Pfaffenthal | Ville de Luxembourg

Advantages

The main advantages of this neighbourhood are

easy access to Ville-Haute via the panoramic elevator;
recreational areas along the Alzette;
proximity to Parc des Trois Glands (Three Acorn Park),
its proximity to the European institutions, banks, international companies, conference centres in Kirchberg; and
excellent public transport connections, including the tram, cable car and the Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg CFL stop.

Geographic location

Pfaffenthal has a surface area of 37.52 hectares and is located in the heart of the capital. It borders

Weimerskirch to the north;
Kirchberg and Clausen to the east;
the Grund to the south; and
Ville-Haute, Limpertsberg and Eich to the east.

The Alzette runs through the Pfaffenthal neighbourhood from north to south, dividing it into two parts: west and east.

Population

Number of residents

1,270 as of 31/12/2018
Demographic weight: 1.07% of the population of Luxembourg City

Population growth

2012: 1,161
2013: 1,134
2014: 1,194
2015: 1,137
2016: 1,252
2017: 1,251
2018: 1,270
2019: 1,284
2020: 1,319
2021: 1,314

Infrastructure for children

Schools

École de Clausen
President: Guy Entringer
257, Rue de Neudorf, L-2221 Luxembourg (Neudorf)
8, Rue Vauban, L-2663 Luxembourg (Pfaffenthal)
39, Montée de Clausen, L-1343 Luxembourg (Clausen)

Additional information

Childcare centre

Clausen/Pfaffenthal – Atelier Zeralda – oppend Haus Pafendall
8, Rue Vauban, L-2663 Luxembourg

Additional information (only in FR)

Other infrastructure

Culture, sports and leisure

Odendahl Park
3 playgrounds
1 football field
1 multi-sport field
1 community garden
Oekozenter Pafendall
Sang a Klang
Former mustard factory, which became "Muerbelsmillen"
Théiwesbuer
Gaston Diderich Stadium

Transport

9 bus stops
Bus lines serving the area: 23, CN1
1 vel'OH! station
7 above-ground car parks
9 parking spaces for people with reduced mobility

Other

Youth hostel
Hospice du Pfaffenthal

History

Pfaffenthal is one of the city's most historical neighbourhoods.

Luxembourg's first hospital and first maternity ward were established here, back when the city still had its fortress. With the Alzette running along its centre, Pfaffenthal was the ideal location for the city's many craftsmen. Tanners set up their workshops here, conveniently downstream from the city. They produced leather for the glove manufacturing trade, a valuable source of income for the city. Life was governed by the river, which provided the energy for numerous mills. During the 17th century, the Urbanist Poor Clares moved into the building where the Pfaffenthal Hospice is currently located.

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