Which commune to live in in Luxembourg?

Are you planning to move to Luxembourg and wondering where to put down your bags? North, South, East, West... Each region has its own charm, advantages and key towns. Your choice of commune will also determine the price you pay for your home. This guide explains everything.

If you'd rather move to the capital (Luxembourg City) and are looking for the best neighbourhood, read this article

What you need to know about Luxembourg's municipalities

Here are some basic points to know about communes in Luxembourg

1. More than one hundred or so municipalities in the Grand Duchy : 12 are officially towns. 13 municipalities have more than 10,000 inhabitants. The capital, Luxembourg City, alone accounts for almost 20% of the country's total population.
2. Many expatriates live in the main towns: More than 70% of the population of Luxembourg City is foreign, with nearly 170 nationalities represented. Certain municipalities such as Strassen and Bertrange are particularly attractive to new arrivals, with 65% and 56% of their populations being expatriates, respectively.
3. Prices vary from zone to zone: The Centre region has average prices of €10,652 per m², compared with just €5,885 per m² in the Nord region. Your budget, the location of your work and your mode of transport are therefore the key criteria that will determine the region you choose.
4. Transport in Luxembourg is highly developed: They are free of charge and the communes are very well connected. There are also plenty of park-and-ride facilities where you can leave your car for the day.

Here's a video to help you quickly find the ideal place to settle in the Grand Duchy:

Which city should you choose to move to in Luxembourg?

There are many criteria when it comes to choosing the ideal commune for your arrival in the Grand Duchy. However, there are a few main types of town depending on your situation and your wishes. These are as follows:

Which commune to choose for families in Luxembourg?

For families with children, certain communes offer a privileged environment by proposing educational facilities, a high level of safety and numerous green spaces.

• Bertrange is one of the most family-friendly communes in Luxembourg. It is less than 15 minutes from Luxembourg City (directly linked by bus), and offers a setting between town and country, ideal for families. The commune has excellent facilities for children (school, children's playgrounds, etc.).
• Walferdange attracts many expatriate families. With 54.4% of foreigners in its population, this municipality to the north of the capital offers an excellent balance between residential tranquillity and accessibility to Luxembourg City via public transport.
• Hesperange is a strategic choice for families. It is close to the capital and has a population of 17,146, including 55% of foreigners.

These towns are a safe bet for families for a number of reasons:

• You can easily find crèches and halfway houses for children aged 0 to 4.
• You'll have free transport and excellent links to the capital
• You'll have easy access to the European schools in Kirchberg and Mamer (see which school to choose in Luxembourg)
• And you'll have access to a host of green spaces and playgrounds

Which commune should young professionals choose in Luxembourg?

Young professionals generally prefer Accessibility to employment centres, social life and efficient transport links. Here are the top communes if you're looking for a place to move and you're a young professional:

• Strassen represents an excellent compromise. The community is very close to Luxembourg City and property prices are lower. It has excellent transport links and a wide range of shops and services. More than 65% of its population is foreign.
• Mamer is attracting more and more young people. This municipality of 11,368 inhabitants has a foreign population of 54%. It has excellent links with Luxembourg City and the Kirchberg employment areas. Prices here are lower than in the centre of the country, but are still high due to the presence of international civil servants.
• Esch-sur-Alzettethe country's second largest city, offers an interesting alternative. The capital of the Southern Region has almost 38,000 inhabitants and 56% of foreigners. The cost of living here is much lower than in the capital. What's more, the city is young, urban and dynamic.

Here are all the advantages for young working people in these towns:

• Free public transport to job centres
• Accessible nightlife and bars/restaurants
• Multimodal centres to facilitate travel (stations, park-and-ride facilities)
• Numerous international communities to facilitate social integration

Which commune to choose in Luxembourg for peace and quiet and close proximity to nature?

The Grand Duchy offers a large number of rural towns close to nature, with a calm and pleasant living environment. If you're interested, here are a few ideas of towns you might like to visit:

• The communes of Clervaux, Wiltz and Weiswampach (in the Nord region) have particularly attractive prices per m², between €4,465 and €4,810, well below the national average and half the price of the Centre region.
• Diekirch is a particularly well-known and attractive town. It offers a direct train service to Luxembourg City every 30 minutes, a town centre with all the amenities you need, and a pretty park with a lovely riverside promenade.

There are many other quiet, nature-loving towns. If you can, take a day and go around Luxembourg to visit them: you won't be disappointed!

Here are the advantages of this type of commune (mainly in the north of the country):

• The cost of property and living is generally more affordable
• The environment is calm and nature is everywhere!
• There is also a wide range of infrastructure (trains, buses, clinics, schools, etc).
• There are many outdoor activities and hiking trails
• Community life is particularly well developed in the villages

What are the criteria for choosing the ideal city to settle in Luxembourg?

Not sure which commune to choose? Here are the main criteria to consider before moving to the Grand Duchy:

Cost of living and property prices by commune

Property prices vary considerably from one commune to anotherIn the north and centre of the country, the difference can be as much as twofold. Here's what you need to know:

• The most expensive communes are concentrated around Luxembourg City. Luxembourg City has average sale prices of around €12,700 per m² for flats under construction, followed by Bertrange, Strassen and Walferdange, all above €10,000 per m². If you're looking for low prices, avoid the Centre region, or even the West (which is also very expensive).
• The best financial opportunities are in the north of the country. Clervaux (€4,810 per m²), Wiltz (€4,690 per m²), Weiswampach (€4,682 per m²) and Berdorf (€4,653 per m²). These towns are ideal if you are on a tight budget, but they are also particularly far from the capital.
• The best compromise would be the South region (Esch-sur-Alzette, Dudelange, Differdange, Pétange, etc.). Prices are between those of the North and Centre regions. And the south of the country has very good connections with the capital (a tramway should even link Luxembourg City to Esch-sur-Alzette via the GridX complex!)

A word of advice:

• Calculate your budget, taking into account the means of transport you will be using (if you opt for a car, you will have to add these costs to your expenses).
• Consider neighbouring municipalities for better value for money
• Check future development projects that could affect prices

To find out more about this topic, click here the price of a rental in Luxembourg.

Daily journeys to your various activity centres (work, school, crèche, etc.).

Accessibility has a major impact on your daily quality of lifeEspecially if you work in the capital or in business centres. Here's what you need to know if you're looking for the best place to live:

• Free public transport in Luxembourg (bus, tram, train). The rail network provides an efficient link between the main towns and Luxembourg City, with good frequency at peak times.
• Towns with the best connections include Strassen, Bertrange, Esch-sur-Alzette and Diekirch. Diekirch offers a direct train connection to the city every 30 minutes and is just off the A7.
• Many towns have park-and-ride facilities where you can park your car free of charge and continue by bus or train. Some also offer secure bikeboxes for parking your bike.

To put it plainly: analyse the routes to your future job and, depending on the mode of transport you choose and your accommodation budget, you can narrow down your search to a particular area.

The various services and amenities

The larger the community, the better equipped it will be in terms of health services, schools and shops. If it's important to you to have these services close to your home, here's what you need to know:

• Health services : Luxembourg's hospitals are concentrated in and around Luxembourg City, with 24-hour medical clinics in Luxembourg City, Esch-sur-Alzette and Ettelbruck.
• Schools : All communes have facilities for pre-school and basic education, but secondary schools are concentrated in major cities. International schools (for expatriates in particular) are available mainly in Luxembourg City, Kirchberg and Mamer.
• Shops : Smaller communities may lack certain specialist shops or shopping centres (City Concorde, Belle Étoile, Cloche d'Or...). Assess your needs in terms of proximity to supermarkets, pharmacies, banks and other day-to-day services before choosing which commune to settle in.

Environment and quality of life

Your living environment has a direct impact on your daily well-being and that of your family. Luxembourg offers a remarkable diversity of environments, depending on the municipality.

Green spaces and nature : Luxembourg's rural areas are very easily accessible from urban centres, with surrounding forests and fields popular for hiking and cycling:antCitation[]{citations="edf1e05b-8716-4f0e-9c03-83e714d99106″}.

Air quality and tranquillity : Communes in the north generally offer a quieter environment and better air quality, while urban areas can experience more traffic and nuisance.

Social and community life : Community life is an integral part of village activities, and joining a group or sports club is the best way to integrate quickly :antCitation[]{citations="c6acc69b-9627-4746-9b49-2305656994e8″}.

Environmental criteria :

• Close to green spaces and parks
• Traffic levels and noise pollution
• Quality and dynamism of community life
• Neighbourhood safety and conviviality
• Prospects for urban development

Which are the best towns for expatriates in Luxembourg?

Some Luxembourg municipalities attract large numbers of new arrivals thanks to a number of specific advantages (proximity to business centres, property prices, proximity to nature, facilities for children, etc).

Here are the top cities that attract the most expatriates to Luxembourg.

The star towns for expatriates :

1. Luxembourg City - It is, of course, the star municipality in terms of attractiveness to expatriates and new arrivals. It's the capital, so it's the most central location, with the most services.
2. Strassen - A model community for expatriates, with 65.1% of foreigners, a comprehensive infrastructure and excellent transport links.
3. Bertrange - The perfect balance between urban services and a family environment, popular with international families.
4. Hesperange - Strategically located in the south-east with 55% of foreigners and good value for money.
5. Walferdange - A green setting and an international community (54.4% of foreigners) in a peaceful environment.
6. Mamer - A dynamic community with 54.1% of foreigners, perfect for young, active families.

These communities offer the best balance between ease of integration, expatriate-friendly services and quality of life. Their high proportion of international residents guarantees a warm welcome and plenty of opportunities to forge lasting social links.

Which communes offer the best connections with job centres in Luxembourg?

Are you looking for a town close to your work in the Grand Duchy? Here are the main towns according to their accessibility to the various business centres:

How to get to the centre of Luxembourg City

Here are the journey times by commune:

• Neighbouring municipalities (5-15 minutes) : Strassen, Bertrange, Hesperange, Walferdange - multiple bus + train connections
• Esch-sur-Alzette : Direct connection via A4, regular trains
• Pétange : 28 minutes by direct train, excellent value for money
• Diekirch : 30 minutes by train every 30 minutes + A7 access

To go to work in Kirchberg (the economic and institutional hub)

Here are the top communes to consider :

1. Strassen and Bertrange : Access via bus + tram, for a total journey time of 25-35 minutes
2. Walferdange : By train to Gare Centrale then tram, or direct bus services depending on the area (allow 30-40 minutes)
3. Steinsel : With a new bus service between Steinsel and Kirchberg

How to get to Gasperich and the Cloche d'Or

Getting to Gasperich is easy now that the tram links . And so it is,

1. Luxembourg City and its various districts connected by tram (Bonnevoie, Gare, Ville Haute, Limperstberg, Kirchberg)
2. Neighbouring communes such as Bertrange, Leudelange and Hesperange
3. Or the Cessange district, which is within walking distance of Gasperich

The top communes with the best links to Luxembourg's business districts

If you're looking for a city with easy access to all of Luxembourg's business centres, choose :

1. Strassen : With optimum access to the three employment centres, multiple means of transport and reduced journey times
2. Bertrange : with a variety of connections, close proximity to the motorway, and bus services that run at regular intervals
3. Esch-sur-Alzette : Perfect for multimodal transport, with a direct train service, the A4 motorway and bus links (and soon tram links to the centre of Luxembourg).
4. Walferdange : with regular trains, numerous bus routes and excellent access to the north of the country
5. Pétange : with an excellent journey time/cost ratio, a direct train and easy access to the various border areas