landmark
Luxembourg City Old Town
A dramatic fortress capital perched on cliffs above gorges, its UNESCO ramparts and casemates carved into the rock.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Luxembourg, Luxembourg · Europe
Howald works well as a base: 17km from Route du Vin.
Howald is a town located in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. With a population of 5,815, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Howald 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 Howald to your route.
Howald (German pronunciation: [ˈhoːvalt]; Luxembourgish: Houwald) is a town in the commune of Hesperange, in southern Luxembourg. The town merges almost seamlessly with Luxembourg City's south-eastern suburban quarter of South Bonnevoie, which lies to the north of Howald. As of 2025, the town has a population ofRead more
5,914, making it the most populous town in the commune and the 22nd-most populous in Luxembourg.
Through Howald runs the route de Thionville, one of Luxembourg's historically most-important roads, which runs from Luxembourg City to the French town of Thionville (which had been a part of Luxembourg until 1659). However, for cross-border travel, this has since been supplanted by the A3 motorway, which connects the same two cities via Bettembourg and Dudelange, and the northern terminus of which is just to the west of the town, on the other side of the railway track. A railway station opened in Howald in December 2017.
From 20 February 1882 until 22 May 1955 a steam railway line from Luxembourg to Remich ran alongside the route de Thionville through Howald. The train was affectionately referred to as the "Jangeli", a name evoking the sound that the train made. The name Jangeli is still maintained as the bus stop location on the Route de Thionville in Howald.
Howald's role as a suburb of Luxembourg City is highlighted by the town's youth. As recently as 1885, the town had a population of only 21 people. Even until the Second World War, the town was limited almost exclusively to lining the sides of the route de Thionville. However, since the 1960s, the creation of two development zoning areas, on either side of the route de Thionville, has seen the town expand dramatically, such that it is now the largest town in the commune of Hesperange.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Howald.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Howald.
Howald offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Howald with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Howald as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Howald is located in Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Europe. The coordinates are 49.5839 latitude, 6.1428 longitude.
Howald has a population of approximately 5,815 people, making it a town in Luxembourg.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Howald as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Howald. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
A dramatic fortress capital perched on cliffs above gorges, its UNESCO ramparts and casemates carved into the rock.
3 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
A honeycomb of cannon tunnels bored through the Bock promontory, the cradle of Luxembourg City's clifftop fortress.
3 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Rampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
3 km · about 5 min drive
cathedral
Late Gothic cathedral in Luxembourg City with Renaissance detailing and the crypt tombs of the grand ducal family.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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.
4 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
American military cemetery at Hamm holding over 5,000 graves including General Patton's, with visitor parking off the access road.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
Wine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
17 km · about 20 min drive
April to October
Other places to explore near Howald.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning