Gasperich, a neighborhood with an eye on the future

The Gasperich Neighborhood in Luxembourg

Located south of Luxembourg City, the Gasperich neighborhood is one of the 24 neighborhoods of Luxembourg City. Originally a residential area dating back to the 1950s and 1960s, the neighborhood has taken on a completely different character in recent years.

The construction of the Ban de Gasperich and the Cloche d’Or has transformed it into a resolutely modern business district. Economic activity is very significant here. Many large companies have established their headquarters here. The neighborhood is also home to Luxembourg’s largest shopping center.

Population in the Gasperich neighborhood of Luxembourg

	Gasperich neighborhood	City of Luxembourg
Number of residents as of January 1, 2026	10,282	137,696
Percentage of foreigners in the total population	70.86%	69.48%
Quality of life rating (out of 100) given by residents	81.43	77.84

Due to relentless real estate development, the neighborhood has gained many residents in just a few years, with an increase of over 40% in 5 years.

The French community accounts for over 18.5% of residents, thanks to the presence of the Lycée Français de Luxembourg.

With an average age of 38, the neighborhood is young. People in their thirties account for nearly 30% of the neighborhood’s population. The new Cloche d’Or neighborhood embraces multiculturalism.

Gasperich, a booming neighborhood in Luxembourg

History of the Gasperich neighborhood

In the Middle Ages, there was only one farm in the Gasperich area. It wasn’t until the second half of the 19th century that the area began to develop with the establishment of a brickworks and the construction of affordable housing.

The neighborhood experienced significant growth in the 1950s, as evidenced by the many iconic houses from that era.

Located between the southern neighborhoods of Luxembourg City— Gare, Bonnevoie ,and Cessange—the Gasperich neighborhood has been undergoing continuous development for the past decade. The construction of new residential and office buildings, this time toward Kockelscheuer, and the development of Luxembourg’s largest park further highlight the transformation of this neighborhood.

The Cloche d’Or, the major asset of the Gasperich neighborhood

Originally a purely residential area, located on the outskirts and of little interest, Gasperich has been completely transformed by the large-scale construction project of the Ban de Gasperich and the Cloche d’Or.

Today, Gasperich is one of Luxembourg’s flagship neighborhoods. It has become a major hub and plays a central role in Luxembourg’s economic life.

With excellent access to the Greater Region’s highways, an increasing number of major companies are establishing their headquarters in the Cloche d’Or neighborhood.

Ultimately, some 37,000 employees will work in the neighborhood’s companies. Nearly 25,000 people will bring the neighborhood to life on a daily basis. Already today, 3,000 students, half of whom attend the Lycée Français Vauban, come and go in this neighborhood.

Overview of the Gasperich neighborhood

The Gasperich neighborhood is divided into two distinct parts.

The old village consists mainly of small apartment buildings and houses from the 1950s. It is home to families (67%) with one or more children. The atmosphere is family-oriented and peaceful. Several shops and restaurants contribute to an engaging neighborhood life.

The newer part, Ban de Gasperich and Cloche d’Or, features numerous office and residential buildings, creating a mixed-use living environment. Large companies are also setting up shop in the area. This includes PWC since 2014, as well as Deloitte and Alter Domus, which rank among the country’s largest employers. These companies are attracting a new population with high purchasing power, driving the continuous construction of new buildings in the Cloche d’Or sector.

The neighborhood is also home to the new CIGDS fire and emergency response station.

Rue Emile Bian is the starting point of the Postalf An der Stad race every March.

Amenities in the Gasperich neighborhood

The Gasperich neighborhood has many attractions.

Schools and Daycare Centers in Gasperich

In the older part of Gasperich, the schools are Luxembourgish. There are also two after-school care centers, as well as several daycare centers and facilities for child care and extracurricular activities.

The French Vauban preschool, elementary, middle, and high school welcomes nearly 2,500 students every day in modern facilities spanning 47,000 square meters across from the Cloche d’Or shopping center.

Shops in Gasperich

Luxembourg’s largest shopping center, the Cloche d’Or, has been located in the neighborhood since May 2019. Bright and vibrant, it features numerous shops, including an Auchan hypermarket, cafés, offices, and recreational facilities.

Several shops and service providers are also located in the area.

Notably, there is a Radiology Center located directly within the Cloche d’Or Shopping Center.

Transportation in the Gasperich neighborhood

The Gasperich neighborhood is very easily accessible by car from the central train station via the Rocade Sud or the Route d’Esch. From the Croix de Gasperich, it is very easy to reach the various highways leading to the Greater Region. The neighborhood is also served by numerous bus routes.

Residents are calling for more safe bike lanes to connect to other neighborhoods in Luxembourg City.

The tram will serve the Cloche d’Or neighborhood by 2024, including a stop at Lycée Vauban.

Recreational Activities in Gasperich

Gasperich boasts numerous sports facilities, notably the nearby Kockelscheuer complex, which features tennis, bowling, and golf at the CK Center.
The neighborhood also features the Emile Bintner Stadium, a skatepark, a multi-purpose sports hall, two pétanque courts, and two multi-purpose sports fields.

This is also the site of the new national soccer and rugby stadium, the Stade de Luxembourg, which hosts national and international soccer and rugby matches.

Green spaces in Gasperich

Gasperich is home to Luxembourg’s largest public park. Covering a total area of over 16 hectares, it offers vast spaces for walking and relaxation. It features a 7,000 m² pond with a boardwalk, two sports fields, a 1.85 km loop for cyclists, a restored stream, and more.

The Kockelscheuer Forest is also nearby.

Several green parks and playgrounds are available to residents. The Bauerenhaff playground, located on Rue Cicignon in the former Gasperich neighborhood, is themed around a farm. Children can explore tractors and farm animals there and pretend to be farmers for an afternoon.