Is It Safe to Travel to Luxembourg in 2026?
Luxembourg - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Last updated: · Source: U.S. Department of State
Luxembourg, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is a landlocked country in Western Europe. It is bordered by Belgium to the west and north, Germany to the east, and France to the south and west.
Is It Safe to Travel to Luxembourg in 2026?
Luxembourg is currently rated Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions by the U.S. Department of State. Luxembourg is generally a safe destination for travelers, but petty crime can occur, especially in popular tourist locations. Exercise increased caution in the northern and eastern parts of Luxembourg due to unexploded ordnance from World Wars I and II.
Key concerns cited in the advisory:
- crime
- other
Traveler Impact
Solo travelers should be cautious of petty crime, particularly pickpocketing in tourist hotspots like Luxembourg City.
Business travelers can expect reliable infrastructure and services, though they should remain vigilant against opportunistic crime in urban areas.
Families with children can travel safely, but should be aware of the need for vaccinations and potential health risks like tuberculosis.
Remote workers will find good connectivity in urban areas, but should avoid rural regions where unexploded ordnance may pose risks.
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of State, the CDC, the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Freedom House. All sources are updated regularly and cross-referenced to provide a composite safety picture for Luxembourg.
Regional Safety Breakdown
▶Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution1 region
▶Northern Luxembourg
Exercise increased caution due to unexploded ordnance from World Wars I and II.
Luxembourg has 1 distinct regions with varying advisory levels. Risk conditions differ significantly by area.
▶Safety and Stability Ratings
Threat Severity (0-10 scale)
Luxembourg has an overall threat severity of 0.5 out of 10. Crime risk is rated 3.5/10, terrorism risk 0.0/10, and kidnapping risk 0.0/10.
Governance Indicators (World Bank, percentile)
Political Stability▶
Measures the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Higher percentile means greater stability.
Rule of Law▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, including the quality of contract enforcement, property rights, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence.
Control of Corruption▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including both petty and grand forms of corruption, as well as capture of the state by elites and private interests.
Government Effectiveness▶
Captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.
Regulatory Quality▶
Captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
Voice & Accountability▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which a country's citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.
Data from World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (2023).
Freedom Status: Free — scored 97/100 by Freedom House (2024). View full freedom profile →
▶Entry Requirements and Health
Entry Information
Visa
Not required for U.S. citizens
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Luxembourgish / French / German
Notable restrictions:
- Searching for old war items with metal detectors is dangerous and prohibited.
Vaccinations
Required:
- Measles (MMR): All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months.
Recommended:
Active health notices:
- watchGlobal Measles: Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.
Vaccination data sourced from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Consult a travel health professional before your trip.
Common Questions About Traveling to Luxembourg
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More Luxembourg Data
Free — 97/100 on the Freedom House index.
Governance indicators including rule of law, corruption control, and regulatory quality.
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