eechelen Museum

A permanent exhibition illustrates various eras of the medieval casemates fortifications and Luxembourg’s history.

5 Park Dräi Eechelen

L-1499 Luxembourg

26 43 35

www.m3e.lu

E13

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“The Family of Man”

Clervaux castle is now the permanent home to this breathtaking exhibition of 503 photographs by 273 artists from 68 countries. Curated by Luxembourgborn Edward Steichen, the exhibition toured the world to record audiences in the 1950s.

Château de Clervaux

L-9712 Clervaux 92 96 57 fom@cna.etat.lu steichencollections-cna.lu

C4

Lëtzebuerg City Museum

Museum focused on the history of the capital city, with a permanent collection and temporary themed exhibits.

14 rue du Saint-Esprit

L-2090 Luxembourg

47 96 45 00 musee@vdl.lu www.citymuseum.lu

F12

Luxembourg Science Center

Packed with interactive experiments and hosts shows and workshops.

1 rue John Ernest Dolibois

L-4573 Di erdange 28 83 99 1 www.science-center.lu

I2

Mudam (Musée d’Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean)

Internationally renowned contemporary art museum with an impressive permanent collection of close to 700 works. It also houses temporary shows featuring important names from Luxembourg and abroad.

3 Park Dräi Eechelen

L-1499 Luxembourg 45 37 85 1 info@mudam.lu www.mudam.lu

E13

Museum-Memorial of Deportation

A tribute to the thousands of Luxembourgers who were sent to death camps or to enforced service in the German army during WWII.

3A rue de la Déportation

L-1415 Luxembourg

24 78 81 91 secretariat@cdref.etat.lu

G11

National Mining Museum

A collection showcasing the exploitation of iron ore since the beginning of the 19th century, including tools, equipment and archives.

Rue de la Bruyère

L-3714 Rumelange

56 56 88

www.mnm.lu J3

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Nationalmusée um Fëschmaart

Archaeology and the fine arts compose the museum’s collection, while it also hosts thematic exhibitions.

Marché-aux-Poissons

L-2345 Luxembourg

47 93 30 1 www.nationalmusee.lu

E12

National Museum of Military History – Diekirch

Houses life-size dioramas, military paraphernalia and photographic exhibits.

10 Bamertal

L-9209 Diekirch 80 89 08 www.mnhm.lu

E5

National Museum of Natural History

Permanent exhibition shows the natural history of the grand duchy and greater region, while temporary exhibits showcase di erent aspects of the natural sciences.

25 rue Münster

L-2160 Luxembourg 46 22 33 1 www.mnhn.lu

F12

General Patton Museum

Second World War history.

5 rue Dr Klein

L-9054 Ettelbruck

81 03 22 – 21 www.patton.lu

E4

Slate Museum

Maison 3

L-8823 Haut-Martelange

23 64 01 41 www.ardoise.lu

F1

Tram and Bus Museum

63 rue de Bouillon

L-1248 Luxembourg

47 96 23 85 www.rail.lu

G10

Villa Vauban

Houses a wonderful collection of Dutch painting from the Golden Age (17th century) and 19th-century French history and landscape painting, as well as temporary exhibitions.

18 avenue Emile Reuter

L-2420 Luxembourg

47 96 49 00 www.villavauban.lu

E11

PERFORMANCE ART VENUES

Centre des Arts Pluriels

Ed. Juncker

Regional venue that hosts music, dance and theatre performances.

Place Marie-Adélaïde

L-9063 Ettelbruck

www.cape.lu

E4

Cercle Cité

Hosts gala events in a magnificent ballroom, while its adjoining modern part has an auditorium above the city’s library.

Place d’Armes

L-1368 Luxembourg 46 49 46-1 www.cerclecite.lu

E12

Cube 521

A diverse lineup of jazz, classical music and theatre, dance, cabaret, plus events for kids.

1-3 Driicht

L-9764 Marnach

52 15 21

www.cube521.lu

C4

De Gudde Wëllen

Small and intimate venue that puts on gigs by up and coming artists.

17 rue du Saint-Esprit

L-1475 Luxembourg

www.deguddewellen.lu

F12

Den Atelier

A converted garage that hosts shows by international rock, indie, pop, soul and hip-hop artists.

54 rue de Hollerich

L-1740 Luxembourg

49 54 85 1

www.atelier.lu

G11

Escher Theater

Stages shows by touring companies as well as its own productions.

122 rue de l’Alzette

L-4010 Esch-sur-Alzette

27 54 5010 or 27 54 5020

theatre.esch.lu

J3

Grand Théâtre

A theatre of international repute that co-produces its own shows and hosts acclaimed international drama, musical theatre, dance and opera.

1 rond-point Schuman

L-2525 Luxembourg

47 96 39 00

www.theatres.lu

E11, E12

Kasemattentheater

Theatre shows mostly in German or Luxembourgish.

14 rue du Puits

L-2355 Luxembourg

29 12 81

www.kasemattentheater.lu

H12

Kinneksbond

The comfortable purpose-built venue puts on a wide variety of acclaimed dance performances, concerts, theatre, circus shows, exhibitions, seminars and workshops.

42 route d’Arlon

L-8210 Mamer

26 39 51 00

www.kinneksbond.lu

H4

Kulturfabrik

A former slaughterhouse turned into a live music and theatre venue; there’s a cinema attached too.

116 rue de Luxembourg

L-4221 Esch-sur-Alzette

55 44 93 1

www.kulturfabrik.lu

J3

Mierscher Kulturhaus

A regional theatre with a variety of drama, dance and music.

53 rue Grande-Duchesse Charlotte

L-7520 Mersch

www.kulturhaus.lu

F4

Neimënster

The abbey and former prison is now a public meeting place and a cultural centre. In a gorgeous location, neimënster hosts regular art exihibitions, concerts (including a jazz brunch on Sundays), theatre performances and conferences as well as a great open-air festival in the summer.

28 rue Münster

L-2160 Luxembourg

26 20 52 1

www.neimenster.lu

F12

Opderschmelz

Multidisciplinary arts centre that hosts jazz and pop concerts, dance and theatre.

1A rue du Centenaire

L-3475 Dudelange

www.opderschmelz.lu

J4

Philharmonie

Internationally renowned concert hall that attracts prestigious classical, jazz and world music artists and orchestras.

1 place de l’Europe

L-1499 Luxembourg

26 02 27 1

www.philharmonie.lu

D13

Rocas

A small upstairs space for concerts and theatre.

33 rue des Capucins

L-1313 Luxembourg

27 47 86 20

www.rocas.lu

E12

Rockhal

5 avenue du Rock’n’Roll

L-4361 Esch-sur-Alzette

www.rockhal.lu

J3

Rotondes

Home to exhibitions, workshop programmes, theatre (especially for younger audiences) and some great concerts, including the excellent Congés Annulés summer festival.

Place des Rotondes

L-2448 Luxembourg

26 62 20 07

www.rotondes.lu

G12

Sang a Klang

Attracts some of the best blues artists on the international circuit.

Rue Vauban / rue des Trois Glands

L-2663 Luxembourg

www.bluesclub.lu

E12

Théâtre des Capucins

A showcase theatre for local productions and smaller international shows.

9 place du Théâtre

L-2613 Luxembourg

47 96 39 00

www.theatres.lu

Théâtre National du Luxembourg

Experimental theatre, mostly in French and German, but with some Englishlanguage shows.

194 route de Longwy

L-1940 Luxembourg

www.tnl.lu

F9

CASTLES

Beaufort Castles

Rue du Château

L-6313 Beaufort

83 66 01

www.beaufortcastles.com

F6

Listings #LeisureTime

Bourglinster Castle

The castle now has three banqueting halls and the Michelin-starred La Distillerie restaurant.

8 rue du Château

L-6162 Bourglinster 78 78 78

www.bourglinster.lu

G5

Bourscheid Castle

1 Schlasswee

L-9140 Bourscheid 99 05 70 www.bourscheid.lu

D4

Casemates du Bock

The 17km long Unesco World Heritage galleries were built in the mid-18th century by Austrians. It is one of the top attractions to do in Luxembourg City and o ers a unique view on the Rives de Clausen. It is recommended to bring a walking stick as it is physically challenging.

Montée de Clausen, Luxembourg

22 28 09

www.luxembourg-city.com

E12

Clervaux Castle

Montée du Château

L-9712 Clervaux

27 800 1

www.destination-clervaux.lu

C4

Grand Ducal Palace

In its function as the city residence of the Grand Ducal family, it is situated right in the core of the Old Town. Formerly, the first town hall of the city occupied the site of the present palace; destroyed by a gunpowder explosion (1554), the town hall was rebuilt 20 years later. Since 1890, the main building has been the Palace of the Grand Dukes. The palace is open to visitors from mid-July till end of August every year for guided visits.

17 rue du Marché-aux-Herbes

L-1728 Luxembourg

22 28 09

touristinfo@lcto.lu

www.luxembourg-city.com

F12

Larochette Castle

Montée du Château

L-7622 Larochette

26 87 09 68

www.chateaularochette.lu

F5

Vianden Castle

Montée du Château

L-9408 Vianden

83 41 08-1

www.castle-vianden.lu

D5

Valley of the Seven Castles

Eischen-Gaichel

www.visitluxembourg.com

G3

CLUBS & GROUPS Actors Repertory Theatre Luxembourg

An international company that produces occasional English-language theatrical productions.

www.actorsrep.lu

American Women’s Club of Luxembourg

Hosts all sorts of activities for women and has its own clubhouse where members meet, socialise and o er language classes.

51 rue Marie-Adélaïde

L-2128 Luxembourg

44 84 77

www.awcluxembourg.com

Anglican Church of Luxembourg Choir

5 avenue Marie-Thérèse

L-2132 Luxembourg

43 95 93

www.anglican.lu

F11

BGT

English-language theatre group that puts on small intimate shows, including a series that showcases young female talent.

www.bgt.lu

British Ladies Club of Luxembourg

Organises regular events, activities for children and raises funds for various good causes.

www.blc.lu

British-Luxembourg Society

The association strives to deepen, maintain and develop bonds between the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and Great Britain.

www.b-l-s.lu

Chinese Women’s Club of Luxembourg

Helps Chinese women integration into Luxembourg and promotes Chinese culture in the grand duchy.

Chinese Women’s Club of Luxembourg

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann

Promotes Irish culture through music, dancing and singing and fosters the Irish language.

www.comhaltas.lu

Indian Association

Luxembourg

Organises cultural and social events. IndianAssociationLuxembourg

InterNations

An international community for people who live and work abroad, o ering global networking opportunities, local events and expat information.

www.internations.org

Irish Club of

Luxembourg

A focal point for Irish activities in the grand duchy.

www.irishclub.lu

Meetup

A platform allowing users to organise their own local group or find meetings to better pursue hobbies, advance causes, network with peers, get health support, or just arrange a friendly playgroup for their kids.

www.meetup.com

New World Theatre Club

Promotes Anglophone theatre by putting on shows, organising workshops and developing young talent.

www.nwtc.lu

Pirate Productions

English-speaking musical theatre group open to people of any age, nationality and level of experience.

www.pirateproductions.lu

Sub

Aqua Club

Luxembourg

www.sacl.lu

Science Fiction & Fantasy Society

Luxembourg

Organises the annual Luxcon festival for genre fans.

SFFSLux

Voices International

A community choir that performs a wide variety of musical styles in English and other languages.

www.voicesinternational.lu

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VOLUNTEERING

Caritas

Various social assistance programmes. 40 21 31 1

www.caritas.lu

Centre for Ecological Learning

Provides an experimental space for thinking, researching, disseminating and practicing post-carbon lifestyles and regenerative culture. info@cell.lu www.cell.lu

Déierenasyl

The national animal shelter, in Gapserich, needs volunteers to take dogs out for a walk.

6 boulevard de Kockelscheuer L-1821 Luxembourg

48 13 13 1

www.deierenasyl.lu

I11

Een Häerz fir kriibskrank

Kanner

This NGO helps families of children with cancer through psychological, palliative and practical support.

51 46 29 1

www.kriibskrankkanner.lu

Fondation Autisme

Luxembourg

26 91 11 1

www.fal.lu

Fondatioun Kriibskrank

Kanner

Supports families of children with cancer and life-threatening diseases and supports cancer treatment research.

31 31 70

www.fondatioun.lu

Kanner Wonsch

Raises funds to grant wishes for children and teenagers with a critical medical condition.

31 45 95

kannerwonsch

Kanner-Jugendtelefon

Provides help and support to children and adolescents in distress through an anonymous and confidential listening and counselling service. contact@kjt.lu www.kjt.lu

Médecins du Monde

Provides medical assistance to disadvantaged people in care centres in Bonnevoie and Esch, or the CHL hospital.

28 89 23 71

www.medecinsdumonde.lu

Omega 90

Association for the promotion of palliative care and bereavement support.

26 00 37 1 www.omega90.lu

Red Cross Luxembourg

The NGO has an “international section” for English-speaking volunteers.

27 55 20 00

www.croix-rouge.lu

Rotaract Luxembourg

rotaractluxemburg@gmail.com

www.rotaractluxembourg.com

Serve The City

Helps homeless, asylum seekers, disabled, elderly, children in need, victims of abuse, and organises other projects aiming to improve the society such as park cleanups.

Luxembourg

www.servethecity.lu

SOS Détresse

SOS Détresse provides anonymous help to people in acute crisis or complex life situations.

45 45 45 www.454545.lu

Sportunity

Uses sports to boost Luxembourg youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. team@sportunity.org www.sportunity.org

Stop Aids Now

Focuses on Aids prevention activities in Luxembourg and on international sustainable development actions.

14 allée du Carmel L-1354 Luxembourg info@sida.lu

Stop Aids Now/Access

Unicef

The foundation works in 190 countries and territories to protect children’s rights.

44 87 15 www.unicef.lu

SPORTS Curling

42 route de Bettembourg

L-1899 Kockelscheuer 621 768 182 club@curling.lu www.curling.lu

I4

Gaelic Sports Club

Luxembourg

Stade Michel Wagner

L-2673 Luxembourg Luxembourg GAA

C13

Cricket

Pierre Werner Cricket Ground

L-7210 Walferdange www.luxembourgcricket.org

H4

Ultimate frisbee

Stade Henri Funck

L-1316 Neudorf info.ultimatedelux@gmail.com www.ultimatedelux.org

C16

Polo Club Luxembourg

64 rue des Celtes

L-1318 Luxembourg

691 208 881 www.polo.lu

H4

Rugby Club Luxembourg

Stade Boy Konen

L-1321 Luxembourg info@rcl.lu www.rcl.lu

H9

Luxembourg Rugby Federation (FLR) info@rugby.lu www.rugby.lu

Touch Rugby

Stade Boy Konen and Stade Michel Wagner

L-1321/L-2673 Luxembourg (Cessange/ Weimerskirch) luxembourgtouch@gmail.com www.touch-luxembourg.lu

H9, C13

Walferdange Rugby

Rue de l’Alzette

L-7210 Walferdange

691 240 756

walfer.secretariat@gmail.com

www.walferdange-rugby.lu

H4

Hockey Club

Luxembourg

Stade Boy Konen

L-2548 Luxembourg

44 55 21 1580

www.hockey.lu

I4

Tornado Luxembourg

Ice hockey for over 22s.

42 route de Bettembourg

L-1899 Kockelscheuer aschneid@pt.lu

www.tornadoluxembourg.com

I4

Luxembourg Huskies

Ice hockey for under 22s.

42 route de Bettembourg

L-1899 Kockelscheuer

o ice.huskies@gmail.com

www.icehockey-huskies.lu

I4

Ice Skating Club

www.skating.lu

Dudelange Steelers

American Football Club

Stade J-F Kennedy

L-3502 Dudelange

www.steelers.lu

Golf-Club Grand-Ducal

1 route de Trèves

L-2633 Findel

34 00 90

www.gcgd.lu

H5

Golf & Country Club

Christnach

46 am Lahr

L-7641 Christnach

87 83 83

www.golfclubchristnach.lu

F5

Golf de Luxembourg

Domaine de Belenha

L-6141 Junglinster

78 00 68-1

www.golfdeluxembourg.lu

G5

Golf de Preisch

1 rue du Vieux Moulin

F-57570 Basse-Rentgen (France)

www.golf-de-preisch.com

Lux Golf Center

18 route de Bettembourg

L-1899 Kockelscheuer

26 48 08 74

www.luxgolfcenter.com

I4

Kikuoka Country Club

Scheierha

L-5412 Canach

35 61 35

www.kikuoka.lu

H6

Athletics (FLA)

48 06 70

www.fla.lu

Basketball (FLBB)

48 18 76-1

www.flbb.lu

Luxembourg Football Association (FLF)

48 86 65 1

www.football.lu

Gymnastics (FLGYM)

48 59 99

www.flgym.lu

Handball (FLH)

48 54 74

www.flh.lu

Skiing (FLS)

www.fls.lu

Tennis (FLT)

57 44 70 1

www.flt.lu

Table Tennis (FLTT)

48 37 83

www.fltt.lu

Triathlon (FLTRI)

www.fltri.lu

Volleyball (FLVB)

48 41 86

www.flvb.lu

Cycling (FSCL)

29 23 17

www.fscl.lu

Field Sports (LFSF)

621 558 531

contact@lacrosse.lu

Luxembourg Field Sports Federation

SWIMMING POOLS

Aquasud Di erdange

1 rue Jeannot Kremer

L-4671 Di erdange

27 32 83 1

www.vert-marine.com/aquasud/

I2

Badanstalt Aquatic

Relaxation Centre

12 rue des Bains

L-1212 Luxembourg

47 96 25 50

www.vdl.lu

E12

Bettembourg

10 rue James Hilliard Polk

L-3275 Bettembourg

26 52 95 1

www.an-der-schwemm.lu

J4

Bonnevoie swimming pool

30 rue Sigismond

L-2537 Luxembourg

47 96 34 71 www.vdl.lu

H13

D’Coque

2 rue Léon Hengen

L-1745 Luxembourg reservation_request@coque.lu www.coque.lu

C14

Esch-sur-Alzette

1 place des Sacrifiés

L-4115 Esch-sur-Alzette

27 54 72 00

lesbainsduparc.esch.lu

J3

Centre Aquatique

Krounebierg

14 rue de la Piscine

L-7572 Mersch 50 23-823

www.krounebierg.lu

F4

Mondorf

Domaine Thermal

36 avenue des Bains

L-5610 Mondorf-les-Bains

23 66 66 66

www.mondorf.lu

J6

Pidal Spa Walferdange

37 rue des Prés

L-7246 Helmsange

33 91 72 1 www.pidal.lu

H4

Redange

28 rue de la Piscine

L-8508 Redange

23 62 00 32 www.reidener-schwemm.lu

F2

Les Thermes

Rue des Thermes

L-8018 Strassen

27 03 00 27

www.lesthermes.net

H4

Syrdall Schwemm

Routscheed

L-6939 Niederanven

34 93 63 1

www.syrdall-schwemm.lu

H5

Vianden outdoor swimming pool

Rue du Sanatorium

L-9425 Vianden

83 45 32

www.vianden-info.lu

D5

CINEMAS

Cinémathèque de la Ville de Luxembourg

Screens retrospectives and classic films alongside modern gems.

17 place du Théâtre

L-2613 Luxembourg

47 96 30 46

www.vdl.lu

E12

Kinepolis Belval

7 avenue du Rock’n’Roll

L-4361 Esch-sur-Alzette

26 57 20 1

www.kinepolis.lu

J3

Kinepolis Kirchberg

The largest cinema complex in Luxembourg, showing all the latest blockbusters. It has a 4D screening room. 45 avenue J-F Kennedy

L-1855 Luxembourg 42 95 11 1 www.kinepolis.lu

B16

Ciné Kursaal

8 rue des Martyrs

L-3739 Rumelange 57 57 58 www.caramba.lu

J3

Ciné Le Paris

12 rue de la Gare

L-3236 Bettembourg 52 02 49 www.leparis.lu

J4

Ciné Orion

24 rue de la Gare

L-9906 Troisvierges 97 81 32

www.orion.lu

B3

Ciné Prabbeli

8 rue de la Montagne

L-9538 Wiltz 95 92 05-1

www.prabbeli.lu

D3

Ciné Scala

46 rue de l’Industrie

L-9250 Diekirch

28 11 98 1

www.cinescala.lu

E5

Ciné Starlight

1B rue du Centenaire

L-3475 Dudelange

52 24 24 1

www.cinestarlight.lu

J4

Ciné Sura

18 rue de la Montagne

L-6470 Echternach

72 88 78

www.cinesura.com

F7

Ciné Utopia

Specialises in art house and independent films.

16 avenue de la Faïencerie

L-1510 Luxembourg

22 46 11

www.kinepolis.lu

D11

Ciné Waasserhaus

Avenue des Bains

L-5610 Mondorf-les-Bains

57 57 58

www.caramba.lu

J6

Kinoler

38 rue Principale

L-8376 Kahler

www.kinoler.lu

H3

Kulturhuef Kino

54 route de Trèves

L-6793 Grevenmacher

26 74 64-1

www.kulturhuef.lu

G7

RESTAURANTS

Luxembourg has 9 Michelin-starred restaurants (including the 2-star Ma Langue Sourit), but there are dozens and dozens of fine dining restaurants worth checking out and lots of great establishments serving local and international fare. Check out Foodzilla on delano.lu for more information by scanning the QR code.

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communities Meet the

Words NATALIE A. GERHARDSTEIN

The grand duchy has around 170 nationalities represented in it, and these communities shine through various associations and chambers. Here a few of their presidents and members share more about their communities. Each take us to a location in Luxembourg that particularly reminds them of home.

Photos ROMAIN GAMBA

Formerly the Japanese Ladies’ Association, the Japan Luxembourg Association initially started with just three women--Makiko Gräfin von Oberndorff one of them. Originally from Nagoya--the fourth most populous city in Japan, Makiko has spent much of her career as an expat. “We wanted to give the space where Japanese people were free to join and enjoy together, but at the same time we wanted to introduce our Japanese culture, customs and share the spirit of Japan to the people who live in Luxembourg,” she says. Back then, some were interested in Japanese food, even though there were fewer options than today. Kamakura (see photo) is one of her favourite these days. The association’s activities are 50% catered to Japanese expats, 50% exposing the international community in the grand duchy to Japanese culture and traditions. That can involve sushi courses, tea ceremonies, dance events. A particularly special event involved inviting geishas from Japan, who danced at the Cercle Münster during a dinner where French cuisine was paired with sake.

Japan Luxembourg Association

founded in 2012

flagship events Japanese culture, from tea ceremonies to sake tastings and more website

jlaluxembourg.com

Makiko Gräfin von Oberndorff

A passionate polyglot and traveller, Luxembourg-Poland Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) president Sosna “never felt Polish because we grew up in this [German] minority, and you’re not well seen in Poland,” he says. “After being in those three different countries, I decided I’m European.” Nevertheless, for him the Philharmonie is one place that connects Poland and Luxembourg. “Poland is known for music--[Frédéric] Chopin and many others.” Last year, the chamber celebrated 10 years. It’s different from other chambers, he adds, because “we focus on both countries and always bring people from both countries” for their events. For events in the grand duchy, LPCC invites speakers and experts from Poland. Similarly, the chamber regularly holds events at the Luxembourg embassy in Warsaw, where it brings professionals from the grand duchy. On four occasions, the chamber has also organised the Luxembourg-Poland Business Conference, alternating between Luxembourg and Warsaw.

Artur Sosna

Selva Alagumalai

This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and the grand duchy. As the president of the Indian Association of Luxembourg, Alagumalai says he has seen a significant growth in the number of members, in part because of the rise in the number of Indian expats living here. “The Indian community is growing fast, one of the third fastest growing, non­European community,” he says. One of the places that means the most to Alagumalai is the Place d’Armes, where India Day has traditionally been celebrated (in 2022, it exceptionally took place in Esch­surAlzette). It’s a time when the square fills with colourful saris and flags, spicy aromas. Alagumalai enjoys seeing the international community of Luxembourg coming together to celebrate his motherland.

In 2022, his hard work with the association and community paid off, when he was awarded the Order of the Oak Crown by the Luxembourg government.

Jade Marie Bajai

Jade took on the reins of the British Ladies’ Club of Luxembourg from Dawn Butler in February. Raised in Scotland, she has lived in Luxembourg for a decade and took on the role to “infuse the club with fresh energy and help it to achieve its objectives.”

One of her favourite locations in Luxembourg is near the Foundation Pescatore, in part because she enjoys the people watching there, but also because “I just find it really calm. It has an air of tranquility.” It’s also not far from the Pfaffenthal panorama lift, which she says reminds her of something from a Roald Dahl book.

According to Jade, the BLC has 26 nationalities, with Luxembourgers representing the second biggest cohort. What’s nice about the club is that “you always have someone to do activities with… you always have this like safety net of women.” At the time of writing, Jade was also excited about the club gearing up for their partnering on an event for the coronation of King Charles III.

Evgenia Paliy

For Ukraine-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce president Evgenia Paliy, one of the places that holds most significance to her is the Boulevard de Kyiv, inaugurated last year in Bonnevoie. “It’s important, and we feel extremely grateful to Luxembourg for the opportunity to have this boulevard devoted to the nation that is now fighting the aggression, terror, and fighting for the whole of Europe,” Paliy explains. She adds that it was particularly significant that the Luxembourg government took on the advice of the local Ukrainian community to change the spelling of the name to reflect the version from her homeland (it had formerly been planned to use the Russian spelling). Since the war began, “we now have more than 5,000 Ukrainian refugees who arrived to the country, who feel at home,” she says. “They have a good place to live, the kids go to school and the country supports them.”

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Brandy Bishop

Brandy Bishop is the former president and current board member of the American Women’s Club of Luxembourg, having joined it when she arrived from Colorado, US, in 2018. She signed up “to make connections with people and learn how to navigate expat life.” Today, there are many smaller events that take place within the club, from foreign language learning and book clubs to stitching, scrapbooking and more.

She is pictured here at the Patton monument, in Ettelbruck, which reminds Bishop of her own family history and of “the historic friendship between the US and Luxembourg.” Both her grandfathers were World War II veterans who served in Europe. “I have a great-great-uncle that went missing in action in World War I”; his name figures on a memorial at St Mihiel American Cemetery in France, located about 90km south of the grand duchy. NG/AG

September

Braderie

Several streets in Luxembourg City are turned into an open-air market, usually the first Monday of September. Shops are open (with special sales) the Sunday afternoon before.

Wine festivals

Vintners and towns across Luxembourg’s Moselle valley host several events around the grape harvest.

Tour de Luxembourg

Annual professional road cycling stage race, which attracts top-notch local and international teams.

Back to school

The first day of class at Luxembourg state schools is typically around 15 September.

Steel-Run Differdange

A 10km course through the former industrial town, usually mid-September.

British & Irish film season

Films from the isles are featured at Luxembourg City cinemas.

Steampunk Convention

Enter a Victorianesque world at the Minett Park Fond-de-Gras.

Plan ahead

October

Route du Vin half marathon

Popular run along the scenic Moselle river, late September.

Nuit des Lampions

The “Night of the Lanterns” in Wiltz features luminous installations and cultural performances.

Kropemannsfest

Folk festival in Redange celebrating “Kropemann” (a swampy boogeyman with a giant hook), last Sunday of September.

Cineast

The Eastern and Central European film and culture festival.

Broschtkriibslaf

The 4km “breast cancer run” raises money for the fight against breast cancer.

Red Rock Challenge

Trail running, mountain biking and decathlon over three days in and around Belval.

Nut festival

Celebrate the nut harvest and all things nuts at the Veiner Nëssmoort in Vianden, second Sunday of October (2). Family fun.

Museum Night

Museums across the country are open till after midnight and feature special cultural programmes.

November

Luxembourg Art Week

Local and international contemporary artists and galleries exhibit.

Mantelsonndeg

Shops are open on “Coat Sunday”, traditionally when you’d pick up a new winter wardrobe, usually the third Sunday of October.

Home & Living Expo

If you’re thinking about renovating or redecorating, check out this autumn fair.

Luxembourg Ladies Tennis Masters

The international professional women’s tennis tournament is one of the largest sporting events held in the country.

Trauliicht

Essentially Halloween; several groups organise children’s events.

Run in the Dark

Late evening charity run in support of a paralysis research charity, usually mid-November.

Walferdange book days

The “Walfer Bicherdeeg” is Luxembourg’s biggest book festival, held on the third weekend of November or so.

Bazar International de Luxembourg

This international bazaar is “the” early winter event for expats (and native Luxembourgers too!) in the grand duchy. Shop, eat, drink and chat with 60+ nationalities ahead of the holidays. Proceeds go to charity. Held at Luxexpo over a weekend in late November or early December.

Winter tyres

Don’t forget to switch from summer tyres ahead of the change in weather; you can get fined for driving in the snow without them.

Clear snow

Residents are generally responsible for clearing snow from the pavement in front of their building.

Claude Piscitelli, Matic Zorman, Mike Zenari Calendar #Autumn

From annual traditions to seasonal favourites, here’s where people in Luxembourg will be heading and what they’ll be doing each month. Some dates vary a bit each year, so check online (such as www.delano.lu) for details (1)

WINTER

December

Christmas markets

Several communes hold outdoor Christmas markets and events, such as “Winterlights” in the capital, where you can browse for gifts and enjoy a mulled wine with new and old friends.

Holiday bazaars

The Luxembourg Red Cross, Danish church and several other groups hold seasonal markets in the run up to Christmas (some held in November).

St Nicholas Day

Children receive sweets and presents from “de Kleeschen” (roughly, jolly old St Nick) on 6 December if they’ve been nice; if they’ve been naughty, then it’s a switch from “den Houseker”.

Christmas luncheons

Several chambers of commerce--such as the British chamber and Amcham--and social clubs host holiday luncheons, which is a great way to meet their members.

Winter sales

Retailers hold stock clearing sales starting the last weekend of December and running through the last weekend of January.

January

Language café

If your new year resolution is to improve speaking a second language, join one of the “cafés des langues” in Dudelange, Esch-sur-Alzette, Hesperange, Luxembourg City and Strassen, where you can practise several tongues.

Three Kings Day

On “Dräikinneksdag”, the person who finds the figurine hidden in an Epiphany cake is crowned king or queen for a day, 6 January.

February

Euro Meet

One of the most competitive long-course swimming competitions in Europe is held at d’Coque, late January.

Valentine’s Day

Cupid makes his annual stop in Luxembourg, 14 February. If you want to dine out with that special someone, book well ahead.

Carnivals

There are Carnival cavalcades and accompanying street fairs in towns across the country, staggered over several weekends in February and March (dates vary widely each year). One of the best known is in Diekirch.

Autofestival

Car dealers roll out special deals, beginning late January and running into early February. Good time to take a test drive.

Liichtmëssdag

Children carry torches and “beg” for goodies (traditionally they ask for bacon and peas, but today sweets are more appreciated) on Candlemas, 2 February. Keep an extra eye out for young pedestrians while driving that evening.

Maison Moderne, Mike Zenari

SPRING

March

Buergbrennen

“Buergen” (torches) are used to light bonfires which “burn away” winter in towns across the grand duchy. Organised by local councils and youth organisations under the supervision of the fire brigade. There’s something warm to eat and drink, too. Very good chance to meet your neighbours. Held the first Sunday after Carnival (sometimes falls in February).

Luxembourg City Film Festival

The capital rolls out the red carpet for the country’s premiere cinema event, which runs 11 days during the first half of March(3)

Migration festival

Celebrates multicultural Luxembourg, with a spotlight on integration and NGOs.

Postlaf

The 10km run around the capital’s southern area is usually the first big fun run of the year.

Relais pour la vie

About 10,000 runners participate in the 24-hour relay race, a fundraiser for the Fondation Cancer. Check at work or with an association if you want to join a team.

April

Rose of Tralee Ball

A charity fundraiser dinner-dance held in alternating years (next in 2024) at which a jury selects a young woman to represent Luxembourg at the Rose of Tralee festival in Ireland.

VeloOccasiounsMaart

Buy or sell during the annual “secondhand bike market” at the Belle Étoile shopping centre.

Duck Race

Émaischen

Buy “Péckvillercher” (clay bird-shaped whistles) at the Easter Monday markets in Luxembourg City and Nospelt.

Easter egg hunt

The British Ladies Club hosts an annual children’s activities event.

Grevenmacher wine market

Winemakers present new vintages and offer special deals at the “Maacher Wäimoart”, the Friday after Easter.

LuxCon

Beam yourself up to (and may the force be with you during) the Science Fiction & Fantasy Society’s annual convention.

May

Plan “bridge” weekends

There are four public holidays in May (and another one in June), so get your long holiday weekends sorted in advance.

Konscht am Gronn

A monthly art fair in the Grund neighbourhood at which local artists set up stalls to sell their works. Between May and October, on the first Sunday of the month from 10am till 6pm.

Vide-greniers

The City of Luxembourg hosts a flea market on the Champ du Glacis the first Sunday of the month between April and October. Many other communes and associations organise jumble sales; searching “Events” on Facebook is a good way to find them.

Oktav

Pilgrimage (with a religiously themed market traditionally held on the Knuedler) held over a fortnight in April and May.

Out of the Crowd

Independent music festival held at the Kulturfabrik in Esch-sur-Alzette.

DKV-Urban Trail

Several walks and runs (from 900m to 34km) through the heart of the capital.

Pretzel Sunday

Traditionally on “Bretzelsonnden”, a man expresses his romantic interest by offering a sweet pretzel. If interested, she’ll give him eggs on Easter Sunday; if she’s not, she gives him a basket. Held the fourth Sunday in Lent (which can be in March or April).

BLC Car Boot Sale

The British Ladies Club’s annual charity jumble sales is a chance to score a bargain and catch up with friends. Proceeds go to charity.

Darkness Into Light

A 5km walk starts just before dawn on a Saturday in May to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention and mental health associations in Luxembourg and Ireland.

Our Lady of Fatima

Pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, in Wiltz, popular with Luxembourg’s Portuguese community, Ascension Thursday.

ING Night Marathon

This is Luxembourg’s big race on the international circuit, held in late May or early June. The capital takes on a street festival atmosphere, as well-wishers cheer runners on and soak up live music. If you want to run, sign up when registration opens in September; it usually sells out fast.

(3) 2024 edition will take place from 29 February to 10 March

Photos

Lala La

Photo, Shutterstock, Mike Zenari, Ville de Luxembourg, Steve Eastwood

“Sponsor” a little yellow rubber duckie which will race down the Pétrusse river. It’s a fundraiser with tons of prizes (sometimes even a new car). Nice family day out.

Calendar #Summer

SUMMER

June

Hopping procession

The “Sprangprëssessioun” pilgrimage in Echternach, recognised by Unesco as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage, is held on Whit Tuesday (in May or June).

Wine Taste Enjoy

Moselle winemakers open their cellars during this festival held on the weekend of Pentecost (Whit Sunday).

Fête de la musique

The streets of Luxembourg City and towns across the grand duchy are alive with music.

Rock Against Cancer

Big charity concert held at the Rockhal in Esch-Belval.

National day eve & national day

Expats usually come out in force for the lively “Duke’s Night” celebrations in the capital (22 June); a parade and formal ceremony are held on national day itself (23 June). The holiday marks the grand duke’s official birthday.

International Yoga Day Luxembourg

Outdoor yoga event, mid-month.

Siren’s Call

Music and arts festival organised by den Atelier and Neimënster at Neumünster Abbey and other venues in the Grund. Usually attracts big name headliners and up-and-coming artists.

Summer sales

Shops tout discounts and promotions from the last weekend of June to the last weekend of July.

August

Congés Annulés

The Rotondes hosts indie concerts, film screenings and special events throughout the month.

E-Lake Festival

Free three-day outdoor music festival in Echternach, second weekend of August.

Picadilly festival

Three-day wine and crémant fair features food trucks, live music and family entertainment, mid-August.

Bacchusfescht

The Bacchus festival features Moselle region food and drink, held in Remich on Assumption (15 August).

July

Festival de Wiltz

The open-air music and performing arts festival in Wiltz attracts top-rate international acts during the month of July.

Big Bang Festival

Family-oriented music festival held at Neumünster Abbey the first weekend of July.

Kinnekswiss loves Outdoor concerts held in the capital’s municipal park in early July.

J.P. Morgan City Jogging 6km or 10km run or Nordic walking course through the capital, early July.

Agriculture fair

Meet Luxembourg farmers and learn about local produce in Ettelbruck, early July.

End-of-season party

The Philharmonie closes its season by “converting” from concert hall to nightclub, early to mid-July.

Luxembourg Pride

The country’s main LGBTIQ+ pride parade and festival is held in Esch-sur-Alzette, early to mid-July.

Blues’n Jazz Rallye

The outdoor music festival is one of the capital’s best-attended cultural events, mid- to late July.

Blues Express

Free open-air music festival in Differdange and Lasauvage.

Visit palace

Take a guided tour of the grand-ducal palace, mid-July through August. Book in advance with the Luxembourg City Tourist Office (and not at the palace).

Nuit des Merveilles

Circus performers, mimes, musicians, puppeteers and street artists entertain at this “marvellous” event in Bettembourg.

Comic book fair

The town of Contern gets animated during its annual comic book festival.

Medieval festival

Head back to the Middle Ages, in Vianden, from late July to early August.

City Open Air Cinema

Catch classic and contemporary movies under the stars for free, rain or shine, in the capital starting in late July.

Kick Cancer Into Touch

Volunteers organise fundraisers, such as a touch rugby tournament and golf day, during the summer months. All levels of sporting skills can enter, or turn up to enjoy the atmosphere and meet some of Luxembourg’s outstanding international residents(4)

Schueberfouer

The annual Luxembourg City funfair, on the Glacis, mid-August to midSeptember. You haven’t lived in Luxembourg till you’ve been.

(4) 2024 edition will be held on 24 September

My Urban Piano

Public pianos are set up around the capital. They are free for anyone to play.

Photos

Gilpe/Wikimedia, Steve Eastwood, Lala La Photo

Fact file

Useful and random information about Luxembourg.

The Hungarian composer and pianist Franz Liszt gave his last ever piano recital at the Casino Bourgeois in Luxembourg City on 19 July 1886; he died 12 days later.

Source: Information and Press Service; lisztsoc.org.uk

Luxembourg is the only country outside of France allowed to call its sparkling wine “crémant”.

Source: Vinsmoselle

Luxembourg’s population was 47% foreigners as of 1 January 2023; its workforce was 74% nonLuxembourger.

Source: Statec

In 14th-century England, fake sterling coins were known as “lusshebournes” or “lushburgs” as John the Blind, count of Luxembourg, was a wellknown counterfeiter.

Source: John Marshall, former UK ambassador to Luxembourg

Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa don’t live in the Grand Ducal Palace. It’s their office. The royal family lives in Colmar-Berg.

Source: Luxembourg City Tourist O ice

The grand duke’s “official birthday”, 23rd June, is Luxembourg’s national day. But Grand Duke Henri was actually born on 16th April.

Source: Information and Press Service

Karl Marx, born in nearby Trier, started developing his socio-economic theories after witnessing abject poverty among winegrowers in Luxembourg’s Moselle valley.

Source: South China Morning Post.

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