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.

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 Easter until the end of September (06.04 – 29.09).

Opening times during the Luxembourgish holidays:
06.04 – 22.04.2019
25.05 – 02.06.2019
01.07 – 15.09.2019

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
Chemin vers Rodenhof
L-6487 Echternach
T. (+352) 26 27 66 400
F. (+352) 26 27 66 430
echternach@youthhostels.lu
www.youthhostels.lu

The youth hostel of Luxembourg-city as well as the one in Esch-sur-Alzette invite all meat lovers to their traditional BBQ-Thursdays until the end of September. Come and enjoy your lunch break at our terrasse with a fantastic view over the city.

Book your table now at:

Youth hostel Luxembourg-Pfaffenthal
2, rue du Fort Olisy
L-2261 Luxembourg
T. (+352) 26 27 66 650


or at:

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

The time of year when Luxembourg City truly blossoms: Open air summer campaign in the city of Luxembourg with free concerts, music festivals, street art festivals, open air cinema, markets and feasts, exhibitions and folklore, sports, tourism, and much more.

More information: www.summerinthecity.lu

Starting from the 3rd of July until the 31^st of August, guided canoe tours will be organised on the Upper Sûre Lake from Wednesdays to Sundays. Registration before 12:00 on the day of the tour.

Time:
14:00 – 17:00 o’clock

Fee:
Children between 7 and 16 years*: 10 €
Adults: 14 €

^{*Minimum age: children from 7 years and above may participate in a canoe tour if they are accompanied by two adults. Every participant needs to be able to swim.}

More information and registration:
Youth hostel Lultzhausen
20, an der Driicht
L-9666 Lultzhausen
T. (+352) 26 27 66 600
F. (+352) 26 27 66 630

Why not visit the grand ducal Palace during summer. Guided tours on request.

More information: www.visitluxembourg.com

Until the end of September, the Place du Theatre welcomes its visitors with a beach feeling and summer animation.

During summertime, the Lëtzebuerg City Museum organizes activities for children starting from 3 years old.

More information: www.citymuseum.lu

The Schueberfouer is annually recurring festival celebrated since 1340, meaning that this year’s edition will be the 679^th. 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

During this tour, the participants will visit the museum of the cloth factory, where woolen cloth has been made for centuries. Furthermore, the tourists will discover the picturesque town of Esch-sur-Sûre with its castle and old legends.

Free guided tour at 15:30.

More information: www.naturpark-sure.lu

Why not discover the districts of Belval during a tour on the bike? Two tours are available.

The blast furnaces and their surroundings (6,4 km, 2 hours)

We discover the new urban districts of the former industrial wasteland. During the tour, we see the blast furnaces, the ‘Maison du Savoir’, the ‘Maison du Livre’, the green areas and visit the top of the blast furnace.

From the past to the future (20,5 km, 3,5 hours)

We discover the former industrial wasteland of the south of Luxembourg as well as the ‘Terres Rouges’, the working-class district ‘Hiel’, the nature reserve ‘Ellergronn’ and the capital city of the south – Esch-sur-Alzette. Highlight of the tour: we visit the top of the blast furnace.

Departing time: 14:30

Fee: 15 and 25 EUR (aged above 14)

Registration required.

More information: www.fonds-belval.lu

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

More Information: www.aquatower-berdorf.lu

This second-hand market is held on the first Sunday of each month from April to October on the Place Guillaume II.

More information: www.vdl.lu

Every first funfair Monday, generally the first Monday in September, the country’s largest clearance sale attracts a great number of visitors for a day of folly! Luxembourg’s “Braderie” is the city of Luxembourg’s most important commercial event and takes place since 1929. Its area is larger than that of the “Stroossemaart” and covers the city centre and the station district. 

More information: www.visitluxembourg.com
 

The new edition of the sudstroum escher kulturlaf will take place on the 7^th September. Ready, steady, go! for the run in Esch/Belval.

More information: www.kulturlaf.lu

As every year for ten years now, the route of the 'Discover Luxembourg' rally will take the participants to the most attractive parts of the city. The rally has become a regular event in the city centre; it allows anyone who participates to discover Luxembourg City in a different way. Fun tests, sport challenges, puzzles - it's all there for a bit of educational fun. In teams of four, the participants have to travel around Luxembourg City, following an eight-stage circuit, with fun tests for all ages. The themes of the tests include culture, history, food and technology.

Wear sturdy, comfortable walking shoes. 

More information: www.discover-lux.lu,

The 14th edition of the open air art festival has started. Local artists meet up on the first Sunday from May until October on the historical bridge in the Grund.

More information: www.konschtamgronn.com

The Luxembourg youth hostels and the ‘Service des Sports’ of the City of Luxembourg invite to the 12^th edition of the “Mountain Bike Tour de Luxembourg”. The tour will start this year in Luxembourg-City and lead to the Mullerthal region – Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland and Beaufort before returning to the starting point.

The group meets at the youth hostel in Luxembourg-City and leaves at 10:30. The participants are divided into 2 different groups with a maximum of 12 participants per group. They will be staying overnight in the youth hostel of Beaufort. The daily stages lie between 50 and 65 km, incl. luggage transport and on road catering.

This tour is for experienced mountain bikers and includes some technical parts.

Condition: 4/5 – ca.65 km daily, 1.300 hm
Technical skills: 4/5 – single trails, trails through the wood, technical descents (S2).

Stage 1: Luxembourg - Beaufort, approx. 50 km, 1.200 mh
Stage 2: Best of Mullerthal, approx. 58 km, 1.100 mh
Stage 3: Beaufort - Luxembourg, approx. 59 km, 1250 mh

Journey: on your own
Profile: Trails through the wood, single trails and only a few cycling paths
Total distance: 180 km, 3.550 mh
Min. number of participants: 8 persons
Member price: 254 € per participant
Standard price: 269 € per participant

Included in the price: guided tour, 2 overnights in the youth hostel in Beaufort with breakfast and dinner, transport of luggage, road catering

Notes: A good technical basis and adequate physical fitness (single trails with wood paths, steps and rocks) are important at this tour. Participation is exclusively for MTB’s. The helmet must be worn. The tour will be guided by our experienced guides and is not a race. The guides may exclude a participant who does not respect the rules. In this case, the travel costs are not repaid. Luggage is transported by minibus.

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

On the 14^th of September, the city of Esch-sur-Alzette organises the well-known ‘Night of culture’ in its city centre. Adults as well as children may attend the various shows. The youth hostel also participates in this event. Why not reserve a table at the inhouse restaurant "Melting Pot" of the youth hostel and eat a nice dish before visiting Esch-sur-Alzette.

More information: www.nuitdelaculture.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

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

Climbing fans of all ages – beginners as well as advanced - are invited to try out the 14 metre high climbing wall as well as the boulder area of the youth hostel Echternach on Friday, the 20^th of September 2019. Our trainers will assist you during this event and provide you with information about the next season. Children above the age of 5 need to be accompanied by adults whilst trying this vertical sport. Snacks and beverages are sold at the bar of the youth hostel.

Price:
free entrance

Time:
4 pm – 10 pm

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

La fête de la nature à Kockelscheuer invite grands et petits à s’amuser lors d’ateliers ou à s’informer sur des stands sur les animaux de la ferme, la nature et le développement durable.

Plus d’informations : www.vdl.lu

Climb on top of the blast furnace and you will be enchanted by 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 Belval station and the industrial monuments in all their splendor.

Time: 14.30 - 16 o'clock

Entrance fee: 8 € per person

More information: www.fonds-belval.lu

For the 10th anniversary of the Maison relais/Crèche in Beaufort, the staff organises a special summer festival for the whole family. On Sunday, 22^nd of September, fun, games, an exhibition and a bouncy castle as well as a raffle will be on the programme. Snacks and refreshments will be available. The youth hostel will be providing a barbecue, the staff of the Maison relais/Crèche will be putting together a salad and cake buffet.

Date: Sunday, 22^nd of September from 11 to 16 o’clock.

Information and venue of activity:

Maison Relais/Crèche Beaufort
57, route de Dillingen
L-6315 Beaufort
T. (+352) 26 27 66 340

Steam Punk is a unique event for young and old, who want to be enchanted by unusual mechanical creations. Musical and artistic performances complete the program in the Fond-de-Gras. Different stalls of a Victorian market are installed inside and outside of the Paul Wurth Hall where the visitors can buy from 11:00 to 18:00 self-made jewelry, accessories and clothes from passionate artisans. The brick, steel and glass architecture is the perfect backdrop for this particular event. The weekend is completed by artistic and musical performances: circus artists, theatre, dance, music…

More information: www.minettpark.lu

Why not discover the districts of Belval during a tour on the bike? Two tours are available.

The blast furnaces and their surroundings (6,4 km, 2 hours)

We discover the new urban districts of the former industrial wasteland. During the tour, we see the blast furnaces, the ‘Maison du Savoir’, the ‘Maison du Livre’, the green areas and visit the top of the blast furnace.

From the past to the future (20,5 km, 3,5 hours)

We discover the former industrial wasteland of the south of Luxembourg as well as the ‘Terres Rouges’, the working-class district ‘Hiel’, the nature reserve ‘Ellergronn’ and the capital city of the south – Esch-sur-Alzette. Highlight of the tour: we visit the top of the blast furnace.

Departing time: 14:30

Fee: 15 and 25 EUR (aged above 14)

Registration required.

More information: www.fonds-belval.lu

On the 5th of October, the Cercle Cité will host the Family Play Day with musical animations and readings.

More information: www.cerclecite.lu

On the first weekend of October takes place the 32nd edition of the forest festival in Burfelt. Concerts, woodcutter championships as well as roundtable discussions are on the programme.

More information: www.beschfest.lu

The 14th edition of the open air art festival has started. Local artists meet up on the first Sunday from May until October on the historical bridge in the Grund.

More information: www.konschtamgronn.com

This second-hand market is held on the first Sunday of each month from April to October on the Place Guillaume II.

More information: www.vdl.lu

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 Sunday, the 13^th October will take place the 13^th edition of the traditional ‘randonnée Mullerthal’ for mountain bikers and hikers. Starting point and destination is the youth hostel Beaufort. In order to entertain the families of the sports men and women, the youth hostel Beaufort organises an open house day. Thus, the sport event becomes a family event. The children can participate in a mountain bike tour or have fun at the indoor playground or the bowling alley and entertain themselves with the table football, billiard or bouncy castle of the youth hostel Beaufort. The visitors can satisfy their hunger with some delicious pasta. Shower facilities are on site.

Starting time of the ‘randonnée Mullerthal’:
probably from 8 am to 11 am

Opening hours of the youth hostel with its bowling alley, bouncy castle and indoor playground:
From 8 am to 8 pm

Catering:
From 11 am to 8 pm

Organisation:
‘Rando & Co Mëllerdall NPO’ in collaboration with the youth hostel Beaufort

Venue of activity:
Youth hostel Beaufort
55, route de Dillingen
L-6315 Beaufort
T. (+352) 26 27 66 300

More information and subscription for the ‘randonnée Mullerthal’:
www.randomullerthal.com

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

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
 

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

More information are coming soon.

On Saturday, the 28th of December, the Ourdall Nëssknacker Vianden organises a hike in Vianden.

Length: 6 + 11 km (Departure between 07:00 and 14:00 o’clock)

15 km (Departure between 07:00 and 13:00 o’clock)

20 km (Departure between 07:00 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

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