Luxembourg culinary specialties and products

Luxembourg offers a wide variety of culinary specialties that you can find at food stands during local festivals and other traditional events . Discover the dishes of Luxembourg’s cuisine and local specialties here.

Luxembourg also offers local products, made right here. Wouldyou like to taste or buy Luxembourgish products? Here are our tips and recommendations.

Luxembourg regional products

Luxembourg wines and crémants

Luxembourg’s wine-making tradition

Luxembourg has always had a strong winemaking tradition in the Moselle Valley, which today produces all of Luxembourg’s wines and crémants. The Celts, the Gauls, and later the Romans cultivated vines there . Over the centuries, Moselle wine has earned its reputation for excellence.

Since the early 20th century, there has been a dramatic improvement in the quality of both sparkling and still wines produced in Luxembourg. The introduction of noble grape varieties and the arrival of a new generation of winemakers, working in collaboration with foreign wine consultants, have contributed to the production of high-quality wines.

The recognition of Luxembourgi s and crémants (high-quality sparkling wines) is very real. At international competitions, Moselle wines are regularly honored, and producers receive numerous awards.

Luxembourg Moselle Wines

Wine enthusiasts know Luxembourg’s Moselle wines for their production of white, still, and sparkling wines.

Riesling is undoubtedly the best-known Luxembourgish white wine. Indeed, the limestone soil of the Moselle Valley offers a minerality conducive to complex wines. These develop aromas of quince, apple, and spices. Be sure not to miss the Rieslings from Wormeldange in particular.

The more traditional wines of the Luxembourg Moselle are made from grape varieties such as Elbling, which has a lower alcohol content. Rivaner offers muscat-like flavors. Auxerrois is more fruity. Feel free to choose these Moselle wines to pair with Luxembourg specialties.

Luxembourg Crémants or Sparkling Wines

Luxembourg crémants are also highly appreciated. They win medals in wine competitions every year. Crémant is the quintessential drink for festive occasions in Luxembourg. It accompanies all traditional celebrations and gatherings with friends.

There are many crémant producers in Luxembourg. Among the best known are:

• the Bernard-Massard cellars in Grevenmacher
• the Alice Hartmann estate in Wormeldange
• the Domaines Vins Moselle in Wormeldange, which offers Poll-Fabaire crémants,
• the Mathis Bastian Estate in Remich.

Producers and wineries offer on-site tastings.

You can also organize a wine tasting with friends. What better way to discover Luxembourg’s local products? You’ll find all the necessary information, participating winemakers, transportation options, and invitations on the vins-cremants.lu website.

Luxembourgish Beers

In 1970, the selection of Luxembourg beers was extensive. At that time, there were 9 breweries in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Today , there are only 6 Luxembourg breweries left . The best known are:

• Brasserie Nationale. This Luxembourgish family-owned company was formed in 1975 through the merger of two Luxembourgish breweries, Funck-Bricher and Bofferding. Brasserie Nationale is now the market leader in the Greater Region. This brewery is located in Bascharage. It brews the Bofferding and Battin brands.
• Brasserie de Luxembourg is located on the historic site in Diekirch. Founded in 1871, it has been part of AB InBev since 2002. It produces theDiekirch and Mousel brands.

Les Rives de Clausen, in the Clausen district of Luxembourg, was established on the former Mousel brewery site. It is one of the top spots for weekend outings in Luxembourg.

Luxembourg’s Natural Mineral Waters

Luxembourg has vast water reserves. These are primarily distributed to homes for everyday domestic use. However, the Upper Sûre region also produces natural sparkling and still mineral water in the village of Rosport through Sources Rosport.

There is also glacial-origin water available with Lodyss water, launched in 2020. This natural mineral water has been preserved since the Ice Age in Luxembourg’s underground aquifers, at a depth of over 300 meters. It is certified nitrate-free and low in sodium.

These waters can be found in restaurants, bars, and stores for personal use.

Luxembourgish Culinary Specialties

Luxembourgish cuisine offers hearty and rich dishes, prepared with localingredients . They reflect the country’s rural heritage.

Luxembourg’s signature savory dishes

Gromperekichelcher, Luxembourgish potato pancakes

An integral part of Christmas markets, gromperekichelcher are pancakes made from grated potatoes. They are prepared with onions, shallots, parsley, eggs, and flour . They are then fried in oil and served hot with applesauce for a delicious sweet-and-salty combination .

Luxembourgish sausages and charcuterie

There are several types of Luxembourgish sausages, traditionally made from pork.

"Grillwurst" are white sausages. Grilled over a wood fire at village festivals or other festive events, they are served in white buns, like hot dogs.

"Mettwurst" are smoked sausages. They are typically served with soup for a warm, comforting winter meal.

Another Luxembourgish specialty is the "Lyoner," a type of large sausage rolled up on itself and eaten cold. Butcher shops often offer a piece to children. A good reason to tag along with your parents while they shop!

Traditional Luxembourgish dishes

• Bouneschlupp is a delicioustraditional soup made with green beans, onions, vegetables, and smoked bacon. This soup can be served with Mettwurst. It is the traditional main dish served in winter.
• Judd mat gaardebounenen is a dish made with smoked pork neck and broad beans.
• Kuddelfleck, or Luxembourg-style tripe, is a dish made with beef tripe or stomach. The pieces are breaded and then fried. It is served with tomato sauce.
• Fierkelsjelli is a gourmet dish consisting of a small suckling pig presented in a jelly.
• Traïpen is a blood sausage served during Lent, the period leading up to Easter.
• Bouchées à la reine are delicious, very light, filled puff pastries. They are hollowed out and filled with a generous mixture of hot white sauce made with chicken, sweetbreads, quenelles, or ham and mushrooms. This dish is served with rice.
• F'rell Am Rèisleck is a local trout fried in batter and served in a Riesling sauce.
• Moselle fried fish consists of fried fish from the Moselle River. This dish is eaten with the fingers, drizzled with lemon juice.
• Rieslingspaschteit, or Riesling pâté. Made with meat, it is served cold as an appetizer or starter.

Luxembourg desserts and pastries

A few specific pastries are worth noting in Luxembourg:

• Bamkuch is a type of cake baked on a spit. With multiple tiers, it is served on special occasions such as weddings or communions, much like a tiered wedding cake. It can be found in traditional bakeries and pastry shops, especially in the spring.
• Questschentaart is a classic Luxembourgish tart. Quetsches are a type of slightly tart plum typical of the region. They are harvested in August.
• Boxenmännchen are small, -shaped buns shaped like little men, sometimes coated in sugar like doughnuts, with or without chocolate. They are mainly enjoyed on Saint Nicholas Day and during the holiday season.
• During Carnival, you’ll find “Fuesendkichelcher.” These are sweet doughnuts emblematic of this season. Just before that, pancakes are enjoyed on Candlemas. However, pancakes cannot be considered a Luxembourgish specialty.
• "Stollen" is a cake served during the holiday season. Made with flour, raisins, and dried fruit and dusted with powdered sugar, it is delicious, especially for breakfast or with coffee. You can find it everywhere, including in supermarkets.
• Have you heard of Bretzels? This sweet or savory pastry is a true tradition for declaring your love to your sweetheart!

Buying Luxembourgish products

Certain labels certify Luxembourg products. You can find them in specific stores where you can buy Luxembourg products.
Check out this page for more practical information on shopping in Luxembourg.

Marque Nationale Label

Luxembourg offers a wide selection of high-quality products. Discover the "Marque Nationale" label and its local specialties. Created in 1932, this label guarantees a product’s Luxembourgish origin.

Letzshop.lu, buy Luxembourgish products online

You can now buy Luxembourgish products online via the Letzshop.lu platform. The website allows you to shop online, but exclusively at Luxembourgish retailers.

Letzshop.lu was launched by the Ministry of the Economy and is run in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, the Luxembourg Confederation of Commerce (CLC), and 16 Luxembourg municipalities, including the City of Luxembourg.

This initiative helps boost the national economy through online commerce. It benefits both merchantsand customers. Today, this Luxembourgish e-commerce platform has over 100,000 customers.

So don’t hesitate—shop online at letzshop.lu and its more than 200 Luxembourgish online retailers.

Sou schmaacht Lëtzebuerg

"Sou schmaacht Lëtzebuerg" raises public awareness of local production. The website promotes food products from Luxembourg’s agriculture, viticulture, and horticulture sectors. On the site, you’ll find Luxembourgish producers and establishments where you can purchase products directly from local farms.

Made in Luxembourg Label

Since 1984, the Made in Luxembourg label has highlighted companies based in Luxembourg. Today, more than 1,600 companies display this label, featuring the Made in Luxembourg crown.

To qualify, companies must have been in business for more than one year and provide proof of their operations in Luxembourg.

Other artisanal products

You can also find local artisanal products at various traditional markets such as the Marché de l’Eimaischen in Luxembourg and Nospelt, or at the Christmas markets.

The Luxembourg House Concept Store, located at 2, rue de l'eau in the Upper Town of Luxembourg, also features all kinds of local artisanal items.

Take the opportunity to practice a few words of Luxembourgish!