Water Sports
Enjoy swimming in the Éislek region! What’s the point of sand, sea and palm trees when you can enjoy sun, beach and relaxation in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg? This little paradise, which has its own special charm, is located in Lultzhausen, near the Upper Sûre Reservoir. There is a bathing beach near the youth hostel, as well as numerous facilities for water sports such as kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding.
Equipment rental for water sports
From May to September, the youth hostel offers kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle boards for hire. Head to the artificial lake for a few hours of fun on the water! Who needs the sea?
Opening hours for equipment rental
See our Rates
| Prices per boat* | 3 hours (10:00 – 13:00 or 13:00 – 17:00) | 6 hours (10:00 – 17:00) |
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Canoe and sit-on-top kayak | 38 € | 72 € |
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Kayak | 22 € | 40 € |
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SUP (Stand-up-Paddle) | 22 € | 40 € |
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Deposit for equipment** | 100 € | 100 € |
* Prices for non-members are charged when booking online. €4 per boat will be refunded in cash at check-in upon presentation of a Hostelling International membership card.
** Of course, the deposit will be refunded if you return the equipment without any damage or loss.
Initiation courses
If you’d rather learn a few techniques before jumping straight into the adventure, our beginner courses are just what you need. You will learn basic techniques and essential safety instructions in a relaxed atmosphere. Fun and adventure on the water await you! Courses are held once a week during the summer.
Activities for groups
Groups and school classes can book supervised activities such as canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding upon prior request. This gives them the opportunity to experience the water close up while enjoying the magnificent scenery of the lake from a unique perspective. Each tour begins with a brief technical introduction, followed by a practical application of the theory.
Birthday Celebrations
Would you like to celebrate your birthday with friends like a real Native American, in a canoe on the lake? It’ll be the best birthday ever! The birthday package includes a two- to two-and-a-half-hour supervised water activity for up to twelve children, led by a qualified instructor.
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Our Advice
for Water sports
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When do I get my deposit back?
As soon as the rental period has ended and the equipment has been returned undamaged, the deposit will be released from your credit card. The money was never transferred to our account; it was simply temporarily blocked by our terminal. Therefore, there will be no transaction on your credit card unless the rented equipment has been damaged by you. If you paid the deposit in cash, you will of course receive it back in cash.
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Will I get a refund in case of bad weather?
Yes and no. If the national meteorological service issues a warning for the Upper Sûre Lake region and the youth hostel cancels the activity for this reason, it is possible to postpone the booking to another date at no extra cost. Otherwise, only 50% of the cost will be refunded by bank transfer. If you have already started the activity and are caught in a thunderstorm or storm, unfortunately you will not be refunded. We only cancel the activity in the event of a storm or thunderstorm, as this is a safety issue. In the event of rain, the activity may still take place and does not constitute grounds for cancellation on our part.
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What are the cancellation terms?
- In the event of a no-show or cancellation less than 2 days in advance, the price of the activity will not be refunded.
- If the cancellation is made less than a week in advance, 50% of the price of the activity will be refunded.
- If the cancellation is made less than 2 weeks in advance, 75% of the price of the activity will be refunded.
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Can we bring our dog?
For safety reasons, it is unfortunately not permitted to bring dogs or any other animals. Thank you for your understanding.
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Can my 16-year-old child practise SUP alone on the water?
Children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 must always be accompanied by at least one adult. Therefore, rental to minors without an accompanying adult is not permitted.
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Can I hire a canoe as an adult with my child?
In theory, yes, but it is not recommended if you have no canoeing experience. Children under the age of 10 often do not have the strength to manoeuvre a canoe, which means that the entire load falls on the adult. Canoes are much more difficult to manoeuvre because of their size, and therefore much more difficult to manoeuvre with only one adult.
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Can I hire a canoe for my family of four (two adults and two children)?
It depends on the size and age of your children.
- Example 1: a family consisting of two adults and two children aged 5 and 7. Unfortunately, it is not possible to rent a canoe, as two adults are required to supervise two children under the age of 7. As you have two children under the age of 7, four adults are required. The same applies to a family with one child aged 6 and another aged 9. In this case, a supervision ratio of 3 adults would be required. However, it is not possible to equip a canoe with three adults and two children.
- Example 2: a family with 2 adults and 2 children aged 8 and 9. Rental would be possible, with the children sitting in the middle of the canoe, but it may be too cramped if your children are tall.
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Do you have to be a member or a guest to hire water sports equipment?
The rental service is, of course, available to all guests staying overnight at the youth hostel, but not only to them. If you simply want to try out the equipment, you do not need to be a member. However, if you wish to practise water sports on a regular basis, membership is recommended.
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Is there a connection between the reservoir and the Sûre (i.e. from west to east, for example from Lultzhausen to Ettelbruck)?
No, approximately 400 metres east of the youth hostel in Lultzhausen is protection zone 1, which you are not permitted to enter without incurring heavy fines. Therefore, there is no waterway connection between Lultzhausen and Ettelbruck.
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Are there any rapids or waterfalls that we should be aware of?
No, you will only be paddling on Upper Sûre Lake. It is a reservoir with calm, stagnant water.
Why wait?
Plan your outing! Get your swimwear and accessories ready, then let’s go for a refreshing swim!
