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© 2016 Dwellworks Page 9 Discovering Luxembourg
Besides Eisleker Ham and Judd mat Gaardebounen, typically include freshwater fish from
the rivers as well as a variety of pastries, potato dishes and many dishes include Riesling
wine as a key ingredient.
Luxembourg wine is produced in the southeastern part of the country in the Vallée de la
Moselle and is strictly regulated. Luxembourg mainly produces dry white wines and sparkling
wine called Crémant.
Dining Customs
In general, people only eat one hot meal a day. Soups are popular and the potato is
considered a staple in the Luxembourgish diet.
 Breakfast in Luxembourg is generally a light affair, often consisting of a croissant or
other baked good, a boiled egg, or cereals and coffee
 Lunch is larger and often eaten in a restaurant or at work
 Dinner is typically a large meal that follows the Germanic style of large hearty meals
Registrations
Social Security Card
The social security card (Carte de Sécurité Sociale) indicates the name and identification
number (numéro matricule ) and is valid for all medical treatment and prescriptions within
Luxembourg. When visiting a new doctor, the social security card will be requested.
 Your employer will register you at “Centre Commun de la Sécurité Sociale” (CCSS)
and you will receive a confirmation letter with your identification number (matricule)
from CCSS within 2 weeks
 Once you’ve received your matricule, you can order your Social Security Card at:
 It will typically take another 2 weeks to receive your card
 If you have family members, you will need to register your family members at CCSS.
You will need to submit the following documents:
- Application form
- Marriage certificate
- Birth certificates for children
- Certificate of residence from the local commune
 Once your family member(s) have received the confirmation letter from CCSS they
can order their social security cards online at:
 It typically takes up-to 2 weeks to receive the card(s)