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Arlon (German and Luxembourgish: Arel, Dutch: Aarlen) is the capital of the southernmost Belgian province of Luxembourg. The town counts approximately 30,000 inhabitants and is often seen as the Belgian gate to the country of Luxembourg. Together with Tongeren and Tournai it is one of the oldest cities in Belgium.
Understand
[edit]Arlon was founded due to its location at the crossing of the Roman roads connecting Reims, Trier and Cologne. During Roman times Arlon was called Orolaunum Vicus.
- 1 Tourist Centre, Rue des Faubourgs 2, ☏ +32 63 21 94 54, [email protected].
Get in
[edit]By train
[edit]Arlon is by train fairly easy accessible from the larger Belgian cities of Brussels, Liège and Namur. From the central station of Brussels, the journey takes approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. From Namur Arlon is 1 hour and 40 minutes away. In the other direction it is only 20 minutes away from the city of Luxembourg in the namesake country. The 1 Train Station is located about 300 meters south of the historical centre.
By car
[edit]Arlon is located right next to the E25 highway between Liège and the city of Luxembourg. When arriving from Namur or Liège it is advisable to get off at the Arlon exit. When arriving from Luxembourg it is more convenient to get off at the Longwy exit already.
Get around
[edit]The historical centre of Arlon is small and easily covered on foot. To see the sights that are a bit outside Arlon it is advised to use a car or by bike when the weather allows so. The tourist centre at Rue des Faubourgs rents out 3 e-bikes and 2 regular bikes.
See
[edit]- 1 Roman Tower (Tour Romaine), Rue du Pont-Levis.
- 2 Town Hall (Hôtel de ville), Rue Paul Reuter 8.
- 3 Source of the Semois river, Rue des Tanneries.
- 4 Jupiter Column, Grand-Rue. The original column was discovered in 1972 during construction works. This column is a replica placed here in the 1990s to evoke the Gallo-Roman past of the city.
- 5 Provincial Palace (Palais Provincial), Place Léopold.
Religious buildings
[edit]Museums
[edit]- 10 Gaspar Museum (Musée Gaspar), Rue des Martyrs 16, ☏ +32 63 60 06 54. This museum displays the works of the Arlon born sculptor Jean Gaspar (1861-1931).
- 11 Archeological Museum
Do
[edit]- 1 Cinema Ciné Espace, rue de Diekirch 36, ☏ +32 63 22 45 62.
- 2 L'Entrepôt, Rue Zénobe Gramme 2, ☏ +32 63 45 60 84. Small concert venue.
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- 1 Le Chef est Une Femme, Rue des Capucins 6, ☏ +32 63 57 84 26. Nicely served food. French cuisine. Mains €19-€29.
- 2 Kalinka, Rue des Faubourgs 21, ☏ +32 63 60 11 68. M, Tu closed. Russian restaurant.
- 3 La Couscoussière, Rue de Diekirch 50, ☏ +32 63 38 36 44. Moroccan restaurant. Mains €15-€24.
Drink
[edit]Arlon, despite being the regional capital, is a fairly small town and therefore the drinking options are limited.
- 1 Soho English Pub, Rue de Diekirch 18, ☏ +32 63 67 67 27. Open from 16:00, on Su from 15:00, M closed.
- 2 Coconuts, Place Didier 17, ☏ +32 63 22 51 12.
- 3 Le Colysée, Rue des Faubourgs 65, ☏ +32 63 23 24 07.
Sleep
[edit]There are no youth hostels in Arlon. The nearest youth hostels can be found in Bouillon and the city of Luxembourg.
- 1 TRULLI, Avenue Jean-Baptiste Nothomb 2, ☏ +32 63 21 81 79.
- 2 Best Western Hôtel Arlux, Rue de Lorraine, ☏ +32 63 23 22 11. This hotel with 78 rooms is located a bit outside of the town in proximity of the highway. The hotel offers free parking spaces. from €63.75.
Connect
[edit]Go next
[edit]- Head deeper into the hinterland of Belgian Luxembourg with the towns of Bastogne, Bouillon or Florenville.
- The capital city of Luxembourg is only a 20 minutes train ride away.