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Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette · Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette is a mid-size city in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg with a population of 36,625. Elevation: 968 ft (295 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Esch-sur-Alzette
Esch-sur-Alzette is a city in Luxembourg and the country's second-most populous commune, with a population of 37,922 inhabitants, as of 2025. 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.
People
Climate
| Population | 36,625 |
| Population Density | 66 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.4958°, 5.9806° |
| Timezone | Europe/Luxembourg |
| Country | 🇱🇺 Luxembourg |
| State / Province | Esch-sur-Alzette |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.4 inches (976 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.8 inches (22 cm) |
About Esch-sur-Alzette
Esch-sur-Alzette is a mid-size city in Luxembourg (Esch-sur-Alzette) with a population of 36,625. The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet (295 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Luxembourg.
Climate in Esch-sur-Alzette
Esch-sur-Alzette has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 831 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below Luxembourg avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 554.1 sq mi (1,435.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4958°N, 5.9806°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Luxembourg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 98 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Esch-sur-Alzette has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.3").
Schools in Esch-sur-Alzette
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École Brill | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée des Garçons | — | — | — | — |
| Lyçée Hubert Clement | — | — | — | — |
| Conservatoire de musique | — | — | — | — |
| Lallenger Schoul (Primary School) | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire | — | — | — | — |
| Chmenki! | — | — | — | — |
| Waldschoul | — | — | — | — |
| Brillschoul | — | — | — | — |
| École Jean Jaurès | — | — | — | — |
| École Brill Annexe 5 | — | — | — | — |
| École de l'Aérodrome | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée technique de Lallange | — | — | — | — |
| École du Bruch | — | — | — | — |
| École Jean Jaurès | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Esch-sur-Alzette
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Dance Radio | dance, dj | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTL Gold | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| AAAudio | ambient, downtempo | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| Radio Puls Luxembourg | folk, serbian | MP3 | |
| Radio 100komma7 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| L'Essentiel Radio | hits, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Country Radio Gilsdorf 103.9 | — | MP3 185 kbps | |
| Radio Gutt Laun | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| PINK (BE) | pop, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Groovetime | acid jazz, funk | OGG | |
| Rádio Larochette | pop rock popular | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTL Schlagerliebe | — | MP3 | |
| RTBF VivaCité Luxembourg (BE) | rtbf | MP3 | |
| Radio Radijacija | indie | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Free Radio Luxembourg FRL | pop, rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Free Radio Luxembourg | pop rock | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Esch-sur-Alzette
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abri du Zeiterholz | ||||
| Archéosite Celte | ||||
| Association Ascomemo | ||||
| Ausgriewermusee | ||||
| Bock Casemates | ||||
| Casino Luxembourg - Forum d'art contemporain | ||||
| Centre d'Art Nei Liicht | ||||
| Centre de documentation sur les migrations humaines | ||||
| Déi al Millen | ||||
| Deportation Museum | ||||
| Epicerie Binck | ||||
| Espace Muséologique | ||||
| Europa Experience Luxembourg | ||||
| Fondation de l'Architecture et de l'ingénierie Luxembourg | ||||
| Galerie d’art contemporain ‘Am Tunnel’ | ||||
| Grouwen a Feldbunn | ||||
| Hall Paul Wurth | ||||
| International Gendarmerie and Police Museum | ||||
| La Grange aux Arts | ||||
| Lëtzebuerg City Museum | ||||
| Luxembourg Science Center | ||||
| Maison d'Information | ||||
| Maison de la Nature et du Tourisme | ||||
| Maison néolithique | ||||
| Massenoire | ||||
| Mine d'Hussigny-Godbrange | ||||
| Mine Grouwen | ||||
| Möllerei | ||||
| MUDAM | ||||
| Musée Archéologique | ||||
| Musée Archéologique d'Audun-le-Tiche | ||||
| Musée Campagnard | ||||
| Musée d'Autelbas | ||||
| Musée de Calèche | ||||
| Musee de la Banque | ||||
| Musée de la Police Grand-Ducale | ||||
| Musée de la Poterie | ||||
| Musée de Tramways et de Bus | ||||
| Musée des émaux et faïences | ||||
| Musée des Mines de Fer d'Aumetz | ||||
| Musée des Mines de Fer de Neufchef | ||||
| Musée Dräi Eechelen | ||||
| Musée du Cycle | ||||
| Musée Eugène Pesch | ||||
| Musée Gaspar | ||||
| Musée militaire d'Arlon | ||||
| Musée national d'histoire naturelle | ||||
| Musée National de la Résistance | ||||
| Musée national des Mines | ||||
| Musée national des Mines | ||||
| Musée Rural et Artisanal | ||||
| Näerdener Gare: Musée chemins de fer régionaux | ||||
| National Museum of History and Art | ||||
| Ouvrage du Bois-du-Four | ||||
| Parc du Haut-Fourneau U4 | ||||
| Parc Industriel et Ferroviaire du Fond-de-Gras | ||||
| Pomhouse | ||||
| Ratskeller | ||||
| Tour aux Puces | ||||
| Villa Vauban | ||||
| Waassertuerm |
Libraries in Esch-sur-Alzette
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Armand Sacconi | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale d'Arlon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Hubert Juin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Maurice Bron | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Nationale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque paroissale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Serge Bonnet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Diddelenger Bibliothéi | 0.0 | |||||
| Église Saint-Hubert | 0.0 | |||||
| Escher Bibliothéik | 0.0 | |||||
| Free Use | 0.0 | |||||
| La Boîte à Lire | 0.0 | |||||
| La Boussole | 0.0 | |||||
| Le Bateau Livre | 0.0 | |||||
| Lëtzebuerg City Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Luxembourg Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Marc Grond | 0.0 | |||||
| Maurice Bon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Intercommunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Jean Morette | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque L'Ancienne Église | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque La Pléiade | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Louis Aragon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Victor Madelaine Nilvange | 0.0 | |||||
| Nederlandstalige Jeugdbibliotheek Luxemburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Photothèque de la Ville de Luxembourg | 0.0 | |||||
| Puzzle | 0.0 | |||||
| Telefonzellenbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Triothèque | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Esch-sur-Alzette
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glacismaart | |||||
| Il Mercato | |||||
| Marché alimentaire de Thionville | |||||
| Marché Bio | |||||
| Marché d'Athus | |||||
| Marché de Bettembourg | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire | |||||
| Marché hebdomadaire | |||||
| Place de l'Hôtel de Ville | |||||
| Place Jean Burger | |||||
| Stater Maart |
Hotels in Esch-sur-Alzette
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Esch-sur-Alzette
31 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Esch-sur-Alzette
19 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Esch-sur-Alzette
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Esch-sur-Alzette
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Esch-sur-Alzette
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Esch-sur-Alzette
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Esch-sur-Alzette
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Esch-sur-Alzette
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Esch-sur-Alzette
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Esch-sur-Alzette
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Esch-sur-Alzette
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Esch-sur-Alzette
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Esch-sur-Alzette
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Esch-sur-Alzette
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Esch-sur-Alzette
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Esch-sur-Alzette
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Esch-sur-Alzette
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athem | ||||
| Bare Brewing | ||||
| Brasserie "Um Tennis" | ||||
| Brasserie d'Arlon | ||||
| Brasserie Nationale | ||||
| Twisted Cat |
Stadiums & Teams in Esch-sur-Alzette
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Esch-sur-Alzette
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg-Findel International Airport | LUX | Large Airport |
| Lieutenant Étienne Mantoux Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport | ETZ | Medium Airport |
| Spangdahlem Air Base | SPM | Medium Airport |
| Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Alzing Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Arlon-Sterpenich Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bambi Air Club | — | Small Airport |
| Billy-sous-Mangiennes Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bitburg Airport | BBJ | Small Airport |
| Cann'Air ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Chambley airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Corniéville Geville Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dieuze-Guéblange Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Doncourt-lès-Conflans Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ernzen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Folschviller Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Geville Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grand Couronné Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hargarten UL | — | Small Airport |
| Konz-Könen Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| La Bertaucourt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Longuyon Villette Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Marville Montmédy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Micheville-Villerupt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rémeling UL | — | Small Airport |
| Saarlouis-Düren Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Hubert Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Hubert Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saulnois Ultralight Aeroclub | — | Small Airport |
| Useldange Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Utscheid Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Villerupt Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Wiltz-Noertrange Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zeurange ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Zoufftgen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Esch-sur-Alzette
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Marie, Reine-du-Monde | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| Sacré-Cœur | |
| Saint-Henri | |
| Saint-Joseph | |
| Synagogue d'Esch-sur-Alzette |
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What is the population of Esch-sur-Alzette?
Esch-sur-Alzette has a population of 36,625 residents and is located in Luxembourg. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 554.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Esch-sur-Alzette?
Esch-sur-Alzette has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.4 inches, with 8.8 inches of snow.