Stréissel Nature Reserve

The Streissel nature reserve near Bettembourg is an ecologically valuable wet meadow landscape in the Alzette valley. It serves as an important buffer zone and habitat for numerous specialized plant and animal species dependent on wet sites. The area is characterized by sedge marshes, tall herb communities, and small watercourses, forming a mosaic of different microhabitats. Particularly for ground-nesting birds and rare insects such as the Large Copper butterfly, Streissel provides an indispensable sanctuary. The reserve is part of a larger biotope network along the Alzette, which strengthens biological diversity in southern Luxembourg through targeted connectivity. Visitors can explore the peripheral areas on hiking trails, while the core zones remain untouched to protect the sensitive fauna. Maintaining the water balance is a central challenge for the reserve's management to secure the typical wet meadow flora in the long term.

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.

Castle of Bettembourg

A historic castle in the center of Bettembourg, now serving as the town's city hall.

Nature

Obeler Wetland

This wetland near Bettembourg offers valuable habitats for amphibians and water birds.

Parc Merveilleux

This zoo and leisure park in Bettembourg houses animals from five continents in naturalistic enclosures.

Peffeschhaff Nature Reserve

Located in Roeser municipality, this reserve protects a mosaic of meadows, hedges, and small water bodies.

More places

Strutzbierg Forest

Strutzbierg is a forested hill near Bettembourg.

Akelsbech Reserve

The Akelsbech nature reserve is located between Bettembourg and Roeser.

Beetebuerger Bësch

The Bettembourg Forest is an important recreational and nature conservation area in the south of the country.

CFL Multimodal Logistics Hub

The CFL (National Railway Company) logistics hub in Bettembourg specializes in international rail transport.

Mont Saint-Jean Dudelange

On Mont Saint-Jean lie the archaeological remains of a medieval castle and an ancient settlement.

Mess Valley

The Mess Valley in southern Luxembourg is a gentle floodplain landscape characterized by agricultural use and small wetlands.

Bettembourg Multimodal Terminal

This terminal is one of the most important logistics platforms in Northern Europe.

Husky Injection Molding

Husky's plant in Dudelange is a world-leading manufacturer of injection molding equipment for the plastics industry.