2 missions of Luxembourg in Australia: Consulate General of Luxembourg in Melbourne, Australia; Consulate General of Luxembourg in Sydney, Australia.…
Head of mission: Karen Francesca Schwinden, Honorary Consul General (as of 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Geoffrey D. Dunstan, Honorary Consul General (as of 2010)
Luxembourg is becoming an increasingly appealing destination for Australian travelers. Its unique combination of modern amenities and historical allure, along with developing tourism infrastructure, attracts a growing number of visitors. With around 300,000 Australians traveling internationally each year, a portion may find Luxembourg an intriguing place to explore.
Luxembourg is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Australia. It has a low murder rate of 0.6 per 100,000 people, slightly lower than Australia's rate of 0.7. While Luxembourg ranks 27th out of 40 European countries regarding safety while walking alone at night, it maintains a strong performance in organized crime indices, scoring better than Australia in several categories. For example, Luxembourg has a mafia group index of 1.0 (compared to Australia's 5.0) and a crime network index of 2.0 (Australia's is 6.0). Additionally, there are no recorded female murders in Luxembourg, while Australia has a rate of 0.4 per 100,000. Overall, tourists from Australia can feel secure visiting Luxembourg, as it is a peaceful destination with low crime rates.