Luxembourg Travel Advice and Travel Advisories

Luxembourg Travel Vaccines and Advice

While traveling to Luxembourg, please keep in mind some routine vaccines such as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, etc.

Luxembourg is breathtaking with its architectural gems, varied natural landscapes, refined gastronomic specialties, and comfortable living standards. Its patchwork of cities will not fail to impress, regardless of the season. The Moselle, with its surrounding vineyards and medieval mansions, is aesthetically pleasing. You will be equally enchanted by the capital with its lively nightlife and references to the past. Oseling and Guttland, on their part, delight nature lovers with the wonders of the Moselle valley, the Ardennes and the Terres Rouges. Meanwhile, the natural parks in the Ardennes will provide you with a moment of peace among wild nature.

Make sure you know about Luxembourg’s medical care and safety and security tips.
Luxembourg’s vast green landscapes By Webwalking – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3320954

Recommended travel vaccinations for Luxembourg

VaccineDisease Transmission
Traveler’s diarrheaContaminated water/food
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis BContaminated body fluids
(blood, sex, razors, needles, etc.)
RabiesInfected Animals
InfluenzaAirborne Droplets

Recommended Medication for Travelling to Luxembourg

MedicationAdditional Information
Azithromycin or SupraxAntibiotic in case of traveler’s diarrhea

Current Weather in Luxembourg

LUXEMBOURG WEATHER

Medical Care in Luxembourg

Due to great medical progress and a general patient satisfaction with its medical care, Luxembourg’s health system proves one of the most successful in the world. Recent renovations have ensured that medical facilities comply with international sanitary standards, almost reaching the country’s objective. Each city offers at least one medical facility.  The Luxembourg Hospital Center (+352 44 11 11) is one of the main medical centers. Another poignant center is Emile Mayrisch Hospital Center located in Dudelange. The Centre Francois Baclesse a.s.b.l is in Esch-sur-Alzette and offers the Clinique Ste Marie as well as the National Center for Radiotherapy. The Nord Hospital Center in Ettelbruck provides many specialized services. In Luxembourg’s center, it is possible to receive quality care from Dr. E. Bohler Private Clinic or Kirchberg Hospital.

Many drugs from France and the United States are available in Luxembourg, and local pharmacies are well-stocked with quality medical products.

Emergency services are reached through calling 112.

Is Luxembourg Safe for Travel?

Safety and Security Descriptive
Crime Low risk
Terrorism Risk present
Road safety Do not leave your vehicle unattended in the event of an accident
Public transportation Fast and reliable; Use official taxis
Health Measles warning
Risk level Normal security precautions
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Do I Need a Visa to Visit Luxembourg?

Prior to travel, make sure you check with your transportation company about any passport requirements. This is important as in some cases their regulations on passport validity may be more strict than those of the destination country.

Only a passport is required to enter Luxembourg for trips under 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the date of departure.

Please note that Luxembourg is a part of the Schengen area, which allows crossing its countries borders’ freely. However, all the countries within the Schengen Area are restrained to a cumulative stay of a maximum of 90 days per period of 180 days. Longer trips will require a visa.

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Embassy of Canada to Luxembourg information

When travelling to another country, it is important to know where the Canadian embassy is located in the event of:

  • A legal problem
  • A lost passport
  • The need to report a crime

It is advisable to make a copy of your original passport in case you lose it.

Canadian Consulate to Luxembourg (LUXEMBOURG)
Street Address:
15, rue Guillaume Schneider,
L-2522 Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Tel.: 352 26 270 570
Fax: 352 26 270 670

Email: [email protected]

Click here to access the consulate’s website

Canadian Embassy to Belgium (BRUSSELS)
Street Address:
Avenue des Arts 58, 1000,
Brussels, Belgium

Tel.: 32 (2) 741-0611
Fax: 32 (2) 741-0619

Email: [email protected]

Please note that this is the website for the Canadian Embassy in Belgium.

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