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 and, in addition to being a picturesque area, is a popular nightlife precinct which can be accessed by foot or via a lift which descends through the cliff.

Grund

Gronn  (Luxembourgish)
Quarter
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 population of 957 inhabitants, of whom 42.53% are Luxembourgers.[2]

Grund is home to Mosconi, a one-star Michelin restaurant which specializes in pasta[3] and Kamakura, a Japanese restaurant.

  • Grund
  • Alzette River, Grund
  • Grund from above
  • View of the National Archives of Luxembourg (centre-left) and Grund (bottom)

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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