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This city walk is going to take you to all the major city attractions of the city, as well as some hidden gems that were chosen just for you! In your journey around Luxembourg, you will see Palais Grand Ducal, the official residence of the Grand Duke, the head of state of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and have a chance to admire its splendid exterior. Then you'll visit Guillaume II Square that has always been a place where people meet and share the latest local news. You will pay a visit to Gëlle Fra, The Golden Lady, a memorial of the thousands of Luxembourgian soldiers that died in World War I, and hear about its various “adventures.” In the second part of our tour, you will take a stroll along the cute little streets of Grund, the most picturesque and lively part of the city where you will have a chance to stop for a drink or grab a bite at any of the local bars or cafes. The tour then will take you to the UNESCO World Heritage site, Casemates du Bock, and will tell you all about the underground world of tunnels under the city. At the end of your journey, you will arrive at the Cinémathèque de la Ville de Luxembourg, an absolutely charming old-fashioned movie theatre, which would be an amazing place to go for a movie night after the tour.
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The Square is accessible 24/7.
This is a lively square that can get quite busy during particular events or in warm and sunny weather. We suggest that you plan your visit outside of the peak season (summer months and Christmas) and go on a weekday morning to enjoy the space while it’s not too crowded.
Place Guillaume II, located in the heart of Luxembourg's historic Ville Haute neighborhood, is also known as Knuedler, from the Luxembourgish for 'knot.' This is a reference to the belt knot in the belt of the Franciscan monks, whose monastery used to be located at the site from the 13th century until 1797. After the monastery was dispossessed by the occupying French soldiers, Napoleon gave the square to the city as a gift in 1804. The monastery was deconstructed, and the resulting material was used to build the new town hall.
The lavish 19th-century Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall), with two bronze lion statues guarding its stairs, is one of the major landmarks. Another one is the equestrian statue to former Grand Duke of Luxembourg, William II, after whom the square is named. The quaint square is a great place to sit on a restaurant terrace under the trees and engage in people-watching.
- Every Wednesday and Saturday, there’s a market with regional food, flowers, and local crafts.
- The square is often used as an open air music venue, with the most famous event held there every summer since 1991 being the Rock um Knuedler, a major rock festival.
- Currently, there are some construction works being carried out at the square that are supposed to finish by the summer of 2023, remember to check the official updates.
The square is centrally located, meaning that it is easily accessible from pretty much any point downtown. The address is 23 Rue du Fossé, 1536 Luxembourg.
The nearest bus stop is Centre, Gruef (buses 19, 31, and CSB), just a few metres walk from the square.
Hamilius on Boulevard Royal is the nearest tram stop, about a 6 min walk away.
A walk from Luxembourg’s main railway station will take you about 16 min.
The Square is one of the stops on our walking tour of Luxembourg’s old town that guides you around the key historic sites of the city.
FAQ about Place Guillaume II
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Place d'Armes
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Gëlle Fra
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Villa Vauban - Musée d'Art de la Ville de Luxembourg
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Casemates du Bock
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Cinémathèque de la Ville de Luxembourg
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Musée national d'histoire et d'art Luxembourg
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Luxembourg National Museum of Natural History
Access to the square is free.