Howald is officially a village inside the Hesperange commune, but in practice it functions as its own city quarter. Around 6,000 residents, a busy main street, its own train station, and the southern terminus of the Luxembourg tram — Howald is where the Cloche d'Or business district meets the small-town quiet of southern suburbia. For property buyers, that hybrid identity is the entire selling point.
What makes Howald unusual is that almost everything you need is within walking distance, and what isn't is one tram stop away. The PwC and Deloitte towers, the Cloche d'Or shopping centre, the Auchan hypermarket, the cinema, half a dozen schools, the Alzette riverside cycling path — all of it sits inside a 15-minute radius. Add to that a six-minute train to Luxembourg Central Station every quarter of an hour, and you understand why Howald has quietly become the commuter darling of the south.
The buyer profile here skews younger and more international than elsewhere in Hesperange. Single professionals and double-income couples working at Cloche d'Or are heavy buyers of the new-build apartments along the Rue des Scillas and Rue des Joncs. Families tend to gravitate slightly south to Itzig or Alzingen, where plot sizes are larger — but those who want both a garden and a tram stop will pay a premium to stay in Howald.
Architecturally, Howald is the most modernised village in the commune. Older brick semi-detached houses still line the historic core near the train station, but the past decade has brought wave after wave of glass-and-zinc apartment buildings, especially in the north of the village where Howald merges into Cloche d'Or. The pace of construction has slowed since 2024 but remains the highest in the commune.
Howald Property Market — 2025 Data
Howald is in the upper-mid bracket of the Luxembourg market — slightly below Belair and Limpertsberg, slightly above the rest of Hesperange, and consistently outperforming the national average for resale velocity. New-build prices climb close to €12,000/m² for the best-positioned units near the tram, while older buildings in the village core can still be found below €9,500/m².
| Property type | Median €/m² | Typical sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment (existing) | €9,500 – €11,000 | €620,000 – €950,000 |
| House (semi/terraced) | €10,500 – €12,500 | €1,150,000 – €1,650,000 |
| New-build apartment | €11,000 – €12,000 | €780,000 – €1,300,000 |
Source: Observatoire de l'Habitat 2025; STATEC commune-level transaction data. Howald is reported under the Hesperange commune.
Lifestyle, Schools and Daily Life
Commute times
- Cloche d'Or (PwC, Deloitte, headquarters): 5–10 min by tram or bicycle, often faster than driving.
- Luxembourg Central Station: 6 min by train from Howald station, 4 trains per hour.
- Kirchberg (EU institutions, hospitals, university): ~20 min by train, 15–25 min by car off-peak.
- Findel Airport: 15–20 min by car.
Schools and education
Howald has its own public primary school (the new École de Howald), a maison relais (after-school care), and several private crèches. International options within a 15-minute drive include the International School of Luxembourg (Merl), St George's International School (Hamm) and the European School Luxembourg II (Mamer).
Shopping, leisure, daily life
- Cloche d'Or shopping centre (Auchan, 100+ shops, Kinepolis cinema) — 5 min walk or one tram stop away.
- Local high-street feel on Rue des Joncs: bakeries, brasseries, pharmacies, dentists.
- Alzette riverside path for cycling and running — connects directly to Hesperange village.
- Kockelscheuer ice rink, sports complex and forest within 5 min by car.
- Several gyms and yoga studios, plus the new tram-side public squares.
Why Work With Daniela in Howald
I have been working in Luxembourg's south-of-the-city market for over a decade, and Howald is the area where I close the largest share of my transactions. The Howald market has its quirks: which buildings have a healthy copropriété, which streets sit closest to the railway noise corridor, which new-build developers have a track record of delivering on time, and which apartments will hold value once the tram extension is fully bedded in.
I work in English, French and Italian, which matters in Howald because the buyer pool is one of the most international in Luxembourg. Italian and French-speaking sellers in particular appreciate being able to negotiate, sign mandates and review notarial drafts in their own language without losing nuance. I have closed multiple recent transactions in this area — both new-builds near Cloche d'Or and older apartments in the village core.
As a Remax One affiliated agent, I draw on a wide Luxembourg network and proven marketing tools, but the day-to-day work is direct, personal, and on your timeline.
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Is Howald part of Hesperange?
Yes — Howald is administratively part of the Hesperange commune, but its size and identity (around 6,000 residents, its own train station and high-street life) mean buyers usually search for it as its own market.
What is the average property price in Howald?
As of 2025, apartments average around €9,500–€11,000/m² and houses €10,500–€12,500/m², with newer Cloche d'Or-adjacent buildings at the top of that range. Source: Observatoire de l'Habitat 2025.
How fast is the commute from Howald to Cloche d'Or?
Five to ten minutes by tram or car. Cloche d'Or is essentially the next district north — many Howald residents walk or cycle the riverside path.
Will the tram extension reach Howald?
Yes — the Luxtram line has been extended south through Cloche d'Or and into Howald, reinforcing the area's status as Luxembourg's most accessible inner suburb and supporting property values.
What kind of buyer typically chooses Howald?
Mid-to-upper-tier buyers who work at Cloche d'Or, Kirchberg or the city centre and prioritise commute time, modern apartments and tram access without paying full Belair or Limpertsberg prices.
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