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| Luxembourg | ||
| Country | Luxembourg | |
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| Search for a province ends with the state | ||
| Residents | 124.509 (2021) | |
| height | 146 m | |
| Tourist info | 352 22 28 09 www.luxembourg-city.com/ | |
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Luxembourg (French: Ville de Luxembourg, lux. City of Lëtzebuerg) is the capital of the Grand Duchy Luxembourg and one of the three government seats of the European Union. It is located in the tourist region Guttland. The old town of Luxembourg has been part of the UNESCO world cultural heritage.
Districts
The capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is divided into 24 districts (quarters): Beggen, Belair, Bonneweg Nord / Verlorenkost, Bonneweg Süd, Oberstadt, Cents, Cessingen, Clausen, Dommeldingen, Eich, Bahnhofsviertel, Gasperich, Grund, Hamm, Hollerich, Kirchberg , Limpertsberg, Merl, Mühlenbach, Neudorf / Weimershof, Pfaffenthal, Pulvermühle, Rollingergrund / Belair-Nord and Weimerskirch.
background
Luxembourg City is not only the capital, but also the administrative seat of the canton of the same name. The city is geographically in the south of the Grand Duchy. With around 100,000 inhabitants, it is the largest city in the country. With a proportion of foreigners of 70% (as of December 31, 2016), the capital is very multicultural. In 2007, Luxembourg was the cultural capital.
Luxembourg City is the seventh smallest capital in Europe. Here old style meets modern. The sights are numerous and unique.
Incidentally, the captain von Köpenick alias Friedrich Wilhelm Voigt is also buried here.
getting there
By plane
The Internationale, about six kilometers west of the city 1 Luxembourg Airport
(IATA: LUX) enables a direct journey from various European capitals as well as worldwide connections via Frankfurt am Main. The Luxembourg Aéroport stop is also served by cross-border long-distance buses.
The airports at Paris, Brussels and Frankfurt am Main are more significant, but are over three hours away with the fastest rail connections.
By train
Luxembourg is out by train Germany, France and Belgium Accessible in long-distance and regional transport. The Luxembourg train station has been part of the InterCity network of Deutsche Bahn since the end of 2014 Not more connected than the DeLux-Express to compensate for the discontinued IC connections RE 11 the CFL (Koblenz - Treis − Karden - Cochem - Bullay - Wittlich - Trier - Wasserbillig - Wecker - Munsbach - Sandweiler / Contern - 2 Luxembourg Gare every hour and free of charge. The journey time from Koblenz is 2:25 hours, from Trier 55 minutes.
The Rhineland-Palatinate Luxembourg ticket applies in Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following day and in the entire state of Luxembourg from Monday to Sunday from 12 a.m. to 3 a.m. the following day on all local trains and buses. The price for one to five people is between € 25 and € 49[1].
The Luxembourg special ticket is valid as a day return ticket for one person for a return journey when boarding in Trier Hbf, Trier Süd, Karthaus, Kreuz-Konz or Igel to all Luxembourg train stations and back and is also valid on buses. It can be used on a freely selectable calendar day from midnight to 3:00 a.m. the following day and costs € 5 in 2nd class or € 11 in 1st class in 2021.
There are other direct connections from Paris Est (TGV: 2:15 hrs), Metz (45–50 minutes, the TGV hardly saves time here compared to the TER / regional express), Namur (2 hours.), Liege (2½ hours), Brussels (3:20 hours). In domestic traffic there are regional express trains every half hour from Ulflingen / Troisvierges (about an hour) Ettelbruck (25–30 minutes) as well as Rodingen / Rodange (50 minutes) and Esch-sur-Alzette (25 minutes).
Of Cologne with a change in Koblenz you need about 3½ hours of travel time. The fastest connection from Switzerland by TGV via Mulhouse takes from Basel 3:20 hours, from Zurich 4:20 hours. The fastest connection from Frankfurt am Main is via Saarbrücken, from there by bus (see below; 3:45 hours in total)
In addition to the main train station, there are other train stops in the city.
A new connection, which leads to the Kirchberg Plateau, went into operation with the timetable change in December 2017 with the new Luxembourg-Pfaffenthal / Kirchberg Plateau train station.
other accessible train stations
- Stopping points in some neighboring communities are closer to the outer districts:
- In the North: Walferdange, 7 km from the city center
- In the West: Bertrange / Strassen and Leudelange, 5 km from the city center.
- Pfaffenthal / Kirchberg plateau
- nearest stop in Germany: Wincheringen, 20 km, regional traffic off trier, Pearl and Metz (only on weekends).
- nearest stop in France with frequent connection: Thionville, 40 km
- nearest stop in Belgium with frequent connection: Arlon, 30 km
By bus
- Luxembourg is from Germany with Long-distance buses various bus companies like FlixBus, Eurolines and IC bus reachable. However, not all providers allow bicycles to be taken with you; e-bikes are generally prohibited.
- With the Luxemburg-Saarbrücken-Express L40operated by the national railway company CFL, there is also a regional bus connection Saarbrücken. It connects the two cities faster than the railways. The journey takes about 1:15 hours, takes place roughly every two hours and costs 9 € per person there and back (RegioZone 2 day ticket)[2]. A double-decker bus is used especially at peak times; with a little luck and getting on early, you can get a seat behind the windshield on the upper floor.
In the street
Luxembourg is very easily accessible via the European trunk road network. From Germany the 
from direction Saarbrücken and the 
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) from direction Koblenz to the motorway ring around Luxembourg.
By bicycle
Luxembourg City is located on the Saar-Lor-Lux cycle route (VeloRoute) and on the European long-distance cycle route EuroVelo 5 ("Via Romea Francigena"). On the former one can z. B. from Trier and Metz, on the latter from Brussels, Saarbrücken or Strasbourg. You can also use the Moselle cycle path to Remich and then turn off onto the Luxembourg cycle path PC 11 in the direction of Luxembourg City.
mobility
The old town is best explored on foot, and there is a good city bus network, which, like all public transport throughout the country, is free for everyone.
The tramStater TramT1 in Luxemburg. It currently only serves 15 of the 24 planned stops on one line. An expansion to the airport is being planned. A nice detail about the announcements is that each stop is not only announced in different languages in different languages, but also has its own melody.
Luxembourg has an as vel'OH! designated station-bound network consisting of over 50 Bike rentalstations, which are mostly centrally located and at bus stops. The bikes have a basket at the front and an additional electric motor, which allows you to move forward without too much effort despite the turbulent topography of Luxembourg City. Currently[outdated] Bicycles cannot be locked outside of stations - this will follow soon. To rent one of the bicycles, you can either register on the website beforehand and save your bank details (this must be done before the trip!) or alternatively go to one of the terminals distributed in the city center It must be ensured that this must also be a subscription column; Purchases cannot be made at normal arrival pillars. If you buy a ticket (for between one day and one year) via a subscription column, you will receive a cardboard card which, in combination with your chosen PIN, can be used to log into all terminals in order to rent bicycles. In every tariff, the first half hour per rental (not just per day!) Is free. It is then charged every hour until a daily amount is reached. In order to be able to rent several bikes at the same time via one account, several tickets must be purchased and activated.
Tourist Attractions
 Gëlle Fra, is one of the landmarks of Luxembourg |
 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe stayed here for some time |
 The American War Cemetery |
 The equestrian statue of Wilhelm II. |
Churches
- 1 Cathedral of Our Lady (Notre Dame Cathedral).
The largest church is the late Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady, which was built by the Jesuits from 1613 to 1617 and made a cathedral in 1870. It is the site of the annual Octave of Our Lady, which is a pilgrimage in honor of Mary, the city's patron saint. - 2 St. Michael's Church (Méchelskierch).The St. Michael's Church, on the other hand, is one of the oldest churches. It was built in 987 as a castle chapel and was given its current appearance in 1688.
- 3 Neumünster Abbey (Center culturel de rencontre Abbaye de Neumünster).
The former abbey is now a venue and cultural center. The building has an eventful history and was once used as a military hospital and later as a men's prison.
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Castles and Palaces
- 4 Grand Ducal Palace (Groussherzogleche Palace), 17, rue du Marché-aux-Herbes L-1728 Luxembourg.As the official residence of the Grand Duke, the palace is used for official acts and occasions. Foreign heads of state are received there by the Grand Duke. The Grand Duke, his wife and employees also have their offices there.
- 5 fortress.The fortress of Luxembourg, proudly referred to as the Gibraltar of the North in the Grand Duchy, was a fortification of the city of Luxembourg of strategic importance for the border region between France, the German Confederation and the Netherlands and Belgium until it was demolished in 1867.
- 6 Casemates (Casemate from the city of Lëtzebuerg).The casemates are caves and passages carved into the rock, which were created for defensive purposes from the 17th century and were originally part of the Luxembourg fortress. Today, the former underground defense system is one of the most important sights in Luxembourg City. Over 100,000 visitors visit the two accessible Bock and Petruss casemates every year. The corridors are illuminated and specialists make tourists from all over the world familiar with the history of the facilities in guided tours. The fortress and the old town of Luxembourg have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1994.
- 7 Lucilinburhuc Castle (Bockfiels).an early medieval defense system on the Bock rock.
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miscellaneous
- 1 Panorama elevator Pfaffenthal - Oberstadt.The facility is a glass elevator that connects Parc Pescatore with the Pfaffenthal district in the valley. In total, a height difference of 71 m is overcome. The "Pfaffenthal Bridge" as part of the mountain station allows a wide view of Pfaffenthal and other parts of Luxembourg. It can also be used with bicycles. The system is out of operation for maintenance work every first Monday of the month (from 9:00 a.m. to 5:45 a.m. of the following day).Open: 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. every day.Price: free of charge.
- 3 Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg funicular.From the mountain station on the Kirchberg plateau and from the funicular you have a beautiful view. The funicular went into operation in December 2017 and reaches a maximum speed of 7 m / s.
- 8 Cimetière Notre-Dame (Nikloskierfecht).The tomb of the is in the cemetery Captain von Köpenick. The tomb (it is very small compared to the ones there) is located on a wall to the left of the main entrance.
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Museums
- 9 Bank Museum, 1, Place de Metz, L-2954 Luxembourg (in the Spuerkeess). Tel.: 352 4015-2450. Open: Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Price: free.
- 10 Musée d'Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean (Mudam), 3, Park Dräi Eechelen, L-1499 Luxembourg-Kirchberg.
Open: Wed 11 am-8pm, Thu-Mon 11 am-8pm. - 11 Casino Luxembourg (Forum d'art Contemporain), 41, rue Notre-Dame, L-2240 Luxembourg. Tel.: 352 22 50 45, Email: [email protected].Open: Mon, Wed, Fri 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Thu 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.Price: free.
- 12 Dräi Eechelen Museum, 5, Park Dräi Eechelen L-1499 Luxembourg. Tel.: 352 26 43 35, Fax: 352 26 43 35 99, Email: [email protected].Open: Thu-Mon 10 am-6pm, Wed 10 am-8pm.
- 13 Lëtzebuerg City Museum (History museum of the city of Lëtzebuerg), 14, rue du Saint-Esprit L-1475 Luxembourg. Tel.: 352 47 96 45 00, Fax: 352 47 17 07.Open: Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- 14 Musée National d'Histoire et d'Art (National Museum of History in Konscht), Marché-aux-Poissons, L-2345 Luxembourg. Tel.: 352 47 93 30 1, Fax: 352 47 93 30 271, Email: [email protected].Open: Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- 15 National Museum of Natural History (Nature museum), 63, rue de Bouillon. Tel.: 352 462233-1, Fax: 352 462233-309, Email: [email protected].Open: Thu, Sat, Sun 1.30pm-5.30pm.
- 16 Contemporary art gallery "Am Tunnel" (At the tunnel), Building Rousegaertchen von Spuerkeess, 16, rue Ste Zithe L-2763 Luxembourg.
activities
- 1 Philharmonic, 1, place de l’Europe L-1499 Luxembourg. Tel.: 352 26 02 27 1, Fax: 352 26 02 27 99 0, Email: [email protected].
- Schobermesse (lux. Schueberfouer): a fair that has been organized since 1340 and extends over three weeks from the end of August to the beginning of September. The Schobermesse takes place on the so-called Champ du Glacis in the Limpertsberg district.
- A tour on the Circular bike pathCyclable du Center slope (Luxembourg) - The 43-kilometer circular route leads through the city and its suburbs and does not leave out heights.
shop
kitchen
- 1 La Fontaine, 25, place de Paris. Tel.: 352 49 40 76. Bistro with a large outdoor area.Open: daily 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.Price: 15-20 €.
- Le Palais D’Asie, 47, avenue de la Liberté. Japanese and Chinese cuisine.
- 2 At de Bouwen, 35 Rue Laurent Ménager, 2143 Luxembourg. Tel.: 35226202114.Luxembourg cuisine, specialty Kniddelen.Open: Mon to Wed 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Thu, Fri 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m., Sat 2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., Sun closed. Kitchen 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. - 9.45 p.m.
- 3 Café-restaurant at Dierfgen, 6 Cote d'Eich, 1450 Luxembourg. Tel.: 352226141.Luxembourg cuisine.Open: Sun, Mon 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tue, Wed, Thu Fri, Sat 11.30 a.m. - 10 p.m.Price: main courses from € 18.50.
nightlife
accommodation
Cheap
- 1 Luxembourg City Hostel, 2, rue du Fort Olisy, L-2261 Luxembourg. Tel.: 352 26 27 66 650, Fax: 352 26 27 66 680, Email: [email protected]. Rooms for 4 and 6 people with shower and toilet; Lounge with internet access; Shuttle service; Bike rental; Lunch, dinner, packed lunches.Feature: shower.
- 2 ibis budget Luxembourg Sud, Rue de Turi, L-3378 Livange (8 km from Luxembourg city center). Tel.: 352 26 51 86, Fax: 352 26 51 87, Email: [email protected]. Characteristic: ★.
medium
- 3 ibis Luxembourg Sud, Rue de Turi, L-3378 Livange (8 km from Luxembourg city center). Tel.: 352 26 52 01, Fax: 352 26 52 29 29, Email: [email protected]. Characteristic: ★★★.
- Grand Hotel Cravat, 29, boulevard F.D. Roosevelt, L-2450 Luxembourg (in the old City). Tel.: 352 22 19 75, Fax: 352 22 67 11, Email: [email protected].
- 4 ibis Styles Luxembourg Center Gare Hotel, 30, rue Joseph Junck, L-1839 Luxembourg (close to the city center, 200 m from the TGV train station). Tel.: 352 49 24 96, Fax: 352 49 21 09, Email: [email protected]. Characteristic: ★★★.Price: From € 79.
Learn
- 1 Institut National des Langues (INLL), 21, boulevard de la foire, L -1528 Luxembourg. Tel.: 352 264430-1, Fax: 352 264430-330. Formerly Center de Langues Luxembourg (CLL). Offers French and English courses.Open: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 08: 00-12: 30, 13: 00-17: 00, Wed 08: 00-12: 30 and 13: 00-19: 00.
Work
There are many jobs. A good qualification is a prerequisite. Working in the EU
security
Luxembourg is one of the safest cities in Europe. Nonetheless, the usual precautionary measures should also be taken here.
Practical advice
- 2 Luxembourg City Tourist Office, 30, place Guillaume II, L-2011 Luxembourg. Tel.: 352 22 28 09, Fax: 352 46 70 70, Email: [email protected]..Open: 1.10. - 31.3 .: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 1.4. - 30.9 .: Mon.-Sat. 9 am-7pm, Sun 10 am-6pm; Holidays: 10 am-6pm Closed: 1.1., 1.11., 25.12., 26.12.
- Interesting for students: Large parts of the city center are supplied with Eduroam
trips
- Cities: Echternach, trier, Saarbrücken, Metz, Nancy
- nature: Moselle valley, Eifel, Ardennes
literature
Individual evidence
- ↑: The Rhineland-Palatinate Ticket. Accessed June 5, 2020 (in German).
- ↑Saarbrücken Express. Accessed June 5, 2020 (in German).
Web links
- https://www.vdl.lu/de - Official website of Luxembourg
- Tourist information(de)
