Essential Apps for Living in Luxembourg
When you move to Luxembourg, certain apps and digital services quickly become indispensable. They allow you to complete administrative tasks, make doctor’s appointments, get around, pay for purchases, check public transportation schedules, and stay informed about local news.
Luxembourg is one of the most advanced countries when it comes to digital services. Many administrative tasks can be completed entirely online, provided you know the right tools. Downloading a few apps as soon as you arrive will save you valuable time and make settling in easier.
This guide presents the main apps and digital platforms useful for everyday life. Some are essential for handling administrative tasks, while others will help you with getting around, managing your health, making payments, or enjoying your free time.
Apps in Luxembourg: Must-Haves for Expats
- Just a few apps are all you need to simplify most of your daily tasks in Luxembourg.
- Most public services now offer secure online services.
- Some platforms require a LuxTrust digital ID to access all their features.
- The apps listed here are free or offer a free version for their main services.
- Be sure to download these tools as soon as you settle in to save time on your administrative tasks.
Apps for Your Administrative Tasks
The initial administrative procedures are among the essential steps when moving to Luxembourg. Registration of arrival, official documents, taxes, social security, or interactions with government agencies: several digital services now allow you to complete these formalities quickly and securely.
MyGuichet.lu: The official platform for administrative procedures
MyGuichet.lu is the official portal of the Luxembourg government. Accessible via a computer or mobile app, it allows you to complete a wide range of administrative tasks without having to visit an office in person.
Depending on your situation, you can, among other things:
- complete certain procedures related to your move to Luxembourg;
- view and submit administrative documents;
- communicate with various government agencies;
- track the status of your requests;
- access a wide range of online forms.
To learn about the main formalities you’ll need to complete upon your arrival, see our guide on initial administrative procedures in Luxembourg.
LuxTrust: Your Secure Digital Identity
To access most online government services, you’ll need a secure digital identity. In Luxembourg, this role is provided by LuxTrust.
LuxTrust allows you to securely identify yourself to government agencies, as well as many banks, insurance companies, and private organizations. It is also used to electronically sign certain documents.
It quickly becomes indispensable in the daily life of a Luxembourg resident.
Find out how it works, the different authentication methods, and the steps to obtain it in our guide dedicated to LuxTrust, the digital identity in Luxembourg.
The Best Apps for Getting Around in Luxembourg
Whether you use public transportation, your car, a bike, or a combination of modes, certain apps can make your daily commutes much easier. They let you plan a route, check real-time schedules, book a service, or even locate an electric vehicle charging station.
Here are the main mobility apps you should know about when you move to Luxembourg.
| App | What is it for? | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Mobiliteit.lu | Multimodal route planning, real-time schedules, service disruptions, and connections. | All public transit users. |
| CFL Mobile | Schedules, traffic information, and CFL train services. | Regular train commuters. |
| Vel'OH! | Find bike-sharing stations and check availability. | Urban cyclists. |
| Chargy | Find an electric vehicle charging station. | Electric vehicle drivers. |
| Flibco | Book a shuttle between Luxembourg and several international airports. | Travelers. |
| Google Maps or Waze | GPS navigation, real-time traffic, and estimated travel times. | Drivers and multimodal travelers. |
Mobiliteit.lu: the essential app for your travels
Mobiliteit.lu is the official go-to app for planning your trips in Luxembourg. It centralizes public transportation information and lets you compare different modes of transportation to choose the fastest or most convenient route.
In particular, you can:
- plan a route combining bus, train, tram, bike, or walking;
- check real-time schedules;
- stay informed about service disruptions on the network;
- view connections and travel times;
- plan your trips anywhere in Luxembourg.
To better understand how Luxembourg’s public transportation system works, also check out our guides on buses, trains, trams, or, more broadly, how to get around in Luxembourg.
Apps tailored to every mode of transportation
Depending on how you travel, other apps can complement Mobiliteit.lu:
- CFL mobile makes traveling by train easier with traffic information and services provided by the Luxembourg Railways.
- Vel’OH! helps you find a bike-sharing station and check the availability of bikes and docking stations in real time.
- Chargy helps electric vehicle drivers quickly locate public charging stations.
- Flibco simplifies booking shuttles connecting Luxembourg to several major airports in the Greater Region.
- Google Maps and Waze remain useful tools for monitoring traffic conditions and adjusting your route.
Apps That Make Your Daily Life Easier
Beyond administrative tasks and travel, several apps simplify daily life for Luxembourg residents. In particular, they allow you to book appointments with healthcare professionals or make payments directly from your smartphone.
Doctena: Book an appointment with a healthcare professional
Doctena is the most widely used platform in Luxembourg for finding a healthcare professional and booking an appointment online.
You can search for a general practitioner, a specialist, a dentist, a physical therapist, or other healthcare professionals based on their specialty, location, availability, or languages spoken.
To better understand how the Luxembourg healthcare system works, see our guide to medical appointments in Luxembourg.
Payconiq (Wero): Pay Easily with Your Smartphone
Payconiq is a widely used mobile payment solution in Luxembourg. Linked to your bank account, it allows you to make quick payments at many merchants or between individuals. Payconiq is set to transition to Wero by the end of September 2026.
The app allows you to:
- pay in stores using a QR code;
- send or receive money between individuals;
- to pay for certain online purchases;
- to reduce your daily use of cash.
If you open a bank account in Luxembourg, check with your bank to see what mobile payment options are available. You can also find our tips in our guide on opening a bank account in Luxembourg.
Apps to Help You Stay Informed and Enjoy Luxembourg
Once you’ve settled in, other apps will help you explore Luxembourg, follow local news, plan your leisure activities, or stay connected with your home country. They’re a useful complement to administrative tools and make it easier for you to settle in.
Follow the news in Luxembourg
Luxembourg’s major media outlets offer mobile apps that let you check the news in real time, listen to the radio, or receive notifications about important stories.
Depending on the language you speak, you can check out apps from RTL Luxembourg, L’Essentiel, the Luxembourg Times, or other local media outlets.
To explore the full range of Luxembourg’s media landscape, check out our guide to the media in Luxembourg.
Entertainment, TV, and Streaming
Streaming platforms all have their own mobile apps, making it easy to find your favorite movies, TV shows, or documentaries. Luxembourg-based providers also offer apps that give you access to their TV services, catch-up TV, and video on demand.
Whether you want to continue watching channels from your home country or explore the audiovisual offerings available in Luxembourg, find all our tips in our guide to television, streaming, and foreign channels in Luxembourg.
Which apps should you download as soon as you arrive?
You probably won’t need all of these apps right away. However, some of them will quickly become part of your daily routine and save you valuable time.
Essential apps: must-haves for expats
- Download MyGuichet.lu and activate your LuxTrust to complete your administrative tasks online.
- Install Mobilitéit.lu to plan all your trips on public transportation.
- Use Doctena to find a healthcare provider and book an appointment quickly.
- Activate Payconiq if your bank offers it to simplify your everyday payments.
- Download the apps for the media outlets and streaming platforms you use regularly.
- Gradually add other apps based on your needs, lifestyle, and interests.
A Summary of Digital Apps in Luxembourg
Digital apps and services are now an integral part of daily life in Luxembourg. Just a few tools are all you need to handle administrative tasks, plan your trips, manage your health, make payments, or stay informed about local news.
By installing them as soon as you arrive, you’ll save time and take full advantage of the many digital services available in Luxembourg.
Learn More
- LuxTrust: Digital Identity in Luxembourg
- Your First Administrative Steps in Luxembourg
- Getting Around in Luxembourg
- Seeing a doctor in Luxembourg
- Opening a bank account in Luxembourg
- Media and telecommunications in Luxembourg
FAQ: Must-Have Apps in Luxembourg
What’s the first app you should download when moving to Luxembourg?
There isn’t just one must-have app, but MyGuichet.lu, LuxTrust, and Mobilitéit.lu are among the first tools you should install to make your administrative tasks and daily commute easier.
Is LuxTrust a mobile app?
LuxTrust is primarily a secure digital identity service. Depending on the authentication method you choose, it can be used via a mobile app or other secure identification devices.
Can you complete administrative procedures from your smartphone?
Yes. Many administrative tasks can be completed on a smartphone using MyGuichet.lu, provided you have the necessary means of identification, such as LuxTrust.
Is Doctena free?
Yes. Searching for a healthcare professional and booking an appointment are free for patients. Of course, the consultation fees are set by the healthcare professional.
Does Payconiq work with all banks?
Payconiq is offered by many Luxembourg banks. Check with your bank to see if this service is available with your account.
Do I need to download all these apps as soon as I arrive?
No. Start with the apps that meet your immediate needs (government services, transportation, healthcare), then gradually add more based on your lifestyle, habits, and the services you use most often.
Articles in the category Media – Telecommunications
Media and Telecommunications in Luxembourg: A Guide to Staying Connected
Find out how to stay connected in Luxembourg through local media, telecommunications services, the Internet, television, and essential everyday apps.
Essential services for staying connected in Luxembourg
Find out about the essential services you’ll need to set up as soon as you arrive in Luxembourg: cell phone service, Internet, TV, apps, and delivery services.
The Media in Luxembourg: Print, Radio, and Television
Discover Luxembourg's leading media outlets for following local and international news: print media, radio, television, and digital media in several languages.