Discover Pétange

Pétange combines the history of iron ore mining with a historic railway, nature trails and cultural memorial sites. This gives you several options for your stay: a ride on Train 1900, nature trails in protected areas, or cultural and sporting activities. If you are looking for a hotel in Pétange, you can start by considering which of these themes matters most for your trip.

Take Train 1900 to Fond-de-Gras

Train 1900 departs next to Pétange CFL station and covers the 8 km to Fond-de-Gras in approximately 25 minutes. The journey time is a guide for planning; check the timetable for your intended day of visit.

The railway uses the former «Ligne des Minières», opened from 1874 by the Compagnie de Chemins de Fer et Minières Prince Henri (PH). At the time, the line was used to transport iron ore from nearby mines. The journey also offers a glimpse into the history of ore transport: the line’s former use and today’s Train 1900 belong to different periods in the history of the same railway.

Train 1900 reaches Fuussbësch. From there, the Giele Botter nature reserve, with its geological educational trail, is accessible. If you plan this excursion, take the train timetable into account when planning your day.

Nature trails and traces of open-pit mining

The Prënzebierg nature reserve has two trails for tourists and walkers: the discovery trail and the geological educational trail. The «Prënzebierg–Giele Botter» discovery trail passes through a former open-pit mine. More than twenty orchid species can be discovered along the trail.

The Giele Botter geological educational trail is 2.5 km long. Nine information panels explain the formation, properties and extraction of Minette ore. The two trails focus on different things: the discovery trail highlights the former open-pit mine and the orchids along the way, while the geological educational trail focuses on Minette rock.

Another route description concerns the CFL hiking trail «Pétange–Kleinbettingen». After leaving Pétange, it follows the course of the Chiers stream. The trails described therefore cover different themes: from former open-pit mining and geological information to a route following a stream.

Walking and seasonal produce

Along the Pétange hiking route, Kuerbuttek on Rue Pierre Hamer sells seasonal local fruit and vegetables from organic farming. It is run by CIGL Pétange. As the produce is seasonal and availability may vary, it is best to check in advance whether the fruit or vegetables you want are available.

Cultural venues and memorials

The WAX site is located in a former mill on Rue d’Athus in Pétange. After renovation and restoration work, the mill was given a new use as a sociocultural meeting place in 2012. The site is an example of a former industrial building being put to a new use.

Pétange’s traditional Cavalcade dates back to its first edition in 1937. If you would like to plan your trip around the event, check the dates for your travel period.

The Borne du Passeur was inaugurated on 28 May 1961. It honours those who helped people escape, members of escape networks and members of the Resistance. A monument erected by the Pétange scouts commemorates Jacques Chauvin at the place where his body was found. He died on 10 May 1940.

Sports facilities at Centre QT

Centre QT has three tennis courts, which are open to the public by reservation and for a fee. Six of its twelve bowling lanes are open to the public. When planning a game of tennis, remember to factor in the reservation and fee; for bowling, the number of lanes available to the public is limited.

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