Bettembourg (Beetebuerg)

Introduction to the Commune

Located in southern Luxembourg in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, the commune of Bettembourg has 4 villages: Abweiler, Fennange, Huncherange, and Noertzange.

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Schools in Bettembourg

The commune of Bettembourg has four schools for children in preschool and primary school (Cycles 1–4): Reebou Schoul, Schoul am Duerf, Spillschoul am Park, and Sonneschoul in Noertzange. The commune also has many daycares.

The Education and Welcome Service provides services to families living in the commune at four different locations.

Leisure in Bettembourg

The Parc Merveilleux is one of the most popular attractions in the country. It’s a lovely place that offers a guaranteed change of scenery with its animated fairy tales, animal preserve, exotic birds, and many children’s playgrounds. The park has found undeniable success because it adds new features every year to the delight of young and old.

The Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture is open to young people between 12 and 26 years old who live in the commune. It offers various activities, including weekly art and sports workshops, outings, and themed parties. The Maison participates in the LiteraTour festival by organizing a dramatic reading performance and a literary café. It also organizes the Rallytéra Tour.

Since 2013, the town has prominently featured art by hosting the “Konscht am Park” exhibition, during which artists display their sculptures in the Parc Merveilleux all season long.

Sports in Bettembourg

The city has a swimming center called An der Schwemm with three pools, a waterslide, four saunas, a steam room, and a solarium.Residents also have access to athletic classes in two communes: Bettembourg and Leudelange. Activities include Nordic walking, cardio boxing, cardio trampoline, Piloxing (a mixture of boxing and Pilates), Zumba, soft gym, and self-defense, among others.

Transportation in Bettembourg

Due to its geographic location, the town has an extensive highway system and a train station with connections throughout Luxembourg as well as to neighboring countries.

Ecology

Bettembourg is a town focused on environmental conservation. It has the largest orchard in the country, which is called Altenhoven. One of its so-called wet areas has been home to storks for the past two years.The commune is also involved in the biodiversity program to protect flora and fauna, avoiding the use of chemical products to protect species diversity. The label “Heck vun hei” is part of the program and guarantees the preservation of the flora.The town also offers community gardens for gardening enthusiasts.

The town participates in the Climate Finance Pact program, which is inspired by the European Energy Award. The program encompasses a quality management and certification system in the areas of energy policy and climate protection that assesses and rewards communes for getting involved.