Although tiny, Luxembourg has much to offer as a destination... history, natural beauty, castles, medieval architecture, spas, vineyards and Roman ruins. Excellent international air services and its central location also make Luxembourg an excellent base for a European vacation.
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Entry Requirements
U.S. citizens do not require a visa to enter Luxembourg for visits of less than three months. Pets are allowed to enter the country as long as they have valid vaccination and health certificates from a veterinarian endorsed by the US Department of Agriculture. Pets must be vaccinated at least 30 days but less than 6 months prior to the date of entry.

Local Time
Luxembourg is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time in the United States and Canada.

Language
Luxembourgeois or Letzeburgesch, a dialect of German, is the national language. In this multilingual country, French and standard German are spoken by everyone and many people speak English as well.

Electricity
220 V. The Continental two-round-pin plug is standard.

Local Tourist Information
Office National du Tourisme
P.O. Box 1001
Luxembourg-Findel Airport
L-1010 Luxembourg
Phone (+352)40-08-08
Fax (+352)40-47-48
Office National du Tourisme (Downtown Office)
Bureau d'accueil et d'information
Gare centrale &Aerogare Bus Depot
9 Place de la Gare
Luxembourg
Phone 42 82 82 20
Syndicat d'Initiative et de Tourisme Ville de Luxembourg
(Luxembourg City Tourist Office)
P.O. Box 181
Place d'Armes
L-2011 Luxembourg
Phone 22-28-09
Fax 47-48-18

Customs
Travelers are not required to pay duty on an appropriate amount of items for their personal use during their visit. In addition, the following duty-free allowances apply: no more than 1 liter of alcohol or 4 liters of wine; and 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco.

Currency Exchange
As a member of the European Union the Luxembourg national currency is the Euro. About 220 banks of different countries can be found in the capital, which is an international financial center. Hours are 8:30 or 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 or 2 p.m. to 4:30 or 5 p.m. weekdays, although some banks remain open through lunchtime. Exchange offices at the railway station and airport in Luxembourg City are open daily. ATM machines are readily available throughout the city and generally your bank offers the most competitive exchange rate, major credit cards are also widely accepted throughout the country.

Tipping
A 15% service charge is usually added to hotel and restaurant bills so there is no need for additional tipping. Taxi drivers customarily receive a 10% tip; bellhops and doormen, €1.25-€2.50; movie ushers, coat & washroom attendants, €.50-€1.50.

General Business Hours
Museums: Many are closed Mondays and most also close for lunch between noon and 2 pm. Opening and closing hours vary. The Luxembourg Post is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Restaurants: Lunch is served from noon at least until 2 p.m. Dinner, the day's main meal, is served between 7 and 10 p.m. Shopping: Stores operate from around 8 a.m. to noon and from 2 to around 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Most large department stores are closed Monday morning.

Value Added Tax
15%

United States Embassy in Luxembourg
22 Blvd. Emmanuel Servais
L-2535 Luxembourg
Phone 46-01-23
Fax 46-14-01