Luxembourg guide

Luxembourg Tradition

Meekranz and Oktav

1 by Sarita Rao 4 min. 30.04.2022

The French-language Vauban school opened its campus in Gasperich in 2017

Rejuvenation

In the neighbourhood: Gasperich

by Sarita Rao 10 min. 28.04.2022

Local

Architectural Icon: Valentiny Foundation

by Sarita Rao 3 min. 18.04.2022

Visit:

Architectural Icons: Grand Ducal Palace

City hall turned palace, and one-time concert hall and bar, it hides a sumptuous interior

by Sarita Rao 2 min. 14.06.2021

How to register your car in Luxembourg

Have you just moved to Luxembourg? Welcome to the Grand Duchy! Part of the settling-in period is registering your car with the authorities. It's not hard to do, particularly if you are well prepared for the five-step process we describe below.

Architectural icons in the city

The central station was designed to give the impression of a Baroque

Culture:

Architectural icon: rail station and rotundas

You may have passed through it or possibly discussed it for the Sproochentest, but have you ever stopped to admire this Baroque building?

by Sarita Rao 2 min. 08.02.2022

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

Spot

Architectural icons: water towers

You may not be a fan of rain, but have you ever noticed the architectural wonders that are the Waassertierm of Luxembourg?

by Sarita Rao 3 min. 20.01.2022

Built using the stones from a Franciscan monastery located on the same site that was dismantled in 1829

Culture

Architectural icon: City Hall

29.11.2021

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

Modern

Architectural Icon: European Court of Justice

07.09.2021

The original site of the abbey was the artisan district, home to the bakers, millers and fisherman who looked after Count Conrad's retinue Photo: Serge Waldbillig

Culture

Architectural icon: Neumünster Abbey

15.11.2021

The central station was designed to give the impression of a Baroque palace

Culture:

Architectural icon: rail station and rotundas

08.02.2022

Three spires, one dating back to the 17th century Photo: Anouk Antony

Culture

Architectural icon: Cathedral Notre Dame

03.08.2021

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

Architectural icons outside the city

Heritage:

Architectural Icon: Belval blast furnaces

These giant blast furnaces on Belval’s skyline pay tribute to Luxembourg’s industrial heritage

1 by Sarita Rao 4 min. 06.03.2022

Art Nouveau

Architectural Icon: the windows of Esch

Art Deco and Art Nouveau rub shoulders in Esch-sur-Alzette, adorning city centre windows with roses, steelworkers and the Roman god Mercury

by Sarita Rao 6 min. 27.02.2022

Spot

Architectural icons: water towers

20.01.2022

There are no sharp edges so the building blends effortlessly into its surroundings Photo: Christof Weber

Nature

Architectural Icon: Biodiversum

31.08.2021

Reconstructed for the last time after the Second World War

Heritage

Architectural Icon: Echternach Abbey

1 01.06.2021

Local

Architectural Icon: Valentiny Foundation

18.04.2022

Events & Traditions

Tradition:

Celebrate Bretzelsonndeg

Learn more about the history of this Luxembourg tradition to give your sweetheart a pretzel on the fourth Sunday of Lent

by Sarita Rao 2 min. 27.03.2022

Head to the forest to make your own spring wreath on 1 May

Luxembourg Tradition

Meekranz and Oktav

Find out the significance of the statue of Our Lady, Comforter of the Afflicted in the Oktav procession, and why Luxembourgers make a Meekranz door wreath

1 by Sarita Rao 4 min. 30.04.2022

Chase away winter chills at your village Buergbrennen bonfire

Tradition

What is Buergbrennen?

1 19.02.2022

Diekirch Cavalcade distributing sweets and beer

Fuesend

Carnival: burning men, fancy dress and nuns' farts

12.02.2022

Tradition

Liichtmëssdag brings light to Luxembourg

1 30.01.2022

Saint Nicolas, known in Luxembourg as Kleeschen

Tradition:

Kleeserchersdag/Niklosdag traditions explained

1 06.12.2021

Families can take part in beet and turnip sculpting workshops Photo: Luxemburger Wort archives

Halloween

All Saints and d'Trauliicht

23.10.2021

A parade of sheep and musicians playing the Hämmelsmarsch marks the official opening of Schueberfouer Photo: Chris Karaba

Tradition

Schueberfouer – the city's famous fair explained

1 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

Welcome to the neighbourhood

Bohemian

In the neighbourhood: Bonnevoie

Known for its bohemian atmosphere, Bonnevoie or Bouneweg has its roots in the textile industry and is home to some familiar faces

by Sarita Rao 12 min. 28.02.2022

Live

In the neighbourhood: Cents and Hamm

Historically established on the road to Trier, the adjoining residential districts boast range of facilities

by Sarita Rao 8 min. 20.11.2021

Luxembourg's Central Rail Station - the surrounding area is known as Gare.

City

In the neighbourhood: Ville Haute & Gare

11.09.2021

Limpertsberg is home to a university campus and several beautiful art nouveau buildings

City

In the neighbourhood: Limpertsberg

24.07.2021

Beggen became a district in its own right in 1920, but its origins date back to 1611 Photo: Google Maps

Districts

In the neighbourhood: Beggen

13.01.2022

Kirchberg's residential population will quadruple as new housing extends the district considerably

Living

In the neighbourhood: Kirchberg & Weimerskirch

18.09.2021

Rejuvenation

In the neighbourhood: Gasperich

28.04.2022

Property prices reach up to €14,106 per square metre Photo: Wikimedia Commons/MMFE

Living

In the neighbourhood: Belair

28.07.2021

Neighbourhoods outside the City

The 19th century Cannon Tower, a landmark of Kehlen

West

In the neighbourhood: Kehlen

The idyllic rural villages of Kehlen commune combine a city commuter base with a pottery and distilling past, and some great walks and restaurants

1 by Sarita RAO 14 min. 20.03.2022

West

In the neighbourhood: Strassen

Just outside the city limits, this small commune is home to 115 nationalities, an indoor pool and wellness centre and quite a few shops and restaurants

by Sarita Rao 12 min. 24.02.2022