Back to school with your family in Luxembourg
With its high quality of life, multicultural environment and wide range of activities for all ages, Luxembourg offers an ideal place to live for families. As the new school year begins and autumn sets in, discover all the essential information, along with a selection of activities, traditions and outings to help you make the most of this season with your family.
Making Luxembourg your home
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Luxembourg's workforce
Luxembourg's employment market is unique in its own right: international, renowned as an innovation driver and a nurturing ground for personal and professional fulfilment. Discover why so many companies choose Luxembourg as their entry hub to the EU.
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Finding a place to live
Searching, renting, buying ... A lot of people would like to find a place to live in the Grand Duchy. This page will provide you with all the useful information you need to guide you.
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Childcare
Luxembourg provides free supervision in the majority of childcare facilities in order to provide all pupils in Luxembourg and their families with an equal service.
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Quality education for all
Ensuring the right to education and equal opportunities is a comprehensive school support programme in Luxembourg. In this article, we will present three of the many ongoing projects.
Practical advice for families
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Housing support bonuses and services to make you feel at home
Looking for housing? Find out more about the main subsidies available for tenants and home owners, including support for sustainable housing and energy efficiency.
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Marriages and partnerships
Getting married remains incredibly popular in Luxembourg, with nearly 2,500 couples saying "I do" each year. The country offers various types of partnerships, including marriage, which is by far the most favored, as well as the civil partnership PACS.
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Family allowances
From parental leave to the childcare voucher for cross-border workers, you will find here a summary of family support in Luxembourg aimed at cultivating a balanced family life and creating equal opportunities for all children.
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Social security
Luxembourg has one of the most effective social security systems in the world. It is accessible to both residents and cross-border workers. The right to social assistance is an important pillar of Luxembourg society.
Plenty of activities for the whole family
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Activities for children: family adventures, culture, and nature
Looking for ideas for a family outing? Want to pass on your passion for nature, culture, or science to your children? Here's our selection of activities in the four corners of the country.
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Discovering Luxembourg on a hike
Discover Luxembourg on foot, by bicycle or mountain bike: trails and paths await you all over the country!
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Sport for all: living in harmony through active and intercultural activities
Long-term sustainable health, stronger social ties, improved mental and physical well-being, better quality of life... There are many benefits to be gained from practising leisure sport, and in Luxembourg there are programmes to suit everyone!
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Luxembourg, a land of castles
Visiting the castles scattered throughout Luxembourg is the ideal opportunity to plunge into the country's history, but also to discover exhibitions and hike through natural areas.
Festivities to enjoy with the family
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Allerhellegen and Trauliicht: Honour the dead and drive away evil spirits
When the nights become significantly longer, All Saints' Day is just around the corner. On this occasion and faithful to tradition, we commemorate our deceased and cultivate a custom found mainly in the north of the country: the Trauliicht.
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Kleeschen: unwrapping the delightful customs of St. Nicholas Day
Each year on December 6th, children eagerly await the arrival of Kleeschen, who visits homes with gifts and treats. This festive occasion is marked by parades, community gatherings, and the sharing of stories that highlight generosity and kindness.
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Christmas - a time of togetherness
The end-of-year festivities are always a time to review the past year and to revisit those who are dear to our hearts. Discover the Christmas traditions in Luxembourg to prepare for the festivities!
Luxembourg: Family Holiday Mode
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Nature for all: comfort hiking trails
Luxembourg is making its nature trails more inclusive by creating comfort hiking routes. Located in Bissen, Remich, Echternach, Grevenmacher and Redange-sur-Attert, they offer outdoor activities for all.
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Rural accommodation: relax in the heart of the countryside
Do you want to blend in with nature day and night? Rural accommodation in Luxembourg is evolving to include glampling cabins, attractive parking areas for visitors in motorhomes or unique accommodation.
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School Leave
Don't let any school holidays catch you off guard! Find out all the school holiday dates and plan your activities with peace of mind.
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Public holidays in Luxembourg
Do you want to know the legal holidays in Luxembourg? Here is the official list.
Luxembourg’s flavours to enjoy with the family
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Kniddelen
Luxembourgers have mastered the art to make a tasty dish for all seasons out of simple ingredients. Kniddelen, flour dumplings, are such a simple dish that is quickly whipped up using ingredients found in every kitchen.
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Gromperekichelcher
Gromperekichelcher are one of Luxembourg’s most beloved specialties: this simple but tasty dish is eaten at popular festivals and fairs across the Grand Duchy. These potato patties are fried in oil and eaten warm.
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Boxemännchen
What can you find in Luxembourg during Advent? The famous Boxemännchen. These little brioche men are a sweet symbol of Saint Nicholas and delight both children and adults.
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