Clausen, Luxembourg

Clausen
Map of Luxembourg City, with Clausen highlighted
Clausen is one of 24 quarters in Luxembourg City
Coordinates: 49°36′40″N 6°08′10″E / 49.611°N 6.136°E / 49.611; 6.136
CountryLuxembourg
CommuneLuxembourg City
Area
 • Total0.3606 km2 (0.1392 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2023)[2]
 • Total1,056
 • Density2,900/km2 (7,600/sq mi)
Nationality
 • Luxembourgish26.70%
 • Other73.30%
WebsiteClausen

Clausen (Luxembourgish pronunciation: [ˈklɑʊzən] ) is a quarter in central Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. Clausen is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city of Luxembourg with its earlier history tying back to that of the breweries in the area during the 12th century. It is now a hot spot for nightlife with a number of trendy bars and restaurants.

As of 31 December 2023, the quarter has a population of 1056 inhabitants, of whom 26.70% possessed Luxembourgish nationality, and 73.30% were of other nationalities.[2]

Its parish church, St. Cunegonde, is the location for Luxembourg's weekly celebration of Tridentine Mass on Sundays at 11.30 a.m. as of 5 October 2014.

The church has a number of notable wall paintings depicting the life of St. Cunegonde.

St. Cunegonde, location of Luxembourg's only regular Sunday Tridentine Mass
  1. ^ "Clausen". www.vdl.lu (in French). Ville de Luxembourg. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  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.