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Bettembourg

Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg · Europe

About Bettembourg

Bettembourg works well as a base: 5 minutes from Noertzange, 10km from Chemin de la Corniche.

Bettembourg is a town located in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. With a population of 7,437, it is an important destination in Europe.

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

About Bettembourg

Bettembourg (French pronunciation: [bɛtɑ̃buʁ]; Luxembourgish: Beetebuerg [ˈbeːtəbu̯əɕ] ; German: Bettemburg [ˈbɛtm̩ˌbʊʁk]) is a commune and town in southern Luxembourg. The country's eighth-most populous commune, it is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. As of 2025, the town of Bettembourg, which lies in the east

Read more of the commune, has a population of 9,248. Other towns within the commune include Abweiler, Fennange, Huncherange, and Noertzange. The Parc Merveilleux children's amusement park is located just outside Bettembourg. Bettembourg Castle, located in the centre of the town, has a history starting in 1733 when it was built as the residence of a farming family. Today it houses the offices and services of the local commune and acts as the town hall of Bettembourg.

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Where is Bettembourg located?

Bettembourg is located in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg, Europe. The coordinates are 49.5186 latitude, 6.1028 longitude.

What is the population of Bettembourg?

Bettembourg has a population of approximately 7,437 people, making it a town in Luxembourg.

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Quick Information

Population
7,437
Continent
Europe
Country
Luxembourg
Region
Esch-sur-Alzette
Timezone
Europe/Luxembourg
Coordinates
49.5186, 6.1028

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Luxembourg

Police
113
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Bettembourg

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

10 km · about 20 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.

10 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.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Bock Casemates

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

11 km · about 20 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.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Rodemack

Fortified Lorraine village dubbed the 'Little Carcassonne', minutes from the Luxembourg border, with 700 m of intact medieval ramparts, a massive gate tower and flower-lined lanes.

11 km · about 20 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.

12 km · about 25 min 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).

18 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Bettembourg

  • Right hereChemin de la CornicheRampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
  • 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.
  • 19 kmRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
  • 26 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
  • 32 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.

Driving in Luxembourg

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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4 km awayPop. 18,013

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4 km awayPop. 1,575

Kayl

🇱🇺 Luxembourg

6 km awayPop. 4,396

Pontpierre

🇱🇺 Luxembourg

6 km awayPop. 1,140

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