Pulvermühl, a family neighborhood undergoing redevelopment

The Pulvermühl Neighborhood in Luxembourg

The Pulvermühl neighborhood, known as Polvermillen in Luxembourgish, is a small neighborhood located along the Alzette River. Currently the least populated neighborhood in the City of Luxembourg, it is awaiting the redevelopment of its former abandoned industrial sites.

Located in the central-eastern part of the city, between the Cents and Hamm neighborhoods —from which it benefits from their development—it serves as one of the main gateways to the city. Situated close to downtown, it is appreciated for its green surroundings.

Population of Puhlvermuhl

	Puhlvermuhl Neighborhood	City of Luxembourg
Number of residents as of January 1, 2026	386	137,696
% of foreigners in the total population	70.47%	69.48
Quality of life rating (out of 100) given by residents	60.71	77.84

Atmosphere in the Pulvermühl neighborhood

The least populated neighborhood in the City of Luxembourg, Pulvermühl is a family-friendly neighborhood situated between the city and nature.

Like the Hamm neighborhood, this area was previously part of the municipality of Sandweiler until 1873. It separated from the Hamm neighborhood in 1920.

Housing in this neighborhood consists mainly of single-family homes from the 1880s and 1930s–50s, mixed with more recent constructions.

The long-awaited redevelopment of the “Polfermillen” industrial sites is expected to breathe new life into the Pulvermühl neighborhood. The Polfermillen site was home to a mill, then a cotton mill and a cloth factory in the 19th century. A laundry and a hoisting company set up operations there in the 20th century. For the time being, the site is still undergoing decontamination work.
This development project for the historic site includes 210 new housing units (houses and apartments), 1,600 m² of office space, and 3,000 m² of additional green space.

Neighborhood Amenities

Schools in Pulvermuhl

There is no elementary school in the Pulvermuhl neighborhood. The neighboring districts of Cents and Hamm provide these services.
See the Education and Higher Education section for more information on schools in this neighborhood.

Transportation/Bus

Bus lines 7 and 29 serve this neighborhood with two bus stops.

Residents highlight the lack of connections to the city and safety concerns regarding their daily commutes. In particular, they are calling for the creation of pedestrian paths.

Green spaces

A playground is available for neighborhood children.

The neighborhood benefits from its prime location along the Alzette River. It is one of the most popular routes for walking and cycling in Luxembourg.

This neighborhood also holds a hidden gem for walks or picnics. The abandoned former textile factory “Schlaïfmillen” has been brought back to life by artists who have renovated the old mill. They gladly welcome visitors to show them their creations. This spot, at the bottom of Rue Godchaux, is magical, just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown.
The Godchaux Circuit allows you to visit these somewhat timeless spots.

Nightlife in Pulvermühl

The Pulvermühl neighborhood isn’t really known for its nightlife. However, there is a famous Irish pub there, the Black Stuff.