Discovering Luxembourg

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24-hour Services
There is always one hospital and one pharmacy available for 24-hour care in Luxembourg. A
list of on-duty hospitals open for emergencies is published every day on the last page of
Tageblatt newspaper and this list is also available on th
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Dining and Nightlife
Eating Out
With a plethora of highly-rated restaurants holding a combined 16 Michelin stars in total,
Luxembourg has more than a few amazing restaurants. Even if a gourmet restaurant is not
in the picture, the high standards for dining make almost any meal amazing. Needless to
say, Luxembourgers eat well.
The majority of cafes and restaurants serve lunch strictly between 12:00 and 14:00 and
dinner between 18:00 and 22:00. Many restaurants are closed on Mondays but this is less
applicable in the city. Local communes regularly organize outdoor and indoor grill parties on
various occasions: Mother’s and Father’s Days, apple or potato harvest season, “young
wine”, trout catch, open day for Luxembourg Scouts or local fire brigade, etc. This can be a
great chance to meet the local community and try traditional Luxembourgish grilled
specialties with a glass of schampes or local beer.
Waiters in Luxembourg expect you to enjoy your meal in a relaxed tempo and typically offer
a desert and a cup of coffee, which is why it can take time to get your bill. If you are in a
hurry, it is appropriate to let the waiter know that you would like to have the bill immediately
or pay at the counter.
Nightlife
Both nightclubs and bars are popular in Luxembourg with several centered in downtown.
Irish and Japanese inspired bars as well as EDM dance clubs are fun and easy to find.
Tipping
 Taxis: Drivers will expect about a 10% tip; you can usually just round up
 Hotels: Tipping is normally expected in hotels if the service is good: 1-2€ for the bell
boy and 2-3€ a night for the maid staff
 Restaurants: A 15% service is usually added to the bill, but if you receive very good
service you should leave a few additional Euros
 Bars: Like restaurants, a 15% service charge should be included, and if service was
very good then you should leave a few extra Euros or round off the total
 Tax: The standard rate of value added tax (VAT) is currently 15%
 Hairdressers: Hairdressers typically have piggy banks on the counter with their
names on them. If you are satisfied with the service, you can always tip a few Euros