Dudelange Attractions

The town of Dudelange (pop. 14,000), also known as "Forge du Sud", lies at the foot of Mount St Jean. The old steelworks in the town have been replaced by a modern cold rolling-mill. The town, with its town hall, is an attractive commercial center. Dudelange also has a local museum with exhibits on archeology, paleontology, history, steelwork and a photo gallery). The town has many flowered squares and is dominated by the area's characteristic red rocks. The neo-Gothic parish church has been renovated and features the famous "Way of the Cross", created by one of the country's greatest painters: Dom. Lang. The RTL TV transmitter is located on the top of the "Ginzebierg" hill and provides excellent panoramic views. There is also a tourist lookout tower in Duelange with the restored ruins of an ancient castle (open year round; free admission, guide at Taverne Mont St-Jean). At the R. Hartmann sports center can be found an indoor swimming pool and an omnisports hall. Other attractions in Dudelange include: an open-air swimming pool with terrace and restaurant, a municipal park called "Léi", and the natural park "Haardt" with a 240 hectares surface.