Gasperich (Luxembourgish: Gaasperech, pronounced [ˈɡaːspəʀəɕ] ) is a quarter in southern Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.

Gasperich
Gaasperech (Luxembourgish)
Map of Luxembourg City, with Gasperich highlighted
Gasperich is one of 24 quarters in Luxembourg City
Coordinates: 49°35′28″N 6°07′23″E / 49.591°N 6.123°E / 49.591; 6.123
CountryLuxembourg
CommuneLuxembourg City
Area
 • Total
4.4514 km2 (1.7187 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2023)[2]
 • Total
10,113
 • Density2,300/km2 (5,900/sq mi)
Nationality
 • Luxembourgish27.89%
 • Other72.11%
WebsiteGasperich

As of 31 December 2023, the quarter has a population of 10,113 inhabitants.[2]

In 2017, major building works began on a new development providing for dozens of large office buildings, hundreds of residences and a new shopping centre with various worldwide known shops and Auchan hypermarket.[3]

Transportation

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Gasperich is served by several city, regional and international bus lines. Just over the municipal boundary lies Howald railway station, which was reopened in December 2017 and offers direct services to Luxembourg City, Esch-sur-Alzette, Bettembourg, Wasserbillig, Troisvierges, Thionville, Metz and Nancy, among others.

Gasperich is served by two Park and Ride car parks: P+R Kockelscheuer, with 552 spaces; and P+R Luxembourg-Sud, with 811 spaces.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Gasperich". www.vdl.lu (in French). Ville de Luxembourg. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Statistiques sur la Ville de Luxembourg: Etat de la Population - 2023" (PDF). www.vdl.lu (in French). Ville de Luxembourg. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Cloche d'or". www.clochedor.lu. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Parkings et P+R | Ville de Luxembourg". www.vdl.lu (in French). Retrieved 20 March 2019.