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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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Beggen
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About Beggen
Beggen works well as a base: 17km from Larochette Castle.
Beggen is in Luxembourg, Luxembourg, with about 4,000 people. You drive on the right here.
Beggen (German pronunciation: [ˈbɛɡn̩]; Luxembourgish pronunciation: [ˈbæɡən] ) is a district in northern Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. As of 31 December 2025, the district has a population of 3,844 inhabitants.
The district is the location of the 19th century Château de Beggen, built on the ruins of aRead more
former 18th century paper mill. In the 20th century, the château has served, successively, as the home of the director general of Luxembourg's notable steel company, ARBED, a base for both occupying Wehrmacht forces and, later, the liberating US troops during the Second World War, a hotel, an embassy of the Soviet Union, and currently, the embassy of the Russian Federation in Luxembourg.
Beggen is home to FC Avenir Beggen, a historically successful football club that has struggled in the last years and now plays at level 3 in the Luxembourg football league.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Beggen?
Within an hour or so of Beggen: Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge (3 km), Luxembourg City Old Town (4 km), Bock Casemates (4 km), Chemin de la Corniche (4 km).
Are there any good drives near Beggen?
The nearest famous roads are Route du Vin, Baraque de Fraiture and Moselle Valley Road (B53).
Where is Beggen?
Beggen is in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,954
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Luxembourg
- Region
- Luxembourg
- Timezone
- Europe/Luxembourg
- Coordinates
- 49.6451, 6.1293
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Worth the detour from Beggen
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Luxembourg City Old Town
A dramatic fortress capital perched on cliffs above gorges, its UNESCO ramparts and casemates carved into the rock.
4 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Bock Casemates
A honeycomb of cannon tunnels bored through the Bock promontory, the cradle of Luxembourg City's clifftop fortress.
4 km · about 5 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.
4 km · about 5 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.
4 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial
American military cemetery at Hamm holding over 5,000 graves including General Patton's, with visitor parking off the access road.
6 km · about 10 min drive
castle
Larochette Castle
Twin ruined castles of rival noble lines perched on a sandstone crag 150 m above the half-timbered town of Larochette, midway between Luxembourg City and the Mullerthal, with the restored Gothic 'Créhange House' to explore.
17 km · about 20 min drive
waterfall
Schiessentümpel Waterfall (Schéissendëmpel)
Three-cascade waterfall under a small stone bridge on the Black Ernz in the Mullerthal, a short walk from roadside parking.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Beggen
- Right hereGrand 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.
- Right hereChemin de la CornicheRampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
- 20 kmRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
- 23 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
- 34 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
- 73 kmBaraque de FraitureBelgium's second-highest point at 652 m, a windswept Ardennes plateau crossroads on the N89 with a small ski station and sweeping high-fen scenery.
Driving in Luxembourg
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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