Essentials
- City
- Ettelbruck, Diekirch District, Luxembourg
- Population
- 9,700
- Internet Speed
- Avg 120 Mbps; widespread fiber-to-the-home coverage
- Currency & Banking
- Euro (EUR); 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: BCEE, BGL BNP Paribas
- Tap Water
- Safe and high quality (Drinkable)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- Post Luxembourg, Tango, or Orange Luxembourg. Prepaid SIM approx. €10
- Banking for Expats
- Raiffeisen, Revolut, and N26 are widely used and accepted
- Accommodation
- Apartments via Immotop.lu or Athome.lu; limited Airbnbs
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, cards and V-Pay/Apple Pay accepted almost everywhere
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb (approx. €90-€150/night) or Appart-Hôtel d'Ettelbruck
- Budget Accommodation
- Youth Hostel Diekirch (5km away) starting at €30/night
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- City Center (near Place de l'Hôtel de Ville) for proximity to shops/museums
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Warken or the Patton neighborhood for quieter residential vibes with fiber optic
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- The Office (Luxembourg City - 30 mins by train) or Nordstad Business Center in Diekirch
- Best Cafe for Work
- Fisher Bakery & Cafe (Grand-Rue). Quiet mornings with good Wi-Fi
- Networking Events
- Nordstad Chamber of Commerce events; Networking Luxembourg Meetups (Lux City)
- Social Events for Expats
- Luxembourg Expats Facebook Group; events at Brasserie du Centre
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Webtaxi (Luxembourg does not have Uber; Bolt is available but limited)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Vel'oh is mostly in Lux City; local rental at Camping Ettelbruck
- Best Beach Nearby
- Lac de la Haute-Sûre (approx. 25 mins drive) for swimming/sunbathing
- Top Regional Airline
- Luxair (flying from Findel Airport)
- Top International Airline
- Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways
- Highway Access
- Immediate access to A7 (Autoroute du Nord) connecting to Lux City
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Gare d'Ettelbruck (Major northern hub for CFL trains)
- Public Transport Passes
- FREE nationwide. All trains, buses, and trams in Luxembourg are free of charge
- Regional Travel
- CFL Trains to Luxembourg City (25-30 mins) or Diekirch (5 mins)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Centre Hospitalier du Nord (CHDN) located at 120 Avenue Lucien Salentiny
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yoga Loft Luxembourg (Lux City) or local classes at CAPE Ettelbruck
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Painworld Ettelbruck or CK Fitness Center (Strassen/Diekirch)
- Laundry Services
- Lavomatique (7-9 Rue de l'Hôpital)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Wedely (primary delivery service in Luxembourg)
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Judd mat Gaardebounen (Smoked pork collar with broad beans)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- An der Kaul (Wiltz) or Beetlebean (Lux City). Local option: Pizza Hut vegetarian menu
- Best Dessert Spots
- Pâtisserie Hoffmann (Grand-Rue)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Cactus Supermarket or Match in the City Center
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.de (delivers to Lux), Letzshop.lu (local shops online)
- Grocery Delivery
- Luxcaddy.lu
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Place de l'Église – several small pubs like Café de la Place
- Local Brewery
- Brasserie Simon (Wiltz) or Diekirch Brewery (Diekirch - 5km away)
- Wine Bars
- Dipso (Lux City) or Vinoteca (Lux City) - specific wine bars are rare in Ettelbruck
- Street Food Stalls
- Friture de l'Alzette (traditional fries and burgers)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Restaurant L’Incontro (Italian) or La Tulipe (Turkish/Middle Eastern)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- General Patton Memorial Museum
- Museums & Art Venues
- General Patton Museum; CAPE (Centre des Arts Pluriels Ettelbruck)
- Historical Sites
- Patton Square and the Monument to the resistance
- Religious Sites
- Saint-Sébastien Church (Church of Ettelbruck)
- Annual Events
- Foire Agricole (Agricultural Fair) in July - the largest in the country
- Cultural Districts
- The pedestrian zone (Grand-Rue) and the cultural square by CAPE
- Theater Venues
- CAPE (Centre des Arts Pluriels Ettelbruck)
- Local Markets
- Weekly market every Friday morning at Place de l'Hôtel de Ville
- Music Scene
- Live concerts at CAPE; local music festivals during the summer
- Street Art
- Various murals near the railway underpass and town center
- Cooking Classes
- Ecole d’Hôtellerie et de Tourisme du Luxembourg (Diekirch)
- Art Galleries
- Galerie d'Art du CAPE
- Historic Buildings
- The Town Hall (Hôtel de Ville)
- Local Heritage
- Agriculture and the memory of the Battle of the Bulge
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Haard Nature Reserve or the hills of the Mullerthal (Little Switzerland)
- National Parks Nearby
- Our Nature Park (Parc Naturel de l'Our)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- PC15 Alzette Cycle Path (runs through Ettelbruck towards Lux City)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Haueschterhaff viewpoint overlooking the Sûre valley
- Birdwatching Locations
- Along the Alzette and Sûre rivers confluence
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Permitted only in designated BBQ spots at Camping Ettelbruck
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Post Luxembourg (Grand-Rue), DHL, DPD
- Tech Repair Services
- Lineheart (Apple specialist) or local Hifi International
- Table Tennis Spots
- Table Tennis Club Ettelbruck (Hall Omnisports)
- Language Classes
- Institut National des Langues (INL) - courses in Lux, FR, DE
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Bibliothèque Communale d'Ettelbruck
- Community Centers
- Däichhal (multi-purpose event hall)
- Gaming Lounges
- Respawn (Luxembourg City - 30 mins away)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Casino 2000 (Mondorf-les-Bains - 45 mins away)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €11,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €460,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €9,000 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €360,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €10,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €600,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €8,500 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €510,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €9,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €720,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €8,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €640,000)
- Corporate Tax
- Overall effective tax rate around 24.94% (includes municipal business tax)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 15% (can be reduced via treaties)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income for residents; progressive rates
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 42% (+ 7-9% surcharge for employment fund)
- VAT
- 17% (Standard rate - lowest in EU)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, in accordance with EU ATAD directives
- Property Tax
- Yes, but currently very low, based on 1941 values (Reform pending)
- Property Transaction Tax
- 7% (Registration 6% + Transcription 1%)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- High taxes, but no wealth tax on individuals and high quality of life offset; free transport