Advantages

The main advantages of this neighbourhood are

  • its recreational areas and green spaces along the Alzette; and
  • its proximity to major highways.

Geographic location

Hamm has a surface area of 407.62 hectares and is located at the eastern edge of the capital. It borders

  • Cents to the north;
  • Bonnevoie Sud to the south; and
  • Pulvermühl to the west.

Population

Number of residents

  • 1,566 as at 31/12/2022
  • Demographic weight: 1.25% of the population of Luxembourg City

Population growth

  • 2016: 1,445
  • 2017: 1,456
  • 2018: 1,495
  • 2019: 1,478
  • 2020: 1,461
  • 2021: 1,519

Infrastructure for children

SCHOOL

Hamm school
President: Sheila Clesse
159, Rue de Hamm, L-1713 Luxembourg
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CHILDCARE CENTRE

157A, Rue de Hamm, L-1713 Luxembourg
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Other infrastructure

Culture, sports and leisure

  • 4 playgrounds
  • 1 football field
  • 1 multi-sport field
  • 1 pétanque green
  • Schläifmillen (artists' residence)
  • Godchaux trail
  • Hans Sowa Stadium
  • Club House Kayak
  • 1 multi-use sports hall
  • 1 weight room

Transport

  • 19 bus stops
  • Bus lines serving the area: 15, 25, 29
  • 6 above-ground car parks
  • 8 parking spaces for people with reduced mobility

Other

  • Hospice de Hamm
  • American Military Cemetery
  • Luxembourg Crematorium
  • Hamm Industrial Park
  • Mac Adam Business Park
  • St. George’s International School

History

Hamm's origins can be traced back to the Saint Catherine Monastery founded in the 14th century, around which the village grew. Hamm used to belong to the municipality of Sandweiler. Its proximity to the Alzette lead to the construction of several mills.

In 1830, the Godchaux brothers founded a textile factory in Schleifmühle. Hamm's population grew along with the expansion of this factory which, at its peak, employed 800 people. In 1874, Hamm became its own municipality. Following its economic decline, Hamm was absorbed into Luxembourg City in 1920.