What's on

“Den Atelier” is the most famous live music club in Luxembourg-City. Stay informed about the upcoming events at  www.atelier.lu.

Boasting two concert halls –that can accommodate an audience of 6.500 and 1.200 persons, The Rockhal is Luxembourg's No 1 concert venue. The Rockhal is also a Music & Resources Centre, comprising six rehearsal rooms, a recording studio, a dance studio and a documentation centre. The Rockhal is mainly dedicated to pop and rock music from young newcomers to the biggest acts in the world. Stay informed on www.rockhal.lu.

Until the end of the year, the city of Esch-Alzette, located in the south of the country, holds the title of ‘European Capital of Culture’ and thus features countless events of all kinds.

More information here.

Within the framework of Esch2022, MASKéNADA revives various women from old stories and legends. In 6 southern communities, 6 legends of 6 women are presented on 6 legend paths. A journey through time, through different themes and different performing arts.

• 10 and 11^th of September: Ouni Kapp

A reading event in the municipality of Mondercange.

More info at www.maskenada.lu

• 15 and 16^th of October: Zowaasch

A theatrical walking tour through the municipality of Differdange.

More info at www.maskenada.lu

In response to the great demand from climbing fans, the team of trainers at Echternach youth hostel organize once again the popular climbing courses for kids interested in sports - for beginners as well as advanced climbers - after the summer holidays. A new feature is that the courses will now be organized in trimesters and will take place from 22 September 2022 to 30 March 2023 - i.e. for a whole two trimesters. Those aged from 5 to 7 and from 8 to 12 can are welcome to discover the 14-metre-high indoor climbing wall of the youth hostel Echternach. The mini-koalas course takes place on Thursdays from 13 to 14 o’clock and from 14.15 to 15.15 o’clock. The course for the older children is from 15:30 to 17:00 o’clock.

The places are limited. Please register in advance.

Requirements:
The course is intended for children aged from 5 to 7 years as well as from 8 to 12 years. No prior experience in climbing is required.

Sessions:
2 trimesters: Thursdays from 13:00 to 14:00 (mini-koala), from 14:15 to 15:15 (mini-koala) and from 15:30 to 17:00 (8-12 years old one’s)

Attention: No courses will take place during Luxembourgish school holidays. The course will not take place during the 3^rd trimester.

Price per child for a total of 2 trimesters:

• 306 (Price for members of the youth hostels*)
• 331 € (Standard price for non-members)

* ^{Not a member yet? No problem! Contact us for information on how to get your membership card. Being a member allows you to save money for all activities organised by the youth hostels and much more!}

Language of the course:
Luxembourgish

Venue of activity:
Youth hostel Echternach

Further information:
Youth Hostels Luxembourg NPO
Head office
T. (+352) 26 27 66 200

Those who would like to discover the transformation of the Kirchberg and the urban development should take part in this guided tour, which consists of a lecture and a bus tour. 

Date:
Saturday, 1st of October (in Luxembourgish) from 10 to 12 o’clock

Venue of event:
Fonds Kirchberg

Price: free of charge

More information and reservation: www.fondskirchberg.public.lu and  

On the occasion of the 2022 Heritage Days, the "A Possen" Museum is organising special workshops that will allow visitors to make links between the past, the present and the future in order to show the importance of knowledge of ancestral practices in the context of a sustainable development approach.

More info: www.musee-possen.lu

The Villa Vauban, art museum of the city of Luxembourg, is located in the middle of a park designed by Édouard André, one of the main landscape artists of his time, and reconstituted in its original form. Discover the park and its sculptures during a guided tour as part of the 2022 Heritage Days.

More info: www.villavauban.lu

This guided tour organized for the Heritage Days 2022 takes you on an exciting journey through time to the time of the former monastery (13th century).

More info:

On Sunday 2nd October, the 11th edition of the Gourmet hike will take place in Larochette. 5 courses - 10.7 km - 100% pleasure.

Between 10.00 and 11.30 am, participants can start at the Centre culturel ‘an der Kleederfabrek’ and have until 5.30 pm to taste their way through the 5 courses. The youth hostel Larochette is responsible for the 2nd course - here you can enjoy a delicious pumpkin soup.

Price:

• Adults: €48
• Children (under 12 years): 24 €

Information and registration:

www.visitlarochette.lu

Those who would like to discover the transformation of the Kirchberg and the urban development should take part in this guided tour, which consists of a lecture and a bus tour. 

Date:
Saturday, 8th of October (in French) from 10 to 12 o’clock

Venue of event:
Fonds Kirchberg

Price: free of charge

More information and reservation: www.fondskirchberg.public.lu and  

The Red Rock Challenge is a combination of sporting and cultural event in the south of Luxembourg. Whether you are fond of Mountain biking or prefer a run trail or just hiking, this challenge offers the participants to discover the great wealth of industrial and natural heritage of the communes of the former mining area.

More information here. 

The nut market attracts thousands of visitors each year and has become one of the main event in Vianden. From 10:00 to 19:00, all kind of walnut products are sold here from nut bread to nut sausage.

More information: www.nessmoort.lu

On Saturday, the 15^th of October, the animation team of the youth hostels invites you to a day hike around the oldest town of the country - Echternach. On the programme: a guided tour of approx. 20 km with highlights such as the Aquatower, the mill of Consdorf, Scheidgen, the lake of Echternach and the beautiful rocky landscape of the. Start and finish of the tour is at the youth hostel.

The tour is suitable for experienced hikers who are used to walking longer distances at an average pace of 4 km per hour. After the hike, participants will be served a 3-course dinner in the ‘Melting Pot’ restaurant at the youth hostel.

Places are limited, so prior registration is compulsory.

Menu:

Creamy butternut squash soup and Florentine egg with Mornay sauce on toast
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Stuffed poultry ballotine with gravy, autumnal garnishes and dauphine potatoes
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Sand cake with apple and pear chutney from the orchard

Date:

Saturday, 15^th of October 2022 (exact time will be communicated at registration)

Price per person (16 and above):

• 37 € (price for members of the youth hostels)*
• 42 € (standard price for non-members*)

^{* Not a member yet? No problem! Contact us for information on how to get your membership card. Being a member allows you to save money for all activities organised by the youth hostels and much more!}

Venue of activity:
Youth hostel Echternach

Further information:
Youth Hostels Luxembourg NPO
Head office
T. (+352) 26 27 66 200

During two days, the Moselle will be highlighted as well as its local products and its tourism. Music and light shows will be part of the programme.

More information : www.mosellichtundflammen.lu

Finally, the time has come! The renovation works of youth hostel Larochette have been completed and therefore the team of the hostel invites to an Open Door on Saturday, the 22nd of October.

A brand-new playground accessible to youth hostel guests, but also to residents and visitors of Larochette, a shelter for bicycles, new sanitary areas and newly designed double rooms and bungalows await guests. But above all, the youth hostel now also has a modern reception with a small bistro. The latter is open daily and invites young and old for a drink or a snack.

Anyone who is curious should not miss the Open Door.

Programme:

11.00 am:
Official inauguration and speeches in the presence of numerous guests of honour

11.30 am:
Apero concert by the Fielser Musek

11.00 - 18.00:

• Visit of the infrastructures
• Catering on site
• Bouncy castle
• Playground
• Face painting

More information and location of the event:
Youth hostel Larochette
45, Osterbour
L-7622 Larochette
T. (+352) 26 27 66 550

This year, Halloween is once again all about scary stories, pumpkins and an exciting journey through the darkness. On Monday, 31st of October, when the last rays of the sun disappear behind the horizon, Beaufort youth hostel invites families to a legendary Halloween hike (4 km) with pumpkin carving. After the hike, stick bread is made at the campfire and pumpkin soup is served. The starting point and destination of the guided tour is Beaufort youth hostel. Families with children are welcome to this activity. The hike is not suitable for prams or people with mobility impairments. Dogs are unfortunately not allowed either.

The places are limited, please register in advance.

Language:
German/Luxembourgish

Date:
Monday, the 31^st of October 2022 at dusk (the exact time of departure will be given upon registration)

Price per child (up to 12 years) including the activity and the snack:

• 19 € (price for members of the youth hostels)
• 25 € (standard price for non-members*)

Price per adult and child above 13 years including the activity and the snack:

• 22 € (price for members of the youth hostels)
• 27 € (standard price for non-members*)
  
  ^{* Fee reduction for Hostelling members. Every resident of Luxembourg can become a member of our association. Those who are not yet members can apply for membership in advance and save a lot. The card can be applied for directly online on the website: www.youthhostels.lu}

Venue of activity:
Youth hostel Beaufort

Further information:
Youth Hostels Luxembourg NPO
Head office
T. (+352) 26 27 66 200

To make sure that the All Saints holidays won’t be boring, the animation team of the youth hostel Echternach organises once again a climbing camp for children aged between 10 and 12 years.

Whether beginner or advanced – everyone is welcome to this camp. From Wednesday 2nd to Friday 4th of November, the youth hostel’s team of trainers will teach the children how to climb without any pressure to perform. The participants will try to conquer – under supervision - the 14-metre high indoor climbing wall of the youth hostel. The programme includes climbing, safety techniques, box climbing and cooperation games in the climbing hall.

Many other activities will also await the participants in the modern sports youth hostel located at Echternach lake, such as a games and film night and a campfire with marshmallow roasting.

Places are limited, so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity for your children.

Date:
From Wednesday, 2^nd of November to Friday, 4^th of November, 2022

Language of the course:
Luxembourgish

Prices per child:

• 265 € (price for members of the youth hostels*)
• 295 € (standard price for non-members)

Included in the price are three days of climbing with our experienced coaches, climbing material as well as two full board overnights in a dormitory under supervision.

*^{Your family is not a member yet? No problem! Contact us for information on how to get your membership card for only 20 € per family. Every resident of Luxembourg can become a member of our association. Those who are not yet members can apply for membership in advance and save a lot. The card can be applied for directly online on the website: www.youthhostels.lu}

Venue of activity:
Youth hostel Echternach

Further information:
Youth Hostels Luxembourg NPO
Head office
T. (+352) 26 27 66 200

In December a special event will take place in the vineyards of Luxembourg's Moselle region. The beautiful Moselle wine landscape  will shine in a spectacular play of light and colours from late afternoon onwards. Numerous wineries and associations offer selections of their local wines and specialities of the region on more than 20 stalls. A unique experience for the whole family and everyone who wants to experience the Luxembourg Moselle, its winegrowers and of course the excellent Luxembourg wines and Crémants.

More information and tickets on www.visitmoselle.lu

On Sunday, the 10^th of December, the Fédération Luxembourgeoise de Marche Populaire a.s.b.l. organizes a hike around the Christmas market in the capital city.

Length: 5/10 km (departure between 11:00 and 17:00 o’clock)

Starting point: Place d'armes

More information: 

After Christmas and before New Year's Eve, it's high time for some wellbeing. That’s why the youth hostels' animation team has come up with the perfect activity for body, mind and soul - a guided day tour through the beautiful Moselle region. On Tuesday, 27th of December will be held the fourth edition of the traditional wellbeing hiking tour between the holidays with a vegetarian menu as the crowning finale.

This year's tour takes us to the Moselle region with its numerous vineyards and nature reserves. So let your soul dangle and strain your legs. This medium-difficulty day tour for adults starts at the Remerschen youth hostel. The highlights of the tour are the Mediterranean gardens in Schwebsange and the nature reserves Kuebendällchen, Haff Réimech and Lamert. But the wide views over the border triangle, the vineyards in winter and of course the Moselle are also worth the effort. The guided 23 km tour is aimed at experienced hikers wanting to discover this region outside the typical hiking season and at the same time burn off calories before the turn of the year.

A well-deserved 4-course vegetarian dinner awaits the hikers at the end of the tour. Those who would like to turn their hiking tour into a weekend trip are welcome to reserve a bed at the youth hostel, as the Moselle is breath taking at any time of year.

Please register in advance, the places are limited.

Date:
Tuesday, 27^th of December 2022 including a wellbeing-dinner at the youth hostel. Shower facilities on site. Don’t forget to bring your own snacks and refreshments for the hike.

Menu:

Antipasti plate
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Wellington with mushrooms and winter vegetables in a forest sauce with a duo of purees
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Cheese plate
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Variation of Christmas desserts

Price per person (guided tour and dinner incl.):

• 40 € (price for members of the youth hostels*)
• 45 € (standard price for non-members)

* ^{Fee reduction for Hostelling members. Every resident of Luxembourg can become a member of our association. Those who are not yet members can apply for membership in advance and save a lot. The card can be applied for directly online on the website: www.youthhostels.lu}

Venue of activity:
Youth hostel Remerschen

Further information and registration:
Youth Hostels Luxembourg NPO
Head office
T. (+352) 26 27 66 200

LUGA is be the first major national horticultural exhibition in Luxembourg.

Visitors will discover innovative and niche economic activities in agriculture, horticulture, winemaking, the circular economy, environmental protection, ecotourism and environmental culture.

The focus will be on four key locations in the City of Luxembourg.

Each will highlight a particular theme:

• Pure Nature, in the Pétrusse valley
• Nature & Society, in the Municipal and Pescatore parks
• Nature & Culture, in Grund, Clausen and Pfaffenthal
• Nature & Urban Development, in the Kirchberg

More information here www.luga.lu