Grund, Luxembourg

Grund (Luxembourgish: Gronn) is a quarter in central Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is located in the valley below the centre of Luxembourg City on the banks of the Alzette river. In addition to being a picturesque area, it is a popular nightlife precinct which can be accessed by foot or via a lift which descends through the cliff.

Grund
Gronn (Luxembourgish)
A view of Neumünster Abbey in Grund
A view of Neumünster Abbey in Grund
Map of Luxembourg City, with Grund highlighted
Grund is one of 24 quarters in Luxembourg City
Coordinates: 49.611°N 6.136°E / 49.611; 6.136
CountryLuxembourg
CommuneLuxembourg City
Area
  Total0.3003 km2 (0.1159 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2019)[2]
  Total957
  Density3,200/km2 (8,300/sq mi)
Nationality
  Luxembourgish42.53%
  Other57.47%
WebsiteGrund

As of 31 December 2019, the quarter has a relatively small population of 957 inhabitants, of whom 42.53% are Luxembourgers.[2] Grund is home to Mosconi, a one-star Michelin restaurant which specialises in pasta.[3]

References

  1. "Grund". www.vdl.lu (in French). Ville de Luxembourg. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  2. "Statisiques sur la Ville de Luxembourg: Etat de Population - 2019" (PDF). www.vdl.lu (in French). Ville de Luxembourg. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  3. Kahn-Harris, Keith (6 April 2012). "Luxembourg: posh restaurants and free clubbing in the party city". the Guardian. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
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