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Luxembourg shares land borders with 3 countries: Belgium (130 km), Germany (128 km) and France (69 km).

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3
Neighbouring countries (#87 of 236)
327 km
Total land borders
None
Landlocked — no coastline
2,586
Area in km²
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Countries bordering Luxembourg

NeighbourBorder lengthCapitalVisa for Luxembourg citizens
Flag of BelgiumBelgium
130 km
Brussels Freedom of movement
Flag of GermanyGermany
128 km
Berlin Freedom of movement
Flag of FranceFrance
69 km
Paris Freedom of movement

Belgium accounts for 40% of Luxembourg's 327 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Luxembourg

Location

Western Europe, between France and Germany

Area

2,586 km² — slightly smaller than Rhode Island; about half the size of Delaware

Terrain

Mostly gently rolling uplands with broad, shallow valleys; uplands to slightly mountainous in the north; steep slope down to Moselle flood plain in the southeast

Climate

Modified continental with mild winters, cool summers

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Buurgplaatz 559 m. Lowest: Moselle River 133 m. Mean elevation: 325 m.

Natural resources

Iron ore (no longer exploited), arable land

Natural hazards

Occasional flooding

Good to know

Landlocked

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Luxembourg

How many countries border Luxembourg?

Luxembourg shares land borders with 3 countries: Belgium (130 km), Germany (128 km) and France (69 km).

Which is the longest border of Luxembourg?

The longest land border of Luxembourg is with Belgium (130 km); the shortest is with France (69 km).

Is Luxembourg landlocked?

Yes. Luxembourg has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through Belgium, Germany and France.

How long are the land borders of Luxembourg?

The land borders of Luxembourg total 327 km. By number of neighbours Luxembourg ranks #87 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Luxembourg citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Luxembourg citizens can visit 3 of 3 neighbouring countries visa-free: Belgium, Germany and France.

What is the highest point of Luxembourg?

Buurgplaatz 559 m. The lowest point is Moselle River 133 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).