Notre-Dame CathedralAbout Notre-Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg City is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of Luxembourg, originally constructed as a Jesuit church in the early 17th century and later designated a cathedral. It is the primary church for the Catholic community in the city and for official religious ceremonies.
Architecturally the building combines late Gothic elements with Baroque additions, and visitors note the carved choir stalls, organs and stained glass windows. The cathedral contains a crypt that houses tombs of members of the grand-ducal family and other notable burials.
The cathedral stands in the Ville Haute quarter of Luxembourg City, within walking distance of the Grand Ducal Palace and the central Grand Place, occupying a prominent position in the historic core.
- Origins and crypt: Originally built as a Jesuit church in the early 17th century, it was elevated to cathedral status in the 19th century and contains the crypt and tombs of members of the grand-ducal family.
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Best Time to Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg
Best visited in weekdays outside major services for quieter exploration; evenings during concerts are atmospheric.
Weather & Climate near Notre-Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg
Notre-Dame Cathedral's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (852 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 4° | -3° | 77 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 5° | -2° | 63 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 3° | 68 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 13° | 6° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 72 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.2h |
| June | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 73 mm | overcast | 74% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 16.0h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 18° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.6h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 18° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.2h |
| September | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 8° | 80 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 77 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 5° | -1° | 90 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.0h |
How to Get to Notre-Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg
A short walk from Place Guillaume II in Luxembourg’s old town. Accessible on foot from most central hotels; public buses drop nearby at ‘Cathedral’ stops.
Tips for Visiting Notre-Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg
- Arrive for the early organ practice or a weekday mass to hear the cathedral without the tourist crowds.
- Walk the cathedral roof terrace during opening hours when accessible - the views over the Alzette valley are unexpectedly good.
- Look for the carved reliefs on the west portal; they date from different phases of the cathedral's medieval and baroque renovations.