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

What do the animals do during night time? This exhibition answers all your questions.

More information: www.mnhn.lu

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

The City Skyliner is returning this summer to Luxembourg. The City Skyliner is the highest and most sizzling mobile observation tower of the world. The pod can accommodate up to 60 people at once and offers a 360° view of the capital city.

More information: www.visitluxembourg.com

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

During this waters sports camp, the participants may try sailing, kayaking, stand-up-paddling as well as many more sport activities on the lake of the Upper Sûre. Beginners as well as advanced sports enthusiasts can participate in this camp. Overnight stays in the youth hostel Lultzhausen.

Date: 14.07. – 19.07. 2019

Prices:

• 290 € (resident of Luxembourg-City)
• 380 € (resident of another municipality)

Age: 13-17 years

Venue of activity:
Youth hostel Lultzhausen

More information and registration:

www.sportwochen.lu

Beginners as well as advanced riders may exercise their favourite sport in the ‘St. Georges Equestrian Park Reckendall’ in Reckenthal. Overnight stays in the youth hostel Luxembourg-City.

Date: 15.07. – 19.07. 2019

Prices:

• 300 € (resident of Luxembourg-City)
• 400 € (resident of another municipality)

Age: 13-17 years

Venue of activity:
Youth hostel Luxembourg-City

More information and registration:

www.sportwochen.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

Most tourists and inhabitants of the Grand-Duchy have already visited Esch-sur-Alzette, the capital city of the Minette region, during daytime. So why not participate in the guided night hike in order to discover the ‘Gaalgebierg’ and its park and forests during night time? Adults as well as children (9 years and above) may participate in this short circular tour of 5,7 km starting at the youth hostel Esch-sur-Alzette. The guide will provide the participants with further information about the region.

The hike starts at 8 pm at the youth hostel Esch-sur-Alzette. At the end of the tour, a snack is served to the participants.

Date:

Friday, 19^th of July 2019 at 8 pm

Price per child (9-12 years):

• 7 € (price for members of the youth hostels
• 9 € (standard price for non-members*)

Price per adult and child above the age of 13:

• 10 € (price for members of the youth hostels)
• 13 € (standard price for non-members*)

Venue of activity:
Youth hostel Esch-sur-Alzette

^{* 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!}

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

On Saturday, 20^th of July the youth hostel Lultzhausen will organise the water sports discovery day at the Upper Sûre Lake. Water sports enthusiasts can take a test tour with a canoe, kayak or stand up paddle (SUP). Our trainers will be happy to help and advise you throughout the day. The team of the youth hostel prepares delicious specialities from the barbecue. And if you need a break, you can make yourself comfortable on our terrace overlooking the lake.

Timetable:
10:00 - 17:00

Programme:

• Guided kayak and canoe tours (120 minutes)
• Test tour and introduction with a SUP (60 minutes)
• Free access to the indoor playground
• Barbecue and drinks during the whole day on site
• Tours are only available upon registration

Please note:

Minimum age for kayak and SUP: 10 years, the participant needs to be accompanied by an adult. Children from the age of 7 and above may tour in a canoe if they are accompanied by two adults. Every participant needs to be able to swim. A prior registration is needed for the guided tours.

Registration fee:
Free of charge

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

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

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

During this camp, the participants will learn how to wakeboard and try other sport activities on the Luxembourg Moselle. Overnight stays in the youth hostel Remerschen.

Date: 22.07. – 26.07.2019

Prices:

• 350 € (resident of Luxembourg-City)
• 460 € (resident of another municipality)

Age: 13-17 years

Venue of activity:
Youth hostel Remerschen

More information and registration:

www.sportwochen.lu

Learn how to sail, to kayak, to stand-up-paddle and discover many more sports activities. Overnight stays in the youth hostel Lultzhausen.

Date: 23.07. – 28.07. 2019

Prices:

• 290 € (resident of Luxembourg-City)
• 380 € (resident of another municipality)

Age: 11-12 years

Venue of activity:

Youth hostel Lultzhausen

More information and registration:

www.sportwochen.lu

During this tour, organised by the Naturpark Öewersauer and the youth hostel Lultzhausen, we discover the habitats in and around the Lake of the Upper Sûre, as well as their inhabitants and the history of the lake.

Time: from 17:00 to 20:00

Registration required.

More information: www.naturpark-sure.lu, Tel.; 89 93 31 1

This summer, during the 25th edition of the Blues’n Jazz Rallye, the lower city suburbs of Grund and Clausen go completely crazy! Numerous jazz and blues bands from the Grand Duchy and abroad play dixieland, mainstream, fusion, boogie woogie up to Chicago blues in all the pubs and on several different open-air-stages!

More information: www.luxembourg-city.com

On Sunday, 28^th of July, the Entente Fräizäit ‘Roude Léiw’ organises a hike in Esch-sur-Alzette.

Length: 5 + 10 km (Departure between 07:00 and 14:00 o’clock)

20 km (Departure between 07:00 and 12:00 o’clock)

Departing point: Centre d’Accueil Ellergronn

More information: Pia Jost-Künsch, tel.: 621 72 64 01,

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

It is worth strolling through the pedestrian zone during the 25th edition of the Street(Art)Nimation in Luxembourg-City. You will find street artists, pantomimes, stilt walkers, musicians... and many other artists which will enchant you in a glittering fantasy world of poetry and comedy. From small walk acts to imposing performances in the squares, from interactive forms of performance to classic staging, mobile marionnettes and puppet theatres, off-beat comedies and funny sketches, quirky stage programmes and poetically beautiful acrobatic and circus routines, sometimes humorous, sometimes thought-provoking, but almost always experimental: The entire range of street art is given a brilliant meeting place in Luxembourg’s city centre. 

More information: www.streetartnimation.lu

The Centre d’accueil nature et forêt Ellergronn Esch/Alzette organizes a forge workshop from 9 :00 to 16 :00. Every participant will be forging his own object in the forge of the Museum of the Entente Mine Cockerill.

Minimum age: 18 years

Fee: 50 €

Subscription:

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

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

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

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

Rock ‘n’ Classics is the name of the new concert series held in the court of the castle of Beaufort, built in 1649. The program will include: Nathalie Dessay, Stella Grigorian, Shani Diluka, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, the actor Kiefer Sutherland with his band, Natalia Posnova, Gustavo Beytelmann, the Led Zeppelin Tribute Band „Letz Zep“ as well as Tuba Diesel and Frano Zivkovic.

More information: www.beeforter.lu

This outdoor festival aims to promote the discovery of music from all walks of life. One is invited on a musical journey of unpublished resonance. The festival promotes the meeting of different cultures and is testimony to a cosmopolitan capital open to the world. The concerts will take place on several open-air stages in the city centre: Place Guillaume II, Place de la Constitution, Rue du Saint Esprit and Place d'Armes.
Free entry.

More information: www.meyouzik.lu

On Thursday, the 15^th of August, the Fédération Luxembourgeoise de Marche Populaire a.s.b.l. organises the 38th edition of the ‘Journée Nationale de la Marche populaire‘.

Departing point and arrival: youth hostel Echternach

Time:

5 + 10 km: 07 :00 – 14 :00

20 km: 07 :00 – 12 :00

42 + 50 km: 07 :00 – 09 :00

Fee: 5/10/20 km : 1,5 €

Marathon / 50 km: 10 €

More information: , www.flmp.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

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.

Subscription:

The participants will learn the basics of this sport on the climbing wall in the youth hostel Echternach. They will then discover the outdoor climbing area in Berdorf. Overnight stays in the youth hostel Echternach.

Date: 18.08. – 23.08.2019

Prices:

• 290 € (resident of Luxembourg-City)
• 380 € (resident of another municipality)

Age: 13-17 years

Venue of activity:
Youth hostel Echternach

More information and registration:

www.sportwochen.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

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

‘Luxembourg-City by night’ – this phrase sums up this guided tour in a few words. The animation team of the youth hostel Luxembourg-City organises on Friday, the 23^rd of August a guided tour through the capital city as well as its districts Pfaffenthal, Kirchberg and Clausen. Starting point of this tour is the youth hostel Luxembourg-City at sun set. During the walk, the participants will see the Bock promontory, the river Alzette as well as the Three Acorns. Families with children aged 9 years old and above are also welcome for this tour.

Departure is at 8 pm at the youth hostel Luxembourg-City. A snack will be served after the tour.

The places are limited, please register in advance.

Date:
Friday, the 23^rd of August 2019 at 8 pm

Price per child (9 – 12 years):

• 7 € (price for members of the youth hostels)
• 9 € (standard price for non-members*)

Price per adult and child above 13 years:

• 10 € (price for members of the youth hostels)
• 13 € (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-City

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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.

Date: 27th – 31st of October, 2019
Overnights at the youth hostels of Larochette, Beaufort and Echternach
Age: 10 – 14 years
Organsation: Groupe animateur and Youth hostels Luxembourg NPO

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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