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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.

Advice to all sporty children: the professional climbing coaches from the youth hostel Echternach organise from the 19^th of September to the 19^th of December, 2019 a climbing course on the youth hostels' very own climbing wall of 14 metres. All children, whether beginners, sports enthusiasts or advanced and aged 8-12 years are welcome to participate in the activity and try to climb the wall whilst having fun. The 13-week course takes place on Thursdays from 3:30 until 5 pm.

From a physical point of view, climbing is considered as a full-body workout which exercises not only the muscle movement but also the extremities and boosts furthermore in a playful way concentration and confidence. The sporty children may burn off energy whilst training their senses, their self-confidence and their self-assurance.

The course will only take place if at least 6 participants register. The participants will be notified in due time, should the minimum amount of participants not be reached.

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

Sessions:
13 dates – every Thursday from 3.30 to 5 pm.
19.09. / 26.09. / 03.10. / 10.10. / 17.10. / 24.10. / 07.11. / 14.11. / 21.11. / 28.11. / 05.12. / 12.12. / 19.12.2019

Attention: No courses will take place during Luxembourgish school holidays.

Price per child for a total of 13 sessions:
150 € (Price for members of the youth hostels*)
160 € (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, German

Venue of activity:
Youth hostel Echternach

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

FULLY BOOKED!

Little koalas and monkeys are welcome to this course. After the enormous success of last year’s course, the professional climbing coaches of the youth hostel Echternach organise from the 19^th of September to the 19^th of December a climbing course on the youth hostel’s very own 14 metre high indoor climbing wall. This 13-week course takes place on Thursdays from 2 pm to 3 pm in the youth hostel Echternach and is intended for small children with or without climbing experience.

The children will learn to concentrate and to develop their confidence and body sensation as well as the physical activity. The ‘mini koalas’ will learn in a sporty environment the meaning of effort, fun, happiness but also frustration. Climbing is the perfect sport for the little ones to act out their urge of move and define their limits.

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

Sessions:
13 dates – every Thursday from 1:30 -to 2:30 or from 2:30 to 3:30 pm.
19.09. / 26.09. / 03.10. / 10.10. / 17.10. / 24.10. / 07.11. / 14.11. / 21.11. / 28.11. / 05.12. / 12.12. / 19.12.2019

Attention: No courses will take place during Luxembourgish school holidays.

Price per child for a total of 13 sessions:
150 € (Price for members of the youth hostels*)
160 € (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, German

Venue of activity:
Youth hostel Echternach

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

Almost fully booked !

Listen up nature lovers and fans of outdoor activities! As part of the LEADER project ‘Mëllerdall Outdoor!’, Luxembourg’s youth hostels and its regional partners offer a series of training courses for the outdoor and adventure guide, paving the way for future cooperative activities.

Requirements:
The training is directed at tourist guides, teachers, educators, and persons, who already work with groups and who would like to expand their methods and be able to work within the framework of the new programmes in the Mullerthal region – Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland.

Certification:
The training is divided into basic and complimentary modules. The basic modules are obligatory in order to pass the course, as well as a participation in 70% of all training courses. The participants must also provide the proof of a valid participation in a first aid course.

Dates:

Basic modules (in German/Luxembourgish):

• Basic module 1: touristic activities and geology of the Mullerthal
  12.10.2019, Heringer Millen, 25 € per person
• Basic module 2: cooperation and adventure games for groups
  16.-17.11.2019, Echternach youth hostel, 50 € per person
• Basic module 3: first aid in the outdoors and risk management
  26.01.2020, Berdorf, 25 € per person

Complimentary modules (in German/Luxemburgish):

• Complimentary module 1: touristic activities and geology of the Mullerthal
  12.10.2019, Heringer Millen, 25 € per person
• Complimentary module 2: instinctive archery
  13.-15.12.2019, Echternach youth hostel, 150 € per person
• Complimentary module 3: forest-related education and pedagogical backpack activities
  11.01. – 12.01.2020, Larochette, 50 € per person
• Complimentary module 4: bush craft and survival skills
  25.01.2020, Berdorf or Beaufort, 25 € per person
• Complimentary module 5: topographical map, compass and orientation in nature
  29.02.2020, Beaufort, 25 € per person
• Complimentary module 6: geocaching with groups
  14.03. – 15.03.2020, Echternach, 50 € per person
• Complimentary module 7: Mullerthal Roadshow
  28.03, youth hostel Echternach , 25 € per person

More information and registration*:
Youth Hostels Luxembourg NPO
Head office
Tel. (+352) 26 27 66 200


*What are your experiences in the domain of working with groups? Why do you want to participate in this series of training? Please send us your feedback.

Do you like taking pictures? And do you enjoy nature? Why not participate in the photo contest Night Light & More then? Take some night pictures of the nature parks Our and Öewersauer and send in your best ones. Deadline: 31st of December, 2019.

Prizes to win:

• An exclusive workshop about night photography and a dinner for 4 persons
• Guided night hike in Vianden for a group of 10 persons with a medieval dinner
• A voucher worth 300 € in a specialised photographic shop

Send your pictures to

More information : www.nightlightandmore.lu

Climb on top of the blast furnace equipped with a helmet and a lamp! You will be enchanted by the mysterious atmosphere of flickering lights and the new urban landscape. From the 40 m high platform you will have a stunning view on the site of ArcelorMittal which is working night and day, on the other side, the illuminated Belval station and the industrial monuments in all their splendor.

More information: www.fonds-belval.lu

The Glacis market takes place every third Sunday of the month from March to November (except in August). It features stalls selling fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants and household products.

More information: www.vdl.lu

ThinkPinkLux has teamed up with ThinkPinkEurope as well as the youth hostel Echternach in order to organise the first charity run « Race for the Cure » against breast cancer. This race is a non-competitive 5,5 km long run, walk or stroll from 10:00 to13:00 around the lake. Don’t forget to wear pink.

More information: www.thinkpinklux.com

Would you like to spend an unforgettable week full of cool and sporty activities in the Mullerthal region? Do you like riding your bike and are you ready to save the Mullerthal from a big catastrophe? Then you are in the right place!

The holiday camp starts in Larochette, where we’ll get some bad news on the first evening during our traditional village festival. To save the area from a catastrophe, we’ll have to walk through the Mullerthal to Beaufort the next day. There we enjoy an exciting, varied program for 3 days before we finally ride on our bikes to Echternach to carry out our mission and celebrate our success on the last day.

Overnights at the youth hostels of Larochette, Beaufort and Echternach

Date: From Sunday, 27th of October until Thursday, 31st of October, 2019

Age: 10 – 14 years

Price per child

• 360 € (price for members of the youth hostels)
• 378 € (standard price for non-members*)

Included in the price: four overnights in a dormitory, catering, bike rental, luggage transport and supervision of the children by a qualified animation team 

^{* Your family is not a member yet? No problem! Contact us for information on how to get your family membership card for 20 € only. Being a member allows you to save money for all activities organised by the youth hostels and much more! Every member of the family will get his own personalised card.}

Organisation: Groupe animateur and Youth hostels Luxembourg NPO

Further information:

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

At the end of October each year, the distillers organise their traditional still festival ‘D’Miselerland brennt !’ A festival with entertainment, guided tours, hikes and culinary highlights.

More information: www.brenner-am-miselerland.lu

A guided hike of two days is organized on the 9th and 10th of November through the Mullerthal and the Ardennes. The participants will follow the Maurice Cosyn path and discover the beauty and the diversity of these two regions. The landscape of the Ardennes as well as the rocks of the Mullerthal will charm the hikers. Typically Luxembourgish villages will be the perfect scenery for a break during this hike.

Limited number of participants.

Registration deadline: 27.10.2019

Price per person: 75 € including a guided tour, dinner, an overnight stay with breakfast at the youth hostel Beaufort, a packed lunch as well as a busticket to the starting point.

Registration: or 691 74 64 85

Almost fully booked !

Listen up nature lovers and fans of outdoor activities! As part of the LEADER project ‘Mëllerdall Outdoor!’, Luxembourg’s youth hostels and its regional partners offer a series of training courses for the outdoor and adventure guide, paving the way for future cooperative activities. The training is directed at participants, who already work with groups and who would like to expand their methods and be able to work within the framework of the new programmes in the Mullerthal region – Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland.

Description of the training course:
In a cooperative game all players win or lose together. The goal is not to play against each other, but to achieve a common goal, out of any spirit of competition.The participants of this course will discover cooperation adventure games and how to play them. In the focus of this course stands the outdoor-based educational aspect. The participants will also learn how to choose their games for diverse target groups.

Speakers:
Christoph Sonntag (educational consultant, KJG Köln and author of the series ‘Abenteuer Spiel’», Ziel publishing)

Language:
Luxembourgish/German

Requirements:

• Teachers, tourist guides, educators, persons already working with groups
• The training is divided into basic modules and complimentary modules, the basic modules are obligatory in order to pass the course
• The participants must participate in 70% of the training courses
• The proof of valid participation in a first aid course

Date:
16-17^th November, 2019

For more training dates, click here.

Venue of activity:
Echternach youth hostel

Price:
50 € per person

More information and registration*:
Youth Hostels Luxembourg NPO
Head office
Tel. (+352) 26 27 66 200

*What are your experiences in the domain of working with groups? Why do you want to participate in this series of training? Please send us your feedback.

The Glacis market takes place every third Sunday of the month from March to November (except in August). It features stalls selling fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants and household products.

More information: www.vdl.lu

Are you a fan of Brittany? Then you’re just in the right place. The youth hostel Esch-sur-Alzette organises on the 22^nd of November a Breton event with local food, ‘cidre’ and above all traditional tunes thanks to the music group 'Groupe sans Gain'. A good atmosphere as well as folk dances are on the programme.

If you would like to stay overnight in the modern youth hostel in Esch-sur-Alzette after the event, you may book a bed in advance.

Menu:

• Fish soup with croutons
• Fresh mussels and fries
• ‘Galette bretonne’ with apples

Date:
Friday, November 22^nd from 8 pm until 11 pm

Prices per person:

• Concert: 15 €
• Concert and dinner: 32 €
• Concert, dinner and one overnight stay with breakfast: 58,20 €

Further information and registration:

Youth hostel Esch-sur-Alzette
17, bvd J.-F. Kennedy
L-4170 Esch-sur-Alzette
T. (+352) 26 27 66 450
 

Almost fully booked !

Listen up nature lovers and fans of outdoor activities! As part of the LEADER project ‘Mëllerdall Outdoor!’, Luxembourg’s youth hostels and its regional partners offer a series of training courses for the outdoor and adventure guide, paving the way for future cooperative activities. The training is directed at participants, who already work with groups and who would like to expand their methods and be able to work within the framework of the new programmes in the Mullerthal region – Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland.

Description of the training course:
A low ropes course contains a number of elements such as a ropeway or beams strung between trees or poles. The ropes are tied in jump height (less than a metre high). The participants don’t need to be secured on a low ropes course. This workshop trains the ability to construct and safely use a mobile low ropes course. The participants use mountaineering gear and securing straps in order to construct the ropes course and to instruct others how to use it. This workshop is certified by ERCA (« European Ropes Course Association »).

Speaker:
Natur Bewegt e.V.

Language:
German

Requirements:

• Teachers, tourist guides, educators, persons already working with groups
• The training is divided into basic modules and complimentary modules, the basic modules are obligatory in order to pass the course
• The participants must participate in 70% of the training courses
• The proof of valid participation in a first aid course

Date:
29^th November – 1^st December, 2020

For more training dates, click here.

Venue of activity:
Beaufort

Price:
150 € per person

More information and registration*:
Youth Hostels Luxembourg NPO
Head office
Tel. (+352) 26 27 66 200

*What are your experiences in the domain of working with groups? Why do you want to participate in this series of training? Please send us your feedback.

The Feast of Saint Barbara will be held on 4th December in Lasauvage. The festivities begin at 17:45.

The program:

• 18:30: Gathering next to the mine in Lasauvage
• 18:45: Wreath laying at the Miners Memorial and departure of the procession
• 19:15: Mass in the Saint Barbara Church

After the church, a drink will be held in the mine. A shuttle bus will run between Differdange (Parking Contournement) and Lasauvage.

More information: www.minettpark.lu

Listen up climbing fans! The 7^th of December is a very important day for us, dedicated to the good cause. On said Saturday takes place the second edition of the charity climbing event at the Echternach youth hostel.

All sportsmen and those interested in climbing are welcome to join us at the indoor climbing wall of Echternach youth hostel in order to try to conquer the 14-metre high wall and thus support the association ‘Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner’. Those, who have never climbed a wall before are also welcome to try their luck. With your help we would like to collect as many donations as possible. You may sponsor yourself while participating in this event or find a person to sponsor you, such as your family, friends or your firm. After all the organising and financing, it’s time to conquer the wall as many times as possible during this special day.

The participants pay an entry fee, which is directly fed into the donation piggybank. Those arriving at the top of the climbing wall should not hesitate to ring the bell because at that sound, we will increase the donations by putting further money into the piggybank.

In order for the participants to stay fit, the kitchen team of the youth hostel provides refreshments and snacks during the whole day. A framework program will be organised too.

The proceeds of the activity will be entirely donated to the association ‘Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner’. We need your help and endurance. Spectators as well as supporters are also welcome during our special event, because the more money we collect, the more we’ll help the sick children from.

As places are limited, please book in advance by phone or e-mail.

We would like to thank you in advance for your support and your commitment. 

Date:
Saturday, 7^th of December, 2019 from 13.00 until 20.00 o'clock.

Venue of activity and information:
Youth hostel Echternach
Chemin vers Rodenhof
L-6487 Echternach
T. (+352) 26 27 66 400

More information about ‘Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner’:
www.fondatioun.lu

The Maison Relais as well as the Maison des jeunes Larochette will be present with a stall at the Christmas market of Larochette.

Almost fully booked !

Listen up nature lovers and fans of outdoor activities! As part of the LEADER project ‘Mëllerdall Outdoor!’, Luxembourg’s youth hostels and its regional partners offer a series of training courses for the outdoor and adventure guide, paving the way for future cooperative activities. The training is directed at participants, who already work with groups and who would like to expand their methods and be able to work within the framework of the new programmes in the Mullerthal region – Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland.

Description of the training course:
The main focus is on the arrow and the bow. The participants learn to set up the archery range and to train groups indoor. The aim of this course is not to learn how to shoot an arrow.

Speaker:
Lars Christensen (Abenteuer Lernen gGmhH)

Language:
Luxembourgish/German

Requirements:

• Teachers, tourist guides, educators, persons already working with groups
• The training is divided into basic modules and complimentary modules, the basic modules are obligatory in order to pass the course
• The participants must participate in 70% of the training courses
• The proof of valid participation in a first aid course

Date:
13-15^th December, 2019

For more training dates, click here.

Venue of activity:
Echternach youth hostel

Price:
150 € per person

More information and registration*:
Youth Hostels Luxembourg NPO
Head office
Tel. (+352) 26 27 66 200

*What are your experiences in the domain of working with groups? Why do you want to participate in this series of training? Please send us your feedback.

On Saturday, the 14^th of December, the die Fédération Luxembourgeoise de Marche Populaire a.s.bl. organises a special Christmas hike in the capital city.

Length: 5 + 10 km (Departure between 07:00 and 16:00 o’clock)
Starting point: Christmas market at the Place d’Armes
More information: 691 30 26 87, , www.flmp.lu

On the 15^th of December takes place a guided hike through Schengen.

Time: 9:15 - 11:30
Price: 5 €, a glass of Crémant included
Registration required
More information: , www.si-schengen.lu

If you’re looking for a sportive activity in nature between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, why not consider participating in our wellbeing-hiking tour? On Saturday 28^th of December takes place the second edition of the wellbeing hiking tour, with a vegetarian dinner as the highlight of the day.

The one-day hike will take place in the capital of the Mullerthal region – Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland. The 20 km long tour is rather difficult. Departing point is the lake of Echternach, next to the youth hostel. The hike starts directly with an important difference in altitude in direction of the plateau of Echternach located above the lake. We then hike in direction of Osweiler, were we will stop for a break with a culinary surprise on the peak of Frombourg. The tour is organised under the theme of ‘wellbeing’. Hiking in nature strengthens not only the endurance of the body, it also has a positive impact on the mind.

After the long hike, the culinary part of the tour awaits the participants in the youth hostel Echternach. The kitchen team of the hostel will prepare a special vegetarian menu for the hungry hikers. If you’re too tired to drive home after the tour, why not spend the night at the youth hostel Echternach? Just book your bed in advance.

The speed of the hiking group will be 4km/hour in order for the participants to be able to admire the views of the tour.

Please register in advance, the places are limited.

Date:
Saturday, 28^th December 2019 including a wellbeing-dinner in the youth hostel. Shower facilities on site. Don’t forget to bring your own snacks and refreshments for the hike. As the hike ends at the beginning of the evening, you may want to bring also a headlight.

Price per person:
Guided tour and dinner: 32 € (price for members of the youth hostels*) / 36 € (standard price for non-members)
Guided tour: 10 € (price for members of the youth hostels*) / 12 € (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 and registration:
Youth Hostels Luxembourg NPO
Head office
T. (+352) 26 27 66 200

Almost fully booked !

Listen up nature lovers and fans of outdoor activities! As part of the LEADER project ‘Mëllerdall Outdoor!’, Luxembourg’s youth hostels and its regional partners offer a series of training courses for the outdoor and adventure guide, paving the way for future cooperative activities. The training is directed at participants, who already work with groups and who would like to expand their methods and be able to work within the framework of the new programmes in the Mullerthal region – Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland.

Description of the training course:
During this workshop, the participants learn how to carry out forest and nature-related activities with different target groups. The pedagogical backpack (a backpack carrying games, material and descriptions), the work with the groups as well as the forest-related education are paramount for this course.

Speaker:
Laurence Lambotte (Centre de découverte Burfelt – ANF)

Language:
Luxembourgish/German

Requirements:

• Teachers, tourist guides, educators, persons already working with groups
• The training is divided into basic modules and complimentary modules, the basic modules are obligatory in order to pass the course
• The participants must participate in 70% of the training courses
• The proof of valid participation in a first aid course

Date:
11^th -12^th January, 2020

For more training dates, click here.

Venue of activity:
Larochette

Price:
50 € per person

More information and registration*:
Youth Hostels Luxembourg NPO
Head office
Tel. (+352) 26 27 66 200

*What are your experiences in the domain of working with groups? Why do you want to participate in this series of training? Please send us your feedback.

Almost fully booked !

Listen up nature lovers and fans of outdoor activities! As part of the LEADER project ‘Mëllerdall Outdoor!’, Luxembourg’s youth hostels and its regional partners offer a series of training courses for the outdoor and adventure guide, paving the way for future cooperative activities. The training is directed at participants, who already work with groups and who would like to expand their methods and be able to work within the framework of the new programmes in the Mullerthal region – Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland.

Description of the training course:
This workshop introduces the themes ‘survival’ and ‘bushcraft’. On the programme are activities like lighting a fire, building an emergency shelter, collecting food in nature and working with groups. Bush craft stands for testing, optimising and using all the abilities and techniques one needs to survive in nature (or in the forest).

Speakers:
Frank Draeger (‘Survival- und Wildnisschule‘)

Language:
Luxembourgish/German

Requirements:

• Teachers, tourist guides, educators, persons already working with groups
• The training is divided into basic modules and complimentary modules, the basic modules are obligatory in order to pass the course
• The participants must participate in 70% of the training courses
• The proof of valid participation in a first aid course

Date:
25^th January, 2019

For more training dates, click here.

Venue of activity:
Berdorf or Beaufort (the exact venue will be given later)

Price:
25 € per person

More information and registration*:
Youth Hostels Luxembourg NPO
Head office
Tel. (+352) 26 27 66 200

*What are your experiences in the domain of working with groups? Why do you want to participate in this series of training? Please send us your feedback.

Almost fully booked !

Listen up nature lovers and fans of outdoor activities! As part of the LEADER project ‘Mëllerdall Outdoor!’, Luxembourg’s youth hostels and its regional partners offer a series of training courses for the outdoor and adventure guide, paving the way for future cooperative activities. The training is directed at participants, who already work with groups and who would like to expand their methods and be able to work within the framework of the new programmes in the Mullerthal region – Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland.

Description of the training course:
The participants get to know the special features of first aid in the outdoors. During this course, the emphasis lies on the rescue chain, the stabilisation and the transport of an injured person as well as accident prevention and perceiving of risks in the outdoors.

Speakers:
Frank Draeger (‘Survival Wildnisschule’)

Language:
German

Requirements:

• Teachers, tourist guides, educators, persons already working with groups
• The training is divided into basic modules and complimentary modules, the basic modules are obligatory in order to pass the course
• The participants must participate in 70% of the training courses
• The proof of valid participation in a first aid course

Date:
26th January, 2020

For more training dates, click here.

Venue of activity:
Berdorf

Price:
25 € per person

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

*What are your experiences in the domain of working with groups? Why do you want to participate in this series of training? Please send us your feedback.

Almost fully booked !

Listen up nature lovers and fans of outdoor activities! As part of the LEADER project ‘Mëllerdall Outdoor!’, Luxembourg’s youth hostels and its regional partners offer a series of training courses for the outdoor and adventure guide, paving the way for future cooperative activities. The training is directed at participants, who already work with groups and who would like to expand their methods and be able to work within the framework of the new programmes in the Mullerthal region – Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland.

Description of the training course:
What’s the meaning of the scales and other details on a topographical map? These questions will be answered during this workshop. The participants will also learn how to guide a group. We are working with different methods such as orienteering (participants use a map and compass to navigate from point to point in an unfamiliar terrain) and letterboxing (small weatherproof boxes need to be found with the help of clues, a map and a compass).

Speakers:
Animation team of the youth hostels head office

Language:
Luxembourgish/German

Requirements:

• Teachers, tourist guides, educators, persons already working with groups
• The training is divided into basic modules and complimentary modules, the basic modules are obligatory in order to pass the course
• The participants must participate in 70% of the training courses
• The proof of valid participation in a first aid course

Date:
29^th February, 2020

For more training dates, click here.

Venue of activity:
Beaufort

Price:
25 € per person

More information and registration*:
Youth Hostels Luxembourg NPO
Head office
Tel. (+352) 26 27 66 200

*What are your experiences in the domain of working with groups? Why do you want to participate in this series of training? Please send us your feedback.

Almost fully booked !

Listen up nature lovers and fans of outdoor activities! As part of the LEADER project ‘Mëllerdall Outdoor!’, Luxembourg’s youth hostels and its regional partners offer a series of training courses for the outdoor and adventure guide, paving the way for future cooperative activities. The training is directed at participants, who already work with groups and who would like to expand their methods and be able to work within the framework of the new programmes in the Mullerthal region – Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland.

Description of the training course:
Geocaching is a modern kind of treasure hunt with GPS receivers. The participants enter the coordinates into the GPS and try to find the caches, the hidden containers containing a log book and/or a small exchange treasure. During this workshop, the participants learn how to use the GPS device and how to hunt for the caches. The participants also learn how to convert and decode the obtained data as well as how to use various apps.

Speaker:
Animation team of the youth hostels head office

Language:
Luxembourgish/German

Requirements:

• Teachers, tourist guides, educators, persons already working with groups
• The training is divided into basic modules and complimentary modules, the basic modules are obligatory in order to pass the course
• The participants must participate in 70% of the training courses
• The proof of valid participation in a first aid course

Date:
14-15^th March, 2020

For more training dates, click here.

Venue of activity:
Echternach

Price:
50 € per person

More information and registration*:
Youth Hostels Luxembourg NPO
Head office
Tel. (+352) 26 27 66 200

*What are your experiences in the domain of working with groups? Why do you want to participate in this series of training? Please send us your feedback.

Almost fully booked !

Listen up nature lovers and fans of outdoor activities! As part of the LEADER project ‘Mëllerdall Outdoor!’, Luxembourg’s youth hostels and its regional partners offer a series of training courses for the outdoor and adventure guide, paving the way for future cooperative activities. The training is directed at participants, who already work with groups and who would like to expand their methods and be able to work within the framework of the new programmes in the Mullerthal region – Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland.

Description of the training course:
As the whole of the training course ‘Mëllerdall Outdoor!’ as well as the activities take place in the Mullerthal region – Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland, why not discover the history as well as the region? The participants take part in an excursion and will learn all there is to know about the ‘Mëllerdall’.

Speaker:
Team of the tourist office of the Mullerthal Region – Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland

Language:
Luxembourgish/German

Requirements:

• Teachers, tourist guides, educators, persons already working with groups
• The training is divided into basic modules and complimentary modules, the basic modules are obligatory in order to pass the course
• The participants must participate in 70% of the training courses
• The proof of valid participation in a first aid course

Date:
28^th of March, 2020

For more training dates, click here.

Venue of activity:
Youth hostel Echternach

Price:
25 € per person

More information and registration*:
Youth Hostels Luxembourg NPO
Head office
Tel. (+352) 26 27 66 200

*What are your experiences in the domain of working with groups? Why do you want to participate in this series of training? Please send us your feedback.

As in previous years, this traditional hiking event allows participants to choose the distance they want to hike.

The choices are 12, 20 and 40 km. Starting point will be Diekirch.

More information: marche.lu