The tourist industry is important for Luxembourg as it generates 8.3 % of the GDP and employs 11.7 % of the working population (25 000 people). Over 900 000 people travel to Luxembourg per year.
Business travel represents 44 % of the stays, 60 % in the capital.
Most visitors come from the larger nearby countries – Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany and France.
Luxembourg was ranked 21st on the World Economic Forum’s 2021 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness report.
Main attractions are
- Luxembourg City, historic UNESCO site with its fortifications and the old town
- Vianden, a small town with the Vianden castle and a picturesque setting on the river Our
- Echternach, the oldest town with the famous “dancing procession” on Whit Tuesday
- The Moselle valley
Good to know: Public transportation in Luxembourg – buses, trains and tram – are free of charge throughout Luxembourg.
Tourism website: VisitLuxembourg.com
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