Credit: Grand Ducal Police

On Friday 13 November 2026, the Grand Ducal Police issued details of their planned presence at winter markets across Luxembourg, along with advice for those attending the events.

As part of its annual activities, the Grand Ducal Police said it will maintain a visible presence and carry out preventive patrols at winter markets across the country. These patrols will be conducted in a targeted manner or as part of its regular operational duties.

In the capital

Extremely popular with both residents and international visitors, the attractions of Luxembourg City’s Winterlights 2026 will be spread across seven locations in the Upper Town and the Gare district. Consequently, the police will maintain a visible presence at and around the markets and attractions at Place de la Constitution, Place d’Armes, Place de Paris, Place Guillaume II, Knuedler, Place Émile Hamilius and Kinnekswiss.

In addition to this visible presence, local police officers will continue to carry out their regular preventive and security patrols, particularly during peak hours. Increased checks on public transport are also planned throughout the festive period.

Ville-Haute Police Station staffed 24 hours a day

As a reminder, the Luxembourg-Ville police station, located on Rue du Fossé, has been staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, since 1 May, when the Grand Ducal Police extended its opening hours. The officers working there will, of course, remain available to visitors to the markets should assistance be required, as will officers present at and around the markets.

Rest of the country

Winter markets in other towns and localities across the country, which are also very popular, will likewise benefit from an increased police presence through preventive patrols at the venues and in the surrounding areas.

As with any major public gathering, law enforcement authorities consult in advance with municipal authorities and event organisers to establish security arrangements for year-end events and markets. Overall, the police continuously adapt their arrangements to ensure an appropriate response in all circumstances. For security reasons, details of these arrangements are not disclosed.

Stay vigilant

Like all festive gatherings attracting large crowds, winter markets also attract dishonest individuals, particularly pickpockets. 

Visitors are therefore advised to remain particularly vigilant. Accordingly, the police offer the following practical advice:

• Only carry the cash and credit cards you need.

• Keep your bag closed at all times and never leave it unattended.

• Carry your bag in front of you.

• Keep your wallet and other valuables in an inside pocket of your jacket.

• Never display the contents of your wallet in public, to avoid becoming a victim of theft.

• Be vigilant when approached by people collecting donations or asking for signatures on petitions. These activities may be tricks designed to make you take out your wallet.

• Never allow strangers to touch or embrace you and try to maintain a certain distance from people you do not know.

• Be particularly careful near cash machines and when making payments. Do not allow yourself to be distracted and ask people around you to keep their distance.

• Make use of the ‘My Safe’ feature in the Police mobile app to register details of your valuables.

• Do not hesitate to report any suspicious objects or individuals to officers on site or by calling the emergency number 113.