Atmosphere
Rollingergrund has a calm, village-like character. The streets are leafy and quiet, and the neighbourhood feels safe and welcoming.
Neighbourhood guide · North-west
Rollingergrund
A strong fit for hospital staff, students and anyone who prefers a quieter, greener home without giving up city access.
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Houses on a wooded slope of the city's valleys
Living in Rollingergrund
If you want the advantages of living in Luxembourg City but prefer peace, greenery and a more residential atmosphere, Rollingergrund could be exactly what you are looking for.
“Rollingergrund is one of the most underrated neighbourhoods in Luxembourg City.”
The Aura take on Rollingergrund
Getting around
AVL buses run through Rollingergrund to the city centre, and the City Night Bus covers late journeys.
In short AVL buses and night service, with links toward Limpertsberg and Kirchberg
Everyday life
The CHL hospital is a short distance away, making the area convenient for healthcare workers and students.
In short The CHL and Clinique Pédiatrique are nearby, together with local shops and the green spaces around the Rollingergrund valley. Naturata Rollingergrund is also a useful grocery option.
Who it suits
Rollingergrund is perfect for students, hospital staff and anyone who wants a peaceful residential base close to the city.
In short A strong fit for hospital staff, students and anyone who prefers a quieter, greener home without giving up city access.
In pictures
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A Closer Look at Rollingergrund
Rollingergrund follows a valley running north-west from the centre, sitting below Belair and Limpertsberg on the slopes above. It is a long, mainly residential quarter that has grown along its central road, with green slopes on both sides.
Housing is a mix of older buildings and later apartment construction, with a good supply of shared flats and rooms. It is one of the better-value addresses this close to the western plateau quarters.
The valley road is the quarter's spine and carries the traffic that goes with that. Streets above the road are calmer, so the position within the quarter makes a real difference.
Transport and connections
The quarter is served by the AVL bus network rather than the tram, with tram connections a short ride away. All public transport in Luxembourg is free.
Who Rollingergrund suits
- People who want Belair proximity at a lower rent
- Residents sharing a flat
- Anyone working in the west or north of the city
- Those who use the bus network
The complete guide to Rollingergrund
| Residents | 4,898 |
|---|---|
| Area | 6.34 km² |
| Density | 773 residents per km² |
| Part of the city | North-west |
Population and area: district figures of the City of Luxembourg, end of 2025.
History in brief
Rollingergrund was part of Luxembourg City before the French reorganisation of the 1790s placed it in the commune of Eich. It received its own parish in 1843 and became a separate commune on 8 May 1849, before being merged back into Luxembourg City on 26 March 1920. The quarter developed around the Villeroy & Boch porcelain and earthenware factory, which gave it a strong industrial identity for generations. The illustrator and writer Michel Engels was born here in 1851.
Today the official district is Rollingergrund-Belair Nord, covering the valley and the higher ground above it: some 6.3 square kilometres, much of it forest, with around 4,900 residents.
Streets and landmarks
- The valley road, the quarter's spine, running north-west from the edge of the centre.
- The Villeroy & Boch site, a reminder of the quarter's industrial past.
- The Bambësch forest at the upper end of the valley, with trails, playgrounds and open spaces.
- The Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, just across the Route d'Arlon in Belair.
Housing and the rental market
Rollingergrund mixes older buildings along the valley, later apartment buildings and houses on the slopes. It offers one of the best supplies of rooms and shared flats near the western plateau quarters, at prices generally below Belair and Limpertsberg. That makes it a popular first address for newcomers and for hospital staff. Several of our rooms are here. See our article on Rollingergrund and Mühlenbach.
Shopping, food and daily services
Local shops and bakeries along the valley road cover the basics. For supermarkets and wider choice, Belair, Limpertsberg and Strassen are close.
Families, schools and green space
The Bambësch is the quarter's great asset: a forest within the city limits. Primary schools serve the area, and the schools of Limpertsberg are reachable by bus.
Getting around in practice
Bus lines run along the valley to the centre and the station. The tram at Place de l'Étoile is a short bus ride or a walk from the lower end of the valley. By car, the valley road leads into the centre and out towards the north-west. All public transport is free.
Before you sign: what to check in Rollingergrund
- Valley road or slopes. The road carries traffic; the slopes are calmer.
- Position in the valley. The lower end is closer to the centre.
- Winter light and damp. In homes low in the valley.
- Joint leases. Read our guide to colocation.
Who lives in Rollingergrund
Rollingergrund is home to about 4,898 residents on 6.34 km², a density of roughly 773 people per km², which makes it the 22th most densely populated of the 23 quarters in our guides. Around 29% of residents hold Luxembourgish nationality, close to the city-wide share of about 31% (137,696 residents at the end of 2025, according to the City of Luxembourg). Like the capital as a whole, it is a genuinely international place to live.
A walk through Rollingergrund
Rollingergrund was a commune of its own from 1849 until 1920, when it merged with the city together with Hollerich and Hamm. Today the official district, Rollingergrund-Belair-Nord, covers more than six square kilometres, much of it green, with about 4,900 residents. A walk follows the valley road north-west from the edge of the centre, with residential streets climbing the slopes on both sides and the city's forest, the Bambësch, at the upper end. The quarter's position just below Belair and Limpertsberg explains its appeal: the plateau quarters are close, but the prices and the pace are those of a green valley.
Rollingergrund through the year
Rollingergrund is a quarter for the outdoors: forest walks and runs in the Bambësch in every season, quiet summer evenings and early winter darkness on the valley floor. It has no major events, and its residents are a few minutes from the centre's.
Advantages and trade-offs
| What residents appreciate | What to weigh up |
|---|---|
| Close to Belair and Limpertsberg at lower prices | Traffic on the valley road |
| Good supply of rooms and shared flats | Hills between the valley and the plateau |
| Forest on the doorstep | Bus rather than tram |
| Close to the main hospital in Belair | Limited evening life |
Rollingergrund compared with its neighbours
| Quarter | Residents | People per km² | Luxembourgish | Tram in the quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingergrund | 4,898 | 773 | 29% | No, buses |
| Belair | 12,331 | 7,178 | 33% | No, buses |
| Limpertsberg | 11,593 | 7,381 | 29% | Yes |
| Muhlenbach | 2,497 | 803 | 33% | No, buses |
Population and area: City of Luxembourg district figures, end of 2025. Luxembourgish share rounded.
Practical tips for your first weeks in Rollingergrund
- Prefer the calmer streets above the valley road if noise matters.
- Time the bus or walk to your office before signing.
- If you share a flat, read our guide to the colocation rules first.
- Use the forest paths; they are one of the quarter's real assets.
The Aura view
Rollingergrund is good value close to the centre, with a forest on the doorstep. We recommend it often to people arriving alone who want a room they can afford near Belair and Limpertsberg.
Questions About Rollingergrund
Where exactly is Rollingergrund?
Rollingergrund is in the valley north-west of the city centre. Rollingergrund follows a valley running north-west from the centre, sitting below Belair and Limpertsberg on the slopes above.
What kind of housing will I find in Rollingergrund?
Housing is a mix of older buildings and later apartment construction, with a good supply of shared flats and rooms. It is one of the better-value addresses this close to the western plateau quarters.
What should I be aware of before renting in Rollingergrund?
The valley road is the quarter's spine and carries the traffic that goes with that. Streets above the road are calmer, so the position within the quarter makes a real difference.
How do I get around from Rollingergrund?
The quarter is served by the AVL bus network rather than the tram, with tram connections a short ride away. All public transport in Luxembourg is free.
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Should you live in Rollingergrund?
Famiglie, professionisti e persone che preferiscono una sensazione residenziale e verde.
Autobus AVL e collegamenti verso Limpertsberg, centro e Kirchberg.
Negozi locali, servizi e vicinanza al CHL rendono il quartiere pratico.
Aree verdi e percorsi verso Bambësch caratterizzano il contesto.
Calmo e poco turistico, con più vita nei quartieri vicini.
See the existing Aura listings for the homes and rooms currently offered in and around this quarter.
Good fit if: Se vuoi tranquillità e spazio senza uscire dalla capitale.
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