Heritage & monuments
Memorial to the victims of the Shoah
Memorial to the Victims of the Shoah
This memorial in Luxembourg City is dedicated to the Jewish victims of the Nazi regime. Visitors come here to acknowledge the history of the Holocaust and reflect on the lives lost during this period. It serves as a solemn site of remembrance within the urban landscape.
Getting There
The memorial is located within the city center. It is accessible on foot from most central hotels and main squares. Depending on your starting point in the downtown area, the walk typically takes between 5 and 15 minutes.
Visit Duration
Because this is a compact commemorative site rather than a large museum, most visitors spend between 15 and 30 minutes here. This allows sufficient time for quiet reflection and reading the available information.
When to Visit
The site is open to the air, making it accessible at any time of day. To avoid the busiest periods of city foot traffic, visiting during early morning or weekday afternoons is recommended. It does not typically experience the heavy crowding found at major tourist landmarks.
Nearby Attractions
Due to its central location, the memorial can be easily combined with other nearby points of interest:
- Trinity Church (0.1km)
- Hôtel de Bourgogne (0.1km)
- Notre-Dame Cathedral (0.1km)
- Luxembourg City History Museum (0.2km)
Updated September 13, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors