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The country of Luxembourg, or in Luxembourgish, Groussherzogtum Lëtzebuerg, is the world’s only remaining sovereign grand duchy. Bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany, the country has a population of over half a million people packed into an area of less than 1,000 square miles. The capital and largest city is called, confusingly enough, Luxembourg. Most travelers call it Luxembourg City as a way to distinguish the two entities. The country has three official languages: Luxembourgish, German and French. English is also widely spoken. There’s a small but enthusiastic gay community in Luxembourg City. The annual Gay Mat party, a small street party, is held each July in Luxemburg City. At the head of Luxembourg's government since December 2013, Xavier Bettel is one of five openly gay Prime Ministers of European countries since 2009. He and his partner Gauthier Destenay were married in January 2015 after same-sex marriage law reforms came into effect. Bettel previously served as the Mayor of Luxembourg City. See local resources, news and events at the website of Rosa Letzebuerg, the LGBT community center.

 

Getting here

Luxembourg-Findel International Airport is located 3 miles outside the capital. There are also trains from all the major capitals in Europe. See CFL for train information in English, French and German. For English-language info on trains from London see the Seat61 website.

Getting around

Within the capital, the bus system is handy. If you are traveling farther afield, there are trains to nearly every part of the country. For an overview in English see the Public Transport website. In March 2020 this country became the first to make its public transport free - all public transport - trains, trams and buses.

Across the city a network of Velóh automated rental bicycles, at 75 stations, allow for as many journeys as you like, within a subscription period of 7 days or more.
 

Currency and Money

Luxembourg is in the Euro Zone, so businesses here accept only euros.

 

Media & Resources

Rosa Letzebuerg is the local organization for gay men. It has info about the local community.

Luxembourg My City is a useful general information website for whats on and where to stay in town. Their Luxembourg City Tourist Office in Place Guillaume II has tips on events, festivals, places to stay, restaurants and nightlife options.

City-Savy Luxembourg and Visit Luxembourg are two more useful websites for visitors.

For local and international news see the website of RTL.

For some gay and gay-friendly businesses see our map & listings section, with locations and weblinks.

 

Going Out

To connect with locals, try Banana's Bar & Kitchen (9, avenue Monterey), atttracting social groups of all ages, with food all day from 6:30am, music, and a friendly vibe towards all.

Bar Rouge (16, rue des Bains), Wednesday-Saturday until 3am gay/mixed dancing, house music DJs, go-go boys/girls, special events.

Café des Artistes (22 montée du Grund), gay-friendly piano bar, karaoke, mostly older mix, friendly staff, all welcome.

Fairy Tails at Lenox (58, rue du Fort Neipperg), every other month or so LGBT/ straight-friendly Saturday night themed dance parties with male go-go dancers and drag shows.

Mercury (4-6, rue de la Loge), gay-friendly mixed cocktail bar; Banana gay parties.

La Ruche (143 rue de Hollerich), gay/bear-friendly restaurant/bar, daily specials, events.

Restaurant La Caravelle (1, Am Bongert, Bertrange), French restaurant/bar, drag shows.

SOHO (42, rue de Hollerich), large, mixed, LGBT-friendly dance club, loft-style bar, patio, young crowd. Former MARX location.

Spot 48 (48, rue de Hollerich), mixed 18+ bar/ dance club; live music, shows, LGBT/ Woof men-only bears events.

WR - We Are Family Party at Mercury (4-6 rue de la Loge) and The Room (1 rue Joseph Heinitz), plus other venues - monthly join venture between various gay associations of Luxembourg that includes gay/straight, Transsexual, queer, non-binary, bears, fetish groups and more.

ZanZen Bar & Lounge (27-29, rue Notre Dame), serves lunch and dinner, with art shows and a multicultural mix. 

Zulu Blanc (16, Rives de Clausen), South African tribal-theme bar, bar snacks/wings, BBQ, House music DJs; late night gay and bear parties, Pride events.

CLOSED: Sauna N°1 (22 rue de La Gare), in Remich, Germany, near the Luxembourg border.

The nearest saunas are now: Red Sauna (Cour Brasserie), halfway to Metz in Uckange France, a gay male sauna/ hamman steam facilities, with cabins, bar and terrace; and Zenhit (rue de la Bataille, 3), in Neufchâteau, the first gay sauna/hammam in south Belgium. Look for Bear Dukes of Luxembourg events.

Across the German border in Saarbrücken, Gaynial does Loud & Proud at Number ONE (Bahnhofstraße 37), LGBTQ party nights once a month or so.