National Mining Museum Rumelange

The National Mining Museum in Rumelange provides an authentic and immersive journey into the world of Luxembourg's iron ore mining. The museum is located in the decommissioned galleries of the Walert mine, where the ore known as 'Minett' was extracted until 1963. The experience begins with a ride on an original mining train, which takes visitors 300 meters deep into the mountain. Underground, at a constant temperature of 10 degrees Celsius, a circular path leads through the tunnels and extraction chambers. Here, original machinery, tools, and transport equipment are displayed in their authentic environment. The guided tours, often led by former miners, provide a vivid impression of the hard and dangerous work that once formed the economic backbone of the entire region. The museum is therefore not just a technical exhibition, but also an important social monument that honours the culture and heritage of the mining community.

Nearby cities

Esch-sur-Alzette

The second largest city in Luxembourg is located in the southwest of the country.

Dudelange

Dudelange is located in the far south of the country, right on the border with France.

Kirchberg Financial District

The Kirchberg district is the economic heart of Luxembourg and one of the world's most important financial centers.

Schifflange

Schifflange is located in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette and is a classic industrial municipality.

Walferdange

Walferdange is located north of the capital in the Alzette valley.

Bettembourg

Bettembourg is an important municipality in southern Luxembourg.

Pétange

Pétange is located at the tripoint between Luxembourg, Belgium, and France.

Strassen

Strassen is a wealthy municipality directly west of the capital.

Bertrange

Bertrange is a suburban municipality west of the capital.

Differdange

Differdange is the third largest city in the country, situated in the Chiers river valley.

Mamer

Mamer is located west of Luxembourg City and is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the country.

Bascharage

Bascharage is part of the Käerjeng municipality in the southwest of the country.

Kayl

Kayl is located in southern Luxembourg in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette.

Rumelange

Rumelange is located in the far south of Luxembourg on the French border.

Schiplange

Schiplange is a village in the south of Luxembourg.

History & landmarks

Luxembourg City Hall

The neoclassical administrative building on Place Guillaume II is the hub of the capital's local government.

Schengen

The symbol of a borderless Europe, located at the border triangle on the beautiful Moselle river.

Nature

Léiffrächen

This nature reserve near Kayl covers former open-cast mining areas of the 'Minett' region.

Tuebebierg Nature Reserve

Located near Kayl in southern Luxembourg, this reserve protects former ore mining areas.

Ellergronn Nature Reserve

This reserve south of Esch-sur-Alzette is located in a former open-cast mining area of the Minette region.

Ellergronn

Ellergronn is a nature reserve south of Esch-sur-Alzette.

Escher Déierepark

Located on the Galgenberg hill in Esch, this animal park primarily houses European wild and domestic breeds.

Dumontshaff Nature Reserve

The Dumontshaff between Schifflange and Kayl is a renatured floodplain of the Alzette river.

More places

Galgenberg

Galgenberg (Gaalgebierg) is a prominent hill overlooking Esch-sur-Alzette.

Gaalgebierg City Park

This extensive park in Esch-sur-Alzette offers rose gardens, forest areas, and a wildlife park.

ArcelorMittal Dudelange

The Dudelange plant specializes in the finishing of flat steel.

National Museum of the Resistance

This museum in Esch-sur-Alzette commemorates the Luxembourgish resistance against Nazi occupation.