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DISCOVER
LUXEMBOURG
CITY PORTRAIT, FORTRESS,
ATTRACTIONS, MUSEUMS
AND BEST ADDRESSES
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Historical survey
The Fortress: Life-Size History
From the Old Quarters to the European Centre
The Public Squares, Genuine Sitting Rooms of the Capital
The Buildings, Reflections of a City
The Bridges, Incarnating an Open City
Places of Worship
A City and Its Memory: Museums and Public Collections
Everyday Culture
Tribute to the Past: the Main Monuments
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Luxembourg, Conveniently
The Luxembourg City Tourist Office at a glance
Tourism
Culture
Markets and Celebrations
Sports and Leisure
Nightlife
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Corniche and Grund district
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WELCOME
WELCOME TO LUXEMBOURG!
Luxembourg, the capital of the Grand Duchy, is delighted to greet you. You will get to know a more
than millennial city, which is proud of its rich, turbulent past and looks to the future optimistically.
Luxembourg boasts a large array of historical and cultural sights that are worth seeing, lots of
interesting and picturesque spots you can discover, countless legends and anecdotes worth relating.
In this sense, and to make it easier to discover the former “Gibraltar of the North”, the brochure
“Discover” complements your efforts.
In its first part you will come across the most relevant attractions of cosmopolitan Luxembourg, such
as the fortress works, the cultural facilities or else the most momentous monuments. “Luxembourg,
Conveniently” presents the manifold services of the Luxembourg City Tourist Office and may be used
to provide information on cultural events, sports or leisure time activities. The different city plans
simplify the act of discovering both historical and modern Luxembourg.
We wish you a pleasant stay!
Your Luxembourg City Tourist Office
HISTORICAL SURVEY
HISTORICAL SURVEY
As far back as 963 Count Siegfried chose the Bock promontory to build his fortress which was to
become, together with the first market near Saint Michael’s Church, the cradle of the city, surrounded
by a simple fortification. In the course of the years a second and third fortification were constructed
on the west side, whereas the rocks of the Pétrusse valley and of the Alzette valley constituted a
safe natural defence. All these powerful ramparts, however, did not prevent the Burgundians from
taking the city by surprise in 1443; it developed into a strategic position, important on the European
chessboard. After more than four centuries the best military engineers of the Burgundians, the
French, the Spaniards, the Austrians and of the Germanic Confederation ended up transforming
the city into one of the mightiest emplacements in the world, known as the “Gibraltar of the North”.
Three girdles of battlements provided its defence: the inner one was fortified with bastions; the
second included fifteen forts and the third was composed of an exterior wall, containing nine forts,
all hewn into the rock. An extraordinary network of 23 km of underground tunnels – the so-called
casemates – and more than 40,000 m2 of bombproof rooms were hewn in the rocky foundations of
the city. They were capable of sheltering not only thousands of defenders with their equipment and
their horses, but also workshops for artillery and arms, kitchens, bakeries and slaughter-houses.
The fortifications covered a surface of 180 ha, while the city accounted for only about 120 ha,
including its lower districts. The Treaty of London, signed by the super-powers on May 11th 1867,
stipulated the dismantling of the bulwarks, 10% of which still remain visible. The fortress ramparts
and the historically impressive Old Town enjoy international reputation: in 1994 UNESCO listed them
as World Heritage.
Bock Promontory, Alzette valley and Neumünster Abbey
THE FORTRESS:
LIFE-SIZE HISTORY
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B OCK PROMONTORY
In 963 Siegfried, Count of Ardenne, acquired this
massive rocky ledge, the cradle of the city of
Luxembourg, through bartering with the Saint
Maximin Abbey in Trier. The rock on which
Siegfried built his castle, played a strategically
crucial role. Surrounded on three sides by the
Alzette valley and accessible only from the west,
the stronghold proved easy to defend. Inside the
rock, the visitor finds the archeological crypt as
well as the casemates of the Bock, formerly
used as underground defence galleries.
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B OCK CASEMATES
The first underground tunnels were built in 1644,
in the era of the Spanish domination. The 23-km
long galleries were enlarged only 40 years later
by Vauban, the French military engineer and
fortress builder, and in the 18th century by the
Austrians. The multilevel subterranean defensive passages reached down as far as 40 m.
These impressive defence works conferred Luxembourg the name of “Gibraltar of the North”.
After the fortress’ dismantling in 1867, 17 km of
the casemates were spared. The fortress ramparts and the historically impressive Old Town
which enjoy international reputation were registered on UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994.
Practical info page 75
THE FORTRESS:
LIFE-SIZE HISTORY
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A RCHEOLOGICAL CRYPT
As the antechamber of the Bock casemates, the
archeological crypt houses the origins of the city
of Luxembourg. Modern technology is used to
preserve, protect and revalorize not only the
castle structures of the first Dukes of Luxembourg, but also vestiges of the fortress.
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P ÉTRUSSE CASEMATES
The Pétrusse casemates originated at a time
when the Spanish were modernising mediaeval works and building large bastions, such as
that of the Beck, whose platform is occupied
by the present Place de la Constitution. In 1673,
the Spanish raised the Ravelin (an old term for
demilune) of the Pâté, intended to reinforce the
Beck Bastion. These works are one of the few
Luxembourg fortifications to have been mainly
preserved. Marshal Vauban gave the Pétrusse
works their present form. In 1728-29, the Austrians built the “grand staircase” with the Bourbon Lock and in 1746 the casemates called the
“Pétrusse battery”.
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B ECK BASTION
Erected during the first Spanish rule by Isaac von
Traybach on the site of what is now Constitution
Square (1644), the bastion is named after the
former Governor of the Duchy of Luxembourg,
Baron Johann von Beck. During the first French
rule from 1684 to 1697, Vauban raised the walls
of the Beck Bastion lining the Pétrusse valley to
the level of their present height. In 1860 it was
strength ned further, only to be partly dismantled seven years later.
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CORNICHE
Also called “the most beautiful balcony of Europe” (according to the Luxembourg writer Batty
Weber), it runs along the Alzette valley on the
ramparts – built by the Spaniards and the French
in the 17th century – from the Bock Promontory
up to the lower part of the Holy Ghost Citadel,
the so-called “Rondellen”.
Up to the year 1870 the Corniche had staircases in steep parts which were levelled off only
after the dismantling of the fortress. Moreover
the greatest part of the protecting wall with its
loopholes was cleared away so as to disclose
a superb panorama on the valley of the Alzette,
the city district of Grund and the Rham Plateau.
THE FORTRESS:
LIFE-SIZE HISTORY
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S PANISH TURRETS
They were set up in the middle of the 17th century, integrated in the large fortifications initiated by the Spaniards and continued by Vauban.
The actual purpose of the turrets has not been
clearly established. Apparently there were 38 of
them, but there is no historical evidence for this
number.
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F ORT THÜNGEN/
MUSÉE DRÄI EECHELEN
Named after the Austrian commander-in-chief of
the fortress, Baron of Thüngen, it was built in 1732
to enclose the defence work called Redoute du
Parc (Park Redoubt) set up by Vauban 50 years
before. A deep moat surrounded Fort Thüngen
which was accessible only through a 169-metre
long underground tunnel through the rocks from
Obergrünewald. In 1836 the Prussians extended
the Fort and in 1860 strengthened it again.
In 1870 and 1874 it was demolished: only the three
round towers, the so-called Three Acorns, and the
foundation walls, uncovered in 1991, remained in
good condition. Here are also the “Musée d’Art
Moderne Grand-Duc Jean”, built after the plans
of the Sino-American architect Ieoh Ming Pei and
the “Musée Dräi Eechelen”.
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R HAM PLATEAU
In bygone days people lived on this high ground,
which was washed around on three sides by the
Alzette. After the 15th century the third ring linked
it to the protected part of the city. At the end of
the 17th century, with the French ruling, Vauban
had 4 military barracks built, which have housed
social institutions since the 19 th century. From
the front part of the Rham Plateau the visitor
enjoys the magnificent view on the military edifices and fortifications of the Holy Ghost Plateau
as well as on the so-called Corniche.
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B OURBON PLATEAU
Its name refers to the former Fort Bourbon and
it had been included in the fortification of the
city for ages. A lot of defence works of the middle and exterior rings of the so-called Diedenhofener Front (for instance Fort Bourbon, Fort
Elisabeth, Avancée Thionville, Fort Wallis, Fort
Wedell) were located on this plateau. After the
fortress was dismantled (from 1867 onwards),
the principles of town planning needed applying here.
THE FORTRESS:
LIFE-SIZE HISTORY
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H OLY GHOST CITADEL
In 1234 the Holy Ghost Monastery was founded
on the square bearing the same name. As the
third ring was built in the 14th century, the plateau
was linked to the protected part of the city. Its
military and strategic location was recognized
during the first Spanish domination, but its final
shape dates back to 1685-87, when the French
military fortress builder Vauban expanded the
site of the citadel and strengthened the walls
and bulwarks into bastions.
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C ULTURAL CIRCULAR WALK
WENZEL
The Wenzel Circular Walk is a tour in time and
space through the Upper and Lower towns:
“Bock” promontory, Old Town, Wenceslas ring
wall, valley of the Alzette with its unique fortifications. The Council of Europe has rated this
promenade an “outstanding” cultural itinerary.
The “Cité judiciaire”, heart of the Luxembourgish
justice, was built here a few years ago.
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CULTURAL CIRCULAR WALK
VAUBAN
The Vauban Circular Walk, named after the
French fortress builder Sébastien le Prestre de
Vauban (1633-1707), leads the visitor through a
part of the fortifications of the 17th, 18th and 19 th
centuries: “Bock” promontory, Old Town, Pfaffenthal and Clausen, Fort Niedergrünewald, Fort
Thüngen and Fort Obergrünewald.
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L AMBERT REDOUBT
Built in 1685, the Lambert Redoubt was part of
a fort of the same name. It was a component of
the median line of the plain front. The redoubt
was renovated in 1835/36 and given a roof.
Constructed in a pentagonal form, it contained
two floors and was surrounded by a network
of casemates which are still in excellent condition today. There was a scattering of new
mine chambers. Demolition work between 1868
and 1874 razed the entire fort to the ground.
The excavation work carried for the Monterey
underground car park brought the remains of the
Lambert Redoubt to light.
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Alzette valley with view on Stierchen Bridge and Wenceslas Wall
FROM THE OLD
QUARTERS TO THE
EUROPEAN CENTRE
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O LD TOWN
Its core is the Fish Market, the oldest part of the
capital. Cosy cafés, specialty restaurants and
artist haunts enhance the attractiveness of the
narrow, sinuous lanes in this district. The Old
Town boasts the National Museum of History
and Art, the Luxembourg City History Museum,
Saint Michael’s Church, the Bock Promontory
with the Casemates and the Palace of the Grand
Dukes.
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L OWER TOWNS OF GRUND,
CLAUSEN AND PFAFFENTHAL
The lower towns of Grund, Clausen and
Pfaffenthal – which were inhabited in bygone
days – line the banks of the Alzette. Especially
skilled workmen who needed the Alzette water
to carry out their craft had always settled here.
In Grund the visitor comes across Neimënster
and the National Museum of Natural History. In
Pfaffenthal he will be struck by the two Vauban
Towers and the birthplace of Robert Schuman,
the father of European Integration.
Today, Clausen and Grund are popular nightlife
districts.
FROM THE OLD QUARTERS
TO THE EUROPEAN CENTRE
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G OVERNMENT DISTRICT
It is located in the city centre, close to the Cathedral. The House of Burgundy has been the Prime
Minister’s office since 1975. The tower containing
a staircase, attached to it, is built of bricks and
is thought to be one of the oldest vestiges of
the mediaeval city. The Refuge of the Holy Ghost
Monastery – built in 1740 – houses the Ministry
of Finances, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
is located in the former Refuge of the Saint Maximin Abbey of Trier built in 1751.
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S TATION DISTRICT
The colossal building of the station and its clock
tower dominate the outline of this quarter run
through by two large avenues, the Avenue de la
Gare and the Avenue de la Liberté. The Adolphe
Bridge and the Viaduct, also named Passerelle,
link the station quarter with the city centre.
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B ANK DISTRICT
Boulevard Royal, also called the Luxembourg
Wall Street, is characterized by modern office
blocks. International banks, holding and insurance companies have mostly settled at this busy
thoroughfare.
Another group of banks has settled on Kirchberg Plateau, where several large ones have
opted for the neighbourhood of the EU institutions.
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IRCHBERG PLATEAU/
K
CENTRE OF EUROPE
Luxembourg has been the seat of European
Union institutions since 1952, primarily located
on the Kirchberg: the Secretariat of the European
Parliament, a Directorate General (Eurostat) and
various directorates of the European Commission, a majority of the translation services, the
European Court of Justice, European Court of
Auditors and the European Investment Bank.
The Council of Ministers of the EU meets in the
conference centre in April, June and October.
In the second half of 2015, Luxembourg will hold the
Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Furthermore, we come across modern banking
edifices, the Head Office of the media corporation RTL GROUP, the National Sports and Cultural
Centre, the cinema complex Utopolis and the
international trade fair of the city of Luxembourg
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TO THE EUROPEAN CENTRE
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LUXEXPO, all of which are important components of the Kirchberg Plateau. LUXEXPO is an
adequate venue for congresses, conferences
and seminars as well as exhibitions and shows
of national and international range.
P EDESTRIAN PRECINCT
It extends all around Place d’Armes, where the
visitor comes across boutiques, retailers and
shopping arcades. Grand-Rue – in the vernacular “Groussgaass” – is the main shopping street.
Cosy street cafés, bistros and restaurants give
additional charm to the city centre.
Thanks to the Philharmonie and the Musée d’Art
Moderne Grand-Duc Jean (MUDAM), the Kirchberg Plateau attracts international music and
art lovers.
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P ÉTRUSSE VALLEY
Located below the Adolphe and the Passerelle
bridges, it forms a natural dividing line between
the Upper Town and Plateau Bourbon.
The Pétrusse, created by the confluence of the
Cessange and the Merl rivulets, had no embankments until 1933. Beside its riverbed, one
can still see vestiges of the former Bourbon
sluice, which was set up in 1728 to flood the
upper Pétrusse valley in case of attack by the
enemy.
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C ITY GARDENS
After the fortress was dismantled in 1867, the
available space on the western side of the city
was partly used for the city park, which was designed by the famous Parisian country planner
Edouard André. The gardens provide not only
rest and relaxation for walkers, but also contain
several relevant edifices and monuments.
Brasserie Guillaume
The house of the lobsterf and the carpaccio
Seafood, fine fish,
shells and crustaceans
12 - 14 place Guillaume II - L-1648 Luxembourg - Tél.: +352 26 20 20 20
www.brasserieguillaume.lu - www.poissonnerie.lu
L’OSTERIA
Fine italian and venetian food
8 Place Guillaume II - L-1648 Luxembourg - Tél. : +352 27 47 81 25
www.losteria.lu
Equestrian statue of William II and Palace of the Grand Dukes
THE PUBLIC
SQUARES, GENUINE
SITTING ROOMS OF
THE CAPITAL
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F ISH MARKET
As the former crossroads between two Roman
roads, it is the historical centre of the Old Town.
The first markets took place here, on the forecourt of the castles of the Dukes. At the time,
the original inhabitants went about their business here, had their social contacts in these
narrow lanes surrounding the old market, also
called cheese market. Generally speaking, the
buildings lining the square are of great historical value.
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W ILLIAM SQUARE
Since the middle of the 13th century, this square,
named after William II, King of the Netherlands
and Grand Duke of Luxembourg, has accommodated the church and the monastery of the order
of Saint Francis. In common parlance the square
is also called Knuedler – derived from the Luxembourgish word “Knued” denoting the knot
in the belt of the Franciscan friars. In 1797 the
French seized the monastery with all its grounds
and disposed of it part by part. In the following centuries the whole cluster of edifices was
pulled down and the square redesigned. Today,
the William Square hosts not only the Town Hall
and the Luxembourg City Tourist Office, but also
plenty of markets, open air concerts and feasts.
THE PUBLIC SQUARES, GENUINE
SITTING ROOMS OF THE CAPITAL
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P LACE D’ARMES
As an integral part of the pedestrian zone, surrounded by lots of street cafés, it has become
the place where the young and the old, the locals and the visitors meet.
Place d’Armes, also named “Parlour of the
City”, was aligned by Sebastian van Noyen
from Utrecht and completed by Governor Jean
Charles de Landas in 1671. The French troops of
Louis XIV paved the square, planted lime-trees
and used it for parades.
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C LAIREFONTAINE SQUARE
Situated near the Cathedral and the Government district, it was redesigned at the end of
the eighties in the framework of extensive restoration and reconstruction involving the entire
district.
The name of the square comes from a place
of shelter, a refuge belonging to the abbey of
Clairefontaine which is near the Belgian border.
The same refuge was demolished in 1933.
Cité Judiciaire
THE BUILDINGS,
REFLECTIONS
OF A CITY
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PALACE OF THE GRAND DUKES
In its function as the city residence of the Grand
Ducal family, it is situated right in the core of
the Old Town.
Formerly the first town hall of the city occupied
the site of the present palace; destroyed by a
gunpowder explosion (1554), the town hall was
rebuilt 20 years later. In the middle of the 18th
century the former City Scales were added as
an extension, whereas the Chamber of Deputies
was built as an annex in 1859.
Since 1890 the main building has been the Palace of the Grand Dukes. From 1992 to 1995 it was
thoroughly restored.
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T OWN HALL
Located on William Square, it was built between
1830 and 1838 in neoclassical style. The stones
of the old Franciscan monastery, dismantled in
1829, mainly went into its construction. In 1931
two bronze lions were added to flank both sides
of the outdoor stairs.
The edifice is the seat of the city administration
and houses the plenary hall of the municipal
council. A little bit further you will find the Luxembourg City Tourist Office.
THE BUILDINGS,
REFLECTIONS OF A CITY
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C ERCLE CITÉ: CITY PALACE
The generally named Cercle Cité is an administrative building with several festival halls. From
1953 to the mid-60s, the Cercle Cité hosted
the meetings of the Council of Ministers of
the European Coal and Steel Community and
those of the European Court of Justice.
On the front a unique frieze depicts the scene
where Countess Ermesinde hands over the
charter of freedom to the citizens of Luxembourg
in the year 1244.
A bridge connects the City Palace with the new
sociocultural meeting centre “Le Cité”. Together
they form the culture and conference centre
“Cercle Cité”.
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V ILLA VAUBAN, LUXEMBOURG
CITY ART MUSEUM
The Villa Vauban was erected on the foundation
walls of former Fort Vauban at the end of the
19 th century. In 1949 the City of Luxembourg
became the owner. From 1952 to 1958, it sheltered
the judges' chambers of the European Court
of Justice. From 1960 to 2005, the Villa Vauban
was the municipal art gallery.
Due to restoration works of the Palace of the
Grand Dukes, Villa Vauban was the city residence of the Grand Dukes between 1992 and
1995. After extensive restoration and enlargement works, Villa Vauban is hosting since 2010
the new Luxembourg City Art Museum.
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F ORMER HEADQUARTERS
OF ARCELORMITTAL
The impressive former headquarters of ArcelorMittal, the biggest steel company in the world,
has been built in 1922 and previously hosted the
Luxembourg mining company ARBED.
They include a bulky block with 4 wings and
a large inner courtyard. Dominating the front
side, the entrance portal is flanked by pillars
with the gable figures of Victoria and Mercury,
which both emphasize the connection between
ex-ARBED and mining, steel processing and
agriculture.
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C ENTRAL RAILWAY STATION
In 1859 the first railway station of the city started
to operate; for military reasons, timber was the
basic construction material. Between 1907 and
1913 the German architects Rüdell, Jüsgen and
Scheuffel planned and organized the gradual
replacing of the half-timbering by modern
building techniques. The monumental main building and the high clock tower are in “Moselle
Baroque”. In the entrance hall a mosaic window
discloses the outline of the city; the ceiling was
repainted by the Luxem
b ourg artist Armand
Strainchamps.
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Grund Gateway
Viaduct
THE BRIDGES,
INCARNATING
AN OPEN CITY
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A DOLPHE BRIDGE
Also called New Bridge, it was erected between
1900 and 1903 during the rule of Grand Duke
Adolphe. This event was followed with great
interest from abroad, because the bridge had
the biggest stone arch in the world up to then.
The big double arch spans more than 85 metres
across the Pétrusse valley at a height of 42 metres, and a total length of 153 metres.
The bridge built with Luxembourgish sandstone was opened to traffic on 24 July 1903,
on the 86th birthday of the Grand Duke. With
the construction of the Adolphe Bridge began
the development of the Plateau Bourbon with
its magnificent boulevards, generous city mansions and the area around the central station of
Luxembourg City.
This bridge is currently being renovated to make
room for a tram lane.
THE BRIDGES,
INCARNATING AN OPEN CITY
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V IADUCT/PASSERELLE
The Old bridge – in common parlance – was
built between 1859 and 1861 to cross the
Pétrusse valley at a height of 45 metres. It consists of 24 arches spanning either 8 or 15 metres
and of pillars up to 30 metres high. The total
length is 290 metres whereas the slight curve in
the middle is the result of military and strategic
considerations.
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G RAND DUCHESS CHARLOTTE
BRIDGE
The “Red Bridge” – in the vernacular – connects
the city centre to the European quarter on the
Kirchberg Plateau, crossing the Pfaffenthal 74
metres above the Alzette. It is 355 metres long,
the clear span between the pillars is 234 metres, the width 25 metres and the total weight
4,900 tons.
St. John's Church and St. Michael's Church
PLACES OF WORSHIP
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C ATHEDRAL OF THE
BLESSED VIRGIN
It was originally a Jesuit church, the foundation
stone of which was laid in 1613.
It is a remarkable instance of late Gothic style,
revealing various components and ornaments
inspired by Renaissance style. At the end of the
18th century it adopted the picture of the Lady
Comforter of the Afflicted, who had the power
to work miracles, and who was the patron saint
of the city and the country. 50 years later it was
consecrated Saint Mary’s Church and in 1870
Pope Pius IX dedicated the cathedral to the
Blessed Virgin. Between 1935 and 1938 it was
enlarged.
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S AINT MICHAEL’S CHURCH
It is the oldest holy building in the city, replacing
the castle chapel of the Counts of Luxembourg
placed on the same site in 987. In the course of
the centuries the church was destroyed several
times, but always reconstructed, altered and
extended. Its present appearance goes back
to 1688, although it was of course restored in
the 60’s and the 80’s. In view of its turbulent
history, it combines elements of Romanesque,
Gothic and Baroque architecture.
PLACES OF WORSHIP
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S AINT JOHN’S CHURCH
Also named Saint John on the Stone, it is mentioned as early as 1309 in the foundation document of Count Henry VII. At the same time as
Neumünster Abbey, a new church is set up in
1606, whose present shape, however, dates
from 1688 to 1705.
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CONGREGATION CHURCH
Also called Church of the Trinity, it was built between 1739 and 1742. During the French Revolution it was seized and temporarily used as a
theatre, before being handed over to the Protestant garrison in 1817. The richly decorated portal
strikes through its clear lines and is doubtless
one of the most beautiful of the city.
The Renaissance portal, the rich Baroque interior, the organ constructed in 1710 and the Black
Madonna are all remarkable. Supposed to work
miracles in emergencies, this picture of the
black blessed virgin is a creation of the Parler
School of Cologne in the 14th century.
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Q UIRIN CHAPEL
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A MERICAN MILITARY CEMETERY
On its site there was originally a heathen shrine
which the Romans later worshipped as an early
Christian sanctuary. A rock source surges here;
people ascribed a beneficial curing power to its
waters in case of eye ailments.
In Hamm, we are face to face with the graves of
American soldiers who perished in the Battle of
the Bulge in 1944-45, at the end of the Second
World War, against the German Wehrmacht
(Army). George S. Patton, the commander-inchief of the 3 rd US Army Corps, found his last
Since the 11th century the site has been consecrated to Saint Quirin and from the beginning of
the 13th, services were held in the two caves of
the chapel. The Gothic pilgrimage chapel, partly
hewn in the rock, was erected in 1355, while the
roof and the small belltowers were added afterwards, at the end of the 19 th century.
resting place here, as he had wished expressly.
The white crosses of the 5,076 graves form an
arch in front of a memorial chapel.
PLACES OF WORSHIP
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G ERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY
In Sandweiler are buried 10,913 German soldiers
who died in the fierce battles of the winter of
1944 and in the spring of 1945 in the Luxembourg-Belgian and the Luxembourg-German
border regions. Even one soldier killed in the
First World War lies buried here. The cemetery
was the first after the Second World War that the
Volksbund Deutsche Gräberfürsorge (National
Association for Tending German War Graves)
was able to set up outside of Germany.
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H OLY VIRGIN CEMETERY
As early as 1775 the present cemetery was laid
out outside the former city walls on Limpertsberg. It contains the tombs of William Voigt, better
known as Hauptmann (Captain) von Köpenick
and of Jean-Antoine Zinnen, a Luxembourg
composer who made the music to the national
anthem “Ons Heemecht” (Our home country).
It also contains the so-called Hinzert Cross Monument, which carries the official title of “National
Monument of Resistance and Deportation”.
Luxembourg City History Museum
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MEMORY:
MUSEUMS AND
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
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N ATIONAL MUSEUM OF
HISTORY AND ART
The National Museum of History and Art on
the Fish Market has undergone a substantial
extension and refurbishment. Three levels of 700
square metres each have been carved out of the
rock which is visible through glass walls. The
new underground galleries are used to display
the very significant archaeological collections of
the museum. The old building, which has also
been considerably transformed, houses the fine
arts, the medieval collections, the coins and
medals and the arms and fortress section. The
decorative arts continue to be on display in the
patrician houses of the 17th and 18th centuries.
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N ATIONAL MUSEUM OF
NATURAL HISTORY
The National Museum of Natural History is a
modern family museum downtown Luxembourg
in Grund and highlights “man”. Human development and impact on nature are illustrated in the
various rooms dedicated to evolution, ecology
and geology. An interactive multimedia system
as well as databases connect the visitor with
information about local natural landscapes, animal and plant species.
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AND PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
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L UXEMBOURG CITY
HISTORY MUSEUM
The Luxembourg City History Museum is situated
inside a group of four restored noble dwellings
and is to reflect the urbanistic and architectural
development of the city since its creation in the
10 th century up to the present day. It provides the
visitor with an insight into the changing day-today life of the population.
A high-tech, sophisticated data bank enables
the visitor to browse through the museum “à la
carte” (made-to-measure).
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M USÉE D’ART MODERNE
GRAND-DUC JEAN (MUDAM)
Famous architect I.M. Pei chose the historic site
of the Fort Thüngen for the construction of the
Musée d’Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean. Mudam,
located on the Kirchberg Plateau, invites the
public to an exploration of contemporary art
over 6,000 m2. The three-level museum gives
artists and designers “carte blanche” to propose original creations. Mudam, whose collection counts more than 200 works by more than
100 artists, proposes temporary expositions, a
presentation of works from the collection, guided
tours, encounters, workshops, etc.
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C ASINO LUXEMBOURG – FORUM
FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
The Casino Bourgeois, built in 1882, became
a centre for socializing in Luxembourg within
a short time. In the middle of the 20 th century
the State purchased it and rented it out to the
Cultural Circle of the European Union. Named
“Foyer Européen” from then onwards, it was a
centre for social and cultural events up to the
end of 1990. Since then, the Casino is used as a
forum for contemporary art and organizes exhibitions of new artistic tendencies, conferences
and concerts with contemporary music.
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V ILLA VAUBAN,
LUXEMBOURG CITY ART MUSEUM
The Villa Vauban was conceived to emphasize
the historical character of its collections, consisting of art works acquired by wealthy private
individuals in the 18th and 19 th centuries. The
Villa Vauban, dating from 1873, was restored by
Luxembourgish architects Diane Heirend and
Philippe Schmit, who were able to create a link
between its historical architecture and its contemporary extension. Nestled in the heart of a
park designed by French architect Edouard André,
the Villa Vauban is a haven of peace right in the
middle of the municipal park.
© design : apart / photo : Andrés Lejona
© photo : Christof Weber
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P OST AND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS MUSEUM
It reflects the history of the post and tele
communications in Luxembourg. Extensive collections of historical appliances, old documents
and postmarks, medallions and photos provide
an interesting insight into the social importance
of the post and the technological advance of
telecomm unications. Furthermore, the museum
owns a remarkable collection of stamps.
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T RAM AND BUS MUSEUM
It was inaugurated in the quarter of Hollerich
in 1991. The visitor comes across exhibits like a
historical horse-drawn coach, old tramway carriages and models of buses as well as historical uniforms. Numerous photos and documents
illustrate the development of city transportation
since 1875.
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AND PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
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ATIONAL ARCHIVES
N
The National Archives of Luxembourg were
inaugurated in the former military hospital
on the Holy Ghost Plateau in 1967; the equipment and the facilities meet the most exacting
requirements for the preservation of historical
documents.
The building itself dates from the epoch of the
Prussian domination, i.e. the years from 1857
to 1860. After the Prussian troops’ withdrawal,
it served as barracks for the volunteer army up
to the Second World War.
Philharmonie
EVERYDAY CULTURE
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NEIMËNSTER
The old Altmünster Benedictine abbey was devastated in 1542 during the war between the
French King Francis I and the German Emperor
Charles V so that the Benedictine monks built a
new abbey church in the suburb of Grund. The
Neumünster Abbey consisted of a church and 4
wings enclosing an inner courtyard.
At the end of the 18th century, after the French
Revolution, authorities expropriated the Church
of Saint John, the abbey was altered so as to
house a military hospital which functioned until
1867. After the State took over the premises,
Neumünster was used as prison for male
inmates up to 1980.
The centre offers concert, theatre and conference halls, seminars, open air concerts, studios
and workshops for artists. The Robert Krieps
Building (“Tutesall”) hosts concerts, theatre
plays and conferences. The complex also hosts
the European Institute of Cultural Routes of the
Council of Europe, the Luxembourgish-GermanFrench Pierre Werner Cultural Institute as well
as a restaurant.
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RAND THÉÂTRE
G
The Grand Theatre was built on the occasion
of the millennium of the city of Luxembourg
(1960-1964) according to the plans of the
Parisian architect Alain Bourbonnais. It embodies
European collaboration, as the building materials and the fittings come from Luxembourg,
Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland
and the Netherlands. After important renovation works on the building itself, but above all
on the stage and on the technical installations,
it has today a “grande salle” (943 seats) and
a so-called studio (sort of adaptable Black Box
with between 100 and 400 seats). It is a venue
for drama in different languages, opera and
dance.
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C APUCHIN THEATRE
From 1623 to 1795 the buildings now functioning
as theatre housed a Capuchin monastery. The
troops of the French Revolution seized it and employed it as powder magazine, depot for food
supplies and garrison bakery, which was handed over to the city authorities in 1867. Between
1869 and 1964 the former monastery church was
used as city theatre. After a complete restoration, the Capuchin Theatre, with its 269 seats,
was opened here at the beginning of 1985 for
home productions and guest performances.
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M USIC CONSERVATORY
Located in the city district of Merl, it was inaugurated in 1985. Apart from lots of rehearsal
rooms for the teaching of music, dance, diction
and drama, the building is also equipped with
a modern concert hall with 620 seats. It also
houses a museum for old music instruments,
a specialized library, a music library and large
archives for musical pieces.
57
P HILHARMONIE
Designed by French architect Christian de Portzamparc, the Philharmonie (Salle de Concerts
Grande-Duchesse Joséphine-Charlotte) is the
new landmark of the Place de l’Europe. Its columns encom
p ass three concert halls, with a
varying seating capacity ranging from 120 to
1,500. The artistic programme of the Hall covers a large spectrum of classical and contemporary music, including jazz, world music and
children’s concerts. Moreover, this cultural institution is home to the Orchestre Philharmonique
du Luxembourg.
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C INÉMATHÈQUE
Founded in 1977, the Cinémathèque holds
archives exceeding 10,000 copies. Mostly the
performances, grouped according to themes,
take place in the former Cinema Vox on Theatre
Square, which has been embellished by a sculpture entitled “Juggler” by the Luxembourg artist
Bénédicte Weis. During the summer months the
film library organizes open-air performances in
the courtyard of the Capuchin Theatre.
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N ATIONAL LIBRARY
Located in the restored Jesuit College since 1970,
it boasts a collection of 700,000 volumes of books
and on top of that, a department of literary and
artistic treasures.
The portal to the courtyard, which dates from
the 17th century, is absolutely remarkable.
During the alterations of 1967 the wall around
the courtyard was pulled down and the wooden
wings of the gate were replaced by a Baroque
iron-barred gate.
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ERCLE CITÉ:
C
LIBRARY/MEDIA LIBRARY
The new Cité, located right in the city centre,
unites three complementary infrastructures:
library/multimedia library, restaurant and auditorium. Illuminated through large bay-windows,
it welcomes its visitors on three levels. On the
ground level, there are a consultation room and
work stations with Internet access. The youth,
French and German literature sections as well
as a restaurant are situated on the first floor,
whereas the second floor houses the media
library, the reading room, the English literature
and Luxemburgensia sections and the auditorium, which is ideally suited for the organisation
of conferences.
A bridge connects the “Le Cité” with the City
Palace. Together they form the culture and conference centre “Cercle Cité”.
Skyline of the old town
The best music in town!
photo: Wade Zimmerman
www.philharmonie.lu
“Gëlle Fra” Memorial, Constitution Square
TRIBUTE TO THE
PAST: THE MAIN
MONUMENTS
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N ATIONAL MONUMENT OF
LUXEMBOURG SOLIDARITY
Rising on the so-called Cannon Hill, it commemorates the dead of the Second World War
and recalls the resistance and the solidarity of
the Luxembourg nation in the face of the Nazi
occupation.
The paved inner courtyard symbolizes prisons,
concentration camps and barracks. An ordinary,
unchiselled stone represents the war victims. An
eternal flame burns in front of the monument.
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“ GËLLE FRA” MEMORIAL
The “Gëlle Fra” memorial (Golden Lady) on
Constitution Square was set up in 1923 to commemorate the Luxembourgers who perished
in the First World War. The memorial represents a gold-plated female figure on a stone
obelisk.
On 20 th October 1940 the Nazis pulled the monument down; only in 1984 did extensive restoration give it back its original appearance.
Today it symbolizes freedom and resistance for
the Luxembourg people.
TRIBUTE TO THE PAST:
THE MAIN MONUMENTS
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G RAND DUCHESS CHARLOTTE
MONUMENT
The statue of Grand Duchess Charlotte on
Clairefontaine Square was designed by the
Parisian sculptor Jean Cardot. On 29 th April 1990,
the 2.75-metre high bronze statue was officially
inaugurated in the presence of the Grand Ducal
family. Grand Duchess Charlotte (1896-1985),
who was very popular with the Luxemb ourgers,
ruled from 1919 to 1964.
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D ICKS-LENTZ MONUMENT
Located on Jan Pallach Square, this monument
was erected to pay homage to the two national
poets Dicks (1823-1891) and Michel Lentz (18201893), who wrote the lyrics of the national
anthem.
The monument is topped by a lion, the heraldic
animal of the Grand Duchy, while the blacksmith
incarnates the steel industry. The pillar contains
a chiselled inscription, the wording of which
is the motto of the Luxembourgers: “Mir wölle
bleiwe wat mir sin” (we want to stay what we
are).
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E QUESTRIAN STATUE OF
WILLIAM II
This bronze statue was set up on William Square
to pay tribute to the King and Grand Duke William II of Nassau-Orange. He ruled from 1840
to 1849 and, one year before his death, granted
the Grand Duchy its first parliamentary constitution, one of the most liberal in Europe at the
time.
The pedestal of the monument reveals the coat
of arms of the House of Orange-Nassau and of
Luxembourg and the ones of the 12 cantons of
Luxembourg. An accurate copy of the statue can
be found in The Hague.
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M ONUMENT OF THE
MILLENNIUM
In 1963 the Municipal Authorities and the State
decided to set up a monument at Montée de
Clausen at the Bock Promontory to celebrate
the millennium of the capital. During the works
in progress, the foundation walls of the first
stronghold of Count Siegfried of Ardenne, were
uncovered. Consequently the original plans for
the monument were discarded to the benefit of
a partial reconstruction as well as a completion
of the foundation walls.
Since then, the restored Bock Plateau has
attracted visitors bearing the name of Monument
of the Millennium of the City of Luxembourg.
TRIBUTE TO THE PAST:
THE MAIN MONUMENTS
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R OBERT SCHUMAN MONUMENT
Designed by the Luxembourg architect Robert
Lentz, it was unveiled in 1966 and consists of
three steel girders ending in 6 spikes. The latter
represent the six founding states of the European Community for Coal and Steel (ECCS):
Belgium, the Federal Republic of Germany,
France, Italy, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
The inscrip
t ion on the memorial stone is an
excerpt from the speech of Robert Schuman of
9 th May 1950.
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M ICHEL RODANGE MONUMENT
The monument commemorating Michel Rodange,
arguably the most well-known Luxembourg poet,
is situated on William Square, next to Luxembourg City’s Town Hall. The monument was built
in 1932 and designed by Jean Curot. A bronze
medallion with the portrait of the poet Michel
Rodange (1827-1876) is attached to the curved
memorial stone. The representation of a fox is
perched on the monument’s peak, wherefore
it is also called “Fiis’chen” (little fox). The figure
commemorates the “Rénert”, the most significant work by Michel Rodange. The original fox
sculpture was stolen in 1979 and replaced by
a true to original copy in 1981.
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H ÄMMELSMARSCH WELL
The “Hämmelsmarsch Well” was built in 1982
and is located in the Grand-Rue at the “Roude
Pëtz” (red well). In former times, this was the site
of the city’s Cross of Justice. Between 1741 and
1867, this was also the location of a 62-metre
deep fortress well and a pump house, made
of red sandstone. The 2.80-metre high well
sculpture by Luxembourgish sculptor Wil Lofy
represents the “Hämmelsmarsch”, a folkloristic
procession which formerly took place on Funfair
Sunday. By the way, the accordion player of the
figure group is a self-portrait of the sculptor Wil
Lofy.
Musée national
d’histoire et d’art
Luxembourg
Marché-aux-Poissons
L-2345 Luxembourg
www.mnha.lu
Archéologie
Préhistoire
Vorgeschichte
Prehistory
Mosaïque romaine
Römisches Mosaik
Roman Mosaic
Protohistoire
Metallzeiten
Protohistory
Époque gallo-romaine
Gallo-römische Zeit
Gallo-Roman Period
Arts décoratifs populaires
Kunsthandwerk und Volkskunst
Decorative and popular arts
Beaux-Arts
Bildende Künste
Fine Arts
Entrée libre aux collections permanentes - Freier Eintritt in die
Dauerausstellungen - Free admission to the permanent collections
Schueberfouer
LUXEMBOURG,
CONVENIENTLY
THE LUXEMBOURG CITY TOURIST OFFICE
AT A GLANCE
Luxembourg City Tourist Office
30, Place Guillaume II
P.O. Box 181, L-2011 Luxembourg
Tel.: 22 28 09, fax: 46 70 70
touristinfo@lcto.lu, www.lcto.lu
Opening hours
1.4-30.9: Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to
7 p.m. Sunday and public holidays from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
6 p.m. Sunday and public holidays from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Reception and information office
Place Guillaume II
- Tourist and cultural information
- Information service by mail, phone, fax and e-mail
- Hotel booking on site
- Advice for leisure
- Sale of tickets for concerts, theatre plays and
guided visits
- Sale of books, road maps, city plans and souvenirs
Tel.: 22 28 09, fax: 46 70 70
touristinfo@lcto.lu
Incoming - Guided tours
- O rganization of tailor-made programs
- Guided visits of the city and the country
for individuals and groups
- Multilingual and highly qualified guides
Tel.: 4796-2709, fax: 47 48 18
guides@lcto.lu
Incoming - Packages
- Thematic Packages
- Tailor-made sightseeing programs for
several days
- Guides and hostesses during your stay
- Information on hotels and restaurants
- Tourist documentation
Tel.: 4796-4731, fax: 46 70 70
incoming@lcto.lu
Luxembourg Convention Bureau
Choose Luxembourg as your conference destination and contact the Luxembourg Convention
Bureau for:
- R egistration of the delegates and hotel
accommodation
- Guides’ services for sightseeing tours in the City
and countryside (“pre” and “post” convention tours)
- H ospitality desk with hostesses during
the conference
- H iring of buses, limousines or taxis for
transfers and other transport means
- G ala dinners and cultural or thematic evenings
- Tourist documentation in several languages
Tel.: 22 75 65, fax: 46 70 73
convention.bureau@lcto.lu, www.lcb.lu
Events and culture
Organization of cultural events:
- “ Printemps Musical-Festival de Luxembourg”:
world and jazz festival from March to May,
www.printempsmusical.lu
- S eries of free open-air concerts at the Place
d’Armes in spring, summer and autumn
- Concert series “Klassik am Park” in the municipal parc during summertime, www.lcto.lu
- “ Summer in the City”: summer campaign
from June to September with the following
highlights:
- Concert “Knuedler goes classic” with the
Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg,
21.06.
- F estival “World MeYouZik”, beginning of July,
www.meyouzik.lu
- Rockfestival “Rock um Knuedler”, beginning
of July, www.rockumknuedler.lu
- F estival “Blues’n Jazz Rallye”, mid-July, www.bluesjazzrallye.lu
- “ Streeta(rt)nimation”, street theatre festival
in August, www.streetartnimation.lu
- “ Winter Lights”: Santa Claus and Christmas
festivities with markets, concerts and openair animations, www.winterlights.lu
- S eries of free lunch time concerts in autumn,
winter and spring
- “ Thés dansants“: afternoon ballroom dance
in the “Cercle” (City Palace), on 12.04.2015,
31.05.2015, 04.10.2015 and 08.11.2015
Tel.: 22 02 06, fax: 4796-4790, 4796-4793
culture@lcto.lu
TOURISM
SIGHTSEEING
Palace of the Grand Dukes
17, rue du Marché-aux-Herbes
Guided visits from mid-July till the end of August.
Tickets and information: Luxembourg City
Tourist Office. Tel.: 22 28 09/4796-2709 (groups)
Bock Casemates
Montée de Clausen, tel.: 22 28 09/22 67 53
1.3-31.10: daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pétrusse Casemates
Place de la Constitution, Boulevard F.D.
Roosevelt, tel.: 22 28 09/46 10 46
Easter, Whit and summer school holidays. Daily
guided visits from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the hour.
Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin
Ways in: rue Notre-Dame and boulevard F.D.
Roosevelt. Daily from 8 a.m. to 6.30.p.m.;
Sundays and public holidays from 1 p.m. to
6.30 p.m. Crypt open fom April till October.
Saint Michael’s Church
Rue Sigefroi
Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except during
religious services. Sundays and public holidays
from midday to 5 p.m.
GUIDED TOURS AND CIRCULAR
WALKS
City Promenade
Discover the city centre and the old town during
a 2 hours walking tour. Every day: at 12 a.m. (bilingual German/French) and at 2 p.m. (bilingual German/English). Tickets and start at the Luxembourg
City Tourist Office. Tel.: 22 28 09, www.lcto.lu
Also on request at the Luxembourg City Tourist
Office. Tel.: 4796-2709
Wenzel Circular Walk
This tour through time and space takes you
through 1000 years of history.
Every Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m.
Departure and tickets: Luxembourg City Tourist
Office. Tel.: 22 28 09
Office. Tel.: 4796-2709, www.lcto.lu
City Promenade by Night
The evening stroller through the Old Town
tends to be impressed by the fabulous illumination of the former fortress works.
From the beginning of January until the end of
March: every last Friday of the month at 7 p.m.
(English/French/German).
From the beginning of April to mid-September:
every Friday at 9 p.m. (English/French/German).
From mid-September to the end of December:
every last Friday of the month at 7 p.m (English/
French/German).
City Promenade for Kids
Guided city walk for children in company of
Melusina and Count Siegfried. This tour makes
them discover the history of the capital city as
well as the legend of Melusina. Explore Luxembourg-City and win your personal souvenir gift.
From 12 July to 13 September: Tuesday,
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2.30 p.m.
Departure and tickets: Luxembourg City Tourist
Office. Tel.: 22 28 09, www.lcto.lu
On request at the Luxembourg City Tourist
Goethe Circular Walk
Retraces Goethe’s stay in Luxembourg (1792).
Urban Tree Tour
A guided city tour especially designed for
young explorers which proposes a funny way
to discover the life of the trees in Luxembourg
City. On request at the Luxembourg
City Tourist Office. Tel.: 4796-2709, www.lcto.lu
Godchaux Circular Walk
On the traces of the industrial revolution through
one of the most beautiful green zones of the capital.
City Safari
This city tour takes the children in an adventure throughout the urban jungle and its animal sculptures. On request at the Luxembourg
Gardens and parks
A walk through the green areas of the City of
Luxembourg.
City Promenade Gourmande
Take a culinary city sightseeing tour while
savouring delicate specialities!
The roses of Limpertsberg,
circular walk Rosali
A walk through the glorious horticultural past
of the Limpertsberg district.
Bike Promenade
Cycle around Luxembourg’s most picturesque
valleys with a guide. Bike rental:
8, rue Bisserwee, Grund. Tel.: 47 96-23 83
Vauban Circular Walk
Visit French fortress builder Sébastien le Prestre
de Vauban’s fortifications from the 17th, 18th and
19 th century!
Mansfeld Circular Walk
Explore the suburb of Clausen on the traces of
the fortress Governor Mansfeld.
The Life & Legends of Women in Luxembourg
Discover the fascinating history of the outstanding women of Luxembourg and the fields
where they exercised particular influence e.g.
the struggle for civil rights and political freedom, their commitment in the areas of employment and education, cultural life and sport!
Architecture and Art in public space
at Kirchberg, Luxembourg
Modern sculptures and contemporary
architecture at the Kirchberg Plateau.
Architectural tour through the heart of the
City of Luxembourg
Architecture from the 30's-50's as well as
contemporary.architecture in the city centre.
Ecclesiastical heritage of the City Churches
and sacred edifices
Architectural tour of the railway station district
Masterpieces of historicism, art nouveau and
art deco.
Luxembourg City Sightseeing “Hop on Hop off”
Departure: Constitution Square.
From January to 20.03.2015: only on Saturdays
and Sundays between 10.30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
every 30 minutes. From 20.03 to 12.06.2015 and
from 14.09 to 31.10.2015: daily between 9.40 a.m.
and 5.20 p.m. every 20 minutes. From 13.06 to
13.09.2015: daily between 9.40 a.m. and 7 p.m.
every 20 minutes.
Tickets: Constitution Square, Luxembourg City
Tourist Office, in the bus, in hotels and on
www.sightseeing.lu
Contact: Voyages Sales-Lentz, tel.: 236 26 378,
fax: 50 55 63, www.sightseeing.lu
Urban Tree Tour
A guided city tour especially designed for
young explorers which proposes a funny way
to discover the life of the trees in Luxembourg
City. On request at the Luxembourg
City Safari
This city tour takes the children in an adventure throughout the urban jungle and its animal sculptures. On request at the Luxembourg
World War II Circular Walk
This walk illustrates the historical sites and the
places of memory in relation to World War II.
Walk through the ancient district of Eich
The cradle of the Luxembourg iron and steel
industry. Walk through the districts
Dommeldange-Eich-Beggen-Weimerskirch.
Latin inscriptions
Discover neolatin inscriptions in the old town!
BUS TOURS OF THE CITY
Tourist train “Pétrusse Express”
Departure in Montée de Clausen (Hollow Tooth)
from 20.03 to 31.10.2015 between 10 a.m. and
6 p.m. every 30 minutes.
Tickets: Montée de Clausen (Hollow Tooth),
Constitution Square, Luxembourg City Tourist
Office, www.sightseeing.lu
Contact: Voyages Sales-Lentz, tel.: 26 65 11,
fax: 50 55 63, www.sightseeing.lu
CULTURE
MUSEUMS
Luxembourg City History Museum
14, rue du Saint-Esprit, L-2090 Luxembourg
Tel.: 4796-4500, fax: 47 17 07
www.mhvl.lu, mhvl@2musees.vdl.lu
Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Closed on Mondays.
National Museum of History and Art
Marché-aux-Poissons, L-2345 Luxembourg
Tel.: 47 93 30-1, fax: 47 93 30-271
www.mnha.lu, musee@mnha.etat.lu
Closed on Mondays.
National Museum of Natural History
25, rue Münster, L-2160 Luxembourg
Tel.: 46 22 33-1, fax: 46 38 48
www.mnhn.lu, musee-info@mnhn.lu
Closed on Mondays.
Casino Luxembourg – Forum for
Contemporary Art
41, rue Notre-Dame, L-2240 Luxembourg
Tel.: 22 50 45, fax: 22 95 95
www.casino-luxembourg.lu
info@casino-luxembourg.lu
Wednesday to Monday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Closed on Tuesdays.
Musée d’Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean
(MUDAM)
3, Park Dräi Eechelen, L-1499 Luxembourg
Tel.: 45 37 85-1, fax: 45 37 85-400
www.mudam.lu, info@mudam.lu
Wednesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday to Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed on Tuesdays.
Villa Vauban, Luxembourg City Art Museum
18, av. Emile Reuter, L-2420 Luxembourg
Tel.: 4796 4552, www.villavauban.lu,
villavauban@2musees.vdl.lu
Wednesday to Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Closed on Tuesdays.
Musée Dräi Eechelen: Fortress, History,
Identities
5, Park Dräi Eechelen, L-1499 Luxembourg
Tel.: 26 43 35, fax: 26 43 35-99
www.m3e.public.lu, info@m3e.public.lu
Thursday to Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed on
Tuesdays. www.m3e.lu
Neimënster
28, rue Münster, L- 2160 Luxembourg
Tel.: 26 20 521, fax: 26 20 19 80
www.ccrn.lu, contact@ccrn.lu
Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Art Gallery “Am Tunnel”
Banque et Caisse d’Épargne de l’État
16, rue Ste-Zithe, L-2954 Luxembourg
Tel.: 4015-2450, fax: 4015-2077
www.bcee.lu, r.kettel@bcee.lu
Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Bank Museum
Banque et Caisse d’Épargne de l’État
1, Place de Metz, L-2954 Luxembourg
Tel.: 4015-2450
www.bcee.lu, r.kettel@bcee.lu
Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Deportation Memorial
3A, rue de la Déportation, L-1024 Luxembourg
Tel.: 2478 8191, fax: 2487 3043
secretariat@cdref.etat.lu
Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12.00 a.m.
and from 2 p.m. till 5 p.m.
Guided tours on request.
Post and Telecommunication Museum
Corner Place de la Gare/4, rue d’Epernay
L-2992 Luxembourg
Tel.: 4088-8840, fax: 40 68 67
www.philately.lu, postmusee@ept.lu
Monday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
www.pt.lu
FESTIVALS
Tram and Bus Museum
63, rue Bouillon, L-1248 Luxembourg
Tel.: 4796-2385, fax: 29 92 09
www.vdl.lu, tramsmusee@vdl.lu
Thursday from 1.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Summer in the City
Open-air summer campaign from June to
September with the following highlights:
- Fête de la Musique 21.6
- N ational Holiday 23.6 (22.6 party and
fireworks)
- F estival “World MeYouZik” open-air world
music festival on Place Guillaume II in July
- O pen-air Rockfestival “Rock um Knuedler” in
July on Place Guillaume II
- “ Blues’n Jazz Rallye”, blues and jazz festival
in July
- “ Streeta(rt)nimation”, street theatre festival in
August
Organization: Luxembourg City Tourist Office.
Tel.: 22 28 09/22 02 06
www.summerinthecity.lu
www.meyouzik.lu
www.rockumknuedler.lu
www.bluesjazzrallye.lu
www.streetartnimation.lu
Information on private and public exhibitions
are published in the “City Magazine”, on the
websites www.museumsmile.lu and www.lcto.lu
as well as on the multimedia kiosks at Place
Guillaume II and the main train station.
Printemps Musical – Festival de Luxembourg
Concerts ranging from world music to jazz.
From March to May.
Tel.: 22 28 09/22 02 06
www.printempsmusical.lu
Winterlights
Santa Claus and Christmas festivities with markets,
concerts and other open-air animations. From
December to January. Organization: Ville de
Luxembourg/Luxembourg City Tourist Office.
Tel.: 22 28 09/22 02 06, www.winterlights.lu
CONCERTS
Thés dansants
Early evening dances in the “Cercle” (City
Palace), once a month from October till March.
Sundays from 2.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Tel.: 22 28 09, www.lcto.lu
Lunchtime concerts
Free concerts from October to March from
12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m.
Concert series “Klassik am Park”
Concert series in the park of the Villa Vauban.
From May till September, at 12.30 p.m.
Open-air concerts on Place d’Armes
Free concerts on Place d’Armes from April to
September.
Philharmonie – Concert Hall GrandeDuchesse Joséphine-Charlotte (*)
1, Place de l’Europe, L-1499 Luxembourg
Tel.: 26 32 26 32, fax: 26 32 26 33
www.philharmonie.lu
Music Conservatory (*)
33, rue Charles Martel, L-2134 Luxembourg
Tel.: 47 96 55 55
www.cml.lu, conservatoire@vdl.lu
Concert hall “Den Atelier”
54, rue de Hollerich, L-1371 Luxembourg
www.atelier.lu
Neimënster
28, rue Münster, L-2160 Luxembourg
Tel.: 26 20 52-1, fax: 26 20 19 80
www.ccrn.lu, contact@ccrn.lu
Concert hall “Sang a Klang”
rue Laurent Ménager
L-2143 Luxembourg-Pfaffenthal
www.bluesclub.lu
Carré Rotondes
1, rue de l’Aciérie, L-1112 Luxembourg
Tel.: 26 62 2007
www.rotondes.lu, info@rotondes.lu
THEATRES
Théâtre National du Luxembourg (*)
194, route de Longwy, L-1940 Luxembourg
Tel.: 2644-1270, fax: 2644-1370
www.tnl.lu, info@tnl.lu
Grand Théâtre (*)
1, rond-point Schuman, L-2525 Luxembourg
Tel.: 4796-3900, fax: 46 57 77
www.theatres.lu, lestheatres@vdl.lu
Théâtre des Capucins (*)
9, Place du Théâtre, L-2613 Luxembourg
Tel.: 4796-4054, fax: 46 50 65
www.theatres.lu, lestheatres@vdl.lu
Théâtre des Casemates
14, rue du Puits, L-2355 Luxembourg
Tel.: 29 12 81
www.kasemattentheater.lu
ticket@kasemattentheater.lu
Théâtre du Centaure
4, Grand-Rue
L-2016 Luxembourg
Tel.: 22 28 28, fax: 26 27 06 33
www.theatrecentaure.lu, centaure@pt.lu
Théâtre Ouvert Luxembourg (T.O.L.)
143, route de Thionville, L-2611 Luxembourg
Tel.: 49 31 66, www.tol.lu, tol@tol.lu
(*) Ticket reservation:
Tel.: 47 08 95 1, fax: 47 08 95 95
www.luxembourgticket.lu, ticketlu@pt.lu,
billetterie@vdl.lu
Presale:
Luxembourg City Tourist Office, Grand Théâtre,
Conservatoire de Musique, Neimënster (for
their own events).
To find out about drama performances,
ballets, concerts, opera and comic opera
in the various theatres of the capital, please
consult the “City Magazine”, the website
www.lcto.lu or the multimedia kiosks of the
Luxembourg City Tourist Office at Place Guillaume II and at the main train station.
CINEMAS
Cinema programs are available free of charge
at the Luxembourg City Tourist Office.
Utopolis S.A.
45, av. J. F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg
Tel.: 42 95 95, fax: 42 95 11 91
www.utopolis.lu, utopolis@utopolis.com
Ciné Utopia
16, av. de la Faïencerie, L-1510 Luxembourg
Information and reservation:
Tel.: 22 46 11, fax: 22 46 12
www.utopolis.lu, utopolis@utopolis.com
Cinémathèque
17, Place du Théâtre, L-2613 Luxembourg
Tel.: 4796-2644
www.cinematheque.lu, cinematheque@vdl.lu
LIBRARIES, PHOTO LIBRARY AND
INTERNET ACCESS
Cercle Cité
Place d’Armes, L-2012 Luxembourg
Cultural location combining more facilities:
library/media center, restaurant and
auditorium in the Cité such as reception and
conference rooms in the Cercle.
www.cerclecite.lu, info@cerclecite.lu
Cité-Bibliothèque
3, rue Génistre, L-1623 Luxembourg
Tel.: 4796-2732, fax: 22 06 51
www.vdl.lu, bibliotheque@vdl.lu
Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Internet access
National Library
37, boulevard F.D. Roosevelt
L-2450 Luxembourg
Tel.: 22 97 55-1, fax: 47 56 72
www.bnl.lu, info@bnl.etat.lu
Tuesday to Friday from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.,
Saturday from 9 a.m. to midday. Media center
from Tuesday till Friday from 10.30 a.m. to
6.30 p.m.
Internet access
Municipal Photo Library
10, rue Eugène Ruppert
L-2453 Luxembourg (Cloche d’Or)
Tel.: 4796-2806, fax: 29 05 10
www.vdl.lu
Monday to Friday from 7.30 a.m. to midday
and from 1.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
WiFi
WiFi Internet access in the city of Luxembourg
through the “HotCity” network. Scratch cards
on sale at the Luxembourg City Tourist Office.
www.hotcity.lu
MARKETS AND CELEBRATIONS
Weekly Market
Held on Place Guillaume II, there you find not
only fresh fruit and vegetables, but also stalls
where they sell flowers, spices, fresh goat
cheese and homemade jam. Every Wednesday
and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. (in
winter from 8 a.m. till 1 p.m.). www.vdl.lu
Glacismaart
Big food, flowers, clothes and decoration market
on the Glacis square. From March till November,
every third Sunday of the month (except August)
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.vdl.lu
Art market "Konscht am Gronn"
From May till October, every first Sunday of
the month from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m. in the
picturesque Grund district.
www.konschtamgronn.lu
Fleamarket
Takes place basically every second and fourth
Saturday on Place d’Armes: look for super
bargains! From 8 a.m. till 6 p.m.
www.flohmarkt-luxemburg.com
“Vide-grenier“
From April to October, every first Sunday, there
is a garage sale market called "vide-grenier"
on Place Guillaume II, where inhabitants
of Luxembourg City sell their personal items.
www.vdl.lu
Emaischen
Traditional celebration of Emmaus. Early on
Easter Monday, a motley crowd jostles behind
the Palace of the Grand Dukes on the small
square of the Fishmarket and in the streets of
the old town, to buy one of the small whistling
birds – in baked clay – which are only sold
that day. From 8 a.m. till 6 p.m. www.vdl.lu
Oktave
Pilgrimage to honour Our Lady of Luxembourg,
the patron saint. Lasts from the third to
the fifth Sunday after Easter and represents
the main religious ceremony of the country.
www.lcto.lu, www.cathol.lu
Schueberfouer
Large itinerant fair on the vast Glacis Square,
founded by John the Blind, Count of
Luxembourg and King of Bohemia, in 1340. It
continues the tradition of the folk fair. End of
August to mid-September.
www.vdl.lu, www.fouer.lu
Christmas Market
In the décor of the Place d’Armes and the Place
de la Constitution, overshadowed by the large
Christmas fir tree, the visitor strolls among the
nicely decorated stalls and cabins and enjoys
a potato girdle-cake with mulled wine.
www.vdl.lu
SPORTS AND LEISURE
ICE RINKS
Centre National Sportif et Culturel “D'Coque”
2, rue Léon Hengen, L-1745 Luxembourg
Tel.: 43 60 60-1, fax: 42 33 15
www.coque.lu, info@coque.lu
Kockelscheuer Ice Rink
42, route de Bettembourg
L-1899 Luxembourg
Tel.: 46 74 65, fax: 46 52 94
15.9-30.4: Monday: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.,
Tuesday to Thursday: midday to 10 p.m.,
Friday: midday to 11 p.m., Saturday and Sunday:
10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
SWIMMING POOLS
Centre National Sportif et Culturel –
Centre aquatique
2, rue Léon Hengen, L-1745 Luxembourg
Tel.: 43 60 60-1, fax: 42 33 15
www.coque.lu, info@coque.lu
Monday from midday to 10 p.m., Tuesday to
Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and
Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open during
school holidays.
Centre of Aquatic Relaxation “Badanstalt”
12, rue des Bains, L-1212 Luxembourg
Tel.: 4796-2550
Tuesday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 9.30 p.m.,
Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday from
8 a.m. to midday.
Municipal Swimming Pool Bonnevoie
30, rue Sigismond
L-2537 Luxembourg-Bonnevoie
Tel.: 4796-3471
Monday, Friday, Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8.30
p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 6.45 a.m. to
8.30 p.m., Sunday from 8 a.m. to midday.
INLINE SKATING
Skatepark Hollerich
5, rue de l’Abattoir, L-1911 Luxembourg
Tel.: 44 83 47
Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.,
Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.,
Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
TENNIS AND SQUASH
CK Sport-Center
20, rue de Bettembourg
L-1899 Luxembourg-Kockelscheuer
Tel.: 47 22 85, fax: 47 22 87
Daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
More tennis courts are available in
Luxembourg-Belair, Lux.-Bonnevoie, Lux.-Cents,
Lux.-Gasperich, Lux.-Limpertsberg, Lux.-Beggen
and at the "Bambësch".
www.vdl.lu
GOLF
Alvisse Parc Hotel (open-air swimming pool)
120, route d’Echternach
L-1453 Luxembourg
Tel.: 43 56 430, fax: 43 69 03
www.parc-hotel.lu
June-September: daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Grand Ducal Golf Club
1, route de Trèves
L-2633 Luxembourg-Senningerberg
Tel.: 34 00 90-1, fax: 34 83 91
www.gcgd.lu, info@gcgd.lu
18 holes golf course.
MINIGOLF
NIGHTLIFE
“Rou’de Le’w”
Vallée de la Pétrusse, Luxembourg
Tel.: 22 85 30
01.4-15.10: daily from midday to 7 p.m.
Depending on weather conditions.
Luxembourg by day has many different faces,
but in the evening until late at night, it is
certainly worthwile going out. In various
districts, night owls looking for music,
atmosphere and multicultural encounters
over a friendly drink will certainly not be
disappointed. Most busy evenings are on
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
CYCLING
Bicycle and Mountainbike Rental
“Vélo en Ville”
8, Bisserwee, L-1238 Luxembourg-Grund
Tel.: 4796-2383, tel./fax: 22 27 52
From April till September: Monday to Friday
from 8 a.m. to midday and from 1 p.m. to
8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
from 10 a.m. to midday and from 1 p.m. to
8 p.m. From October till March: Monday to
Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (From October
till March: closed on Saturday, Sunday and
public holidays.)
Information: www.vdl.lu
Bicycle Rental vel'oh!
More than 70 vel'oh!-bicycle stations all over
the city. Payment by credit card on the spot.
www.veloh.lu
WALKING TRAILS AND FITNESS
Leaflets of the different walking tours through
the city and maps of the local recreation areas
(Bambësch, Hamm & Kockelscheuer) are
available at the Luxembourg City Tourist Office.
Center and old city
The narrow streets around the Place d’Armes
and the old city are full of bars and restaurants.
Railway station district
The busy district is mostly famed for its bars,
cabarets and multicultural restaurants.
Hollerich
Rue de Hollerich buzzes with some of the
trendiest bars in town.
Suburbs of Grund and Rives de Clausen
Two headquarters of Luxembourg’s nightlife
with lots of pubs and trendy cafés.
During summer, terraces are crowded.
USEFUL INFORMATION
TOURIST INFORMATION
Luxembourg City Tourist Office
Tel.: 22 28 09, fax: 46 70 70
www.lcto.lu, touristinfo@lcto.lu
7 p.m., Sunday and public holidays from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
6 p.m., Sunday and public holidays from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
National Tourist Board
(no information desk)
Tel.: 42 82 82-1, fax: 42 82 82-38
www.visitluxembourg.com
info@visitluxembourg.com
INFORMATION ABOUT THE E.U.
Maison de l’Europe
7, rue du Marché-aux-Herbes
L-1728 Luxembourg
Tel.: 43 01 37 833, fax: 43 01 34 433
www.ec.europa.eu/luxembourg
comm-rep-lux@ec.europa.eu
Information about the European Union and
the European institutions in Luxembourg.
TOURIST CARDS
Museum Card “Muséeskaart”
The one- or three-day card allows free admission to the most important museums of the
capital. On sale at the Casino Luxembourg –
Forum for Contemporary Art, the Luxembourg
City History Museum, the National Museum
of History and Art, the National Museum of
Natural History, the MUDAM – Musée d'Art
Moderne Grand-Duc Jean, the Musée Dräi
Eechelen, the Villa Vauban – Luxembourg City
Art Museum and the Luxembourg City Tourist
Office.
“Luxembourg Card”
It provides free admission to numerous sights all
over the country and price reductions to some;
it also guarantees the free use of public transportation all over the Grand Duchy. The card can
be purchased in several hotels, camping sites,
youth hostels, in local Tourist Boards, at the cash
desks of the sights participating in the scheme,
and at the points of sale of the Public Transport
Authority. Online booking possible.
www.visitluxembourg.com
ACCOMMODATION
Hotels
A hotel/restaurant guide is available at the
Luxembourg City Tourist Office.
Tel.: 22 28 09, fax: 46 70 70
Youth hostel Luxembourg City
2, rue du Fort Olisy, L-2261 Luxembourg
Tel.: 22 68 89/22 19 20, fax: 22 33 60
luxembourg@youthhostels.lu
The reception desk is open 24 hours a day.
Camping Kockelscheuer
22, route de Bettembourg
L-1899 Luxembourg-Kockelscheuer
Tel.: 47 18 15, fax: 40 12 43
From April to October: daily from 7 a.m. to
midday and from 2 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
www.camp-kockelscheuer.lu
SHOPPING
Shops and boutiques
Open Monday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and
Tuesday till Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
as well as every 1st Sunday of the month from
April to October.
City Shopping Info Point:
2, Place d'Armes, L-1136 Luxembourg. Open
Tuesday till Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
from April to October and from 11 a.m. to
5 p.m. from November to March.
info@cityshopping.lu, www.cityshopping.lu
TRANSPORT
FAIRS
Getting about in Luxembourg
www.mobiliteit.lu
LUXEXPO
10, Circuit de la Foire Internationale
L-1347 Luxembourg
Tel.: 4399-1, fax 43 99-315
www.luxexpo.lu
Public city buses
www.autobus.lu, www.vdl.lu
Railway schedule for the Grand Duchy
www.cfl.lu
Flight connections
www.luxairport.lu
Car Parks
Several paying car parks – including the huge
Glacis square – are available. In the evening
and during the night reduced rates are offered.
The P+R areas (“Park + Ride”) which are located
on the fringes of the city constitute an alternative to easily reach downtown. Maps indicating
several car parks in the city are available at
the Luxembourg City Tourist Office.
www.vdl.lu
POST OFFICES
Luxembourg-Centre Post Office
25, rue Aldringen, L-1118 Luxembourg
Tel.: 47 65-44 51, fax: 46 29 79
www.pt.lu
Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Luxembourg Station Post Office
38, Place de la Gare, L-1015 Luxembourg
Tel.: 4088-1
www.pt.lu
Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday from 6 a.m. to midday.
MISCELLANEOUS
Car breakdown
Automobile Club Luxembourg
54, route de Longwy, L-8007 Bertrange
Tel.: 45 00 45-1, fax: 45 04 55
www.acl.lu, acl@acl.lu
Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to midday
and from 1.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
S.O.S.
Tel.: 112
Grand Ducal Police
Tel.: 113
Central Police station Luxembourg City
60, rue Glesener, L-1630 Luxembourg
Tel.: 4997-4500
Country Code for Luxembourg
+352
OPERA DANCE THEATRE
THÉÂTRES DE LA VILLE
DE LUXEMBOURG
14/15
Grand Théâtre
1, Rond-Point Schuman
L-2525 Luxembourg
Akram Khan Company, iTMOi © J Louis Fernandez
Théâtre des Capucins
9, Place du Théâtre
L-2613 Luxembourg
www.lestheatres.lu
Booking :
www.luxembourgticket.lu
ou +352/47 08 95-1
GRAND THÉÂTRE
THÉÂTRE DES CAPUCINS
P.O. Box 181
L-2011 Luxembourg
L-1648 Luxembourg
www.lcto.lu

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