Luxembourg Travel Guide

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Shopping

Special purchases include beautiful porcelain and crystal. Villeroy & Boch’s crystal factories in Septfontaines are open to visitors. A regional specialty is earthenware pottery from Nospelt, where in August there is a fortnight’s exhibition of local work.

Shopping hours: Mon 1400-1800, Tues-Sat 0800-1800.

Currency

Euro (€) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.

Currency Exchange

Foreign currencies, traveler's checks and checks can be exchanged at banks, bureau de change, the airport, railway stations, the post office and major hotels (generally at a less advantageous rate).

Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and ATMs

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa and others are all widely accepted, as well as Eurocheck cards. Many retailers require a minimum (eg €10-25) before accepting credit/debit cards. ATMs are common.

Travelers Checks

Widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveler's checks in Euros, Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.

Currency Restrictions

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency.

Banking Hours

Generally Mon-Fri 0830-1630, with limited hours on Saturday.

Exchange Rate