Advantages

The main advantages of this neighbourhood are:

  • the recreational areas and green spaces along the Alzette;
  • its proximity to the European institutions, banks, international companies, and conference centres in Kirchberg;
  • the nearby hospitals;
  • its proximity to the Dommeldange train station.

Geographic location

Weimerskirch has a surface area of 110.51 hectares, and is located in the north of the capital. It borders

  • Dommeldange to the north;
  • Kirchberg to the southeast;
  • Pfaffenthal to the south; and
  • Eich to the west.

The Alzette forms a natural border on the east side, between Eich and Weimerskirch.

Population

Number of residents

  • 2,414 as of 31/12/2022
  • Demographic weight: 2.04% of Luxembourg City's population

Population growth

  • 2016: 2,288
  • 2017: 2,375
  • 2018: 2,430
  • 2019: 2,462
  • 2020: 2,440
  • 2021: 2,370

Infrastructure

Culture, sports and leisure

  • Laval Park
  • 4 playgrounds
  • 1 cultural centre
  • community centre (pavillon sociétaire)
  • Café littéraire le Bovary
  • Gust Jacquemart Stadium
  • 1 gymnastics hall

Transport

  • 15 bus stops
  • Bus lines serving the area: 8, 25, 63, CN4
  • 9 above-ground car parks
  • 4 parking spaces for people with reduced mobility

Other

  • Lëtzebuerger Guiden a Scouten (Luxembourg Guides and Scouts)

History

Located on the banks of the Alzette, Weimerskirch is the city's oldest neighbourhood, having developed from a Frankish estate.

As early as the 10th century, the St Martin's Church was the parish centre for the entire area on which the present-day city stands. As Luxembourg City grew, Weimerskirch increasingly lost its significance. At the end of the 18th century, it became a part of the former municipality of Eich. Weimerskirch is located along the old route to Echternach and Diekirch. Historically, its inhabitants lived off trade and agriculture.