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Settling and integrating successfully in Luxembourg with Just Arrived
Would you like to live in Luxembourg City? Which neighborhood should you choose to live in or go out to? Your choice should be based on several criteria, depending on whether you are single or have a family. Do you like going out and prefer a lively atmosphere? Would you like to live close to your workplace? Where will your children go to school?
Here we provide an overview of Luxembourg City and its different neighborhoods. This will helpyou make your choice based on what is important to your lifestyle. It will also make it easier for you to find your way around.
Luxembourg City is the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. With its 24 neighborhoods, it has many different facets to suit everyone's needs and lifestyle. The capital is full of secrets and beautiful places just waiting to be discovered.
The old neighborhoods of Luxembourg and its fortifications have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994. They bear witness to the country's history.
Living and going out in the old neighborhoods of Clausen, Grund, and Ville-Haute is a pleasure for Luxembourg residents. Pfaffenthal is appreciated for its village atmosphere in the Alzette Valley. You'll never tire of strolling through these charming old neighborhoods.
The city of Luxembourg also has another side to it: that of a modern and vibrant city. The modern buildings in the Kirchberg and Cloche d'Or districts reflect the economic dynamism of a city that is resolutely focused on the future.
The modern bridges and footbridges, and the Pfaffenthal panoramic elevator are all links between the old town and the modern city. Luxembourg will never cease to amaze and delight you!
Luxembourg City is an inclusive city. It is a member of the Rainbow Cities Network. The municipality also works extensively to ensure that public spaces are accessible to people with specific needs.
According to athome.lu, a real estate search portal in Luxembourg, the most sought-after neighborhoods to live in today are Bonnevoie, Ville-haute, Gasperich, Belair, and Limpertsberg.
The Bonnevoie neighborhood offers excellent value for money. It has a lower price per square meter than the average for neighborhoods in Luxembourg City. Well located and lively, it meets many criteria for families or individuals looking to settle in Luxembourg.
The city center or Ville-Haute is the nerve center where everything happens. Commercial and economic activities, an excellent location for going out, a historic setting for sightseeing, etc.
The Gasperich neighborhood is on the rise, thanks in particular to the huge commercial and economic zone of Cloche d'Or. An entire neighborhood has sprung up in just a few years. A new shopping center, the French campus of the Vauban school, a new business district competing with the Kirchberg district, direct access to the highways via the Croix de Gasperich, new tram stops, the largest public park in Luxembourg... Cloche d'Or and Gasperich have no shortage of assets.
The more upmarket neighborhoods of Belair and Limpertsberg, highly sought after by expatriates, remain safe bets. These neighborhoods are very popular with executives and remain the neighborhoods of choice for wealthy Luxembourgers. Excellent environment, green and residential setting, proximity to the main school campuses... However, housing prices are high.
With a population that continues to grow every year, Luxembourg City is a dynamic and international city that never ceases to charm us.
More than 14,000 people moved to Luxembourg City in 2024. Coming from abroad, they contribute significantly to the growth of the capital's population. Only 4,304 new residents came from other municipalities in Luxembourg. 5,503 people left the capital city of Luxembourg and 8,885 residents moved to another municipality in Luxembourg.
Nearly 170 different nationalities coexist there, and more than 70% of the population is of non-Luxembourgish origin. The Cents district is now the only district in Luxembourg City that still has a Luxembourgish majority.
The French community represents 15% of the total population. It is the largest foreign community. The Portuguese community is the second largest, representing 8% of the population, followed by the Italian community with 7.4%.
Luxembourg City is growing rapidly, and each neighborhood is more or less residential. Some are still set to develop in the coming years due to a lack of housing in Luxembourg.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Luxembourg City are, in order , Belair, Limpertsberg, and Kirchberg, with Gasperich now rising in price due to new construction in Cloche d'Or.For neighborhoods with more affordable rents, consider the Gare (except on the Boulevard Pétrusse side), Bonnevoie-Sud, Hollerich (on the Gasperich side), Cessange, Mühlenbach, the Eich neighborhood, and Weimerskirch.
Please note that aircraft noise from Findel Airport can be heard in certain areas of Bonnevoie, Gasperich, Hamm, and Cents.
The Gasperich district continues to develop, with Cessange following in the footsteps of its neighbor Gasperich and Kirchberg benefiting from a large land reserve in its northern part. Well connected to the center, thanks in particular to the public transport network, these districts offer great prospects.
The tramway is a major asset for the neighborhoods it passes through. The 2035 mobility plan will highlight other neighborhoods that are currently less sought-after because they are less well served.
The neighborhoods most popular with international executives and expatriates are Limpertsberg, Merl, Belair and, more recently, Gasperich and Cessange. Pfaffenthal, with its old-fashioned architecture and village atmosphere, is also sought after. However, as with all old neighborhoods, parking is difficult.
The liveliest neighborhoods in Luxembourg are the Gare district, Clausen, Ville-Haute, and Grund, especially for going out in the evening. Bonnevoie and Hollerich also offer places to have a drink. However, it should be noted that the Gare district is still quite dangerous in the evening, and we advise against lingering there.
The shopping districts are the historic center with its luxury stores and the more popular train station district. However, shopping malls are increasingly attracting customers at the expense of the two shopping districts of Ville-Haute and the train station.
The liveliest neighborhoods during the day are the train station, the historic center, Gasperich, and Kirchberg. However, the latter two tend to empty out in the evening. Kirchberg, which is very lively during the day due to the presence of European administrations and numerous financial institutions, becomes rather deserted in the evening, except around cultural attractions such as the Kinepolis cinema and the Philharmonie.
Your children's schooling is also a decisive factor in choosing your future place of residence in Luxembourg City.
Several Luxembourg high schools and the International School of Luxembourg (ISL) are located in Merl on the Geesseknäppchen campus. Elegant, quiet, and very well served by buses, this neighborhood is very attractive, as is its neighboring neighborhood of Hollerich in its upper part.
The European Schools I and II are located in the Kirchberg district and in Mamer, outside Luxembourg City, respectively. Assignment to one or the other school will depend on your language and nationality. You can find out more directly on the European School website.
St George's School is located in the residential neighborhood of Hamm. The towns of Sandweiler and Itzig (municipality of Hesperange) may be good options, with slightly lower prices.
The French primary school and the Lycée français Vauban have been located in Luxembourg-Gasperich, opposite the Cloche d'Or shopping center, since the start of the 2017 school year .
The French and Luxembourgish school Notre-Dame Ste Sophie is in Weimershof, close to Kirchberg and Limpertsberg.
If you work for one of the European institutions or large companies, the districts of Weimershof, Neudorf, and Kirchberg may be of interest. The latter two are particularly residential and quiet. There are few shops available.
The Cloche d'Or district is a new district that is still undergoing rapid development. Located 10 km from Luxembourg city center, it borders the districts of Luxembourg-Gasperich and Cessange. A new lifestyle is emerging in this new neighborhood thanks to a balance between residential, business, and commercial areas. Directly connected to the train station by public transportation, it benefits from a direct link to the city center and Findel Airport via the tramway.
Each neighborhood in Luxembourg is unique. Visit them to compare them and determine which one best suits your needs. You are sure to find one where you can thrive. Here we provide you with some benchmarks in terms of sale and rental prices in Luxembourg City. Learn more about real estate prices in Luxembourg.
You will find additional information on each of the neighborhoods below so that you can learn more abouttheir infrastructure (schools, transportation, etc.) and atmosphere: family-friendly, residential, historic, business-oriented, etc. Take the time to discover them.
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The Luxembourg City Tourist Office (LCTO) offers a variety of tours of Luxembourg City at very affordable prices: all-in-one tours, individual or group tours, by bus or on foot, night tours, and even fun and cultural tours suitable for children and families.
You can visit the capital according to your budget and your desires, alone or accompanied by others who are keen to discover its history and architecture. These tours also show you the most interesting things to know and see in Luxembourg: its shops, institutions, culinary specialties, local products, and must-see monuments.
City App VDL provides a wealth of useful and practical information: a calendar of activities offered by the city, administrative information, traffic in Luxembourg City, transportation with bus schedules, available parking spaces, tourist routes to discover, and more.
The latest news about the Luxembourg capital and its urban life is also relayed there.
A real virtual toolbox full of possibilities to keep handy on your smartphone!
Or perhaps you prefer the countryside to the city? Outside Luxembourg City, there are several neighboring towns and villages that are very pleasant to live in: Howald, Hesperange, Strassen, Bertrange, Mamer, Bridel, Bereldange, and Walferdange. Niederanven, Schuttrange, and Sandweiler offer a more rural setting without being too far from the city center. Here are a few of them.
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