Pétrusse Valley

The Pétrusse Valley is a prominent gorge in Luxembourg City that separates the city center (Ville Haute) from the station district on the Bourbon Plateau. The small Pétrusse river has carved deep into the Luxembourg Sandstone, creating a valley that today serves as the capital's green lung. Architecturally, the valley is spanned by imposing bridges, including the Adolphe Bridge, inaugurated in 1903, which at the time featured the world's largest stone arch with a span of 84 meters. Within the valley lie remnants of historical fortifications, such as the Bourbon Lock and massive bastions that bear witness to the city's military significance. In recent years, an extensive revitalization project has been launched to reshape the valley naturally and remove the concrete encasing of the riverbed. Today, the valley houses hiking trails and parks as well as one of Europe's most modern skateparks and the famous Pétrusse Casemates. It is a place where raw rocky geography meets carefully landscaped gardens and monumental bridge architecture.

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.

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.

Mondorf-les-Bains

Mondorf-les-Bains is a famous spa town in southeastern Luxembourg.

History & landmarks

Luxembourg City Hall

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

Citadel of the Holy Spirit

The Citadel of the Holy Spirit was reinforced by the famous fortress builder Vauban in the 17th century after the French conquest.

Petrusse Casemates

A vast system of underground tunnels and defensive fortifications in the rock above the Pétrusse valley.

Bourbon Plateau

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

More places

Passerelle (Old Bridge)

This historic viaduct, also known as the Old Bridge, spans the Pétrusse valley with 24 stone arches.

Petruss Park

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

Notre-Dame Cathedral

The Cathedral of Luxembourg was originally built as a Jesuit church in the 17th century.

Altar of National Sacrifice

A symbolic outdoor altar, part of the National Monument of Solidarity in Luxembourg City.

Gëlle Fra (Monument of Remembrance)

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

National Monument of Solidarity

A monument on the 'Kanounenhiwwel' hill commemorating the resistance and victims of World War II.

Adolphe Bridge

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