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Arlon

Wallonia, Belgium · Europe

About Arlon

Arlon works well as a base: 10 minutes from Eischen, 25km from Upper Sûre Lake.

Arlon is a town located in Wallonia, Belgium. With a population of 26,179, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Arlon sits in Belgium, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Brussels time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arlon to your route.

About Arlon

Arlon (French pronunciation: [aʁlɔ̃] ; Walloon: Årlon; Dutch: Aarlen [ˈaːrlə(n)] ; Luxembourgish: Arel [ˈaːʀəl] ) is a city and municipality of Wallonia, and the capital of the province of Luxembourg in Belgium. With a population of just over 28,000, it is the smallest provincial capital in Belgium. Arlon is also the

Read more capital of its cultural region: the Arelerland (Land of Arlon in Luxembourgish). The municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Arlon proper, Autelbas, Bonnert, Guirsch, Heinsch, and Toernich. Other population centers include: Autelhaut, Clairefontaine, Fouches, Frassem, Freylange, Hachy, Heckbous, Rosenberg, Sampont, Schoppach, Sesselich, Seymerich, Stehnen, Sterpenich, Stockem, Udange, Viville, Waltzing, Weyler, and Wolberg.

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Where is Arlon located?

Arlon is located in Wallonia, Belgium, Europe. The coordinates are 49.6833 latitude, 5.8167 longitude.

What is the population of Arlon?

Arlon has a population of approximately 26,179 people, making it a town in Belgium.

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Quick Information

Population
26,179
Continent
Europe
Country
Belgium
Region
Wallonia
Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
49.6833, 5.8167

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Belgium

Police
101
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Arlon

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Minett Park Fond-de-Gras

Open-air industrial heritage park in Luxembourg's red-earth iron country, where the 1900 steam train and the Minièresbunn mine railway still run through ore tunnels to the preserved mining village of Lasauvage (season May-September).

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Luxembourg City Old Town

A dramatic fortress capital perched on cliffs above gorges, its UNESCO ramparts and casemates carved into the rock.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Bock Casemates

A honeycomb of cannon tunnels bored through the Bock promontory, the cradle of Luxembourg City's clifftop fortress.

24 km · about 30 min drive

bridge

Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge

Luxembourg City's striking 'Red Bridge', a scarlet steel span soaring 74 m above the Alzette valley to link the old town with the Kirchberg European quarter.

24 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Chemin de la Corniche

Rampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.

24 km · about 30 min drive

cathedral

Notre-Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg

Late Gothic cathedral in Luxembourg City with Renaissance detailing and the crypt tombs of the grand ducal family.

24 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Upper Sûre Lake

Luxembourg's largest reservoir in the Ardennes, ringed by wooded roads with viewpoints, swimming areas and boat hire at Insenborn.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Esch-sur-Sûre

A tiny medieval village wrapped almost entirely by a hairpin loop of the Sûre beneath a ruined hilltop tower.

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Arlon

  • 24 kmGrand Duchess Charlotte BridgeLuxembourg City's striking 'Red Bridge', a scarlet steel span soaring 74 m above the Alzette valley to link the old town with the Kirchberg European quarter.
  • 24 kmChemin de la CornicheRampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
  • 39 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
  • 42 kmRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
  • 56 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
  • 58 kmTombeau du GéantA famous Semois viewpoint where the river loops around a tree-covered ridge resembling a giant's tomb near Botassart.

Driving in Belgium

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.74/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Arlon.

Bonnert

🇧🇪 Belgium

3 km awayPop. 4,747

Eischen

🇱🇺 Luxembourg

4 km awayPop. 2,206

Toernich

🇧🇪 Belgium

5 km awayPop. 1,004

Heinsch

🇧🇪 Belgium

5 km awayPop. 5,470

Autelbas

🇧🇪 Belgium

5 km awayPop. 2,530

Wolkrange

🇧🇪 Belgium

6 km awayPop. 1,060

Hobscheid

🇱🇺 Luxembourg

7 km awayPop. 1,051

Beckerich

🇱🇺 Luxembourg

7 km awayPop. 672

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