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Give Arlon one night, not two: the Roman core, the archaeology museum and the St Donat view take half a day, and Luxembourg City is 20 min by train.
Arlon is the capital of Belgium's Luxembourg province and one of the country's oldest towns, grown from a Roman road junction. The historic centre is small and walkable, the Gallo-Roman collection is the reason to come, and the Luxembourg border is a short train ride away. Most travellers use it as a stop between Belgium and Luxembourg City rather than a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (grey, wet, short days)
- Airports
- LUX · BRU · CRL
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Benelux ↗Dutch and Belgian police can ask anyone to show identification (in the Netherlands from age 14): carry the original passport or EU ID card — a photocopy is not accepted.
- Benelux ↗Tap-in fares, Dutch and Belgian domestic tickets and Luxembourg's free transport all stop at the border: buy an international ticket for cross-border legs, or you will be fined on board.
- Belgium ↗Belgium is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Belgian sources for your passport.
- Belgium ↗Cities have different names in Dutch and French (Antwerpen/Anvers, Gent/Gand, Brugge/Bruges, Luik/Liège); check both on tickets and signs.
- Belgium ↗Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent have low-emission zones; if you drive, check that the car is registered or allowed before entering.
- Belgium ↗Belgian unions call national action days that stop trains, trams and flights; check SNCB and your airline two days before any travel day.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Arlon101 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Arlon, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Belgium-wide
- SIM or eSIMProximus, Orange Belgium and Telenet/BASE; prepaid SIMs need ID registration.Belgium-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe, though many Belgians drink bottled; restaurants rarely serve free tap water.Belgium-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service included; add 5–10% for good service if you like.Belgium-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Belgium-wide
- SafetyArlon is a quiet small city and street crime is rare.
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- RestroomsOften paid (€0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2)) in stations and some cafés; carry coins.Belgium-wide
- Emergency numbers101 police · 112 fire and ambulance · 1733 Out-of-hours doctor (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on Mondays; Bruges' museums close Monday; shops close Sunday outside tourist areas.Belgium-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLUX Luxembourg Findel (About 30–40 min by car; the usual airport for Arlon.
- Getting aroundThe historic centre is small and easily covered on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Sit-down mealDinner main€19–29 (≈ US$25–35)
- Beerdraught in a bar / supermarket bottle€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry€5–10 (≈ US$6–12) (check)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€190 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LUX Luxembourg Findel (About 30–40 min by car; the usual airport for Arlon. Rail link via Luxembourg City.) · BRU Brussels Airport (Rail to Arlon via Brussels and Namur, roughly 3 h 30 min.) · CRL Brussels South Charleroi (Budget carriers; road or rail via Namur, allow 3 h or more.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Dec (14 rain days), driest Apr (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Arlon: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
13 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The historic centre is small and easily covered on foot. For sights outside the centre, use a car or a bike; the tourist office rents e-bikes and regular bikes. Local buses run from the station into town, but most visitors never need them.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Luxembourg City
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Train from Arlon station, about 20 min
The best half-day add-on: old town, casemates and the Grund. Trains run roughly hourly.
Bastogne
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car or bus via the N4, about 45 min
War museum and memorials; thin public transport, so a car makes it easy.
Bouillon
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via the N89, about 1 h
Castle and Semois bend; awkward by train, so treat it as a car day or an overnight.
La Roche-en-Ardenne
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Car via the N4 and N89, about 1 h 15 min
Ardennes hiking and the castle ruin; too far for a comfortable return day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Historic centre (Grand-Rue, Rue des Faubourgs)
Walk to every sight and to the station in 5–10 min; few rooms, book ahead.
Station quarter
Easiest arrival with bags; 300 m south of the old town.
Rue de Lorraine / E25 edge
Chain hotels with free parking; only worth it if you arrive by car.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Train Arlon → Luxembourg City, return2 × €14 · check | €28 |
| Bike or e-bike rental, one day2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €39 |
| Trip total≈ €214 per person per day, bed included | €427≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euro; travel to Arlon excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / supermarket bottle | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) / €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Lunch main | €15–24 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Dinner main | €19–29 (≈ US$25–35) |
| Museum entry | €5–10 (≈ US$6–12) (check) |
| Train Arlon → Luxembourg City, one way | €7–8 (≈ US$9–10) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No youth hostel in Arlon: the nearest are in Bouillon and Luxembourg City.
- Many restaurants and bars close one or two days a week, often Monday; check before you walk over.
- Sunday and public holidays: most shops shut, a few cafés open.
- Leaving bags or valuables visible in a parked car is a risk anywhere on the E25 corridor: check local advice and take them with you.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 101
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Out-of-hours doctor
- 1733
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police101
- Fire and ambulance112
- Out-of-hours doctor1733
Embassy
No embassies in Arlon; they are in Brussels. The US embassy is in Brussels (check the address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Arlon → Luxembourg City: about €7–8 (≈ US$9–10), about 20 min (check)
- Taxi across town: €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) (check)
- Bike rental, tourist office: about €15 (≈ US$18)/day (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- S'il vous plaît — Please (seel voo PLEH)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYAN sa KOOT)
- Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (zhuh puh pay-YAY par KART)
- Où est la gare ? — Where is the station? (oo ay la GAR)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Arlon. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (grey, wet, short days) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for LUX and BRU: last train from Luxembourg City, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Grand-Rue and the Roman core, La Kippchen, the station quarter.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Archaeological Museum, Gaspar Museum, St Donat's tower) and eat pages with weekly closing days.
- Sunday and Monday arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.