Luxembourg City has a rich history dating back to ancient Roman times. More recently during the French Revolution, it was named the “Gibraltar of the North” due to it’s inpenetrable fortifications. Come with us on the Wenzel Walk in Luxembourg City, which discovers the history of this fascinating World Heritage area.

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Circular Wenzel Walk

The Wenzel Walk takes you on a journey through time. Here the Old City, Bock Casemates, defensive ring walls and Luxembourg Fortress are examined up close.

Here are some options for picking up an essential guide map for the Wenzel Walk.

  • To begin with a useful PDF file can be downloaded by clicking HERE.
  • Secondly you can pick up a printed leaflet at the Luxembourg City Tourist Office, place Guillaume II.
  • Finally our awesome Hotel Central Molitor had stacks of free maps in the reception area. Check your hotel leaflet rack for a map.

Video of Wenzel Walk

Here is Part 1 of my Wenzel Walk video. The route closely follows the official guide map route.

There is so much to see in this area that it has been divided into 2 videos. Part 1 covers the Bock Casemates and the Bock Promenade. Then, crossing the Alzette River, Part 2 covers the fortifications on the opposite side of the river, and a walk along the Alzette and Petrusse Valleys.

11 Sensational Spots on the Wenzel Walk

1. The “Old Town”

Wenzel Walk St.Michaels Church
St.Michael’s Church

The Old Town is located right next to the Bock Promontory on top of the hill. Here you will see many magnificent old buildings including St.Michael’s Church, the oldest church in Luxembourg built-in 987.

2. Bock Casemates

The Bock Casemates have a history dating back to 963. Entrance is only 4 Euros, and these are not to be missed. In fact these are the number 1 attraction in Luxembourg City, and they give you awesome views over the Alzette Valley.

Allow about 1 hour for a good look through the Bock Casemates, which are open from March to October.

3. Alzette River Valley

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Alzette Valley from inside Bock Casemates

On the whole the Alzette Valley can be seen from several vantage points. Overall the best vantage point is from the Bock Promontory, which is the starting point for the Wenzel Walk.

4. Castle Bridge

Wenzel Walk castle bridge
Castle Bridge

This magnificent old bridge was built in 1735, replacing the old timber drawbridge structure. Uniquely it is a double tiered structure, which you walk through if you enter the Bock Casemates. Consequently Castle Bridge connects the Upper Town to Bock Promontory.

5. Grund Gate

Wenzel Walk Grund gate
Grund Gate in the Centre

Built by the Spaniards in 1632 this is located just near the river crossing.

6. Wenzel Wall

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Wenzel Wall

Part of the defence ring of the city, originally 875 metres long with 37 towers and 15 gates. In fact there is a small section of well-preserved wall and towers left, and you can actually go inside a couple of these towers.

7. Moat near Wenzel Wall

Wenzel Walk moat
Moat near Wenzel Wall

In front of Wenzel Wall, this was discovered in 1992 by Archaelogists together with a medieval wooden bridge.

8. Krudelspuert

Wenzel Walk World Heritage area
Krudelspuert on the Right

Old building dating back to 1395.

9. Neumünster Abbey

Wenzel Walk Abbey
Neumunster Abbey

Also dating back to the 16th century is this old church building.

10. Second Gate of Trier

Wenzel Walk Gates
Second Gate of Trier

Built in 1590, another magnificent old gate which formed part of the cities fortifications.

11. Jacob Tower, the “Old Gate of Trier”

Wenzel Walk Jacob Tower
Jacob Tower

An old gate to the Wenzel Wall, which formerly had a drawbridge and a cannon casemate.

Prefer to Take a Guided Tour?

Finally if you prefer a guided tour through Luxembourg City, here are a couple of great options:

  • Firstly, Visit the Luxembourg City Tourist Office, place Guillaume II. Specifically they have many different guided tours including Wenzel Circular Walk : Tour for groups. Click HERE for more details.
  • Secondly, Take a paid guided tour, like the Luxembourg & Dinant: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Brussels. Click HERE for more details.

 

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