Pulvermühl, family quartier undergoing reconversion

The Pulvermühl district, known as Polvermillen in Luxembourgish, is a small neighborhood located along the Alzette River. Currently the least populated district in Luxembourg City, it is awaiting the redevelopment of its former industrial sites.

Located in the center-east, between the districts of Cents and Hamm, from whose development it benefits, it is one of the main gateways to the city. Located close to the city center, it is appreciated for its green environment.

Population in the Puhlvermuhl neighborhood in Luxembourg

	Puhlvermuhl district	City of Luxembourg
Number of inhabitants as of January 1, 2025	384	136,208
Number of different nationalities	35	169
% of foreigners in the total population	70.31	70.13
Quality of life rating (out of 100) given by residents	60.71	77

Atmosphere in Pulvermühl, a neighborhood in Luxembourg

The least populated district in Luxembourg City, Pulvermühl is a family-friendly neighborhood located between the city and nature.

Like the Hamm district, this neighborhood was previously part of the municipality of Sandweiler until 1873. It separated from the Hamm district in 1920.

The neighborhood's housing consists mainly of detached houses from the 1880s and 1930s-50s, mixed with more recent constructions.

The long-awaited redevelopment of the Polfermillen industrial sites should breathe new life into the Pulvermuhl neighborhood. The Polfermillen site was home to a mill, then a cotton mill and a drapery factory in the 19th century. A laundry and a lifting company moved in during the 20th century. For the time being, the site is still undergoing decontamination work.
This redevelopment project for the historic site will create 210 new homes (houses and apartments), 1,600 m² of office space, and 3,000 m² of additional green space.

Amenities in Pulvermühl, Luxembourg

Schools in Pulvermuhl

There is no elementary school in the Pulvermuhl neighborhood. The neighboring neighborhoods of Cents and Hamm offer these services.
See the Education and Higher Education section for more information on schools in this neighborhood.

Transport/bus

Two bus lines, numbers 7 and 29, serve this neighborhood with two bus stops.

Residents highlight the lack of connections to the city and the lack of safety for their daily commutes. In particular, they are calling for the creation of pedestrian paths.

Green spaces

There is a playground available for children in the neighborhood.

The neighborhood benefits from its advantageous location along the Alzette River. It is one of the most popular areas for walking and cycling in Luxembourg.

This neighborhood also has a hidden gem for walks or picnics. The old abandoned "Schlaïfmillen" textile factory has been given a new lease of life thanks to artists who have renovated the old mill. They welcome walkers and show them their creations. This magical place, at the bottom of Rue Godchaux, is just a few minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the city center.
The Godchaux Circuit allows you to visit these timeless places.

Outings in Pulvermühl

The Pulvermühl district is not a nightlife-oriented neighborhood. However, it is home to a famous Irish pub, the Black Stuff.

Living in the Pulvermühl district of Luxembourg

The Pulvermühl neighborhood is located at the junction of several neighborhoods in the city of Luxembourg. It is a thoroughfare from the A1 motorway exit to the city via the Irrgarten roundabout.

Outside this major road axis of the capital, the atmosphere today is more like that of a village. The neighborhood is located between the city and nature. The redevelopment of the former industrial site should give it a new lease of life, especially given its proximity to the Alzette River.

Please note that the number of transactions in the area is low, which explains the significant variations (see below).

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Price per square meter for sale	Price per square meter for rent
€10,375	€46.06
0.60% decrease over one year	54.62% increase over one year
Comparison with Luxembourg City: €11,816/m²	Comparison with Luxembourg City: €34.14/m2

Due to its very small size and low number of transactions, price variations are not significant in the Pulvermühl neighborhood.