Luxembourg marks its National Day on 23 June with a torchlight procession, fireworks and a military parade. In 2026 the celebration carries added weight: it is the first since Grand Duke Guillaume V took the throne from his father last October.
Luxembourg is the world's only remaining sovereign Grand Duchy and a founding member of the European Union. As of 1 January 2026, its population reached 690,959, with foreign nationals making up 46.6%. The capital, Luxembourg City, had 137,696 residents at the end of 2025. The country spans just 2,586 km2, uses the euro, and ranks among the world's richest by GDP per capita. This explainer gathers the verified key facts and figures.
Luxembourg City packs UNESCO ramparts, deep river valleys and a glassy business plateau into a compact, walkable capital. It covers where to stay by neighbourhood: the central Ville Haute, the lively, affordable Gare, the scenic Grund, modern Kirchberg, and quiet Belair and Limpertsberg. With transport free nationwide, staying outside the centre is practical too.
Renting in Luxembourg means competing in one of Europe's most expensive, supply-starved markets. This guide walks you through the main portals (atHome.lu, Immotop.lu, Wortimmo), agencies and expat networks, realistic rents in Luxembourg City versus the rest of the country, the agency fee (now split 50/50), the dossier landlords expect, the lease and the two-month deposit cap, plus the cross-border option.
Luxembourg City packs an astonishing amount into a small, walkable space: a UNESCO World Heritage old town wrapped in dramatic fortifications, the underground Bock Casemates, the cliff-edge Chemin de la Corniche, two storybook lower towns, world-class museums at Kirchberg and a Grand Ducal Palace. Best of all, public transport across the whole country is free, making it effortless to explore. This guide covers the top sights, practical tips and how to link them together.
Luxembourg ranks among Europe's most expensive countries, driven overwhelmingly by housing. A one-bedroom flat in Luxembourg City rents for roughly €1,966 a month (Numbeo, May 2026). A single person can expect about €2,700-3,300 a month including rent; a family needs more. Free public transport, high salaries and an indexed minimum wage of €2,703.74 gross partly offset the cost. This explainer breaks down rent, groceries, transport, childcare and health.
Luxembourg police say investigations are under way after vehicle break-ins and thefts from cars in Pfaffenthal and Capellen, and have repeated advice on locking, valuables and keyless-go protection.
Luxembourg City and the Police Grand-Ducale have launched a campaign after pickpocketing rose around tram stops and inside trams.
The ING Night Marathon Luxembourg takes place on 16 May 2026, turning Luxembourg City into a night-time running route and mobility puzzle.
On Sunday 10 May 2026 thousands of pilgrims and onlookers walked Luxembourg City's Upper Town for the closing procession of the Octave, the four-century-old Marian pilgrimage now inscribed in Luxembourg's intangible cultural heritage. The 2026 edition was placed under the theme of the human person.
The Grand Ducal Police announced that the central Luxembourg City station now operates round the clock, part of a broader push to strengthen visible police presence in strategic locations.