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“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.

The trampoline park, consisting of 10 normal trampolines, is located opposite the youth hostel Echternach and guarantees fun and entertainment. The complex is open for children from April until the end of September (02.04 – 25.09).

Opening times during the Luxembourgish holidays:
02.04 – 18.04.2022
21.05 – 29.05.2022
01.07 – 15.09.2022

Open daily on weekdays from 13:00 – 19:00 o’clock and on weekends from 11:00 – 20:00 o’clock.

Opening times during school times:
During school times, the trampoline park is open on Sundays and public holidays from 13:00 – 19:00 o’clock.

More information:
Youth hostel Echternach
100, rue Grégoire Schouppe
L-6479 Echternach
T. (+352) 26 27 66 400
F. (+352) 26 27 66 430
echternach@youthhostels.lu
www.youthhostels.lu

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

The Réidener Schwämm invites you to enjoy from June to August real surfing, beachfeeling, a cocktail bar, a spraypark as well as numerous other events for children and adults.

More information: www.reidener-schwemm.lu

The best events in the capital city for young and old during summer.The city reads

• An open air library will be set up in the courtyard of the former National Library. From the 17^th of August to 11^th September, book fans can choose between books, magazines and newspapers to read in the open air.
  More information here.

• Sun and sand on the Theatre Square
  From the 8^th July to the 11^th September there will be fun, games and, of course, food and drink, as well as colourful decorations and lots of sand reminiscent of faraway beaches. Open daily from 10:00 to 22:00.
  More info here.

From the 1^st of July until the 31^st of August, the Lultzhausen youth hostel on the Upper Sûre lake offers canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddles for hire. From Wednesdays to Sundays at 10:00 or 14:00 you can hire a boat, which you have booked online in advance, and discover the beautiful nature of the Upper Sûre lake alone or with friends or family.

Prices per boat*

• Duration: ½ day (3 hours)
• Canoe: 36 €
• Kayak: 21 €
• Stand-up paddle: 21 €
• Deposit per boat/SUP: 100 €

* Non-member prices will be charged when booking online. 3 € per boat will be refunded in cash upon presentation of the Hostelling International youth hostel membership card at check-in. If you are a member of our association, please bring your valid membership card. If you are not yet a member, but want to apply for it, please order the card here. 

You can find more information about the rental, the minimum age and the conditions here.

More information and booking:
Youth hostel Lultzhausen
20, an der Driicht
L-9666 Lultzhausen
T. (+352) 26 27 66 600
M. (+352) 621 528 234 (from Wednesday until Sunday, from 1st of July until 14th of September)

To make the summer even more enjoyable, half a dozen fairground attractions have been set up in Merl Park. Among other things, duck fishing, the Wonder Express and a large slide are on offer from Tuesdays to Sundays from 12:00 to 20:00 from 15 July to 11 September.

More information here.

Launched by the General Directorate of Tourism, "Vakanz genéissen" is an exceptional new event that is taking place for the first time in the summer of 2022. 

The concept: 100 guests gather around a large dining table for a culinary “journey” in the five tourist regions and the capital city. 

The six unusual locations of the table have been chosen for their fascinating landscapes, idyllic nature, cultural treasures or valuable historical heritage.  On the menu are seasonal and regional specialities prepared by local chefs - in surroundings typical of the region. 

More information: www.visitluxembourg.com

Why not enjoy the summer on your bicycle, just like last summer. From the 30^th of July to 28th of August, several sections of the routes in Luxembourg will be closed to car traffic and thus turned into cycle paths for the bike fans to enjoy.

More information www.velosummer.lu

e-Lake is a free open air music festival that has been around for a great many years. Situated right on Lake Echternach, it's not something you want to miss out on!

More information: www.e-lake.lu

The « Centre d’accueil nature et forêt Ellergronn Esch/Alzette » opens the restored mining area with the mine Katzenberg in Ellergronn and invites everyone for a visit between 15:00 and 17:00. The “Salle des pendus”, the former forge, the museum displaying fossils, miner’s lamps, tools as well as other artefacts.

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Special opening of the Aquatower in Berdorf during the sunset. Why not visit the tower and end your day with a breathtaking view of the Mullerthal Region – Luxemburg’s Little Switzerland.

More Information: www.aquatower-berdorf.lu

How do you build a shelter in the forest? Which plants are edible? How can I survive in nature? Dive into the wonderful world of bush craft and survival!

We invite you and the whole family on a journey through the night to discover the forest without any light. Food from nature, shelter building and fire are only three keywords for this special evening. You will explore the surroundings on an exciting night activity that will take you over hill and dale for about four kilometres. At the end, participants can look forward to a cosy get-together around the campfire, including baking stick bread and a tasty snack.

If you are not afraid of the dark and like to lend a hand, you should sign up for this exciting activity on Friday, 19th of August 2022 at the youth hostel in Larochette.

The number of participants is limited, so please register in advance.

Date:
Friday, 19^th of August 2022 (the exact time of departure will be given to you after registration)

Language:
Luxembourgish/German

Price per child (9-12 years) including the activity and the snack:

• 13 € (for members)
• 15 € (standard price for non-members*)

Price per adult and child (aged 13 and older) including the activity and the snack:

• 16 € (for members)
• 21 € (standard price for non- members*)

* ^{Not a member yet? Don’t hesitate to contact us for information on how to receive your own membership card. Your membership will help you save money on all our activities and many other interesting things – find out more!}

Venue of event:
Youth hostel Larochette

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

The Schueberfouer is annually recurring festival celebrated since 1340. As the largest festival in Luxembourg and its surroundings, it’s a magnet for a people from all over greater region.

The festivals is one of the highlights of the year and its countless stalls, carousels and food stands offer entertainment for the whole family.

The Schueberfouer is open every day from 14:00 until 01:00 throughout the week, as well as an extra hour until 02:00 in the morning on Fridays and Saturdays. Food and drink stands usually open for lunch.

More information: www.fouer.lu

We plunge into the exciting world of slate. We learn about the history of the slate industry and put ourselves in the shoes of the “Leekëpperten” who worked here in the mine.

More information under www.visitguttland.lu

Inhale deeply and then exhale again! These are the basics of yoga - so far so good. To make it even more interesting, the poses of the downward facing dog, the warrior and the cobra are performed on a stand-up paddle. The animation team of the Lultzhausen youth hostel organize with this sporty workshop in cooperation with Sarah & John Yoga. But that's not all: to make the activity even more enjoyable, the course will take place at the crack of dawn on Saturday 27^th of August 2022, to enjoy the sunrise.

This three-hour workshop, in English, is a short introduction to SUP with a hatha yoga session on the Upper Sûre lake. Before the yoga, the participants warm up with the SUP and try out the equipment. After a short SUP tour on the lake, the actual yoga class begins on the water. After the session, breakfast is enjoyed together at the youth hostel.

If you want to avoid arriving early on the day of the workshop, you can stay overnight at the youth hostel on Friday and enjoy the fantastic view with a delicious dinner and get in the mood for the next day.

Requirements:
The course is aimed at adults with previous knowledge of yoga and/or SUP.

Participants are required to be able to swim for at least 15 minutes and have no medical contraindications to practising water sports.

Time:
Saturday, the 27^th of August at sunrise (you will be informed of the exact times when you register).

Fee per person (material and breakfast included)*:

• 64 € (price for members of the youth hostels)
• 68 € (standard price for non-members*)

Fee per person (material, overnight stay, dinner and breakfast included)*:

• 97 € (price for members of the youth hostels)
• 102 € (standard price for non-members*)

* ^{Not a member yet? Don’t hesitate to contact us for information on how to receive your own membership card. Your membership will help you save money on all our activities and many other interesting things – find out more!}

Venue of event:
Youth hostel Lultzhausen

Language:
English

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

We plunge into the exciting world of slate. We learn about the history of the slate industry and put ourselves in the shoes of the “Leekëpperten” who worked here in the mine.

More information under www.visitguttland.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, 3rd of September (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  

Hiking by moonlight is on the programme. But don’t worry, because some luminous signs will be installed along the path. There are three route lengths to choose from: 10, 20 or 50 km. A campfire and breakfast await the participants at the finish.

More information here: www.ubs-moonwalker-luxembourg.com

The ŠKODA Tour Luxembourg is an annual cycling race organised by the ‘Fédération du Sport cycliste luxembourgeois’ on a UCI (Union cycliste internationale) certified route. Traditionally, the prologue, start and finish take place in the city of Luxembourg.

The stages of the tour

13^th of September: Luxembourg-City – Luxembourg-City
14^th of September: Junglinster – Schifflange
15^th of September: Rosport – Diekirch
16^th of September: Remich – Schengen – Remich (ITT)
17^th of September: Mersch – Luxembourg-City

More information: www.skodatour.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

Discovering the Luxembourg sandstone, exploring caves and rocks, walking through light-flooded valleys and along romantic little watercourses is exactly what you are looking for? These spectacular dream settings and much more can be discovered on the ninth edition of our annual hike in the footsteps of Carlo Hemmer. These beautiful landscapes are located in the Mullerthal Nature and Geopark also called Luxembourg's Little Switzerland.

Two daily stages between 20 and 25 km are on the programme – the perfect tour for experienced hikers. Refreshments and food are awaiting the participants in Larochette youth hostel. The kitchen team will prepare a delicious barbecue for the hikers. You will then spend the night in renovated double rooms. Please note that the double rooms do not have a private bathroom; showers and toilets are on the respective floors. Possibility for larger groups to stay overnight in a 5-bed bungalow.

As places are limited, please register in advance.

Once again this year, the hiking weekend is organised by the administrative headquarters of the Luxembourg Youth Hostels in cooperation with the Carlo Hemmer Foundation. But who was this Carlo Hemmer? You’ll find out more about him during our tour.

Requirements:
Good physical condition and hiking experience over longer distances are required.
Sturdy shoes are compulsory - preferably hiking boots or trail running shoes.
The tour is exclusively reserved for adults.

Price per person:

• 75 € (price for members of the youth hostels)
• 87 € (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!}

Included in the price: guided tours (2 day hikes), 1 overnight stay in a double room at the youth hostel Larochette, breakfast, 1 dinner and 2 lunch packs.

Venue of event:
Youth hostel Larochette

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

On Sunday, the 25^th of September, the Ourdall Nëssknacker Vianden organises a hike in Vianden.

Length: 5 + 10 km (Departure between 08:00 and 14:00 o’clock)

15 km (Departure between 08:00 and 13:00 o’clock)

20 km (Departure between 08:00 and 12:00 o’clock)

Starting point: Centre culturel Larei

More information: Romain Koerner, Tel.: 92 96 74, 691 92 96 74, , www.ourdall-nessknacker.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, 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  

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. 

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

More information to come...

More information to come...

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: 

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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