Luxembourg

SAFETY: excellent
The whole country is considered safe. There are no particular risks to report apart from petty crime (which is in any case limited).

TRANSPORT SYSTEM: excellent
A modern transport system covering the whole country (train, bus, tram, taxi) makes it possible to reach any destination. Hiring cars, motorbikes, campervans and bikes is easy and convenient. Well connected to Italy and to all neighbouring countries. Boat trips are possible along the River Moselle.

Main airports: Luxembourg (Findel)

ACCOMMODATION: excellent
The country offers a wide choice of accommodation of every kind, category and price. The international hotel classification (one to five stars) applies, and there are also farm stays, B&Bs, guesthouses, hostels, campsites and spa or wellness centres. There are numerous booking portals and websites.

COUNTRY FACTS: Full name: Grand Duchy of Luxembourg – Location: Western Europe. Borders: Germany to the east, France to the south, Belgium to the north and west – Time zone: UTC+1, as in Italy; daylight saving time applies – Area: 3,000 sq km – Capital: Luxembourg – Population: 480,000 – Religion: 87% Catholic, 13% other religions – Languages: Luxembourgish (national language), French and German (administrative languages) – Measurements: metric system.

CURRENCY: Euro– Credit cards: generally accepted.

ELECTRICITY: 220 V, 50 Hz (as in Italy) – Sockets: types C and F (bring an adaptor).

DOCUMENTS: identity card valid for travel abroad, with validity extending beyond the planned stay. There are no customs restrictions on personal luggage (Schengen) – Driving: Italian driving licence – Car: for Italian vehicles, Italian third-party insurance is sufficient.

COMMUNICATIONS AND TELEPHONES: International dialling code: 00352 – GSM: coverage across the whole country. Local operators: P&T Luxembourg, Tango, VOXmobile. Standard: GSM 900/1800 and 3G 2100 (as in Italy) – Internet: very widespread and available throughout the country – Web domain: .lu – Emergency numbers: single emergency number 112; roadside assistance 26000.

OPENING HOURS: Post offices: Mon-Sat 7.00-19.00 – Banks: Mon-Fri 8.00-16.00, Sat 8.00-12.00, 14.00-16.30 – Shops: Mon-Sat 8.30-13.00, 15.30-19.30 – Closing day: Sunday.

DOCUMENTS: identity card valid for travel abroad. Minors travelling on a birth certificate must be accompanied by one of their parents. There are no customs restrictions on personal luggage (Schengen) – Driving: Italian driving licence – Car: for Italian vehicles, Italian third-party insurance is sufficient.

RULES, LAWS AND CUSTOMS: drug legislation, including for soft drugs, is particularly strict and checks are frequent. Homosexuality is legal and same-sex unions are recognised. The legal age of consent is 16.

HEALTH: the country's health situation is good. Local medical and hospital facilities are of a very high standard and medicines are readily available. Italian citizens on temporary visits who hold a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC/TEAM) receive the care provided by the local public health service.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: 1 January, New Year's Day; Easter Monday; 1 May, Labour Day; Ascension Day; Whit Monday; 23 June, National Day; Assumption; 9 September, Liberation Day; All Saints' Day; 25 December, Christmas Day.

CLIMATE: harsh winters with snowfall (especially in January and February), springs and summers with generally warm, sunny days. Rain is frequent throughout the year, though less so in the south of the country.

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USEFUL ADDRESSES IN ITALY

Embassy and Consulate of Luxembourg
Via Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, 90 – 00185 Rome – Tel. 06/77201177
Web: www.ambasciatalussemburgo.it – E-mail: rome.amb@mae.etat.lu

Honorary Consulates
Via Santa Brigida, 51 – 80133 Naples – Tel. 081/5517062
Via Mercantini, 5 – 10121 Turin – Tel. 011/5622522
Via Pelestro, 4 – 50123 Florence – Tel. 055/284232
Castello 5312 – 30122 Venice – Tel. 041/5222047
Via Alessi, 27 – 06122 Perugia - Tel. 075/5722322
Via Siracusa, 34 – 90141 Palermo – Tel. 091/6256218
Via Gabriele D’Annunzio, 2 – 16121 Genoa – Tel. 010/5539078
Via Giovanni Amendola, 8 – 40121 Bologna – Tel. 051/248034
Lungomare della Repubblica, 7 – 47838 Riccione (RN) – Tel. 0541/600601

USEFUL ADDRESSES IN LUXEMBOURG

Italian Embassy

Rue Marie Adelaide, 5 – L-2128 Luxembourg – Tel. 00352/4436441
Web: amblussemburgo.esteri.it – E-mail: ambasciata.lussemburgo@esteri.it

Consulate
Rue de l’Alzette, 145 - 4011 Esch-sur-Alzette – Tel. 00352/530051
Web: www.conseschsuralzette.esteri.it - E-mail: canesche.mail@esteri.it