Esch-sur-Alzette is a city in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the country's second-most populous commune, with a population of 36,625 inhabitants, as of 2023. It lies in the south-west of the country, on the border with France and in the valley of the Alzette, which flows through the city. The city is usually referred to as just Esch; however, the full name distinguishes it from the village and commune of Esch-sur-Sûre which lies 45 kilometres further north. The country's capital, Luxembourg City, is roughly 15 km (9.3 mi) to the north-east. Esch was selected as the European Capital of Culture for 2022, alongside Kaunas and Novi Sad.
The District of Luxembourg was one of three districts of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It contained four cantons, divided into 44 communes:
- Capellen
- Esch-sur-Alzette
- Luxembourg
- Mersch
Esch-sur-Alzette is a canton in southwestern Luxembourg. It is both the second most populous and second most densely populated canton after the canton of Luxembourg. It borders Belgium & France.
Differdange is a commune with town status in south-western Luxembourg, 27 kilometres (17 mi) west from the country's capital. It lies near the borders with Belgium and France and it is located in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. With a population of around 29,500, Differdange is the country's third largest city. It is also the main town of the commune, and other towns within the commune include Lasauvage, Niederkorn, Fousbann, and Oberkorn.
Pétange is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette and is the fifth-most populous commune in Luxembourg, as well as the most populous without town status. Pétange lies at the borders with both Belgium and France.
Schifflange is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette.
The Guttland is a region covering the southern and central parts of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The Guttland covers 68% of the territory of Luxembourg; to the north of Gutland lies the Éislek, which covers the remaining 32% of the Grand Duchy. To the east, the Luxembourgish Guttland adjoins the Bitburger Gutland of Germany.
Oberkorn is a town in the commune of Differdange in south-western Luxembourg. As of 2024, the town had a population of 4,737.
Soleuvre is a town in the commune of Sanem, in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette in south-western Luxembourg. As of 2024, the town has a population of 6,420.
The Red Lands form a geographic region in southern and south-western Luxembourg. They are so called for their red iron-laden earth. The Red Lands roughly correspond with the southern part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, along the border with France. Geologically, the Red Lands are sedimentary, mostly sandstones and conglomerates, formed in the Middle Jurassic epoch.
This is a list of the extreme points of Luxembourg, the points that are farther north, south, east or west, higher or lower than any other location in the territory of the state.
Line 60 is a railway line connecting Luxembourg City to the Red Lands of the south of Luxembourg, and on to France. The terminus at the northern end is Luxembourg railway station, whilst the terminals at the south are Rumelange, Pétange, and the French towns of Volmerange-les-Mines and Audun-le-Tiche. It is designated, and predominantly operated, by Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois.
Esch-sur-Alzette railway station is a railway station serving Esch-sur-Alzette, in south-western Luxembourg. It is operated by Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois (CFL), the state-owned railway company. CFL general refer to the station as Esch/Alzette as shown on the sign.
Belval-Université railway station is a railway station serving the neighbourhood of Belval, in west of Esch-sur-Alzette, in southern Luxembourg. It is operated by Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois, the state-owned railway company.
Belval-Rédange railway station is a railway station serving the neighbourhood of Belval, in the west of Esch-sur-Alzette, in southern Luxembourg. The 'Rédange' in the name is a reference to the French town of Rédange, which lies just across the border. The station is operated by Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois, the state-owned railway company.
Belval is a quarter and neighbourhood in the west of Esch-sur-Alzette, in south-western Luxembourg. Belval is the site of the large steelworks that dominate the city. Due to the dominance of the steelworks, Belval suffered from the abandonment of steel production in Luxembourg, and is undergoing an extensive regeneration programme to help diversify beyond steel production. The redevelopment plan, priced at €450m, will turn the brownfield site into a large scientific and cultural centre, including the science faculty of the University of Luxembourg. It is the location of the Rockhal, Luxembourg's largest music venue, which opened in 2005.
Jim Clemes is a Luxembourg architect who founded the Esch-sur-Alzette firm Atelier d’Architecture et de Design Jim Clemes in 1984. He and his firm have designed several modern Luxembourg buildings and are also involved in town planning initiatives.
Paolo Amodio is a Luxembourgish football manager and former professional player. He played as a striker.
