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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

What better way to accompany wine than with cheese? Therefore, the Luxembourg Moselle Regional Tourist Office is organising the ‘wine, cheese, enjoy’ festival. On Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 February, the winegrowers and restaurateurs of the Luxembourg Moselle invite you to taste local wines and crémant in harmony with cheese. The youth hostel is also participating in this event.

Register early, as places are limited.

Menu:

Saturday, the 4 February from 12:00 to 14:00 and from 18:00 to 20:00
15 € per person, without beverages

Onion soup au gratin
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Tartiflette served with a plate of charcuterie and salad
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Tiramisu

Sunday, the 5 February from 12:00 to 14:00 and from 18:00 to 20:00
26 € per person, without beverages

Antipasti cheese platter
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Mignon of veal in a walnut crust with gorgonzola sauce
Potato gratin
Vegetables of the season
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Assortment of cheeses
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Specula cheesecake

Please book your table in advance. Complementing wines may be savoured during the meal.

Information, reservation and venue of activity:

Youth hostel Remerschen
31, Wäistrooss
L-5440 Remerschen
T. (+352) 26 27 66 700

wce.visitmoselle-event.lu

Kids watch out: on Monday 13 February, an exciting taster course for all 10–12-year-olds will take place at Echternach youth hostel. On the 14-metre-high climbing wall, you will learn the belaying and climbing techniques. Fun guaranteed! Food for the little ones is also provided.

The places are limited. Please register in advance.

Requirements:
The course is intended for children aged from 10 to 12 years. No prior experience in climbing is required. Please bring comfortable clothing and clean sport shoes.

Date:

Monday, 13 February from 09:30 to 16:30

Further dates:
16 February for 13 to 15-year-olds
3 April for 10 to 12-year-olds
11 April for 13 to 15-year-olds

Price per child for the climbing day (including lunch at the youth hostel):

• 63 (Price for members of the youth hostels*)
• 70 € (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:
German/English

Venue of activity:
Youth hostel Echternach

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

Teens watch out: on Thursday, 16 February, an exciting taster course for all 13–15-year-olds will take place at Echternach youth hostel. On the 14-metre-high climbing wall, you will learn the belaying and climbing techniques. Fun guaranteed! Food for the little ones is also provided.

The places are limited. Please register in advance.

Requirements:
The course is intended for youngsters aged from 13 to 15 years. No prior experience in climbing is required. Please bring comfortable clothing and clean sport shoes.

Date:

Thursday, 16th February from 09:30 to 16:30

Further dates:
3 April for 10 to 12-year-olds
11 April for 13 to 15-year-olds

Price per person for the climbing day (including lunch at the youth hostel):

• 63 (Price for members of the youth hostels*)
• 70 € (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:
German/English

Venue of activity:
Youth hostel Echternach

Further information:

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

Night tour in Luxembourg City

Attention families: on Saturday, 18 March, we will host an interesting nocturnal adventure around the capital. As dusk falls, our guide will take you on a 6 km walk through the parks of the city and past the many ramparts of the Old Town. And of course, a little refreshment is not to be missed afterwards.

As places are limited, please book in advance. Overnight stays can also be booked for those who would like to spend a weekend in Luxembourg.

Minimum age of children:

8 years

Date:

Saturday, 18 March 2023 from 18.00 (tour duration: approx. 90 - 120 minutes).

Prices per child aged 8-12 years (with snack at the youth hostel):

• 10 € (standard price for youth hostel members*)
• 15 € (standard price for non-members)

Prices per adults and young people aged 13 and over (with snack at the youth hostel):

• 20 € (price for youth hostel members*)
• 25 € (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 Luxembourg

Further information:

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

Once again, on March 25th, the world comes together to celebrate the annual Earth Hour. A global effort to establish a common sign for protecting our planet's climate and environment. In over 180 countries, all lights will be switched off for one hour at 20h30.

Protecting the environmental is of course also a mission that we support, that is why the youth hostels in Luxembourg City and Esch/Alzette have come up with a special event: a candlelight dinner with a delicious menu for young and old!

Date:
Saturday, 25th of March at 20.00 hrs.

Menu:

Have fun at the trampoline park in Echternach

Games, sports and adventure are back! From April to the beginning of October (1 April to 1 October), the facility, consisting of 10 trampoline courts, is regularly open.

Let the fun begin!

Opening hours during the Luxembourg holidays:

01.04 - 16.04.2023

27.05 - 04.06.2023

01.07 - 17.09.2023

Open every day from 12.00 to 19.00

Opening hours outside Luxembourg school holidays:

Outside the Luxembourg school holidays, the trampoline facility is open every Sunday and public holiday from 12.00 to 19.00.

Further information:

Youth hostel Echternach
100, rue Grégoire Schouppe
L-6479 Echternach
T. (+352) 26 27 66 400

Kids watch out: on Monday 3 April, an exciting taster course for all 10–12-year-olds will take place at Echternach youth hostel. On the 14-metre-high climbing wall, you will learn the belaying and climbing techniques. Fun guaranteed! Food for the little ones is also provided.

The places are limited. Please register in advance.

Requirements:
The course is intended for children aged from 10 to 12 years. No prior experience in climbing is required. Please bring comfortable clothing and clean sport shoes.

Date:

Monday, 3 April from 09:30 to 16:30

Further date:
11 April for 13 to 15-year-olds

Price per child for the climbing day (including lunch at the youth hostel):

• 63 (Price for members of the youth hostels*)
• 70 € (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:
German/English

Venue of activity:
Youth hostel Echternach

Further information:

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

Teens watch out: on Tuesday, 11 April, an exciting taster course for all 13–15-year-olds will take place at Echternach youth hostel. On the 14-metre-high climbing wall, you will learn the belaying and climbing techniques. Fun guaranteed! Food for the little ones is also provided.

The places are limited. Please register in advance.

Requirements:
The course is intended for youngsters aged from 13 to 15 years. No prior experience in climbing is required. Please bring comfortable clothing and clean sport shoes.

Date:

Tuesday, 11th April from 09:30 to 16:30

Price per person for the climbing day (including lunch at the youth hostel):

• 63 € (Price for members of the youth hostels*)
• 70 € (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:
German/English

Venue of activity:
Youth hostel Echternach

Further information:

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

Earth hike – season opening in Vianden

The international Earth Day, taking place on 22 April, is the perfect opportunity to get out into nature and to become aware of the importance of the environment. And what better way than with an Earth Day hike to open the hiking season in Vianden! Join us on 22 April to hike the beautiful trails of Vianden on approx. 19 km. The route will show you atypical views of the valley and allow you to explore local secrets. Hiking speed: approx. 4km/h.

As places are limited, please book in advance. Overnight stays can also be booked for those who would like to spend a weekend in Vianden.

Date:

Saturday, 22 April 2023 from 11:30
Tour duration: approx. 4,5 – 5,5 hours, followed by a dinner

Price per adult (with dinner at the youth hostel):

• 42 € (price for youth hostel members*)
• 47 € (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 Vianden

Further information:

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

Don’t miss out on this event:

By taking part in the DKV UrbanTrail, you can explore the city of Luxembourg in a new way, on foot or by running. This is a great opportunity to rediscover the city's heritage and maybe even uncover hidden gems that even the locals don't know about.

Length of the walk/run: 6km, 13km and 18km.

Location of the event: Luxembourg City

Start/Finish:

Cité Judiciaire

18, Plateau du St.Esprit

L-1475 LUXEMBOURG

Start times: 10h00 - 13h00

Finish time: 17h00

For more information and registration:

Urbantrail.lu

FLMP.lu

Above hill and dale in Larochette

If you want to know why the Mullerthal region is also called Luxembourg's Little Switzerland, you should mark the date of 13 May. Our hiking guide will lead you over 19 km to the ‘Kallefktuff’ spring, the ‘Schiessentümpel’ and past the numerous sandstone rocks.

Start is in Larochette at the youth hostel. From here, you will take the bus to Christnach and then hike back.

Hiking speed: approx. 4km/hour.

Places are limited, so registration is compulsory. For those who want to spend a weekend in Larochette, overnight stays can also be booked.

Date:

Saturday, 13 May 2023 from 10.45 a.m. (the exact time will be communicated approx. 1 week before the tour)

Duration of the tour: approx. 4.5 - 5.5 hours, followed by dinner

Price per adult (with dinner at the youth hostel):

• 42 € (price for youth hostel members*)
• 47 € (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 Larochette

Further information:

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

Don’t miss: the 2023 edition of the Nuit du Sport – initiated by Service national de la jeunesse - will take place on Saturday 13.05.2023 in several municipalities as Echternach.

Sports and entertainment in a unique and special setting. Save the date now and come to the youth hostel Echternach!

Location:

Youth hostel Echternach
100, rue Grégoire Schouppe
L-6479 Echternach
T. (+352) 26 27 66 400

www.nuitdusport.lu

The ING Night Marathon has been one of Luxembourg's annual sports venues for many years! Whether as contestants or spectators, the marathon will create a one of a kind atmosphere in the crowded streets of the capital!

For more information, visit www.ing-night-marathon.lu

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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