Pfaffenthal Panoramic Elevator
The Pfaffenthal Panoramic Elevator is a scenic viewpoint and elevator in the Pfaffenthal district of Luxembourg. It is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in Luxembourg on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The elevator is open from 07:00 to 01:00 and is free to use. The site is wheelchair accessible. Visitors can reach the location via Luxembourg-Findel International Airport, which is 6 km away. The elevator is located in Luxembourg, 0 km from the capital.
For weather, the warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 22 °C. The coldest months are January and February, with daily highs of 4 °C and 5 °C respectively. Rain occurs throughout the year, with the highest amount of rain in December at 93 mm. Nearby sights include Place Guillaume II and the Grand Ducal Palace, both 0.5 km away, as well as Bock (0.6 km), Notre-Dame Cathedral (0.7 km), and the Court of Justice of the European Union (0.8 km).
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 86 | 63 | 68 | 54 | 68 | 72 | 67 | 72 | 68 | 81 | 74 | 93 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
