10 reasons why you should shop in Luxembourg City

Welcome to one of Western Europe’s largest and most attractive shopping centres: Luxembourg City! Take a walk through the streets of the Grand Duchy’s beautiful capital, and discover its wide variety of shops, ranging from specialised stores to world-famous luxury boutiques. Located right in the city centre, this vibrant shopping area has a whole host of attractive products for every price range.

10 reasons why you should shop in Luxembourg City:

1. Great choice

From modern boutiques offering the latest fashion trends to small, hidden specialist shops, Luxembourg City is home to more than 1,000 retailers and craftspeople. The modern and cosmopolitan capital is especially famous for its wide range of luxury brands and upmarket jewellery stores.

2. Fantastic bargains

A large number of tax-free shops can be found in Luxembourg City. Non-EU residents can have the value-added tax (VAT) refunded when leaving the European Union. Shops also hold promotions on some occasions, which is the perfect time to pick up a bargain!

3. Excellent services

The City, along with the UVCL, has set up a wide range of services to make shopping in the city a wonderful experience, particularly for international tourists! Luxembourg City is a multilingual capital, meaning that you can always get assistance in English, French or German. Not only that, some shops have Chinese-speaking members of staff. 

4. Shopping at ease

All of the city centre’s charming stores are located within a 10-minute walk, which means you can spend even more time shopping! The currency used in Luxembourg is the euro, and currency can be exchanged in any of the city’s banks. Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, etc.) and UnionPay are generally accepted in stores, and cash machines with instructions in several languages are available 24 hours a day throughout the city.

5. Food heaven

Influenced by its neighbouring countries and high percentage of non-Luxembourg nationals, the capital offers a stunning visual of the country’s fabulous mix of cultures and flavours. Luxembourg City boasts the highest concentration of Michelin stars per resident in Europe, so your taste buds are sure to be tickled by the feast of first-class food on offer. There are also weekly and monthly produce markets with stands offering an incredible variety of local products.

6. A city steeped in history

Luxembourg’s Old Town and fortifications have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994. Shops are hidden among historical and cultural sites, allow you to discover many interesting spots when shopping. 

7. Art and culture galore

With the numerous museums, fabulous architecture, as well as its Old Town and fortifications, Luxembourg City is perfect for those wishing to soak up a little culture. The city also hosts a multitude of activities such as art exhibitions, traditional events, shows and festivals.

8. Outstanding location

Located in the heart of Europe, Luxembourg is connected to the far corners of the continent by an excellent road network and a multitude of international rail and flight links connecting other parts of the world.

9. 100% safe

According to reports, Luxembourg is one of the safest countries in the world. It is a highly developed, stable country and its crime rate is moderate in comparison to other European countries. 

10. The customer comes first!

The Cityshopping Info Point offers shopping tours with different themes as well as a personalised shopping route. No matter what you’re looking for, a selection of stores in the city will be selected for you to make your shopping experience one you will never forget!