Gasperich: an urban green oasis with corporate buzz

Gasperich boasts a diverse array of educational institutions, providing residents with a comprehensive range of options. The Gasperich Public School caters to primary education, while the expansive Lycée Vauban offers both primary and secondary education, accommodating approximately 2,500 students in modern facilities spanning 47,000 m². 

For younger children, there are two public childcare centers and numerous nurseries, including La Luciole Nursery, Barbara Nursery, Babyhome Gasperich Nursery, KidsCare Cloche d'Or Père Raphaël Nursery, Nursery Les Prés En Bulles, and L'enfant Roi Dyapason Nursery. 

The European Institute of Excellence Business School (EIEBS) also enhances the educational landscape, providing university-level education within the neighborhood.

While Gasperich doesn't host an extensive array of cultural centers, a notable establishment lies to the north of the neighborhood. The Hollerich train station houses a permanent exhibition on Luxembourg during World War II, offering insight into the country's history during the Nazi occupation (1940-1945). During this period, Hollerich station played a pivotal role as a gathering and departure point for young Luxembourgers forced into German labor service ("RAD") and military service. Additionally, it served as a departure point for trains carrying Luxembourger Jews to concentration camps. 

The station's historical significance is further commemorated by two memorial associations, the "Fédération des Enrôlés de Force (FEDEF)" and the "Fondation du Mémorial de la Déportation," both headquartered in Gasperich.

While Gasperich lacks hospitals or clinics, residents can swiftly access city hospitals by car, with public transportation also providing convenient but slightly lengthier options. Here are directions and distances to some of the city's major hospitals:

• Clinique Zitha: 20-30 Rue d'Anvers (average time: by car — 15 minutes; bus — 15-20 minutes);
• Kirchberg Hospital: 9 Rue Edward Steichen (average time: by car — 15-20 minutes; bus — 40-45 minutes);
• Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg: 4 Rue Nicolas Ernest Barblé (average time: by car — 15 minutes; bus — 20-30 minutes);
• CHL Eich: 78 Rue d'Eich (average time: by car — 15-20 minutes; bus — 20-40 minutes).

For immediate pharmaceutical needs, two nearby pharmacies, Pharmacie de Gasperich on Rue de Gasperich and Pharmacie de la Cloche d'Or near the shopping center, cater to residents' requirements.

Gasperich is distinguished by its abundant green spaces, featuring the quaint Jardin Anglais on Rue de la Déportation and, further south, the city's largest park, Ban de Gasperich. The Ban de Gasperich Park, inaugurated in June 2023, spans nearly 16.6 hectares, offering a rejuvenated Drosbach stream over 810 meters, a 7,000 m² pond, expansive playgrounds, a multisport area, petanque and beach volleyball courts, a fitness zone, recreational lawns, late-cut meadows, alluvial forest, and marshy areas, a comprehensive recreational haven.

To the south of the neighborhood lies the Kockelscheuer Forest, a vast green expanse providing a nature retreat. Popular for bird watching, locals and tourists alike engage in various activities such as jogging, hiking, and cycling in this serene woodland setting.

Additionally, Gasperich boasts numerous children's playgrounds scattered throughout the neighborhood, ensuring ample recreational opportunities for the younger residents. The combination of Ban de Gasperich Park, Kockelscheuer Forest, and these playful spots contributes to Gasperich's appeal as a green and family-friendly neighborhood.

• Kockelscheuer forest : Kockelscheuer, Luxembourg
• Park Ban de Gasperich: Address: 27 Rue Richard Wagner, Gasperich Luxembourg
• Jardin Anglais: Address: Address: 2 Rue Jean-Gaspard de Cicignon, Gasperich Luxembourg
• Playground at the primary school: Address: 46 Rue de Gasperich, Gasperich Luxembourg
• Herbert Schaefer Playground: Address: 17 Rue Herbert Schaefer, Gasperich Luxembourg
• André Chevalier Playground: Address: 38 Rue Henri Pensis, Gasperich Luxembourg
• Aristide Playground: Rue Aristide Briand, Gasperich Luxembourg
• Charles Darwin Playground: Rue Charles Darwin, Luxembourg

Gasperich offers a diverse range of sports facilities, catering to various interests and age groups. The Emile Bintner Stadium, featuring two football fields, serves as the home ground for FC Tricolore Gasperich. Adjacent to the stadium, sports enthusiasts can enjoy a Skatepark and a basketball court.

A multipurpose sports hall is available within the premises of the primary school, primarily accessible to official schools and clubs in the city. Further south, near the Kockelscheuer Forest, the Kockelscheuer Ice Skating Rink provides a delightful venue for both casual outings with friends and structured activities like skating courses and tournaments.

The crown jewel of Gasperich's sports infrastructure is the Luxembourg National Stadium. Inaugurated in 2021, this modern stadium boasts a capacity for 9,385 spectators and serves as the home ground for the national football and rugby XV teams. Classified as a UEFA Category 4 venue, the stadium is equipped to host international matches, enhancing Gasperich's reputation as a hub for diverse and top-notch sports facilities.

At the pinnacle of Gasperich's comprehensive infrastructure stands the Cloche d'Or Shopping Center, Luxembourg's largest. This colossal retail hub, inaugurated in 2019, spans 75,000 m² across three floors, hosting a plethora of shops and restaurants. Boasting an Auchan hypermarket, a gallery with 130 retail outlets and dining establishments, and ample parking space with 2,800 spots, the Cloche d'Or Shopping Center is a recent addition that enhances Gasperich's reputation as a vibrant and well-equipped neighborhood.