Luxembourg was at the heart of WW2, sandwiched between the French Maginot line and the German Siegfried line. Even though the Grand Duchy issued a proclamation of neutrality in 1939, on May 10th 1940, German troops entered the country. By noon, the capital city was occupied and many fled abroad, including the government and the … Continue reading WW2 SITES IN LUXEMBOURG
Category: CULTURE
3 STEPS TO A POST-BREXIT RESIDENCE DOCUMENT
This post is for British expats in Lux. British nationals ceased to be considered EU citizens on 1st February 2020. However, UK residents are still entitled to reside in Luxembourg during and after the end of the Brexit transition period. However, they are required to obtain a new residence document attesting that they are beneficiaries of the Withdrawal Agreement; this … Continue reading 3 STEPS TO A POST-BREXIT RESIDENCE DOCUMENT
3 TYPICAL DISHES TO TASTE
Kniddelen This is one of Luxembourg's oldest dishes. In days gone by, they were considered the poor man's meal because all you need to make these hearty dumplings is flour, eggs and milk. However, over the years, the traditional dish has transformed into a delicacy, appearing on menus across the city. Normally they are served … Continue reading 3 TYPICAL DISHES TO TASTE
3 SOCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Schueberfouer This is the Greater Region’s largest and most celebrated funfair. It was founded in the year 1340 by John the Blind, Count of Luxembourg and King of Bohemia. Every year, fairground games, rides, restaurants and stalls selling everything from churros to sugar-coated nuts to gromperekichelcher take over the Glacis for 20 days at the … Continue reading 3 SOCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
3 LUXEMBOURGISH DATES
Nationalfeierdag Lëtzebuerg Luxembourg's National Day, also known as the ‘Grand Duke’s Birthday’, this is arguably the highlight of Luxembourg’s calendar year and many people correspond their travel plans with this celebration on June 23rd. On June 22nd there is a candlelit parade and then the city explodes into a big street party, with the state … Continue reading 3 LUXEMBOURGISH DATES
3 LOCAL DRINKS TO TRY
People in Luxembourg like a tipple – or two. A 2017 survey showed that 2.5% of the consumption expenses of people in Luxembourg was spent on alcoholic drinks. Here are some of the beverages worth sampling... Château Les Crostes The wine of Château Les Crostes (available in red, white and rosé) is produced in Provence … Continue reading 3 LOCAL DRINKS TO TRY
THE LUXEMBOURGISH LANGUAGE IN THREES
Luxembourgish was originally a spoken language, first appearing in print in a journal in 1821. The first Luxembourgish book was published in 1829. The Luxembourgish alphabet consists of the 26 Latin letters plus three letters with diacritics: "é", "ä", and "ë". Most Luxembourgish people can switch seamlessly between their own language, German, French and English. … Continue reading THE LUXEMBOURGISH LANGUAGE IN THREES
LUXEMBOURG’S 3 LEADING LADIES
There are three important ladies in Luxembourg’s history which are immortalised as statues around the city: Gëlle Fra (The Golden Lady) is synonymous with Luxembourg City and she stands proudly at its heart on Place de la Constitution. She represents Nike, the Greek Mythological Goddess of freedom and was erected in order to commemorate the … Continue reading LUXEMBOURG’S 3 LEADING LADIES
In Luxembourg It's Three 