Luxembourg culinary specialties and products

Luxembourg has many culinary specialties. This strong tradition is reflected in local festivals and other traditional events . At each event , stands offer Luxembourgish culinary specialties for visitors to enjoy. Here you will find dishes from Luxembourgish cuisine and local produce.

Luxembourg also offers local products made on site. Would you like to taste or buy Luxembourg products? Here are our tips and addresses.

Luxembourg regional products

Luxembourg wines and crémants

The wine-growing tradition in Luxembourg

Luxembourg has always had a strong wine-growing tradition in the Moselle Valley, which today produces all of Luxembourg's wines and crémants. The Celts , Gauls, and then the Romans cultivated vines here . Over the centuries, Moselle wine has earned its reputation.

Since the beginning of the 20th century, there has been a spectacular improvement in the quality of sparkling and still wines produced in Luxembourg. The introduction of noble grape varieties and the arrival of a new generation of winegrowers have contributed to the production of high-quality wines, in collaboration with foreign oenological advisors. Luxembourg wines and crémants ( high-quality sparkling wines ) are now widely recognized . At international competitions,Moselle winesare regularly praised and producers receive numerous awards.

Luxembourg Moselle wines

Wine lovers know Luxembourg Moselle wines for their production of still and sparkling white wines.

Riesling is undoubtedly the best-known Luxembourg white wine. The limestone soil of the Moselle valley provides a minerality that is conducive to complex wines. These develop aromas of quince, apple, and spices. Don't miss the Rieslings from Wormeldange in particular.

The more traditional wines of the Luxembourg Moselle are produced from grape varieties such as Elbling, which has a lower alcohol content. Rivaner offers Muscat flavors. Auxerrois is more fruity. Don't hesitate to choose these Moselle wines to accompany Luxembourg specialties.

Luxembourg crémants or sparkling wines

Luxembourg crémants are also very popular. They win medals every year in wine competitions. Crémant is the drink of choice for festive occasions in Luxembourg. It accompanies all traditional celebrations and moments spent 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 produces Poll-Fabaire crémants,
• the Mathis Bastian estate in Remich.

Producers and wineries offer tastings on site.

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

Luxembourg beers

In 1970, there was a wide range of Luxembourg beers available. At that time, there were nine breweries in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Today, there are only six Luxembourg beer breweries left. The best known are:

• Brasserie Nationale. This Luxembourgish family business was created in 1975 from the merger of two Luxembourgish breweries, Funck-Bricher and Bofferding. Brasserie Nationale is now the market leader in the Greater Region. The brewery is located in Bascharage and brews the Bofferding and Battin brands.
  In 2020 , Brasserie Nationale launched LODYSS water , a natural mineral water that originated in the Ice Age and has been preserved ever since in the Luxembourg subsoil, at a depth of more than 300 meters. Certified nitrate-free and low in sodium, this water is now available in all Luxembourg restaurants.
• The Brasserie de Luxembourg is located on the historic site of Diekirch. Founded in 1871, it has been part of AB InBev since 2002. It produces the Diekirch and Mousel brands.

Les Rives de Clausen, in the Clausen district of Luxembourg, was created on the former Mousel beer production site. It is one of the top places to go out on the weekend in Luxembourg.

Luxembourg natural mineral waters

Luxembourg has huge water reserves. These are 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 with Sources Rosport.

There is also glacier water in the form of Lodyss water.

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

Luxembourg culinary specialties

Luxembourg cuisine offers generous, rich dishes made with local produce. They reflect the country's rural culture.

Luxembourg's specific 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 apple compote for a delicious sweet and savory combination .

Luxembourg sausages and charcuterie

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

Grillwurst are white sausages made from pork. They are grilled. At village festivals and other festive events, they are grilled over a wood fire. They are served in white rolls, like hot dogs.

There are also "Mettwurst," smoked sausages made from pork. These are usually served with soup for a warm and comforting winter meal.

Another Luxembourgish specialty is Lyoner, a type of large sausage rolled up on itself. It is eaten cold . Butcher shops often offer a piece to children. A good reason to accompany your parents when they go shopping!

Traditional Luxembourgish dishes

• Bouneschlupp is a delicious traditional 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 beans.
• Kuddelfleck or Luxembourgish-style gras double is a dish made with tripe or beef stomach. The ingredients are breaded and then fried. It is served with tomato sauce.
• Fierkelsjelli is a gourmet dish consisting of a small piglet presented in jelly.
• Traïpen is black pudding served during Lent before Easter.
• Bouchées à la reine are delicious, very light puff pastries. They are hollowed out and filled with a generous helping 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.
• Friture de la Moselle consists of fried fish from the Moselle River. This dish is eaten with the fingers and sprinkled with lemon juice.
• Rieslingspaschteit or Riesling pâté. Made with meat, it is eaten cold as an appetizer or starter.

Luxembourg desserts and pastries

There are a few specific pastries worth mentioning in Luxembourg:

• Bamkuch is a type of cake cooked on a spit. It has several layers and is served on special occasions such as weddings or communions, like a tiered cake. It can be found in traditional bakeries and pastry shops, especially in the spring.
• Questschentaart is an institution in Luxembourg. Quetsches are a type of slightly tart plum typical of the region. They are harvested in August.
• Boxenmännchen are small brioche figures , covered or uncovered with doughnut-style sugar, with or without chocolate. They are mainly eaten during Saint Nicholas Day and the end-of-year celebrations.
• During Carnival season, you will find " Fuesendkichelcher." These are sweet doughnuts that are emblematic of this period. Just before that, pancakes are eaten 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 sprinkled with powdered sugar, it is delicious, especially for breakfast or with coffee. It can be found everywhere, including in supermarkets.
• Have you heard of pretzels? This sweet or savory cake is a real tradition for declaring your love to your sweetheart!

Buying Luxembourg products

Below is a list of labels and other brands where you can buy Luxembourg products.
Check out this page for more practical information about shopping in Luxembourg.

Marque Nationale label

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

Letzshop.lu, buy Luxembourg products online

You can now buy Luxembourg products online via the Letzshop.lu online platform. The website offers the possibility of shopping online, but exclusively from Luxembourg retailers.

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

This initiative boosts the national economy through online commerce. It benefits both retailers and customers. Today, this Luxembourg e-commerce platform has more than 100,000 customers.

So don't hesitate, shop online at letzshop.lu and its more than 200 Luxembourg retailers.

Sou schmaacht Lëtzebuerg

"Sou schmaacht Lëtzebuerg" raises awareness of local production. The site promotes food products from Luxembourg's agriculture, viticulture, and horticulture sectors. On the site, you will find Luxembourg producers and establishments where you can buy products directly from local farms.

Made in Luxembourg label

Since 1984, the Made in Luxembourg label has been promoting companies based in Luxembourg. More than 1,600 companies now display this label, featuring the Made in Luxembourg crown.

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

Other artisanal products

You can also find local craft products at various traditional markets such as the Eimaischen Market in Luxembourg and Nospelt, or the Christmas Markets.

The Luxembourg House Concept Store, located at 2 Rue de l'Eau in the Upper Town of Luxembourg, also sells all kinds of local handicrafts.

Take the opportunity to practice a few words of Luxembourgish!