Centre, Grund and Clausen
The centre of the Capital encompasses the Upper Town
, surrounded by three boulevards: Royal Boulevard to the north and west, Franklin-Roosevelt Boulevard to the south and Jean-Ulveling Boulevard to the east. By extension, the Centre district encompasses the entire upper part of the city, as far as Robert-Schuman Boulevard and the Côte d'Esch. This historic heart brings together most of the city's museums (with the notable exception of the Mudam and the Dräi Eechelen Museum, located on the Kirchberg plateau), but also the Grand Ducal Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the city's main shopping street, the Grand-Rue. It revolves around the two main squares, the Place d'Armes and the Place Guillaume II, the nerve centres of Luxembourg. More commercial and less residential than its neighbouring districts, this area is home to many hotels and restaurants. Finally, gourmets will not fail to take a tour of the gastronomic island, one of the entrances to which is the Rue de l'Eau, behind the Grand Ducal Palace.The Grund and Clausen districts
correspond to the fortified lower town to the east and north-east of the city, in the meanders of the Alzette. Calm and picturesque, they are probably the most pleasant and authentic districts of Luxembourg City. Numerous walks pass through these districts, especially from the Bisserwee, a steep paved road that links the central high plateau to the Grund. Let yourself be seduced by the charm of the Grund: it's good to sit down on the terrace and enjoy a drink as the evening falls... The Grund is also home to the Museum of Natural History, which has been beautifully restored. A place full of discoveries, ideal for a family visit! The lower town is home to the Neumünster Abbey and its adjacent church, as well as its splendid esplanade offering a superb view. Les Rives de Clausen (a group of bars and restaurants established on the industrial wasteland of the former Brasserie Mousel et Clausen) is, since 2008, one of the "places to be" of the city. The major Mansfeld Park project in Clausen was completed in 2017.Belair, Limpertsberg and Kirchberg
TheBelair and Limpertsberg districts
, located in the north-west of Luxembourg City, are the most posh districts. Together with Bonnevoie-Sud, they also have the highest population density, while at the same time giving the real impression of having a lot of space. It is not for nothing that they are residential and family districts! The beautiful architecture of the Belair houses is also an eye-catcher. This district with its active population is located on the axis leading to the shops of Strassen, which makes it a strategic position, but it is also close to the Merl park, where it is good to relax. Limpertsberg, connected to the Kirchberg Plateau by the Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge, is a popular district for expatriates, many of whom work in the European Quarter. Close to the heart of the capital, it also provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of the centre and allows you to enjoy the green spaces and playgrounds with family and friends. Its cultural offer is rich as it is home to the Grand Théâtre and the Utopia cinema. With numerous primary and secondary schools and international private schools, Limpertsberg is also nicknamed "the district with schools". However, this could change by 2025 with the relocation of some schools to other districts.The Kirchberg covers 360 hectares
in the north-eastern heights of the capital. Together with the Belvalencore site currently being developed (in the Terres Rouges), it is the worthy architectural representative of Luxembourg. It is easily accessible from the city centre via the Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge, more commonly known by Luxembourgers as the Red Bridge. It is on the Kircheberg that the city's European institutions have been located since the 1960s. Over the years, the district has opened up and now includes the headquarters of the majority of banks, the Olympic swimming pool, a national sports and cultural centre, a cinema complex and a large shopping centre, the European schools, the central park designed by landscape architect Peter Latz, the Dräi Eechelen museum, the Philharmonic and the Grand Duke Jean (Mudam) Museum of Modern Art.The Kirchberg Plateau borders Findel, which is home to the Grand Duchy's international airport.
Nearby is the Hamm district, with the American military cemetery where General Patton is buried.
Station, Hollerich and Bonnevoie
To the south and south-east of the capital, the districts of Hollerich and Bonnevoie surround the Gare district on both sides. This is the most populated area of the city. Residential buildings are followed by shops and administrative buildings. These are undoubtedly the most popular and cosmopolitan areas of the city, as rents are lower than in the centre or in the residential areas of Merl and Belair in the west of the city. The famous rotundas, which date from the end of the 19th century, are one of the sights of the Bonnevoie district, close to the railway line in Rue de Bonnevoie. Classified as historical monuments, they were renovated in 2007. Rue de Hollerich, which is known for its many cafés and bars, runs parallel and next to Rue de l'Aciérie, where the cultural space Les Rotondes is located.
Station, Hollerich and Bonnevoie
In the south and south-east of the capital, the districts of Hollerich and Bonnevoie surround the Gare district on both sides. This is the most densely populated area of the city. The residential buildings are followed by shops and administrations. These are undoubtedly the most popular and cosmopolitan districts of the city! Rents are lower here than in the centre or in the residential areas of Merl and Belair in the west of the city. Near the railway line, in the rue de Bonnevoie, the famous rotundas, which date from the end of the 19th century, are among the curiosities of the Bonnevoie district. Listed as historical monuments, they were restored in 2007. The rue de Hollerich, which is known for its numerous cafés and bars, runs parallel and next to the rue de l'Aciérie.
