Enjoy nature!
Take advantage of the capital’s open spaces to escape into the middle of nature. The green areas of the lower town, the numerous parks in the city centre and the majestic forests bordering the capital.
Nature & recreation in Luxembourg City
The city of Luxembourg covers a total surface area of 5,173 hectares comprising 1/4 green spaces. From 1871 to 1878, French landscape architect Edouard André created a generous park gracing the fortress remains, which to this day still envelops the essential part of the centre, interrupted only by the traversing avenues.
In 1906, André’s son, who took over the family business, completed the park’s development in the Pétrusse, the idyllic green valley separating the city centre from the railway station district.
Further “green oases” are the convent grounds of the Pfaffenthal hospice as well as the gardens along the Alzette in the vicinity of the abbey Neumünster. In the microclimate at the foot of the Bock, vegetables, medicinal herbs and even grapevines grow. The banks of the Alzette and the Pétrusse are also home to privately cultivated allotment gardens and ecologically managed plots. In Limpertsberg one can trace the steps of the rose growers, whose products were once exported to flower lovers throughout the entire world. Luxembourg’s splendid roses even found their way to the Chinese court.
The large forested areas of the “Bambësch”, “Gréngewald” and “Kockelscheuer” are found around
the periphery of the city, while in the Alzette valley, between Grund and Hesperange, the work history of the former textile barons can be explored on foot or by bicycle.
Parks and playgrounds
In total, the City operates 212 recreational spaces – including public playgrounds, multi-use sports fields, facilities for ball games, pétanque courts and skate parks – across the city's various districts.
Walking and running trails
Forest running trails
The Bambësch offers three new forest running trails designed for outdoor sports enthusiasts. These routes invite you to discover the most beautiful paths in the forest while enjoying a moment of relaxation and adventure.
With three difficulty levels ranging from blue to black, there is a trail suited to every skill level. The three routes can be combined to cover distances of 20 km or even 30 km, offering a complete sporting experience:
Trail 1 (blue) : 10.5 km – 145 m ascent
Trail 2 (red) : 10.2 km – 138 m ascent
Trail 3 (black) : 10.2 km – 168 m ascent
The trails take runners along some of the most beautiful paths in the Bambësch forest and are accessible from the main parking lots: Laftreff/Batterie/Spora, Juegdschlass, Maison B, Siwweburen, Kaleknapp and Bridel. Clear signage guides you along the entire route.
Connect your adventure with LetzTrail
To make your run more interactive, download the free LetzTrail app. It allows you to locate starting points, track your progress in real time and share your achievements with the community.
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