Living in Luxembourg: Mondorf-les-Bains, a thermal town

The town of Mondorf-les-Bains, located in the south of Luxembourg, is renowned for its thermal health centre boasting an international reputation. With more than 79 nationalities, the foreign population provides new energy to this municipality of more than 5,300 inhabitants.

Real estate in Mondorf-les-Bains

As it is only 20 kilometres from Luxembourg City, settling in Mondorf-les-Bains means not being far from the capital.

The price per square metre in Mondorf for a built flat is 7,091 euros, which is much cheaper than a flat of the same standard in the Luxembourg capital. The price of a new-build property is approximately 9,285 euros.

In addition, the municipality of Mondorf-les-bains offers a construction or acquisition premium. The application must be submitted no later than two years after the acquisition (date of the deed). This aid is €1,000 for a single person and €1,500 for a couple, married or not. The grant is increased by €500 for each child in the household (and this also applies to each child to be born within three years after the initial grant was awarded).

In addition, if you receive state support, the amounts can be significantly increased (from 50 to 250%) depending on the premium granted by the state.

The history of Luxembourg's most popular thermal baths

As is so often the case with the Luxembourg towns, their story revolves around a past rooted in the history of the Roman conquest. But most surprisingly, in this small village of the Abbey of Echternach, which later would be called Mondorf, then Mondorf-les-Bains, one can also observe traces of the passage of the Celts.

Due to its geographical position, it has been the object of numerous attacks. Ideally located between France and Germany, Mondorf was a strategic place to penetrate the enemy lines.

The international influence of a thermal centre nestled in the heart of the Grand Duchy

Today, the strength of this municipality of the south-east is obviously its high-quality thermal baths.

In 1840, the town experienced a turning point in its history. It was at this precise moment that the genesis of what was to become one of the largest thermal centres in Luxembourg began. The first thermal springs in the region were discovered underground. They flow from a water reserve naturally enriched in minerals due to significant volcanic or geothermal (energy from the earth) activity.

The Société des Bains de Mondorf was then created to exploit this natural resource. Seven years later, a spa dedicated to this activity was built, with the arrival of the first French clients, who came to enjoy the healing power of Luxembourg’s thermal water.

Living in Mondorf-les-Bains, culture interchange and multiculturalism

Offering both conviviality and quality of life, the municipality is a privileged place to discover Luxembourg in a different way. The many parks offer the possibility of taking a walk in a green and refreshing setting. The thermal gardens are a delightful place where families can enjoy a moment of calm away from the daily hustle and bustle.

The Catholic past of the municipality is reflected in the Kirche Mondorf-les-Bains, which immerses visitors in a religious world and an exceptional architectural setting.

Sports and educational facilities

For sports enthusiasts, the Mondorf-les-Bains golf course and the leisure centre in the centre of the town offer a wide range of sports facilities.

In terms of education, the town has a school complex for cycles 1 to 4 (children aged 4 to 12) and an international school offering two language sections at primary level: A French-speaking and an English-speaking section.

Tourists from all over the world

With more than one million visitors each year, the Luxembourg municipality continues to attract a European and non-European population eager to discover an exceptional site. No less than 79 different nationalities make Mondorf a unique cosmopolitan place.

More than 300 events are organized every year. The Casino 2000 alone welcomes around 200 concerts and shows per year.

A dynamic city with a future

Well-being, culture, sport... this town in the canton of Remich has everything it takes to attract people. Mondorf-les-Bains now has 5,373 inhabitants, who enjoy over 100 hectares of greenery and 2,000 m² of event space.

And the 200 shops and 13 hotels of the town illustrate a desire to take advantage of all the potential of its rich soil to increase the municipality's dynamics.