Living
Family
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Help for vulnerable families
The Luxembourg socio-economic model seeks to maintain social cohesion, promote integration and guarantee equal opportunities for all. In this context, a series of measures are available to support vulnerable households.
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Marriages and partnerships
Getting married remains incredibly popular in Luxembourg, with nearly 2000 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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Types of parental leave
Quels sont les congés dont peuvent bénéficier les parents au Grand-Duché? Dans quelles circonstances et dans quelles conditions les congés sont-ils accordés? Voici un tour d’horizon des différents types de congés et de leurs modalités.
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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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Equal opportunities
Read the storyLuxembourg is devoted to creating a society with no gender stereotypes, advocating for gender equality in all areas of life. It is firmly committed to the fight against domestic violence and gender-based stereotypes and has passed a law...
Education
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Scouting, together for a better world
Solidarity, tolerance and democracy are just some of the scouting values. In the run-up to Christmas, we introduce you to the FNEL, its missions and how the Girl and Boy Scouts continue the Advent wreath tradition. Instructions included!
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BEE SECURE: Supporting young people and helping parents with digital education
Bad online experiences emphasise the importance of online safety. BEE SECURE is committed to promoting a positive digital culture and raises awareness of the risks of the internet with a diverse programme, especially among young people.
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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.
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Education in the 21st century (II)
In Luxembourg, a cosmopolitan country, it makes sense that the education system allows pupils to grow and learn in an open, diverse and multilingual environment. Researcher Tahereh Pazouki and teacher Sarah Scholtes take up the challenge!
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Education in the 21st century (I)
In Luxembourg, a cosmopolitan country, it makes sense that the education system allows pupils to grow and learn in an open, diverse and multilingual environment. Researcher Tahereh Pazouki and teacher Sarah Scholtes take up the challenge!
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Studying music
In Luxembourg, music is part of the school curriculum from the age of 4 and many municipalities and conservatories also offer music courses for adults. Here is an introduction to music education in the Grand Duchy.
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Secondary education
Read the storySecondary education is for children aged 12 and older. A key moment in life and in a pupil's schooling, since it involves choosing a future career, both academic and professional. That's why secondary schools in the Grand Duchy...
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Childcare Service Vouchers
If you work and have one or more children to look after, getting childcare is a challenge. Luxembourg offers financial assistance for childcare in quality childcare facilities.
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School Leave
Read the storyThe school holiday dates for the 2023/2024 period are All Saints 28/10/23 – 05/11/23 Christmas 23/12/23 – 07/01/24 Carnival 10/02/24 – 18/02/24 Easter 30/03/24 – 14/04/24 Pentecost (Whit Sunday) 25/05/24 – 02/06/24 Summer 16/07/24 – 15/09/24
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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.
Quality of life
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Sascha Lang: people with disabilities must be involved in defining inclusion
Sascha Lang is a communications officer at the Ministry of Family Affairs. In this interview, he shares his views on inclusion assistants at work and why he advocates greater involvement of people with disabilities.
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Culture for all: an overview
Participating in cultural life is a right recognised by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and a way to improve intercultural living together. Associations and institutions are striving to make culture a right for all.
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Informal volunteering and formal voluntary service
Informal volunteering and formal voluntary service are personal commitments to the common good. In Luxembourg, both practices are widespread and contribute to building more inclusive societies.
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Quality of life and living together in Luxembourg
Pierre Hurt, Director of the Order of Architects and Consulting Engineers (Ordre des architectes et des ingénieurs-conseils, OAI), shares his views on the challenges for architects, consulting engineers and urban planners in the 21st century.
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Being a musician in Luxembourg
Read the storyThe Philharmonie is unusually quiet as we walk through the light-flooded lobby, joined by Israeli violist Maya Tal. The young professional musician joined the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra, or OPL, a mere few months before Covid struck the European...
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Luxembourg elected 'very ecological' by expats
In its latest report on destinations for expats, the InterNations network put the environment and sustainability of host countries in the limelight. 60 countries were analysed and Luxembourg was ranked 10th.
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Mercer 2024 Cost of Living Survey
Among 226 cities, Luxembourg ranked 47th in the 2024 cost of living survey conducted by consultancy firm Mercer. It draws comparisons between different cities and provides insight into the expenses of life around the globe. But what does this rank mean?
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Public holidays in Luxembourg
Do you want to know the legal holidays in Luxembourg? Here is the official list.
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Work life balance: a balanced concept for a well-balanced life
A video campaign from the Ministry of Equality between Women and Men shows that most company employees opt for a balanced share of work and personal life.
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Discrimination: understanding the phenomenon to improve intercultural harmony
Any discrimination based on race, sexual orientation or religion, among others, is prohibited by law. However, some stereotypes are rooted in our societies. Luxembourg is determined to meet these challenges head-on.
Mobility
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Top 5: why it's good to live by bike in Luxembourg
In view of the popularity of cycling and its ecological aspect, Luxembourg encourages the development and practice of cycling through a multitude of initiatives and events. Do you want to know about them? Then get on the handlebars and follow us.
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Carsharing
Fewer cars on the road and more quality of life - that is the promise of car-sharing. Two systems exist in Luxembourg, supported by the political will that sees it as an important vector for reorganising mobility in Luxembourg.
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Cross-border public transportation gratuity
Since 2020, public transportation has been free in Luxembourg, and with a new pilot project in France, Luxembourg brings gratuity to areas beyond its borders in an effort to increase the popularity of public transportation.
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By plane
Read the storyFindel is Luxembourg's only commercial airport. Located a few miles outside the centre of Luxembourg City, it is an important hub for continental flights as well as international cargo transportation and storage. Did you know for example that...
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Public transport
Public transport is a fast, clean and free way of getting about in Luxembourg. With a network that constantly adapts to the needs of travellers, this mode of transport is increasingly popular with residents.
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Getting around by car
Read the storyThe car remains one of the pillars of mobility in Luxembourg. However, in order to face the challenges posed by climate change and to safeguard quality of life for future generations, much is being done to offer alternatives...
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Adventures on bike: ride through Luxembourg
With so many offers for all kinds of bikers, it's hard not to ride a bike in Luxembourg.
Settling in
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Where to live in Luxembourg?
Looking for that special place to move to? Whatever you are looking for, you will most certainly find your perfect spot in Luxembourg because, as small as the country may be, as diverse are the environments that you are going to encounter.
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Staying connected
Read the storyLuxembourg has heavily invested into its infrastructures, mobile and fixed, and it shows. 4G and broadband everywhere allow for fast internet connections, as 5G and fibre optics networks are spreading rapidly. Luxembourg is already one of the countries...
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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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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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Practical guide to getting settled in Luxembourg
Adjusting to life in a new country can feel overwhelming, with so much to figure out at once. That's why we've put together this guide—to help you tackle those first steps with confidence and make settling in as smooth as possible.
Health and social security
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Health service
From urgent medical care to information on food safety, substance abuse or care for the elderly - this page provides you with useful information and contact numbers.
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Precision health – giving patients a voice
Guy Fagherazzi is an expert in epidemiology and leads the Predi-COVID survey. His main work, however, focuses on precision health, which seeks treatments adapted to the needs of each patient, a research priority in Luxembourg.
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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.
Sport
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Luxembourgish women in sport: 8 portraits for 8th March (II)
To mark International Women's Day, celebrated on 8th March in many countries around the world, we take a look at eight inspirational Luxembourgish sportswomen.
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Luxembourg women in sport: 8 portraits for 8th March (I)
To mark International Women's Day, celebrated on 8th March in many countries around the world, we take a look at eight inspirational Luxembourg sportswomen.
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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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Top five cyclists who made the public dream
Si les Luxembourgeois se sont fait remarquer dans beaucoup de disciplines sportives, c'est surtout dans le cyclisme qu’ils ont laissé leur empreinte. Voici cinq cyclistes luxembourgeois qui ont fait rêver des milliers (et les font encore rêver).
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LIHPS - Luxembourg Institute for High Performance in Sports
Excellence! A key word of Luxembourg's high-level sport. The Luxembourg Institute for High Performance in Sports offers services and optimal resources adapted to high performance athletes since 2019.
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Sport infrastructure in Luxembourg
Read the storyAccording to a recent Eurostat study, Luxembourgers are only in the European average in terms of sports practice. However, the facilities and sports equipment place the Grand Duchy at the top of the podium, because the sports facilities...
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