Passerelle (Old Bridge), Luxembourg (must see)

The Passerelle, locally known as the Old Bridge or Luxembourg Viaduct, is a striking mid-19th-century stone viaduct stretching 290 meters across the lush Pétrusse valley at a dramatic height of about 45 meters above the valley floor. Constructed between 1859 and 1861 by the British firm Waring Brothers, under designers Edouard Grenier and Auguste Letellier, the bridge originally replaced an earlier wooden footbridge to connect the Ville Haute with Luxembourg’s newly built railway station.

Visitors walking across its 24 elegant arches, some spanning between 8 and 15 meters, will notice the gentle curve along the bridge-a design choice rooted in military strategy during Luxembourg’s fortress era. In the early 20th century, it earned the affectionate name “Old Bridge” (Vieux Pont) when the Adolphe Bridge was completed in 1903, establishing itself in local history and identity.

Today, the Passerelle remains a central artery for road traffic, linking Avenue de la Gare in the south to Boulevard Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Ville Haute, and accommodating dedicated pedestrian paths, cycling lanes, and a bus corridor added during renovations between 2018 and 2020. Strolling across the bridge offers sweeping panoramic views of the city’s UNESCO-listed old town, the verdant valley, and the picture‑perfect Grund district below.

For tourists, the Passerelle is an ideal spot to begin exploring Luxembourg City. Its vantage point is perfect for photography, especially at sunrise or sunset, and the surrounding pathways of Pétrusse Park invite relaxation and observation. Nearby cafés, shops around Place de la Gare, and close proximity to landmarks such as Saint Michel’s Church and the casemates make the bridge a practical and scenic hub for your adventures.

Why You Should Visit:
For starters, you can explore it for hours without spending a dime. In addition, the views there are nothing short of glorious, especially when the weather is on your side.
It helps with orientation so that you can choose which direction to explore later, and the bridge's features and symmetry are lovely, too.

Tip:
Wear some decent walking shoes, and if you have moderate mobility issues, some hiking sticks are to be considered.