Walferdange, a green municipality north of Luxembourg City

Amenities in the municipality of Walferdange

The town of Walferdange is very pleasant. It offers many amenities.

Daycare Centers and Schools

There are three public schools with modern facilities within the municipality. They cover cycles 1, 2, and 3 in Béreldange and Helmsange, and cycles 1, 2, 3, and 4 in Walferdange. A school bus service is available to parents. The shuttles take the children to school and bring them back after class. Please contact the municipality for more information.

The Charlemagne School, located in the municipality, offers a traditional French education for children up to age 12.

Two daycare centers located in Walferdange and Béreldange provide daycare services for children in the municipality.

The municipality also has several private daycare centers, which are ideal if you are unable to secure a spot in the municipal facilities.

Transportation in the municipality of Walferdange

The town of Walferdange is very well connected to Luxembourg City. Several bus routes serve the town.

Walferdange’s location between Luxembourg City and the road leading to the northern part of the country makes it a heavily trafficked route. Traffic congestion is common during rush hour when heading toward the capital.

The Walferdange train station offers an attractive alternative to driving. The train ride to Luxembourg Central Station takes approximately 10 minutes.

A Park & Ride lot located on Rue du Pont in Béreldange allows you to travel to the capital for free via public transportation.

The municipality now offers the Vel'Oh! bike-sharing service, as do the capital and six other municipalities bordering the city of Luxembourg.

Shops and Businesses in the Municipality of Walferdange

The municipality of Walferdange offers a wide variety of local shops and larger international chains.

You’ll find home goods stores, beauty and hair salons, bakeries and other food shops, auto repair shops and automotive services, bookstores, and more. You can also visit the Raiffeisen bank branch in Walferdange.

The Walferdange Shopping Center is a great place to stock up on supplies.

Leisure and Tourism in the Municipality of Walferdange

Walferdange offers excellent facilities for recreation and sports, particularly soccer and tennis. More than 80 clubs and organizations provide opportunities to participate in all kinds of activities. The town is very vibrant.

The annual race, the “Walfer Vollekslaf,” brings together several thousand runners every year in early October for a 12-kilometer course. Various routes are available, including some suitable for younger participants.

The Alzette bike path runs along the Alzette Valley for 31 km, connecting Béreldange to Ettelbruck.

The Prince Henri Cultural Center can accommodate up to 800 people.

Walferdange Castle, meanwhile, is of historical interest. The Grand Ducal family resided there in the 19th century. The University Campus was previously located there, but classes have not been held there since 2015. The building is now used by the Ministry of National Education, Children, and Youth.

The town of Walferdange is believed to have originated in Celtic times. Gypsum mines dating back to the time of the first settlers have been discovered within Walferdange’s territory. Of course, they are no longer in operation.

There are also Roman sites in the area. A Roman villa, consisting of about fifty different rooms, stretches over 100 meters in length at the foot of the Sonnebierg. Archaeological excavations have uncovered numerous coins and a purse dating from the 3rd century B.C. Several types of pottery have also been identified at the site, dating from the 4th to the 1st century BC.
The Raschpëtzer walking trail in the Helmsange Forest offers visitors the chance to explore several Roman wells, each dozens of meters deep. Learn more about the history of Luxembourg.

Helmsange is home to the Sonnebierg Nature Reserve. It is home to nearly 150 species of very rare plants, including a dozen different species of orchids. Picking them is, of course, prohibited.

Visit the website of the municipality of Walferdange.

Living in Walferdange

Our take on Walferdange

Walferdange is a green and multicultural town located right next to Luxembourg City. Situated in the Alzette Valley, Walferdange is surrounded by wooded hills. Family walks here are very pleasant, even if the terrain gets steep pretty quickly.

The area is ideal for families because of its proximity to the city and its rural charm. The town is very pleasant.

The municipality has set up dog parks. These allow pets and their owners to spend time together. They are spaces for dogs to play, not dog restrooms. Everyone is asked to pick up after their pet. Do you have a pet? Find out what steps you need to take for your pet in Luxembourg.

Living in Walferdange: The Essentials at a Glance