Luxembourg guide

A popular family and commuter quarter, this neighbourhood is close to the European School Luxembourg II

West

In the neighbourhood: Mamer

by Sarita Rao 12 min. 12.10.2021

Living

In the neighbourhood: Mersch

by Sarita Rao 10 min. 27.09.2021

Three towers on the skyline, the work of architect Dominique Perrault, house the highest court in Europe

Modern

Architectural Icon: European Court of Justice

by Sarita RAO 4 min. 07.09.2021

Architectural icons

Nature

Architectural Icon: Biodiversum

Shaped like an upturned ship's hull and built entirely from wood, this low-emission visitor centre is a work of art

by Sarita Rao 2 min. 31.08.2021

Culture

Architectural icon: Cathedral Notre Dame

Luxembourg’s iconic cathedral contains artworks from the 17th to 20th century

by Sarita Rao 3 min. 03.08.2021

Erected as the city hall in 1572 Photo: Shutterstock

Visit:

Architectural Icons: Grand Ducal Palace

14.06.2021

Reconstructed for the last time after the Second World War

Heritage

Architectural Icon: Echternach Abbey

1 01.06.2021

Local

Architectural Icon: Valentiny Foundation

10.04.2021

Almost space age, Karbaukis has photographed a number of water towers (Waassertierm) in Luxembourg

Spot

Architectural icons: water towers

07.03.2021

The buildings of Esch have intricate facades and window decorations, if you look up to the higher floors Photo: Guy Jallay

Art Nouveau

Architectural Icon: the windows of Esch

20.05.2021

Blast furnace A in Belval is 82 metres high and has a viewing platform

Heritage:

Architectural Icon: Belval blast furnaces

1 04.03.2021

The central station was designed to give the impression of a Baroque abbey Photo: Shutterstock

Culture:

Architectural icon: rail station and rotundas

16.02.2021

Organ pipes, the body of a fish or a whale opening it's mouth? Photo: Alfonso Salgueiro Lora

Culture

Architectural icons: Philharmonie

12.08.2021

Events & Traditions

September

Wine tasting and apple season

Stock up on locally-grown apples or find out who will be crowned Wine Queen at Grevenmacher's 71st Wine and Grape Festival

by Sarita Rao 3 min. 29.09.2021

Tradition

Schueberfouer – the city's famous fair explained

A traditional folk fair, with a 680-year history. It started as a market but today is so much more. Even in deconfinement you can enjoy the fun of the fair, just not all in one place

1 by Sarita Rao 4 min. 28.07.2021

Tradition

How Luxembourg celebrates National Day

2 22.06.2021

D’Iechternacher Sprangprëssessioun was put on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage in November 2010 Photo: Lex Kleren

Tradition

What is the hopping procession of Echternach?

1 24.05.2021

Fresh branches are braided or intertwined to create a Meekranz wreath

Luxembourg Tradition

Meekranz and Oktav

1 29.04.2021

Klibberkanner replace the church bells from "Green" Thursday until Easter Sunday

Traditions

Klibberen and Émaischen explained

1 02.04.2021

Buy one for a sweetheart, or bake some at home for the family

Tradition:

Celebrate Bretzelsonndeg at home

13.03.2021

Buergbrennen in Beggen Photo: Manuel Dias

Tradition

What is Buergbrennen?

1 20.02.2021

Keep an eye out on the roads for children bearing homemade lanterns on 2 February Photo: Gerry Huberty

Tradition:

Liichtmëssdag brings light to Luxembourg

1 02.02.2021

If your slice contains the "bean", you get to be king or queen for the day Photo: Chris Karaba

Tradition

Dräikinneksdag

05.01.2021

Welcome to the neighbourhood

City

In the neighbourhood: Ville Haute & Gare

Plagued with road and tram works, the Gare area has undergone a transformation, but expect rental prices here and in the old town to reflect their prime locations

by Sarita Rao 11 min. 11.09.2021