Luxembourg · Shopping

The list of Luxembourgish specialities is surprisingly long for such a tiny place. A few items to consider shopping for include Villeroy & Boch ceramics featuring the Old Luxembourg pattern (the brand's first original creation); beer, liquor and wines from the Moselle (which are hard to come by elsewhere, outside of Luxembourg); Peckvillchen bird whistles, used on Easter Monday for the annual Emaishen festival (and functioning as souvenirs for the remainder of the year); chocolate by reputable Luxembourg chocolatiers; high-end watches (Schroeder or Bijouterie Hoffman, for example), among others. Local handicrafts include wax and glass creations, which are often available at weekly markets, alongside fresh regional produce. The last weekend of August or the first one in September is when the annual Braderie (large-scale sale/city-wide flea market) takes place, attracting both shoppers and vendors from across the country and beyond. There is also an antique fair held in Place d'Armes every 2nd and 4th Saturday.