It is only half an hour away by car from Luxembourg City. It is a huge experience to be in the valley of “Haute Chiers” at the foot of the Dogger. The city is an important industrial center and most people know it from the Gray type steel girders. It is constantly in development and combines fine architecture with wonderful natural landscapes. Its restaurants, cafes, wonderful streets and museums create an explosion of emotions in a city of only 25,000 inhabitants.
Currency: Euro
Calling Code: +352
Nearest airports from city center: Luxembourg Airport (37km), Nancy Airport (90km), Charleroi Airport (183km), Brussels Airport (211km), Strasbourg Airport (234km), Cologne Airport (240km), Frankfurt Airport – Hahn Airport (269km), Dusseldorf Airport (286km), Basel Airport (343km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** LASAUVAGE
It is the only French-speaking village in Luxembourg. It has been declared a pilot village for the maintenance of the industrial habitat.
*** EUGENE PESCH MUSEUM (Le Musée Eugène Pesch se trouve dans la «Maison Depienne», sur l’ancien, carreau de mine à Lasauvage, Rue Principale, 4640 Lasauvage)
The museum is dedicated to the life and work of the famous Luxembourgish artist Eugène Pesch (1871-1938) and is located in his former home.
*** ESPACE MUSEOLOGIQUE LASAUVAGE (Pl. de Saintignon, 4698 Lasauvage Differdange)
It is a life-size reconstruction of a mine, where it will take you back to the era before the Second World War. Then young Luxembourgish children had gone into hiding to avoid conscription.
*** LUXEMBOURG SCIENCE CENTER (Pl. de Saintignon, 4698 Lasauvage Differdange)
Science meets technology and this center lets you discover more than 100 interactive stations.
*** FOND DE GRAS (2, Fond-de-Gras, 1 Fond de Gras, 4576 Niederkorn)
It is a small valley that in the past had many mining galleries. The railway line has its own history, because by means of trains the iron ore was pushed to the ironworks in Luxembourg and abroad.
*** DIFFERDANGE CASTLE (2 Imp. du Château, 4530 Differdange)
It was built in 1577 and is of Renaissance style. It played a key role in the French Revolutionary Wars and was originally intended as a residence. It is now used by the University of Miami.
*** AALT STADHAUS (38 Av. Charlotte, 4530 Differdange)
It is a concert and performance hall and is one of the cultural jewels of Luxembourg. It opened in 2014 and its capacity is 201 seats. It’s worth a visit, even if you don’t book tickets for a show.
*** SANEM CASTLE (4992 Sanem)
The history of the castle dates back to the 13th century and it took its current form in 1557. Now it is an orphanage. It houses the headquarters of the Center Virtuel de la Connaissance sur l’Europe (CVCE) and is well worth seeing.
*** AQUASUD (Rue Prince Henri, Oberkorn Differdingen)
For water lovers, then be sure to find yourself in the aquatic center that will offer you hours of relaxation. It is a gym with numerous facilities.
*** EGLISE SAINT – PAUL (7-31 Rue St Paul, 4552 Niederkorn Differdange)
It is one of the most beautiful churches in Luxembourg and it is worth visiting to see its wonderfully decorated interior.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** Église Saint-Joseph is a church worth visiting.
*** Église Saint-François-d’Assise is another church we would recommend you visit.
*** Oberkorn is a town in the commune of Differdange that is worth exploring.
*** You should definitely make the 30 minute road trip to Luxembourg City and see the city’s sights.
FOOD AND DRINK
Luxembourg is a culinary paradise with influences from French, Belgian and German cuisine. You will find restaurants that offer dishes with excellent recipes for meat and fish. But also try the traditional dishes of the country, such as bouneschlupp and gromperenzopp (bean and potato soup), potato pancakes, bouchée à la reine, smoked meat (pork) and broad beans, traditional sausages, huesenziwwi (rabbit), dumplings and kuddelfleck. For dessert, we would recommend the tarts, which are delicious and will be unforgettable. Accompany your food with beer and wine.
WHERE TO STAY
It does not have many accommodations to stay and you will inevitably find hotels and apartments in other towns and villages that are within a few kilometers of the city center.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** In the city center you will find many options for your purchases.
*** OPKORN Shopping Differdange is an ideal place for your shopping.
*** Auchan is another place worth visiting to do your shopping.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot, by bike or by bus.
CITIES NEAR DIFFERDANGE
Major cities close to Differdange are Dudelange (21km), Luxembourg City (28km), Metz (63km), Nancy (116km), Liege (162km), Aachen (196km), Brussels (214km), Bonn (216km), Strasbourg (222km), Cologne (233km), Frankfurt (281km), Lille (299km).
