When is the best time to visit Luxembourg?

Visiting Luxembourg in April - May

In April and May, temperatures begin to increase and outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking become possible. There’s likely to be few other visitors, so this can be a nice time to enjoy improving weather.

Events & Festivals

• Emaischen (Easter): The spring months are quiet, but an interesting event happens on Easter Monday when locals buy peckvillercher (small, clay, whistling birds) and enjoy folk dancing and street festivities.
• Museum Days (May): For two days, over 40 museums in Luxembourg open their doors free of charge to celebrate the country’s culture, history and art.

Visiting Luxembourg in June - August

June, July and August are mild and sunny, with long hours of sunshine, warm temperatures and plenty of outdoor concerts and festivals drawing visitors from Europe and abroad. The increased numbers can cause crowding and higher prices.

Events & Festivals

• Fête de la Musique (June 21): One of Luxembourg’s largest music events, this day-long event involves multiple venues across the city and music ranging from pop to folk to jazz and everything in between.
• National Day (June 22): Originally celebrating the Grand Duke’s birthday this event begins with the traditional changing of the guard followed by fireworks and celebrations throughout the city. Impromptu concerts and parties feature street food and plenty of dancing.
• Medieval Festival (June and July): Musicians, blacksmiths, acrobats, knights and merchants transport visitors back to medieval times in a series of festivals taking place in June and July throughout the country.

Visiting Luxembourg in September - October

September and October cover wine-harvest season in Luxembourg. This is an enjoyable time to visit with comfortable temperatures, diminishing crowds and plenty of outdoor events celebrating the grape harvest in the countryside.

Events & Festivals

• Grevenmacher Wine and Grape Festival (September): An important three-day weekend, on the border with Germany, celebrating the many grape growers and wine producers throughout the country. Tastings and competitions happen throughout the day, with concerts and fireworks in the evenings.
• Schwebsange Wine Festival (September): Another wine-themed weekend in the Moselle Valley, with a wine fountain, traditional local dishes and live music in addition to family-friendly games and horse-carriage rides.
• Riesling Open (September): Four small villages unite to celebrate local wine producers with tastings, a pageant, an orchestra and live music performances.

Visiting Luxembourg in November - December

In November and December, the country readies for the holiday season. Temperatures begin to drop and snow falls in the mountains. You can glide across skating rinks and browse festive Christmas markets, which sell handmade gifts, local foods and mulled wine. There’s little sunlight at this time of the year, but museums and galleries are mostly empty to enjoy.

Events & Festivals

• Haupeschfest (November): A two-day event in the small town of Berdorf, where over 100 local artisans come together to sell handmade arts and crafts. You’ll see few visitors here as this is a true local celebration.
• Christmas markets (November and December): Luxembourg City has three major Christmas markets taking place during December in Place de Paris, Place d’Armes, and Place de la Constitution. You can expect an abundance of light installations, ice skating, food and craft vendors and Ferris wheels.