Grand Glass Elevator

The great glass lift of Pfaffenthal

The Luxembourg audio-guided tour invites you to take the great glass lift of Pfaffenthal. This panoramic installation, opened in 2017, lets you take in the whole landscape at seventy-one metres high, while linking the city centre to the bottom of the Alzette valley.

A panoramic link between high and low

The glass lift links Pescatore park, in the city centre, to the Pfaffenthal district, at the bottom of the valley. Seventy-one metres high, it offers an exceptional view over the old town and the European district of Kirchberg. Its glass floor gives thrills to those who like them, while easing movement between the two levels.

What there is to see

Travelling in this glass lift is a fine way to discover the landscape of Luxembourg from a new angle. The view extends over the Alzette valley, the fortifications and the modern districts. Free and practical, it complements the city's range of panoramic lifts and delights young and old.

Practical information

The great glass lift of Pfaffenthal links Pescatore park to the Pfaffenthal district, in Luxembourg. It is free and accessible on the level; its operating hours, broad, may vary. The glass floor is not recommended for people prone to vertigo.

How tall is the glass lift?

The panoramic lift of Pfaffenthal rises to seventy-one metres and offers an exceptional view over the old town and the Kirchberg district.

What does the glass lift link?

It links Pescatore park, in the centre of Luxembourg, to the Pfaffenthal district, at the bottom of the Alzette valley. It was opened in 2017.