Philharmonie Luxembourg

The Philharmonie Luxembourg, officially known as the Grande-Duchesse Joséphine-Charlotte Concert Hall, is an architectural gem on the Kirchberg plateau. Opened in 2005, the concert hall was designed by the renowned French architect Christian de Portzamparc. Its distinctive facade, consisting of 827 slender white steel columns, evokes a stylized cliff or an organ pipe formation, creating a fascinating play of light and shadow. Inside, the Philharmonie houses three halls: the Grand Auditorium with its exceptional acoustics for up to 1,500 listeners, a more intimate chamber music hall, and an electro-acoustic space. As the residence of the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra, it is the pulsating heart of musical life in the Grand Duchy, attracting over 180,000 visitors annually with its diverse program of classical, jazz, and world music.

Nearby cities

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.

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.

Junglinster

Junglinster is a municipality in eastern Luxembourg.

Steinfort

Steinfort is located in western Luxembourg on the main road to Belgium.

History & landmarks

Luxembourg City Hall

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

Robert Schuman Building

A historic EU administrative building on Kirchberg, named after one of the founding fathers of Europe.

Fort Thüngen

Fort Thüngen, also known as 'Three Acorns' due to its distinctive roof finials, was built in 1732.

European Court of Justice

The seat of the highest judicial authority of the European Union on the Kirchberg plateau.

Bock Casemates

The Bock Casemates are a vast underground defense system in Luxembourg City, expanded by the Spanish starting in 1745.

Rham Plateau

The Rham Plateau is a rocky peninsula almost entirely enclosed by the Alzette Valley.

Wenzel Circular Walk

A historic circular walk connecting the most important fortifications of Luxembourg City.

More places

Mudam Luxembourg

The museum of modern art was built upon the walls of the historic Fort Thüngen on the Kirchberg plateau.

EIB Headquarters

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is headquartered in Luxembourg.

Spanish Towers

Small, distinctive observation turrets on the fortress walls, built during the Spanish rule.

Three Towers

A historic city gate of the former Luxembourg fortress, consisting of one square and two round towers.

Malakoff Tower

A historic defensive tower of the Luxembourg fortress that controlled the access to Pfaffenthal.