Is Luxembourg safe to visit? What the FCDO says

Luxembourg is one of those places where asking whether it’s safe almost answers itself, but it’s still worth backing the answer with facts, because there are a couple of spots where you do need your wits about you. Here’s what the FCDO says, with a second opinion from Spain’s foreign ministry, whose own advice for the country I’ve also read.

What the FCDO says

The FCDO’s travel advice for Luxembourg, updated on 11 August 2026, says violent crime is not common in the country’s cities, though violent robberies have happened. It flags pickpockets on buses and in train stations, «particularly in the main train station, Gare de Luxembourg», and adds a spot I wouldn’t have guessed, hotel lobbies in the Findel area near the airport, reported as hotspots for thefts and pickpocketing.

Its advice is sensible. Don’t keep your passport, cards and valuables in the same place, keep your belongings close in restaurants and bars, and avoid being distracted around tourist attractions and cash machines. On terrorism, it says attacks in Luxembourg cannot be ruled out and reminds travellers that the threat is global, so the usual advice applies, stay aware of your surroundings.

A second opinion

Spain’s foreign ministry reaches the same conclusion from a different angle. It has no travel restrictions for Luxembourg and describes security as similar to any other EU country, with a medium risk in tourist areas, particularly the old town and the area by the railway station. In practice, that means pickpocketing rather than violence, in exactly the places nearly every visitor passes through. The specific tricks to watch for are gathered in Luxembourg scams.

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What do I do if I’m robbed?

The FCDO advises reporting any theft in person at the nearest police station within 24 hours and getting a crime reference number for insurance purposes. If your passport has gone, contact the British Embassy at 5 boulevard Joseph II, L-1840 Luxembourg. If something serious happens to a friend or relative, the FCDO in London answers round the clock on 020 7008 5000.

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Alcohol, drugs and other rules

The legal drinking age is 16, but being drunk and disorderly in public is a criminal offence, and the FCDO warns it can mean arrest for a night and a heavy fine.

On drugs, don’t be misled by headlines about Luxembourg’s cannabis law. The FCDO is blunt, illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties, with long jail sentences and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling them, even in transit through the airport, which it says has excellent detection technology. My advice is simply not to go there.

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On the road and on public transport

If you drive, the FCDO says the authorities strictly enforce traffic laws and you can be fined for minor violations. It also tells drivers to carry a passport, because it’s easy to cross into a neighbouring country without realising. On public transport, free as it is, CFL staff, police officers and customs can lawfully ask for ID, so keep your passport on you. Everything about getting around is in getting around Luxembourg.

Getting back to the hotel at night

Late nights are where a little planning pays off. The last tram leaves Findel at 00:06, and on Friday and Saturday nights the capital’s City Night Bus runs eight routes until 03:30, including CN1 through the old town, the Gare and Clausen. On other nights, a taxi is the fallback. The FCDO says it’s safer to use official taxis from clearly marked ranks, which display a price list, and to check the rate per kilometre before getting in, because some charge highly inflated prices. Drivers may also charge extra in the evening and on Sundays, which is legitimate.

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My verdict

I’d travel to Luxembourg as relaxed as I’d be in any British city, with two specific precautions. Look after your bags at the central station and on the tram, and don’t leave anything unattended in hotel lobbies. Do that and the biggest shock of the trip will probably be the restaurant bill.

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