Luxembourg’s culinary diversity
Luxembourg has plenty to offer when it comes to food: Michelin-starred restaurants, community-minded dining concepts, local products, award-winning Moselle wines, as well as recipes and traditions passed down through generations. Dive into a culinary scene that makes every food lover’s heart beat faster.
Gastronomy
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Gastronomic heritage
Whether you are a chef, newlyweds or keen on local gastronomy, a cookbook by Ketty Thull is a "must". Clovis Degrave, Hostellerie du Grünewald, reinterpreted one of the dishes of this icon for us!
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Michelin Guide Luxembourg 2025: Michelin-starred restaurants and Bib Gourmand
Are you keen on culinary and avant-garde excellence? Do you love good food and are you looking for value for money? In Luxembourg, you can enjoy 11 Michelin-starred restaurants as well as 2 restaurants awarded the Bib Gourmand.
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The best plant-based restaurants in Luxembourg
"We're Smart Green" gastronomic guide: in Luxembourg, 14 restaurants have been awarded the radish for the best vegetarian restaurants. Culinary creativity, limited environmental footprint and positive social impact!
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Socially responsible restaurants: fostering cultural exchanges, social cohesion and gastronomy for the greater good
It is possible to enjoy a healthy diet, discover a world of flavours from different regions of the globe and eat in an environmentally responsible way while promoting inclusion. Here is a selection of socially responsible restaurants!
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Cuisine? International.
Read the storyIn Luxembourg, the cultural diversity of the population, the country's central geographical position in Europe and the history of local cuisine all come together to create an environment conducive to culinary creation. From simple hearty cooking to haute...
Wines and Crémants
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Moselle: a grape and wine growing region
Located in the East of the country, the Moselle is named after the river that draws the 42km of natural border between the Grand Duchy and Germany. Discover the Moselle region through its wine-growing heritage.
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Luxembourg's vineyards - small but excellent
Why not find out all about Luxembourg wines before taking a trip to the Moselle region? On your marks, with tasting glasses at the ready!
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Special wines: rarities from the Moselle terroir
Crémant, Fiederwäissen, late harvest, straw wine or ice wine – the special wines from the Moselle region surprise you every year with their excellent quality. But there's a catch: quantities are extremely limited!
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Crémant
Crémant de Luxembourg is a sparkling wine made from local grapes, renowned for its quality. Available in various styles, it’s perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings. Enjoy its effervescence chilled and discover the elegance of this exquisite wine.
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AOP – guaranteed good wines
The "Appellation d'origine protégée" (AOP) label guarantees the quality and origin of Luxembourg's Moselle wines. It ensures strict controls throughout the production process, offering consumers a unique taste of the region's winemaking expertise.
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Wine tourism in Luxembourg: a feast for the senses
Explore Luxembourg's vineyards with tastings, tours and events along the Moselle valley. A unique and unforgettable experience awaits!
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Sustainable wines in the making
Read the storyLuxembourg's wines and crémants enjoy a very high reputation far beyond the borders of the Grand Duchy; a reputation that is founded in a millennia-old winemaking tradition. In Luxembourg, that tradition now extends into a paradigm shift in...
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Young winegrowers take up the challenge
The rising generation in winegrowing families and young people changing career are beginning to drive the industry. We spoke to three of them about the challenges and their passion for their work.
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A drone working for the L&R Kox Estate
Drones are in the process of revolutionising our society. Although certain sectors still await their entry into action, they have already begun to invade the world of wine. The L&R Kox Estate has been using a drone since 2019 to spray its vines.
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Moselle, the wine-growing region with a European heart
Located in the East of the country, the Moselle is named after the river that draws the 42km of natural border between the Grand Duchy and Germany. Mild climate, wine-growing tradition and European spirit are among the region's assets.
Local products
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A tour of Luxembourg through its markets
Luxembourg towns and villages invite you to visit their markets. Come and see the wide range of fresh produce or find treasures amidst the items sold at the markets of Luxembourg.
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Beers in Luxembourg
Read the storyWhether it's on a night out, for a relaxed evening at home or for a festive occasion – Luxembourgers love their beer! The country's beer brewing tradition goes back to at least the 1300s, and today this beverage...
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Apiculture Jungels (Jungels bee-keeping), the empire of bees
In the Luxembourg village of Brandenbourg, Victor Jungels raises over 15 million bees and continues a 35-year-old family tradition. His pure and local honey goes straight from the hive to the jar. Read on for an immersion into this buzzing world.
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Organic farming
The agricultural sector in Luxembourg is undergoing profound changes. Many farmers are ready to leave conventional agriculture in order to turn to local marketing that addresses customers directly. Interview.
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Genaveh: Luxembourgish chocolate jewellery boxes
Female craftsmanship, the democratisation of high-end chocolate coated with an image of luxury and the internationalisation of 'made in Luxembourg' are Genaveh chocolate factory's recipe for success.
Recipes
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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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Galette des rois - Dräikinnekskuch
A real treat for anyone with a sweet tooth, especially frangipane fans! For Epiphany (6 January), the people of Luxembourg love a slice of their Dräikinnekskuch ("Three Kings Cake"). But beware, there is a little surprise inside!
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Verwurrelter: the knotted treat for Carnival season
In Luxembourg, Verwurrelter are closely connected to Carnival and are the perfect way to top up your energy in the winter. With the recipe from the EHTL you can bake these knotted pastries without getting yourself in a knot!
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Nonnefäscht: sweet treats for carnival
In Luxembourg, Nonnefäscht are an important carnival tradition. Try your hand at making these delicious buns using the EHTL recipe and enjoy them piping hot from the oven – while learning more about how they got their comical name.
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Maitrank
When the first rays of spring sunshine give the world a new splendour and bathe the woods in a delicate green, it is also time to savour a regional speciality: Maitrank.
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Gromperekichelcher
Read the storyGromperekichelcher 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, eaten warm and usually served with apple...
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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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Christmas stollen
With its fragrant candied fruit, buttery dough and soft marzipan centre, Stollen (or "Christstollen") is a Christmas classic that is also hugely popular in Luxembourg. We have prepared a delicious recipe for you to bake at home!
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Stuffed Christmas capon: recipe by Anne Faber
For the festive season, we invite you to enjoy a Christmas classic: capon, by Anne Faber, with a delicious recipe that will delight your guests' taste buds.
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The Christmas log
The log is a cake with which the Christmas or New Year's meal in Luxembourg comes to an end. The École d'Hôtellerie et de Tourisme du Luxembourg offers you two recipes to make your own: the classic and the vegan one!
Culinary traditions and festivals
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Dräikinneksdag: celebrating Epiphany with a cake
On 6th January, it's the Feast of the Epiphany. In Luxembourg, it is known as Dräikinneksdag. On this occasion, people in Luxembourg eat a Dräikinnekskuch, a traditional pastry with frangipane. But there is more to it - a little surprise is hidden inside.
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Bretzelsonndeg - a pretzel for love
On Bretzelsonndeg, or Pretzel Sunday, women are given this famous puff pastry with sugar icing and almonds as a token of love. But on leap years, the tradition changes.
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Top 5: Wine and grape festivals in Luxembourg for celebrating along the Moselle
Luxembourg's Moselle region is renowned for its rich winemaking tradition and the many festivals that celebrate the vine. Discover our pick of the top 5 wine and grape festivals – and experience the Moselle's joie de vivre up close.
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Schueberfouer – three weeks of funfair in summer
The Schueberfouer is the highlight of the Luxembourg summer. Between candy and rides, 2 million visitors have fun every year.
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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!
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New Year's Celebrations: join us!
On 31 December, as the year's last hours count down, Luxembourgers like to get together with their family and friends and celebrate.
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7 things you need to know when you're invited for dinner in Luxembourg
Knowing your cultural code basics is key for a successful social evening in Luxembourg. Here are our top 7 things to do (or not to do) when you are having dinner in Luxembourg.
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