Essentials
- City
- Echternach, Canton Echternach, Luxembourg
- Population
- Approx. 5,700
- Internet Speed
- High-speed fiber widely available; avg. 100-500 Mbps via Post Luxembourg
- Currency & Banking
- Euro (EUR); 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD
- Tap Water
- Safe and high quality; Drinkable
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/E sockets
- SIM Card
- Post Luxembourg, Tango, Orange; approx. €20 for 20GB
- Banking for Expats
- BCEE (Spuerkeess), BIL, Raiffeisen, Revolut widely used
- Accommodation
- Airbnb, Booking.com, local guesthouses like Hotel de la Sure
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, contactless payments standard even in small shops
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Appart-Hôtel Gites de la Sure (approx. €1,200/month)
- Budget Accommodation
- Youth Hostel Echternach (approx. €30-40/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Place du Marché (Old Town center)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Rue de Luxembourg or near the Echternach Lake for quiet work environments
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Facilitec (Esch/Alzette is closest main hub, but Echternach Library offers quiet study zones)
- Best Cafe for Work
- Chocolate House Echternach (Place du Marché); good Wi-Fi and power outlets
- Networking Events
- Business networking via Chamber of Commerce Luxembourg (mostly in Luxembourg City, 35 mins away)
- Social Events for Expats
- Expats in Luxembourg Facebook Group; local 'Stammtisch' at nearby pubs
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Webtaxi (Uber is not officially available in Luxembourg)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Rent-a-Bike Mëllerdall (approx. €20/day)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Echternach Lake (Lac d'Echternach) offers swimming areas and lakeside lounging
- Top Regional Airline
- Luxair
- Top International Airline
- Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways via LUX Airport
- Highway Access
- A1 motorway connects to Luxembourg City and Germany (Trier)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Echternach Gare (Bus Hub); Note: All public transport in Luxembourg is FREE
- Public Transport Passes
- Free nationwide for 2nd class; 1st class upgrades available via Mobiliteit.lu
- Regional Travel
- Bus 201/211 to Luxembourg City (45 mins); Bus to Trier, Germany (30 mins)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg (CHL) or Hôpital Kirchberg (approx. 30km away)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yoga Loft Luxembourg (Kirchberg) or local sessions at Youth Hostel Echternach
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Youth Hostel Sport Hall or CK Fitness Center (Mersch/Junglinster nearby)
- Laundry Services
- Möllerdall Wäscherei (Local delivery/pickup service)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Wedely, Wolt
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Judd mat Gaardebounen (Smoked pork neck with broad beans)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Flowers Kitchen (Luxembourg City delivery) or local options at Giorgio (Pizza/Salads)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Pâtisserie-Chocolaterie Hoffmann (Rue de la Gare)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Cactus Supermarket, Delhaize
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.de (ships widely to Luxembourg), Letzshop.lu
- Grocery Delivery
- Luxcaddy.lu
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Place du Marché; bars like 'De Klenge Casino'
- Local Brewery
- Simon Brewery (Wiltz) or Battin (widely served)
- Wine Bars
- Vinissimo (Nearby in Luxembourg City) or Moselle valley wine shops
- Street Food Stalls
- L'Authentique (Burgers/Fries near the bus station)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Beijing (Chinese), Giorgio (Italian)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Abbey of Echternach, Basilica of Saint Willibrord
- Museums & Art Venues
- Abbey Museum (Musée de l'Abbaye)
- Historical Sites
- Roman Villa (Villa Romaine), medieval city walls
- Religious Sites
- Basilica and the Crypt of St. Willibrord
- Annual Events
- Echternach Jumping Procession (UNESCO Heritage, Whit Tuesday)
- Cultural Districts
- The Historic Town Center (Place du Marché)
- Theater Venues
- Trifolion Echternach (Cultural and convention center)
- Local Markets
- Monthly market at Place du Marché
- Music Scene
- Echternach Music Festival (Classical and Jazz)
- Street Art
- Occasional murals near the Youth Hostel and lake
- Cooking Classes
- L'Atelier Cuisine (Luxembourg City)
- Art Galleries
- Galerie l'Indépendance (Luxembourg City)
- Historic Buildings
- The Dënzelt (The former justice palace)
- Local Heritage
- The Dancing Procession (UNESCO)
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Mullerthal Region (Little Switzerland)
- National Parks Nearby
- Naturpark Our
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Mullerthal Trail (112km of hiking); PC2 Echternach cycle path
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Wolfsschlucht (Wolf's Gorge) and Troosknëppchen viewpoint
- Birdwatching Locations
- Bathing lake (Lac d'Echternach) conservation zones
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Designated BBQ pits at Lac d'Echternach (booking required via commune)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Post Luxembourg, DHL, UPS
- Tech Repair Services
- Lineheart (Apple authorized) in Luxembourg City/Kirchberg
- Table Tennis Spots
- Youth Hostel Echternach activity room
- Language Classes
- Institut National des Langues (INL)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Bibliothèque Municipale Echternach
- Community Centers
- Trifolion Echternach
- Gaming Lounges
- Respawn Bar (Luxembourg City)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Casino 2000 (Mondorf-les-Bains)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €9,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €380,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €7,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €312,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €9,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €540,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €7,200 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €432,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €8,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €680,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €6,800 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €544,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 24.94% (Combined rate including employment fund)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 15% (standard, can be reduced by treaties)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income for residents; highly regulated
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 42% (plus 7-9% surcharge for employment fund)
- VAT
- 17% (Standard rate)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD) compliant
- Property Tax
- Very low, currently based on 1941 values (€10-€100/year typically)
- Property Transaction Tax
- 7% (Registration tax 6% + Transcription tax 1%)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific nomad visa; however, no tax on capital gains after 6 months holding