Kirchberg

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

The modern plateau of EU institutions, contemporary architecture and the Mudam art museum and Philharmonie. The city's sleek, forward-looking face.

Places in Kirchberg

Mudam Luxembourg A striking I. M. Pei-designed contemporary art museum on the Kirchberg plateau, set within old fortress walls. Art and architecture together.

Best time to visit: May, June and September for warm weather and the ravine gardens at their greenest. December for the Christmas markets; the city is quiet and grey in deep winter.
Getting around: All public transport in Luxembourg is free — trams, buses and trains. The old town is walkable but steep; free glass lifts and a funicular link the upper and lower towns. The Moselle wine region is a short trip.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: Luxembourgish, French and German. English is widely spoken.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: A cosmopolitan fine-dining scene punching above the city's size; a strong Portuguese and cross-border food influence; a growing wine culture from the nearby Moselle; and free nationwide public transport reshaping how the city moves.

Ville Haute (Upper Town) — The UNESCO-listed old town on the clifftop plateau, with the grand square, palace and the best shopping and dining. The city's monumental heart.
Grund — The picturesque lower town in the ravine along the Alzette, all cobbles, old stone bridges and riverside bars. The city's most romantic quarter.
Clausen & Pfaffenthal — The old brewery and fortress districts in the valley, Clausen buzzing with nightlife, Pfaffenthal reached by a panoramic glass lift. Atmospheric and lively after dark.
Gare — The lively, diverse quarter around the station, with the city's best Portuguese and international restaurants. Grittier and more real than the upper town.