Parc de Merl

Parc de Merl is one of the most popular and spirited city parks in Luxembourg City, located in the residential district of the same name, Merl. The heart of the park is a large artificial lake inhabited by ducks and swans, its shores inviting relaxation. The park is particularly well-known among families for its exceptionally large and well-equipped playground and popular trampoline area. Vast lawns provide space for picnics, yoga, and outdoor sporting activities. Botanically, the park impresses with its old trees and carefully maintained flower beds that set highlights in every season. A cozy pavilion restaurant right on the water serves as a social meeting point and provides a magnificent view over the entire facility. Parc de Merl is a prime example of a multifunctional city park that harmoniously combines ecological niches with intensive human use. It functions as the green lung of the district and promotes social cohesion in the capital.

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.

Strassen

Strassen is a wealthy municipality directly west of the capital.

Bertrange

Bertrange is a suburban municipality west of the capital.

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.

Mersch

The geographical center of Luxembourg, located in the Valley of the Seven Castles, combining Roman history with modern infrastructure.

Schiplange

Schiplange is a village in the south of Luxembourg.

Mondercange

Mondercange is located in the southwest of the country and is a rapidly growing residential municipality.

History & landmarks

Luxembourg City Hall

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

Bourbon Plateau

The Bourbon Plateau is an elevated sandstone plain south of the Pétrusse Valley.

More places

Luxembourg Botanical Garden

This garden in Limpertsberg presents a diverse collection of native and exotic plant species.

Municipal Park Luxembourg

The Municipal Park was laid out in the 19th century on former fortress grounds.

Adolphe Bridge

This iconic stone arch bridge connects Luxembourg's city center with the railway station district over the Pétrusse valley.

Casino Luxembourg

A forum for contemporary art located in a former upper-class casino building.

Villa Vauban

The art museum of Luxembourg City, housed in a historic villa in the middle of the municipal park.

Petruss Park

This expansive park lies in the deep Petruss valley, directly below the city's fortress walls.

Gëlle Fra (Monument of Remembrance)

Gëlle Fra is a monument in Luxembourg City, originally erected in 1923 to commemorate volunteers of World War I.