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Capital
Luxembourg
Other Main Cities/Resorts
Esch-sur-Alzette, Dudelange
Scene and Culture
Luxembourg is tolerant of homosexuality reflected in the fact that it is been legal in the Dutchy for over 200 years. The population of Luxembourg is quite small so the gay scene is limited with just three bars at the time of writing
Gay Age of Consent
16
Lesbian Age of Consent
16
Straight Age of Consent
16
Legal Notes
Homosexuality was legalised in 1792. In 1992 a uniform minimum age of consent of 16 years for both homosexual and heterosexual contacts was introduced. In 1997 Luxembourg Parliament introduced legislation providing for prison sentences from one month to two years and/or fines for incitement to hatred, discrimination and violence or acts of discrimination based on amongst other things sexual orientation. Luxembourg however still has no partnership registration legislation
Population
437,000
Currency
Euro €
Climate
The best time to visit Luxembourg is in the summer months from May to September.
Luxembourg has a temperate and mild climate with cool summers and mild winters, although the northern winters can be severe. The high peaks of the Ardennes in the north shelter the country from the vigorous North Sea winds. Average annual precipitation is around 762 mm with the southwest receiving more rainfall. Average temperature ranges in the capital are from -1c to 2c in January to 13c to 23c in July.
