"World War II" Circular Walk
Step into Luxembourg City’s past and explore the historic sites and memorials that tell the moving story of the Second World War.
This tour traces Luxembourg's history during the Second World War and after its occupation by the German Wehrmacht in May 1940. Memorials and monuments commemorate the suffering of the population under Nazi rule, but also how grand-duchess Charlotte became a voice of hope for her people from exile.
Step back in time and retrace the footsteps of World War II in the heart of Luxembourg City. Accompanied by an official guide, explore key memorial sites and discover how certain landmarks were repurposed as Gestapo headquarters.
Duration
2 hours
Number of participants
Max. 20
Languages
Infos
Start & Arrival
Luxembourg City Tourist Office, Place Guillaume II
Price
Book your personal guide:
Group from 1 to 20 people : from 150€
Book a guided tour for your group at the date, time and in the language of your choice.
Town Hall
Located on William Square, it was built between 1830 and 1838 in neo-classical style. The stones of the old Franciscan monastery, dismantled in 1829, mainly went into its construction. In 1931 two bro...
Place d'Armes
As an integral part of the pedestrian zone, surrounded by lots of street cafés and restaurants, it has become the place where the young and the old, the locals and the visitors meet.Place d'Armes, als...
Grand Ducal Palace
The grand ducal Palace, located in the centre of the old town, is the official residence of the grand ducal family. The site of today’s palace was once home to Luxembourg City’s first town hall w...
Place de Clairefontaine
Situated near the Cathedral and the Government district, Place de Clairefontaine was redesigned at the end of the eighties in the framework of extensive restoration and reconstruction involving the en...
Cathedral “Notre-Dame de Luxembourg”
The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin was originally a Jesuit church, the foundation stone of which was laid in 1613.It is a remarkable instance of late Gothic style, revealing various components and or...
"Gëlle Fra" Memorial in Luxembourg City
Among historic monuments in Luxembourg, the Golden Lady on Constitution Square was set up in 1923 to commemorate the Luxembourgers who perished in the First World War. The memorial represents a gold-p...
