Luxembourg Dos and Don'ts

A beautiful little chic place. If you like fab restaurants and a quiet lovely weekend break then that's where you want to be. Meet the locals!

Diekirch is in the north of Luxembourg and is famous among tourists and locals alike. Home to the "huge" Luxembourg army (LOL), it has an army museum (how come?) and played a role in the Battle of the Ardennes in WWII. The locals are called donkeys from Diekirch due to a bronze statue of a donkey in the city center and because, as they say themselves, they have large ears (see by sourself!)

Most locals speak English are familiar with, but it is always a good show of character to learn some basic phrases in the native vernacular. A courteous "thank you" goes a long way.

I have found many natives to be equally friendly if you show the same compassion and respect for their culture. The common misconception about "Americans" is that people are arrogant. Help to discourage this misconception by showing respect for other cultures.

However, as in any unfamiliar locations, be aware of your personal belongings. Crowded streets are safe bets for pick pockets. Always check for your belongings every few minutes to make sure your IDs (passports) and money are always secure.

Berdorf , a small community in the state of Luxembourgh, awesome nature and a astonnishing view of horse-head rock. Great location for walks, rock-climbing and amateur speleology.

A fascinating walk around the city will show up elements of Luxembourg´s rich history from its foundation in about 900 AD to the many conquerors who annexed the state to the present day. Lots of cheap cigars and petrol (no tax on tobacco or petrol). Most of the residents speak French, English and German in that order.