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The Visit Luxembourg pocket travel guide Which will you do first? “100 things to do in Luxembourg” is a collection of attractions and activities as numerous as they are varied, in a country where the next unmissable place is never far away. Whether on foot, by bike, car, bus or train, in each region you can easily discover characteristic and as well as surprising tourist sights, be it premium walking and cycling routes, thrilling museums, world heritage, architectural marvels or culinary treasures. Enjoy many of them at a discount, or even free of charge, with the LuxembourgCard. “100 things to do” mirrors this diversity – without rating them or claiming to be comprehensive, because there are far more than 100 things to do in Luxembourg. Balloon flight Enjoy!

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CLERVAUX 10-37 54-58 Significant discounts Capital upon presentation of LULLANGE MUNSHAUSEN the LuxembourgCard 73 Vibrant and welcoming 74

WILTZ HOSINGEN Museums & Events 83-85 70 ESCH/SÛRE STOLZEMBOURG 38-47 67 75 VIANDEN Guttland Castles & Palaces INSENBORN BOURSCHEID 76-82 72 53 Immerse yourself in a world of green DIEKIRCH Nature & Excursions HEIDERSCHEID 60-64 68-69 ETTELBRUCK 65-66 48-89 Family & Kids BEAUFORT 92 ECHTERNACH Éislek 98-100 BERDORF Active, with sprawling vistas Sports & Leisure 94-95 MEDERNACH 102 ROSPORT Local Products REDANGE 103 BORN 40 LAROCHETTE 90-107 101 96 Guided Tours WASSERBILLIG Mullerthal 130 Fairy-tale rocks and routes STEINFORT GREVENMACHER 42-43 112-115 WORMELDANGE Access options for 131 108-135 people with limited LUXEMBOURG mobility RENTABIKE Moselle www.eurewelcome.lu 10-37 111 Pleasure, and a European spirit REMICH 123-126 BECH-KLEINMACHER Closest bus, tram or FOND-DE-GRAS PEPPANGE 151-152 110 136-157 train stop 150 The use of all public DIFFERDANGE MONDORF-LES-BAINS BETTEMBOURG 116-120 Land of the Red Rocks transport is free 142 138-140 ESCH/ALZETTE Industrial heritage in the Minett throughout the DUDELANGE REMERSCHEN country 147-149 121-122 144-146 SCHENGEN RUMELANGE 128 153 160-162 Footpath from the Useful information stop to the sight

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1 DAY: 13€ 2 DAYS: 20€ Your ideal travel 3 DAYS: 28€ companion 1 DAY: 28€ Museums, castles, leisure facilities... Explore the Grand Duchy with the 2 DAYS: 48€ LuxembourgCard for free entry to many sights. Our tip: leave the car behind 3 DAYS: 68€ and take the free public transport for your discovery tour through the Grand Duchy. Simple and sustainable.

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© NATAŠA PAVLOVIĆ @LOSTINLUXEMBOURG PAVLOVIĆ © NATAŠA Vibrant and welcoming Luxembourg is not big, but it is exceptionally dynamic and cosmopolitan. A place where people from 170 nations are on the move daily, you will hear plenty of different languages spoken. Whether restaurants, cafés, shops, museums or bars – everything is within easy reach. The entire old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the ideal place for a relaxed stroll and a fascinating glimspe into the history of the city and country, which go hand-in-hand. Wander through the streets, keeping your eyes peeled, and on every corner you will discover a unique mixture of modernity and tradition. On a human scale, yet full of thrilling contrasts – that‘s how Luxembourg City will charm you.

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LUXEMBOURG CAPITAL Bock Casemates: a UNESCO World Heritage Site The Bock Casemates, a subterranean defence system made up of kilometres of tunnels, is today one of the most important visitor sites in Luxembourg. These underground galleries were initially carved in the 17th century, under Spanish rule, and subsequently twice extended. Visiting the archaeological crypt, the antechamber to the casemates, is a similarly Casemates du Bock remarkable experience. On account of these Montée de Clausen impressive fortifications, Luxembourg was L-1343 Luxembourg even given the epithet of the “Gibraltar of the Tel.: +352 22 28 09 [email protected] North”. Discover the tumultuous history of the luxembourg-city.com casemates and take in wonderful views of the Um Bock / Casemates Grund, Clausen and Pfaffenthal districts. 100 m

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LUXEMBOURG CAPITAL City Promenade REGULAR GUIDED TOURS sightseeing highlights • City Promenade / • Wenzel Circular Walk / • Bock Casemates / On this two-hour city walking tour, accompa- • grand ducal Palace (during summer) Check our website for our seasonal guided tours! nied by an experienced guide, you will discover the most beautiful sights in Luxembourg City, * 14–18 €: Adults / 12–15 €: Students and seniors / 7–9 €: Children from 4 to 12 years / Free: for children under 4 years including the Place d’Armes, Notre-Dame Cathedral of Luxembourg, the Place de la GUIDED TOURS WITH PRIVATE GUIDE Constitution with the Gëlle Fra (Golden Lady) 30 circular walks in up to 25 different languages! memorial, the Monument of the Millennium, Contact us for further information. the Corniche (alias “Europe’s most beautiful Luxembourg City Tourist Office * 110 €: 2 hours and up to 25 participants per guide / Place Guillaume II + 40 €: per each additional hour or part thereof balcony”), and not least the Grand Ducal Palace L-1648 Luxembourg with its ceremonial guard, patrolling with Tel.: +352 22 28 09 - 79 RESERVATIONS military discipline. [email protected] luxembourg-city.com Tel.: (+352) 22 28 09-79 [email protected] Hamilius / Monterey * Prices are subject to change 300 m

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LUXEMBOURG CAPITAL LUXEMBOURG CAPITAL Wenzel circular walk Casino Luxembourg: through a UNESCO World Heritage Site beyond the mainstream This circular walk through time and place The “Casino Luxembourg – Forum d’art shows you 1,000 years of cultural and natural contemporain” is dedicated to contemporary history. It passes through the famous Bock art. Creative artists from Luxembourg and the casemates and the Old Town, links the upper surrounding area have the chance to present and lower parts of the city, offers breathtaking themselves and their work in a dynamic envi- Casino Luxembourg panoramic views of the fortifications dating ronment that is far removed from a traditional 41, rue Notre-Dame back to the time when Luxembourg was the art gallery and mainstream ambience; there L-2240 Luxembourg Tel.: +352 22 50 45 “Gibraltar of the North”. The walk takes you Luxembourg City Tourist Office is an artist-in-residence programme here as [email protected] Place Guillaume II through the lush Alzette valley where you can L-1648 Luxembourg well as workshops. The arts centre is centrally casino-luxembourg.lu experience the green oasis within the city and Tel.: +352 22 28 09 located in Luxembourg’s capital city and also Hamilius / Monterey take a break for something to eat and drink in [email protected] features a library where you can browse and 100 m luxembourg-city.lu idyllic surroundings. Once you’re ready to keep read art books and exhibition catalogues, a MO: 11:00-19:00 going, there is a free lift to take you back up to Hamilius / Monterey small bookshop and a stylish café-restaurant. TU: closed 300 m WE: 11:00-19:00 the city centre. TH: 11:00-21:00 Weekly, timetable and FR: 11:00-19:00 languages at SA, SU + public holidays: www.luxembourg-city.lu 11:00-22:00

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LUXEMBOURG CAPITAL LUXEMBOURG CAPITAL Lëtzebuerg City Museum: Mudam — living history of the city Museum of Modern Art This museum brings the capital’s more than Mudam is a place of sheer aesthetic delight. one thousand years of history to life: “The The building alone, designed by the Chi- Luxembourg Story” is a permanent exhibition nese-American architect Ieoh Ming Pei, is that shows the development of the city through worth a visit. Mudam is a venue for all artistic countless original artefacts and models, some of disciplines, including painting, sculpture and them incorporating multimedia animations. The video art. Its collections and programme – new UNESCO Visitor Centre fits in perfectly Lëtzebuerg City Museum from children’s workshops to after-work events Mudam 14, rue du St-Esprit 3, Parc Dräi Eechelen here and continues the same historic theme, L-1475 Luxembourg – reflect current national and international L-1499 Luxembourg while two further floors of the museum house Tel.: +352 47 96 45 00 creative trends. Visitors can enjoy regional Tel.: +352 45 37 85 -1 [email protected] [email protected] temporary exhibitions. The Lëtzebuerg City citymuseum.lu specialities in the bright design café. Mudam is mudam.lu Museum is housed in four historic buildings located right next to the historic Fort Thüngen Um Bock Philharmonie / Mudam which were built between the 17th and 19th 300 m in the Dräi Eechelen Park and blends perfectly 100 m centuries, in some cases on medieval founda- into its historic surroundings. Permanent and MO: closed MO: 10:00-18:00 tions. A special highlight is the vast glass lift TU-WE: 10:00-18:00 temporary exhibitions are also installed in the TU: closed that can carry up to 65 people at a time along TH: 10:00-20 :00 park, from where you can admire views of the WE: 10:00-21:00 FR: 10:00-18:00 TH+FR: 10:00-18:00 the ancient walls inside the museum. SA+SU: 10:00-18:00 city across the valley. SA+SU: 10:00-18:00

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LUXEMBOURG CAPITAL National Museum of Natural History - “natur musée”: THE GIANT BURROWING SCORPION { Opistophthalmus capensis } Natural history and the natural sciences are blocks the entrance of its burrow against intruders with large pincers. presented here in a simple yet fascinating Don’t worry ! In this museum you are not an intruder ! way: in addition to its permanent exhibition, the “natur musée” regularly hosts special and focused exhibitions all about plants, animals and the universe. It’s educational, lively and unusual. The museum’s two gardens, shop and “natur musée” cafeteria are also pleasant places to spend time. 25, rue Münster L-2160 Luxembourg The museum is located in the charming Grund Tel.: +352 46 22 33 -1 district and can be easily reached via the lift [email protected] from the Plateau St. Esprit or on foot along the mnhn.lu picturesque cobbled streets surrounding the Stadgronn-Bréck Corniche. 150 m MO: closed NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY. TU: 10:00-20:00 WHAT YOU DO NOT SEE IN ANOTHER MUSEUM. WE-FR: 10:00-18:00 SA+SU: 10:00-18:00 Opening hours : Wednesday to Sunday : 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Tuesdays : 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 20 VISIT LUXEMBOURG POCKET GUIDE 25, rue Münster, L-2160 LUXEMBOURG | www.mnhn.lu | @naturmuseelux21 © CHRISTOF WEBER © CHRISTOF © MNHA / PAOLO LOBO © MNHA / PAOLO

LUXEMBOURG CAPITAL LUXEMBOURG CAPITAL MHNA — Dräi Eechelen Museum: National Museum of History and Art Fortress, History, Identity The National Museum of History and Art con- A fortified castle becomes a cultural centre: the tains some unexpected treasures such as a mosaic Dräi Eechelen Museum is located inside the from the Roman villa at Vichten dating back to renovated Fort Thüngen, first built in 1732-33, 240 AD, or beautiful Art Deco items from the and is right next to the Mudam, Museum of porcelain manufacturer Villeroy & Boch. The Modern Art. The museum’s historic home is museum, which covers a total area of 6200m2, itself an important element in the permanent is situated in the heart of the UNESCO-listed MNHA exhibition there entitled “Fortress, History, Musée Dräi Eechelen Marché-aux-Poissons 5, Park Dräi Eechelen Old Town, between the Grand Ducal Palace and L-2345 Luxembourg Identity”. With its impressive underground L-1499 Luxembourg the Bock casemates, and brings Luxembourg’s Tel.: +352 47 93 30 -1 tunnels and mines, the building still largely Tel.: +352 26 43 35 [email protected] [email protected] history to life with a series of themed tours. For mnha.lu remains as it was when it was last extended in m3e.lu example, very appropriately, the museum’s ar- 1836/37. On a guided tour, visitors can discover Um Bock / Casemates Philharmonie / Mudam chaeological collections can be admired in rooms 100 m over 600 objects and original documents on 300 m carved into the rock face. The contemporary art permanent display behind the fortified walls. MO: closed MO: closed rooms house works by the world-famous pho- TU+WE: 10:00-18:00 On the first floor, the museum regularly pre- TU: 10:00-18:00 tographer Edward Steichen. The museum shop TH: 10:00-20:00 sents special contemporary exhibitions. WE: 10:00-20:00 FR: 10:00-18:00 TH-FR: 10:00-18:00 and cafeteria round off the cultural experience. SA+SU: 10:00-18:00 SA+SU: 10:00-18:00

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LUXEMBOURG CAPITAL Villa Vauban — Luxembourg City Art Museum The Villa Vauban is located in the heart of the city, surrounded by historic parkland that is New ! Space Shuttle Slide, Sprayparc and Living Wall. the perfect place for relaxation. The stately FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY !! urban villa was built in 1873 on foundations that date back to the time when Luxembourg was a fortified town. A modern extension has been added and the building was completely Villa Vauban 18, avenue Émile Reuter refurbished in the early 2000s. The museum L-2420 Luxembourg PLONGEZ DANS presents changing exhibitions based on its own Tel.: +352 47 96 49 01 [email protected] collections (European art from the 17th to the villavauban.lu 19th century and Luxembourgish art from the Stäreplaz / Étoile 20th and 21st centuries). 200 m MO: 10:00-18:00 LE PLAISIR… TU: closed WE-TH: 10:00-18:00 FR: 10:00-21:00 C.N.I. Les Thermes · Strassen-Bertrange · Rue des Thermes SA+SU: 10:00-18:00 L-8018 Strassen · Tél: 27 03 00 27 · www.lesthermes.net

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LUXEMBOURG CAPITAL Neumünster Abbey cultural centre Nowadays, the former Benedictine abbey in the iconic Grund district of the city is an open, welcoming venue for concerts and festivals, al- though for a long time the large building served as a prison. Following extensive restoration, it has been a public meeting place and cultural centre since 2004. Its purpose is to strengthen Luxembourg’s cultural identity and promote Centre Culturel de Rencontre Abbaye de Neumünster intercultural dialogue. The abbey offers a 28,rue Münster programme of concerts, plays and artists-in-res- L-2160 Luxembourg idence as well as a range of free exhibitions that Tel.: +352 26 20 52 1 [email protected] are open daily. The lovely terrace of the Brasse- neimenster.lu rie Wenzel offers excellent views of the fortress. Stadgronn- Bréck Rumm Try vegan brunch on Saturdays from 11:00 or 200 m live jazz and brunch on Sundays at 11:00. MO-FR: 10:00-18:00 neimenster.lu Guided tours can be arranged on request. SA+SU: 10:00-18:00 +352 26 20 52 1 | [email protected] 26 VISIT LUXEMBOURG POCKET GUIDE facebook.com/neimenster @neimenster @neimenster 27 Discover Luxembourg with us! © FONDS KIRCHBERG © FONDS

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D‘Coque - Flexible on the move Aquatic Centre in Luxembourg City! Let us take you to the most beautiful The Coque Aquatic Centre is the perfect place places in our capital city and discover for swimming, fitness, wellness and relaxation. Luxembourg in a quick and easy way. Located in a distinctive shell-shaped building in Kirchberg, its facilities include an Olympic swimming pool (50m long), diving platforms (1m, 3m, 5m, 7.5m, 10m), a diving pool, a beginners’ pool and various solariums. The Coque d’Coque also boasts a fantastic wellness centre with an 2, rue Léon Hengen L-1745 Luxembourg outdoor pool, five saunas, a Turkish bath and a Tel.: +352 43 60 60 22 2 snow cave. There are several restaurants where [email protected] you can replenish after your exercise, and food coque.lu STATION AREA CATHEDRAL KIRCHBERG and drink are also available to take away. Erasme / D’Coque 100 m T (+352) 266 51-2250 I Tickets: moyocci.com Free audio guide

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LUXEMBOURG CAPITAL LUXEMBOURG CAPITAL Hop-on, hop-off, The Pétrusse Express with the open-top bus tourist train Explore the city aboard a double-decker The Pétrusse Express miniature train is the open-top bus, getting on and off as you wish easy way to travel literally through the history at stops conveniently located near the most of the former “Gibraltar of the North”. Climb popular sights. Another bus will be along every aboard at the Montée de Clausen near the 20 minutes, and tickets are valid for a full 24 Bock casemates, sit back and enjoy a tour of hours. Commentary on the buses is available the tourist attractions. The train trundles past in German, French, Dutch, Luxembourgish, the historic sites of the old fortress city while Departure: Montée de Clausen English, Spanish, Russian and Japanese. Departure: you listen to tales of olden times, brought to L-1343 Luxembourg Place de la Constitution / Gare life through your stereo headphones. There is Tel.: +352 26 65 11 L-2450 Luxembourg [email protected] Tel.: +352 26 65 11 a choice of eight languages, and the tour lasts sightseeing.lu [email protected] about 50 minutes. sightseeing.lu Um Bock / Casemates 100 m Hamilius / Monterey / Gare 250 m / 0 m 22/03.-04/11 MO-FR: 10:00-18:00 Drives from 22/03 to SA+SU: 10:00-18:00 04/11 every day every (every 30 minutes) 20 minutes. Duration: 45 minutes

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LUXEMBOURG CAPITAL LUXEMBOURG CAPITAL Segway tours with Nightowl: Mobilboard Luxembourg on the move in the city Keep your balance at all times, and visit Making the city unsafe at night, getting secret Luxembourg City, Remich, Schengen or pub tips on pub crawls, that’s possible with the Rumelange by Segway! Mobilboard Luxem- “Nightowl” tours. Take a tour of the historic bourg is the company offering this original and city centre and visit four different bars. especially mobile form of tourism. If you like The tours take place every Thursday, Friday and exploring cities by night, you can even book a Saturday from 18.30 to 23.30. Language: Eng- 90-minute night tour! lish. Participants: maximum 15 people, must be Discount code: LUXEMBOURGCARD30 (for over 21 years old. use only on www.segway.lu). Standard price: 15€ / Price with Luxembourg Card: 10,50 € Please check the availability of the tour on our website: www.nightowl.lu

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© RENATA LUSSO © RENATA known brands, attractive jewellery place to have a truly relaxing time stores and luxury boutiques await in on the large lawns. In summer, many the area around the Place d’Armes people take advantage of the free and the famous Place Guillaume games hire service as well as the yoga II, alias the “Knuedler”, where you and other sports that take place. In can also find an array of craft the summer months, festivals and shops, galleries, flower shops and an events make the Kinnekswiss a ever-changing selection of pop-up popular evening destination too. stores, all located between inviting terraces, bars, iconic squares and his- Are traces of the past something toric buildings. The station district that appeal to you? In Notre-Dame has its own special appeal and the Cathedral you will encounter a piece MORE THINGS TO DO CAPITAL main shopping streets here are the of the city’s history; its crypt is the Avenue de la Gare and the Avenue final resting place of the remains of de la Liberté. Locals delight in tak- King John the Blind. Luxembourg’s Minor treats ing a stroll through the Upper Town biggest annual fair dates back to and major architecture and being a part of the easy-going him: the “Schueberfouer”, held an- atmosphere, for example at open-air nually in August. The cathedral itself Discover the pulsating, yet simulta- No matter where you start your concerts or markets on the Knuedler is a building flooded with light that neously laid back green city on foot tour, delights great and small lie in or the Place d’Armes. combines stylistic elements from and by using free public transport, store. In the Upper Town, you can www.cityshopping.lu the Late Gothic, Renaissance and such as the modern tram. Let loose check out the window displays in Baroque periods. Generally, in Lux- and follow your fancy to places that the country’s most famous delica- Every Wednesday and Saturday embourg’s old town you will come make your stroll an unforgettable tessens and stock up on pralines morning on the Knuedler, you will across a wide range of building styles experience. Through sprawling parks or other sweet and savoury treats; find plenty more things that make alongside each other. The Jugendstil, and winding valleys, over cobble- whether shopping at Oberweis, Na- life beautiful. Along with culinary too, has lent its playful appeal to stones and past unique and charming mur, Kaempff-Kohler or in Nathalie specialities why not dive into the a number of façades, for example buildings from practically every era of Bonn’s Chocolate House. In fact, the colourful goings-on of a traditional around the Avenue de la Liberté. architecture; from the Upper Town, Grand Ducal family is a customer weekly market, including a flower connected by bridge with the modern at some of these prestigious, tradi- market. You can find an overview Do you want to get to know the Kirchberg district, to the Lower tion-rich stores. You can also find a of the all markets in Luxembourg Lower Town? Take a trip – free of Town with its Alzette and Pétrusse wide variety of products from Lux- City here: charge – along the UNESCO-pro- rivers and the historic districts of the embourg in the Luxembourg House, www.maart.lu tected city walls in the Pfaffenthal Grund, Clausen and Pfaffenthal. right by the Grand Ducal Palace. glass lift. You can take in the

34 VISIT LUXEMBOURG POCKET GUIDE 35 impressive panoramic views over to eat: from wine bars and Japanese It invites visitors to stroll amidst an The various theatres in Luxembourg the Alzette valley from the viewing specialities to casual pubs and fine interplay of modern, architectural- City offer a programme of national platform at the top as well as dining. Whether it is culinary de- ly-inspiring buildings and former and international performances, throughout the journey up or down. lights or nightlife that you are after fortress walls. It is where people from the intimate Théâtre du Cen- Reaching the Pfaffenthal district at - the bars and restaurants housed in come to watch sunsets and the won- taure to the Théâtre des Capucins, the bottom, quaint cafés, restaurants the old factory halls of the Rives de derful cityscape above the valley. the Kasemattentheater and the and shops are dotted around, along Clausen, also located in the Lower Grand Théâtre. with the Mohrfels Mill, one of the Town, are a popular meeting place In the district of Kirchberg, with www.theatres.lu country’s oldest water mills and the for locals and tourists. Clausen is its international feel, you will find former production site of the Mou- home to a long tradition in the art many fascinating architectural A very special cultural centre with tarderie de Luxembourg mustard of brewing in Luxembourg. features: whether the impressive exhibitions, concerts and markets, factory. The valley is spanned by the the Mudam modern art museum, somewhat alternative and highly Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge, ThePétrusse valley is a wildly designed by Ieoh Ming Pei, or innovative, is the Rotondes in the also known locally as the Red Bridge. romantic place. Steep slopes and other prominent buildings, from EU district of Bonnevoie. Locals also At weekends during the summer, unusual rock formations form a high-rise offices to banks, residential meet up here, at the Buvette bar and you can try a historical Urban Time harmonious whole with the ruins of buildings, restaurants and shopping restaurant, with its large colourful Travel augmented reality experience fortresses and strongholds, spanned centres. Thematic guided walks terrace and cool vibes. in Pfaffenthal and hop on a virtual by two bridges, the Passerelle and focusing on architecture and art in www.rotondes.lu coach trip through the past. the Adolphe Bridge. As well as the public spaces are organised, among www.urbantimetravel.com fitness park and children’s play areas, others, by the Order of Architects Do you fancy some modern dance Luxembourg City created a large and the Fonds Kirchberg. and innovative choreography? You From Pfaffenthal, it is a short walk Skatepark Péitruss for all levels of www.architektur.lu will find it at the “TROIS C-L – to the Grund district, which you practice in the valley. This modern Centre de création chorégraphique can also reach from the Upper Town park nestles in the remnants of Outside Architecture/Art, inside luxembourgeois”: both as an events directly, taking a lift from the Pla- the old fortifications. Over a total Sound/Wonder: visit the strik- venue and also as an opportunity to teau du Saint-Esprit. At the bottom, area of 3,400m2, the young and still ing Philharmonie concert hall. train in dance yourself. head over the picturesque bridge young-at-heart have fun, skate or Musicians of international standing www.danse.lu and pause to see the iconic view of ride BMX; the park has a distinctive and the Luxembourg Philharmon- the layered city. A stroll along the atmosphere, inviting passersby to ic Orchestra perform here. The banks of the Alzette river, past the stop and watch. characteristic architecture of the urban apple orchard, will take you 2, Rue Saint-Quirin, building captivates passersby and 2327 Luxembourg, Luxemburg to a bench with Melusina the water visitors with its many white columns nymph seated on it, from the legend Another place where you can catch and a perfectly-matched lighting about the founding of Luxembourg. your breath is the Dräi Eechelen concept, designed by Christian de In the Grund, there are plenty of park in Kirchberg, around 2km Portzamparc. opportunities for grabbing a bite away from the historic city centre. www.philharmonie.lu

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GUTTLAND Immerse yourself in a world of green The Guttland region is a green paradise for nature lovers and people who simply like to duck out from time to time and leave the hectic pace of everyday life behind. Relax, breathe deeply, and allow your gaze to wander: in every village and behind every bend, there are beautiful landscapes and views. The Attert cycle path follows an an ancient railway line and, for the most part, runs right along the Belgian-Luxembourg border. The Alzette river snakes its way through the valley of the same name alongside the rose garden in Walferdange, through blooming orchards and past farms. Dive into a region that combines pleasure with a more relaxed pace of life.

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REDANGE GUTTLAND STEINFORT GUTTLAND Splashing around Swimming and relaxing at the “Réidener Schwemm” at the Steinfort swimming pool High spirits and aqua fun are guaranteed all The Steinfort swimming complex has a 25m year round at the swimming pool in Redange pool where sports enthusiasts can train serious- Piscine de Steinfort – there are outdoor and indoor pools, a kids’ ly, as well as a multi-purpose pool measuring 7a, rue de Hagen L-8421 Steinfort pool, slide, whirlpool and outdoor wave pool, 25 x 10m (depth 0.9 - 1.80m) with an area for Tel.: +352 39 93 13 40 0 as well as a wellness centre with five different non-swimmers. The water temperature is a [email protected] saunas, a gym, solarium, café, terrace and plen- comfortable 29°C. In the Finnish sauna, the piscine.steinfort.lu ty of room to play. In summer, you can relax Turkish steam bath and the solarium, relaxa- Steinfort, Gemeng Réidener Schwemm 500 m on sun loungers, surrounded by the beautiful 28, rue de la Piscine tion and wellness are the order of the day. scenery of Guttland. The recent addition of two L-8508 Redange-sur-Attert MO: closed Tel.: +352 23 62 00 32 1 TU: 14:15-20:45 new racer water slides promises even more fun: [email protected] WE: 12:15-13:45 and 16:15-20:00 on the Magic Twice, two of you can race down reidener-schwemm.lu TH: 15:00-18.45 FR: 12:15-13:45 and 16:15-20:00 SA: 14:15-18:45 head-to-head, while the Turbo Speed is the Attert lycée SU: 08:15-11:45 fastest slide in the whole Greater Region. 300 m During school holidays: MO: 12:00-14:00 and 16:00-21:00 MO: closed TU-FR: 12:00-21:00 TU-FR: 11:15-20:45 SA: 10:00-21:00 SA: 14:15-18:45 SU: 09:00-20:00 SU: 08:15-11:45

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STEINFORT GUTTLAND Outdoor climbing fun: Steinfort Adventure Steinfort Adventure offers plenty of outdoor action, but it also stands for environmental- The climbing parc « Steinfort Adventure » is for enjoy a beautiful time with , , or in ly-aware eco-tourism. Climbing up among the families allone friends groups in the natural area. tree-tops calls for courage and concentration! Depending on how advanced a climber you For all those are, you can choose between ten circuits of who like’s thrilling treetop experiences, the climbing parc different levels of difficulty. Even four-year-old « Steinfort Adventure » will satisfy you ! Steinfort Adventure mini-climbers are allowed to do the Monkey Rue du Schwarzenhof and Tiger routes. Visitors to the park are also L-8452 Steinfort Explore our 9 courses for adults and children Tel.: +352 27 39 53 00 encouraged to explore the woodland ecosystem, [email protected] go for walks and have picnics. steinfort-adventure.lu Rue du Schwarzenhof Steinfort-Kolonie ligne 250 100 m L-8452 STEINFORT

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© CAJL / LFT© CAJL is not on physical exertion, but learn more about various themes on enjoyment and the pleasure of and aspects of the natural world; for moving outdoors in nature, with example, birds and their young in the gently winding paths through ample Schlammwiss nature conservation green spaces, past small ponds and area in Uebersyren, marshlands in streams. the Marais de Grendel nature re- For information about the tours: serve in Colpach, the Pëttenerbësch www.visitguttland.lu nature reserve in Pettingen (the One possible destination among geographical centre of Luxembourg), many for an outing on foot or by and the Schwaarzenhaff nature bike is the Beckericher Millen, a for- reserve, which lies in the Natura mer mill that now houses exhibitions 2000 area of the Mamer and Eisch and a restaurant and café within its Valley and is part of the biggest MORE THINGS TO DO GUTTLAND historic walls and mill buildings, nature conservation area of European along with many items of farming importance in Luxembourg. The site machinery and equipment from the is a habitat for rare animals such as Fortresses and castles, the pleasures time when it served as a sawmill. the midwife toad and bats. Workshops and seminars about the Aarnescht Nature Reserve of nature, and the rural life of yesteryear 77, rue Andethana | L-6970 Niederanven way of life and crafts in earlier times Tel. +352 34 11 34 1 [email protected] The Guttland region, close to the Useldange is also well worth a visit. are also held in the Beckerich Mill. www.niederanven.lu country’s capital city, is a popular You can enjoy a pleasant and pleas- Beckerich, incidentally, is a highly in- Schlammwiss Nature Reserve area for local leisure pursuits, and the urable discovery of the valley from novative and sustainable village with Schlammwiss | L-5380 Uebersyren Tel. +352 621 29 36 95 region par excellence for fortresses the comfort of your car, for example. many projects linked to environmen- [email protected] and castles. Nowhere else in Luxem- Behind every corner a pleasing view, tal protection. The region even has www.birdringingstation-schlammwiss.com bourg are they found in such density an enchanting tree-lined road or a its own currency to boost the local Marais de Grendel Nature Reserve 107, Voie de la Liberté | L-6717 Colpach as in the Valley of the Seven Castles, romantic building awaits. economy, the “Beki”. Tel. +352 26 90 81 27 with castles in Mersch, Schoenfels, Beckericher Millen [email protected] 103, Huewelerstrooss | L-8521 Beckerich www.naturemwelt.lu Ansembourg and Koerich, and hill- Do you like exploring by bike? Then Tel.: +352 691 51 03 70 top fortresses at Hollenfels, Ansem- you should explore the thematic [email protected] Pëttenerbësch Nature Reserve www.dmillen.lu Pëttenerbësch | L-7463 Pettingen bourg and Septfontaines. Festivals cycling routes. The natural environ- Tel. +352 40 22 01 1 [email protected] and markets ensure that the old walls ment of the Guttland region is an Anyone who loves nature and is www.environnemen.public.lu are regularly filled with life again. excellent place to take life at a slower looking for something special should Schwaarzenhaff Nature Reserve Each has its own charm and style. pace – the national and regional get to know the Aarnescht nature 1, rue Collart | L-8414 Steinfort In addition to the seven castles in cycle routes and three circular tours reserve in Niederanven. Its semi-dry Tel. +352 26 39 34 08 [email protected] the valley itself, the nearby castle at in the west are an open invitation. grasslands feature a wide variety www.nature.lu

44 VISIT LUXEMBOURG POCKET GUIDE 45 The Guttland region harbours fascinates you, come and take a every year on Easter weekend in built, offering a daily, wide-rang- secrets too. In the forest between tour of the reconstructed Neolithic Nospelt. At the heart of it are the ing programme extending from Mersch and Keispelt, there is a village in Blaschette, visit the “Péckvillercher”, fired clay pipes art-house films to blockbusters. unique cave system. The “Mamer- Celtic aristocratic tombs of Nos- in the form of a bird. They are L-8376 Kahler www.makekolerkooler.com leeën” comprise natural sandstone pelt, the Merovingian necropolis particularly popular with children www.kinoler.lu caves and a network of man-made of Dondelange or the impressive and collectors. In addition to shafts. The system of caves and menhir of Mersch. these small hand-made pipes and shafts extends from the “Huellay” in www.visitguttland.lu stalls offering a wide range of the south for over 1km northwards, pottery, you can also look forward towards Mersch. Do you want to dive into the to concerts, workshops and ex- history of rural life in earlier hibitions. In September, the tradi- The Guttland region is not only times? In small rural museums, that tional “Kropemannsfest” is held. impressive for its natural environ- earlier life is on display, whether Since this festival is arranged in ment and its hiking trails, but also in relation to crafts or farming. honour of the legendary figure on account of its many prehistoric Discover the different facets of of the “Kropemann”, naturally he and ancient sites, which notably Guttland’s past - from the history puts in an appearance at these include many Gallo-Roman sites, of the Luxembourg Fire Brigade to celebrations. such as the Roman villa in Mersch, pottery. Refresh your knowledge Nospelt Pottery Museum 3, rue des Potiers | L-8391 Nospelt the Gallo-Roman baths in Mamer, of rural life in the Thillenvogtei Tel.: +352 30 03 07 the Gallo-Roman aqueduct in the Museum in Rindschleiden – the [email protected] www.sinospelt.jimdo.com Helmsange forest, and the Gal- smallest village in Luxembourg and lo-Roman villa of Goeblange. The home to an appealing and original Far removed from traditions and rustic villa of Goeblange-Miecher café - or visit the Distillery Museum life in earlier times, things can is one of the most important Gal- in Kehlen; take a look at a fire bri- also be totally cool and contem- lo-Roman estates in the Trévires gade exhibition in Senningen, the porary in the Guttland region. territory. Built at the beginning of Geological Institute in Reimberg, For instance, the small village of the 1st century, it covers a fortified the Railway Museum in Noerdange Kahler (Koler in Luxembourgish) area of five hectares with at least or visit the Archaeological Museum is full of vibrant and colourful seven stone buildings. Next to the in Nospelt, where original finds urban art that a young artist luxurious mansion and the other from the Stone Age to the Roman from the village has designed older bourgeois house, anoth- period are exhibited. on house walls, barns and brick er residential building, a small Thillenvogtei Museum walls – under the motto: “Make Maison 3 | 8831 Rindschleiden temple and three outbuildings Tel: +352 691 11 90 90 Koler Kooler”. Residents and complete the current picture. Even [email protected] visitors are equally impressed if these are just foundations, you Guttland is another region with that the village is becoming ever can easily get a sense of it with a very special traditions: for example, more appealing and diverse. little imagination. If the Stone Age “Émaischen” is a folk festival held A new cinema has also been

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ÉISLEK Active, with sprawling vistas The Éislek is also known as the Luxembourg Ardennes. Characterised by rugged valleys, high plateaus and forests, the region naturally invites visitors to get active. In walking gear or on a mountain bike, take a break and admire the unique and attractive landscape that unfolds at your feet. Leading Quality Trail walking routes such as the “Escapardenne Lee Trail” attract even the most ambitious hikers and offer many high points, in the truest sense of the word. Several castles grace the Luxembourg Ardennes, including in Vianden, where you can take a chairlift to the heights and enjoy fantastic panoramas, without needing your hiking boots.

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ASSELBORN ÉISLEK ASSELBORN ÉISLEK Water Mill Museum: Post Service 1,000 years of industrial history and Writing Instruments Museums The oldest mill in the Grand Duchy has nearly What did people write with in the past? Long 1,000 years of history under its wheel. It is before biros and computers, they used inkwells, located in Asselborn, 8km west of Clervaux in pencil boxes and the earliest pens. The Museum the valley of the Tratterbach stream, known as of Writing Instruments shows how these the “Valley of Peace”. It now houses a small mu- changed over the years. In an original classroom seum showing how a mill like this used to work from the year 1900, you can see the writing and what kind of tools were used here. The instruments in their natural environment. The Musée du moulin à eau Musée du relais postal et des history of the mill can be traced back to the 1, op der Millen Museum of Post Service takes you back to the écritoires L-9940 Asselborn 5, Posteck year 1036. The mill and the water wheel may be Tel.: +352 99 86 16 16th century, when this building was still a L-9940 Asselborn Tel.: +352 27 80 96 1 put into operation at the request of visitors. [email protected] place where horses were watered and people [email protected] could rest and take some refreshment. Discover Asselborn Centre relaispostal.lu 400 m the history of the Princely House of Thurn & Taxis, founders of the postal service, and find Asselborn Centre 01/02-25/11 400 m MO: 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00 out how exciting it was to travel by stagecoach. Open on weekends. TU: closed The two exhibitions form part of the “Domaine WE-SU + public holidays: 10:00- Visits on request only on week- 12:00 and 14:00-18:00 touristique” and are opened on request. days and public holidays..

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BINSFELD ÉISLEK BOURSCHEID ÉISLEK “A Schiewesch” Country Museum: Bourscheid Castle everyday life in the olden days and Gothic manor house A 300-year-old farmhouse in Binsfeld is home Bourscheid Castle is Luxembourg‘s biggest to an exhibition of everyday objects from castle, an impressive structure with its centuries gone by. Take a journey back in time characteristic round towers. The castle was and find out what daily life was like for the probably built in the 10th century, and then residents, farmers and craftsmen of the villages extended in the 14th and 15th centuries, when of the Ardennes. That includes making bread in the fortress wall was added, flanked by six Château de Bourscheid the old-fashioned way, because the wood oven Gothic towers. Nowadays, audio guides in Schlasswee is regularly fired up. Digital media are used to seven different languages guide visitors round L-9140 Bourscheid Musée rural “A Schiewesch” Tel.: +352 99 05 70 bring the region’s history to life in an up-to- 8, Ëlwenterstrooss the castle. There are amazing views from the [email protected] date and practical way, while guided walks to L-9946 Binsfeld castle of the whole valley around Bourscheid. castle-bourscheid.lu the best viewpoints in the area round off the Tel.: +352 97 98 20 In the evening, the building is illuminated, [email protected] Gare Michelau visitor experience. museebinsfeld.lu creating a fairy-tale atmosphere. The nearby 2,6 km Stolzembourg House is a magnificent Gothic Église Bourscheid Beim Musée 1,5 km 50 m manor house dating back to 1348. 01/04.-15/10 MO-FR: 14:00-18:00 MO-FR: 11:00-16:00 SA+SU: 14:00-18:00 SA+SU: 11:00-16:00

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CLERVAUX ÉISLEK CLERVAUX ÉISLEK Museum of the Battle of the Bulge: Luxembourg‘s ancient castles Memories of the Liberation in miniature The Battle of the Bulge was one of the biggest An unusual collection of models of Luxem- and most complex battles of the Second World bourg’s ancient castles and fortresses is on War. It was as a result of this battle that US display in the museum at Clervaux Castle. The General Patton, to whom a monument stands 1:100 models are located in renovated rooms Exposition de maquettes des Musée de la bataille des châteaux et châteaux forts du in Ettelbruck, and his Third Army were finally Ardennes around the castle courtyard; the illustrative Luxembourg able to free the people of Luxembourg from Château de Clervaux purpose of the exhibition is enhanced by Château de Clervaux L-9712 Clervaux L-9712 Clervaux the German occupation. The museum tells Tel.: +352 26 91 06 95 pictures and sound recordings. Tel.: +352 92 96 86 the story of this difficult time and keeps the [email protected] [email protected] memory alive of the Americans who liberated visit-clervaux.lu visit-clervaux.lu the country. Numerous documents, uniforms and weapons from the Battle of the Bulge in the Gare de Clervaux Gare de Clervaux 800 m 800 m winter of 1944-45 are on display here. The exhi- High season 30/04 - 03/11 High season 30/04 - 03/11 bition is in the inner courtyard of the castle. TU-SU: 10:00-18:00 TU-SU: 10:00-18:00 MO: closed MO: closed (except on public holidays) (except on public holidays) Low season Low season SA-SU: 10:00-18:00 SA-SU: 10:00-18:00

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CLERVAUX ÉISLEK What is humanity? The Family of Man exhibition What does all humanity have in common? This, no less, is the ambitious theme of The Family of Man. It is a famous and moving exhibition of photographs that has been on the UNESCO World Documentary Heritage list since 2003. It is a manifesto for peace between people. The exhibition consists of 503 pictures The Family of Man by 273 photographers from 68 countries, in- Château de Clervaux L-9712 Clervaux cluding Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Tel.: +352 92 96 57 August Sander and Dorothea Lange. Curated [email protected] by Edward Steichen and first displayed at steichencollections-cna.lu the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in Gare de Clervaux New York in 1955, the exhibition has had its 800 m permanent home at Clervaux Castle since the MO+TU: closed 1990s. (except on public holidays) WE-FR: 12:00-18:00 SA+SU: 12:00-18:00

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CLERVAUX ÉISLEK Guided tour of Clervaux: an open-air art gallery The town of Clervaux is remarkable for its artistic flair. The most well-known sights there include the Abbey, the Loreto Chapel, the deanery church and the castle. But one unusual feature of this little place in the Éislek region is the number of exhibition spaces for contemporary photography that can be found in many Tourist Center Clervaux of the town’s public spaces. Such installations L-9712 Clervaux exhibition view © CDI COMPLETE SILENCE by Mona Kuhn, SHE DISAPPEARED INTO Tel.: +352 92 00 72 literally turn Clervaux into an open-air art gal- [email protected] lery. Sometimes called the “city of the image”, it visit-clervaux.lu 6 EXHIBITIONS ALL YEAR LONG also hosts various independent projects, work- CLERVAUX, LUXEMBOURG shops and conferences to do with the medium Gare de Clervaux WWW.CLERVAUXIMAGE.LU of photography. See it all for yourself on a tour 800 m of a town where art, a breath of history, and 15/07 - 15/09 picturesque unspoilt scenery combine to create SA: 15:00-17:00 Reservation until Saturday a total artwork. 12:00.

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DIEKIRCH ÉISLEK DIEKIRCH ÉISLEK National Museum Museum of the History of Diekirch: for Historic Vehicles a donkey is the town‘s mascot This exhibition of vintage cars traces automo- In the centre of the historic Old Town of tive history from the earliest days of car-mak- Diekirch, a museum reveals the secrets of ing to the technology of the 1970s. It is housed the town’s past. You can see exciting historic in Jean Wagner’s former car factory, the only discoveries such as an ancient Roman mosaic historic site in the Grand Duchy of Luxem- and find out what archaeologists, historians bourg to be associated with the car manufac- and geologists have studied here – from the turing industry. On display are vehicles from mysteries of faith to urban phenomena. A large Conservatoire national de collections in Luxembourg and other countries véhicules historiques number of educational activities round off the Musée d’histoire(s) de Diekirch 20-22, rue de Stavelot 13, rue du Curé that are typical of the different periods of L-9280 Diekirch museum’s programme of events, such as special L-9217 Diekirch vehicle construction. The museum also hosts Tel.: +352 26 80 04 68 workshops for children about the exhibitions. Tel.: +352 80 87 90 1 a busy programme of conferences and events. [email protected] It’s definitely also worth making a detour to [email protected] In addition, beer-lovers and others will enjoy cnvh.lu the nearby St Laurence Church which dates mhsd.lu making a detour to another small museum Gare de Diekirch back to the 7th century. The town’s mascot is a Gare de Diekirch 250 m 750 m in the same building – a private collection of donkey, and in the pedestrian zone you’ll find more than 1,000 artefacts that tell the story of MO: closed the Donkey Fountain, from which beer flows MO: closed TU-FR: 10:00-18:00 TU-FR: 10:00-18:00 the Diekirch brewery. SA+SU: 10:00-18:00 on special occasions! SA+SU: 10:00-18:00

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DIEKIRCH ÉISLEK DIEKIRCH ÉISLEK National Museum Splash around in Diekirch: of Military History swimming pool with beach What sufferings did soldiers and civilians have The swimming pool complex in Diekirch com- to endure? The Battle of the Bulge was the key prises a covered pool, a children’s pool, an area battle for the USA in the Second World War. for non-swimmers, a plunge pool and a diving Piscine de Diekirch At the National Museum of Military History, board. There’s also the spa and sauna for relaxa- Rue Joseph Merten the fighting around Diekirch is reconstructed tion. In summer, it’s time for fun on the beach, L-9257 Diekirch Tel.: +352 80 87 80 53 0 in large-scale dioramas, focusing on the fate because that’s when the “Diekirch Plage” is set [email protected] of the people concerned. Also on display in up – complete with beach volleyball, outdoor diekirch.lu Musée national d’histoire the exhibition are weapons, vehicles and other militaire pool, mini-football, a children’s playground, Diekirch, rue Merten 10, rue Bamertal 100 m military artefacts, together with numerous L-9209 Diekirch drinks, snacks and ice cream. Admission to all documents and archive photos. The museum Tel.: +352 80 89 08 of this summer fun is free of charge. MO+WE: 17:00-19:30 also illustrates the history of the Resistance [email protected] TU+FR: 16:00-19:30 mnhm.lu TH: 15:00-19:30 fighters in Luxembourg from 1940 to 1945 and SA: 10:00-11:45 (every 2nd SA the history of Luxembourg’s army; there are Eglise Diekirch 14:00-17:45 ) 350 m SU: 07:30-11:45 also sections about Allied troops in the First During school holidays: and Second World Wars and the Korean War. MO: closed MO-FR: 14:00-19:30 TU-FR: 10:00-18:00 SA: 14:00-18:00 SA+SU: 10:00-18:00 SU: 07:30-12:00

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DIEKIRCH ÉISLEK ETTELBRUCK ÉISLEK Rentabike Dikrich: General Patton Memorial Museum slow tourism Spotlight on the Battle of the Bulge Cycling through the Éislek: the Rentabike The museum is a tribute to General George S. Dikrich regional bike hire service encourages Patton Jr. He was the commander of the Third slow tourism and protection for the environ- US Army whose troops liberated the town of ment. City bikes, mountain bikes for adults, Ettelbruck during the Second World War, on teenagers and children, e-bikes and trailer bikes 25 December 1944. Various photographs, doc- are all available. For four bikes or more, they uments and authentic objects illustrate the in- can be delivered to a location of your choice. vasion, repression and persecution perpetrated Rentabike Dikrich General Patton Memorial For your safety, we provide a helmet free of 27, rue Jean l’Aveugle by Germany and the liberation of Luxembourg Museum L-9208 Diekirch 5, rue Dr. Klein charge. You can also return your bicycle to Tel.: +352 26 80 33 76 in September 1944. The exhibition also tells the L-9054 Ettelbruck any of the Rentabike Miselerland, Rentabike [email protected] general’s life story, displays military equipment Tel.: +352 81 03 22 Ardennes or Rentabike Mullerthal outlets. rentabike.lu and describes aerial warfare over Luxembourg. [email protected] patton.lu Gare Diekrich Anyone wishing to follow further in General 500 m Patton’s footsteps can visit his last resting place Gare Ettelbruck 150 m 01.04-30.09 in the American cemetery in Hamm on the MO-FR: 10:00-17:00 outskirts of Luxembourg City. MO: closed SA+SU: 10:00-17:00 TU-FR: 10:00-17:00 In winter on request. SA+SU: 10:00-17:00

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ETTELBRUCK ÉISLEK ESCH-SUR-SÛRE ÉISLEK Guided tour Old Cloth Factory of Ettelbruck town “Duch vum Séi” Circular walk A (2.2 km): This historic, urban A former cloth factory is home to an exhibition walk takes you through the pedestrian zone and about the history of wool processing and cloth the Old Town, and is suitable for wheelchairs. manufacture. Demonstrations of cloth-making 15 interpretation panels show photographs of are given on carefully restored textile machines the town as it was in the past, with explana- that can be put into operation for guided Musée de la draperie “Duch vum Séi” tions in three languages. Sights include the tours on request. The exclusive woollen fabrics 15, route de Lultzhausen Town Hall, the market square, the pedestrian Tourist Office that are made here are available to purchase L-9650 Esch-sur-Sûre 5, rue Abbé Muller Tel.: +352 89 93 31 1 zone, the church of St Sébastian and the Old L-9065 Ettelbruck from the museum shop. The blankets, shawls, [email protected] Tel.: +352 81 20 68 Synagogue. ponchos, wash bags, handbags and key fobs are naturpark-sure.lu [email protected] only made in small numbers and are therefore ettelbruck.lu Esch-sur-Sûre Tunnel Circular walk B (5 km): A walk through the unique. On the first floor of the cloth factory, 600 m Gare Ettelbruck town centre and the immediate surrounding 500 m an interactive exhibition tells visitors about MO+TU: 10:00-12:00 area. Explanations in three languages on 20 the Upper Sûre Nature Park, the people who and 14:00-18:00 Guided tour WE: closed interpretation panels show photographs of the by appointment only live there and the fauna and flora around the TH+FR: 10:00-12:00 town as it used to be. (except on public holidays). reservoir. and 14:00-18:00 Departure from SA, SU + public holidays: the tourist office. 14:00-18:00

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HEIDERSCHEID ÉISLEK HEIDERSCHEID ÉISLEK Fun in all weather at the All In Family Fun Center All In Family Fun Center Bowling at the “Bowl In” Where can you go when the weather isn’t “Strike!” – all nine (or ten) pins down! Set the playing ball? The All In Family Fun Center balls rolling on one of the six ultra-modern offers plenty of entertainment for children bowling alleys or the 9-pin skittle alley. One and adults alike. The LuxembourgCard is valid All In Family Fun Center round per person, shoes included in the price. All In Family Fun Center for this huge indoor play centre, with its drop 22, am Clemensbongert 22, am Clemensbongert L-9158 Heiderscheid L-9158 Heiderscheid slide, spider tower, trampoline, bouncy castle Tel.: +352 26 88 93 28 Tel.: +352 26 88 93 28 and electric cars. There’s also a special play area [email protected] [email protected] for toddlers. all-in.lu all-in.lu Zone Commerciale Zone Commercial Heiderscheid Heiderscheid 100 m 100 m

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HOSINGEN ÉISLEK “AquaNat’Our” pool and sauna complex AquaNat’Our Plunge into a world of watery fun and wellness 1A, Centre Parc Housen L-9836 Hosingen at AquaNat’Our! The centre covers an area of Tel.: +352 24 51 99 00 2 over 3500m and offers exercise and relaxation [email protected] for families, amateur athletes and professional aquanatour.lu swimmers. You’ll find everything here, from a Hosingen Parc Housen children’s pool to a particularly stylish sauna 100 m (ligne 664) complex and a fitness and wellness centre. POOL MO-SA: 08:00-21:00 SU: 09:00-21:00 SAUNA MO-FR: 09:00-21.30 SA+SU: 09:00-21:00 SWIMMING POOL AND SAUNA TH: 09:00-22:00 LADIES SAUNA MO: 09:00-14:00 FITNESS MO-FR: 08:00-21:00 SA: 08:00-14:00 SU: 09:00-14:00

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INSENBORN ÉISLEK LULLANGE ÉISLEK Explore the reservoir For all the senses: by solar-powered boat “Park Sënnesräich” On a two-hour natural history ride on a Seeing, hearing, touching, smelling and tasting: solar-powered boat, explore Luxembourg’s the Park Sënnesräich leisure centre offers its biggest drinking water reservoir and the fauna visitors a wide range of activities based on the and flora around it. The boat makes forays into five senses. Close your eyes as you walk along remote side branches of the reservoir and has Naturpark Öewersauer the Barefoot Path and try to work out what Lac de la Haute-Sûre a stopover on dry land for passengers to visit L-9660 Insenborn kind of surface you are walking on. In the “Five the Burfelt woodland discovery centre. The Tel.: +352 89 93 31 -1 Senses Room”, children are shown how our [email protected] reservoir is a popular recreational area, and naturpark-sure.lu senses work, in a fun but realistic way. Visitors Park Sënnesräich after your boat trip, you can take advantage of all ages will also enjoy the outdoor area with 30, Duarrefstrooss Insenborn am Duerf L-9762 Lullange of the many varied and sustainable tourism 300 m its large garden, huge AirTramp air-filled cush- Tel.: +352 99 47 84 45 and leisure facilities that are available in the ion, playground and maze. While the children [email protected] 15/06 - 01/09 sennesraich.lu unspoilt scenery around it. MO: closed romp around in the garden, their parents or TU-FR: 10:00, 13.45 and 16:00 carers can relax on the terrace of the Bistro Lullange SA+SU: 10:00, 13.45 and 16:00 200 m 01/05 - 14/06 and 01/09 - 01/10 Sënnesräich, from where they have a clear view MO: closed of the outdoor area. MO-WE: closed TU-FR: 15:00 TH+FR: 13:00-17:00 SA+SU: 15:00 SA+SU: 10:00-17:00

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MUNSHAUSEN (CLERVAUX) ÉISLEK STOLZEMBOURG ÉISLEK “Robbesscheier”: Copper Mine Museum: a touch of nature and tradition an excursion below ground In the middle of a green idyll, the “Rob- Follow in the footsteps of the miners at the besscheier” tourist center invites you to get Copper Mine Museum. Your guided tour of active in nature and in workshops. Discover the former copper mine includes a museum traditional machines and handicrafts from explaining the geological features of the region, farrier to beekeeper to sawmill, visit the zoo the history of the copper mine and the extrac- with characteristic Ardennes horses, a beautiful Robbesscheier tion techniques that were used, a geological dis- La mine de cuivre 1, Frummeschgaass 5a, rue Principale vegetable garden, playgrounds and a variety of L-9766 Munshausen covery trail with ten interpretation panels and, L-9463 Stolzembourg ways to spend an unforgettable day with family, Tel.: +352 92 17 45 1 the real highlight, the underground tunnels. Tel.: +352 26 87 49 87 friends or colleagues. Experience nature with all [email protected] The tour lasts between two and three hours. [email protected] touristcenter.lu stolzembourg.lu your senses! Try typical dishes in the restaurant, Children under the age of six must be accom- which are prepared sustainably with in-house Village panied by their parents. Helmets, raincoats and Stolzembourg, Kiirch 0 m 300 m products or products from the region. boots are provided free of charge. High season 08/07 - 02/09 MO-FR: 10:00-18:00 MO-FR: 14:00 SA+SU: 10:00-18:00 SA+SU: 14:00 Low season Duration: 2-3 hours MO-FR: 10:00-17:00 Departure: Museum 4A, SA+SU: 10:00-17:00 main street.

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116 PAGES PACKED WITH AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES AND STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE, IDEAS AND PLACES VIANDEN ÉISLEK Victor Hugo Museum: in the writer‘s footsteps The Victor Hugo Museum gives an insight into the life and works of this influential writer who was the author, among many other works, of “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame” and “Les Misérables”. Visitors can see Victor Hugo’s Maison de Victor Hugo www.Luci.travel 37, rue de la Gare room, complete with original furnishings and L-9420 Vianden ORDER YOUR FRESHLY PRINTED hologram projections that almost literally bring Tel.: +352 26 87 40 88 ENGLISH EDITION OF LUCI #1 ̶ GET YOUR [email protected] FREE OF CHARGE! FREE the writer to life. There are fascinating original victor-hugo.lu COPY artefacts to see, along with 70 information Gare de Vianden panels and a multimedia room. Free audio 400 m guides are available in German, English, French High season Renata Lusso and Dutch. MO: closed TU-FR: 12:00-18:00 SA+SU: 12:00-18:00 Low season MO: closed TU-FR: 11:00-17:00 SA+SU: 11:00-17:00 ampersand.studio 76 VISIT LUXEMBOURG POCKET GUIDE 77

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VIANDEN ÉISLEK Vianden Castle: an outstanding historical monument Vianden Castle is a real magnet for visitors, being one of the biggest and most beautiful Château de Vianden feudal residences from the Romanesque and Montée du Château Gothic periods. The castle was built between L-9408 Vianden Tel.: +352 83 41 08 1 the 11th and 14th century on the foundations [email protected] of a Roman castle and a Carolingian refuge and castle-vianden.lu for a long time belonged to the Grand Ducal Gare de Vianden family, before passing into state ownership in 1000 m

1977. Since then it has been restored to all its January, February, November former glory. Today, Vianden Castle is one of and December MO-FR: 10:00-16:00 Europe’s leading historical monuments. There SA+SU: 10:00-16:00 is a modern, interactive visitor centre in the March and October MO-FR: 10:00-17:00 entrance area. SA+SU: 10:00-17:00 April - September MO-FR: 10:00-18:00 SA+SU: 10:00-18:00 Closed 01/01, 25/12.

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VIANDEN ÉISLEK VIANDEN/STOLZEMBOURG ÉISLEK Float over Vianden Pumped-storage hydroelectric plant: by chairlift electricity for Europe The only chairlift in the Grand Duchy takes The gigantic pumped-storage hydroelectric you swinging up over the Our valley and river plant in Vianden is one of the biggest in Eu- to a height of 440m. From the terrace at the rope. Visitors can tour the impressive complex café, you can enjoy stunning views of the castle, free of charge, including the visitor tunnels and Vianden Télésiège Société Électrique de l’Our the valley and the town of Vianden. Souvenir 39, rue du Sanatorium underground caverns. Models and films explain (SEO) photos are available to purchase from the top L-9440 Vianden how the power plant works and how energy N10 Tel.: +352 83 43 23 L-9419 Vianden station. With the right shoes you can enjoy a [email protected] is generated and consumed in Europe. Not far Tel.: +352 28 27 -1 light walk back down through the surrounding visit-vianden.lu off is Mont St. Nicolas, from where you get an [email protected] woods. You emerge at the castle and a further excellent view of the reservoir and the whole seo.lu Gare de Vianden wander through the little medieval town will 400 m surrounding area. You only have to climb about SEO 0 m take you back to your starting point. From Easter - 11/07 and 17/08 100 steps to get there! -18/10 High season MO-FR: 10:00-17:00 MO-FR: 10:00-20:00 SA+SU: 10:00-18:00 Sa+SU: 10:00-20:00 11/07 - 16/08 Low season MO-FR: 10:00-18.30 MO-FR: 10:00-16:00 SA+SU: 10:00-18.30 SA+SU: 10:00-16:00 Closed when bad weather. Guided tour on request.

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VIANDEN ÉISLEK WILTZ ÉISLEK 1,000 years of history: National Brewery Museum Vianden History Museum and Tannery Museum What was life like for the citizens of Vianden in Beer connoisseurs will love the museum that is the 18th and 19th centuries? Find out at Vian- housed in the former stables of Wiltz Castle, den’s History Museum. Housed in an old mer- along with a microbrewery. The museum gives chant’s house, it tells the town’s thousand-year an insight into the different stages of beer-mak- Tourist Office history. It also includes a bakery museum and ing – from mashing the grain to brewing, 35, rue du Château a museum about Luxembourg’s national poet, Musée de la ville Vianden fermentation and finally storage. You can learn L-9516 Wiltz 96-98, Grand-rue Tel.: +352 95 74 44 Edmond de la Fontaine, also known as Dicks, L-9410 Vianden the art of beer-making for yourself on a master [email protected] who lived and worked in Vianden, among other Tel.: +352 83 45 91 brewer’s course. And of course, you’ll be able touristinfowiltz.lu places, in the 19th century. [email protected] to try your own brew on the spot. You can also visit-vianden.lu Gare de Wiltz raise a glass in style at the historic Jhang Primus 1000 m Vianden, place Engelman inn, an authentic tavern with charming Belle City Bus Arrêt Schlass 100 m 100 m Époque décor. One section of the museum is High season High season MO-FR: 11:00-17:00 devoted to the history of the tanning industry. MO-FR: 09:00-18:00 SA+SU: 11:00-17:00 SA+SU: 09:00-18:00 Low season Low season MO: 11:00-17:00 MO-SA: 09:00-12:00 and Public holidays: closed 14:00-17:00

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WILTZ ÉISLEK WILTZ ÉISLEK The Luxembourg Ardennes MIGO indoor leisure centre: by bike mini-golf & play park Explore the Luxembourg Ardennes on two Challenge your friends or family to a round of wheels. For your safety, you can hire helmets mini-golf! At MIGO, the new indoor leisure free of charge. Mountain bike hire is free of centre, you don’t need to worry about the charge and for e-bikes you get a discount of weather or need any special equipment when Tourist Info €3. Rentabike Ardennes has four hire outlets: Château de Wiltz you’re planning an outing. With 14 alleys, fun Wiltz: Tourist Information Office at Wiltz L-9516 Wiltz is guaranteed for teams of five people. Children Tel.: +352 95 74 44 2 Castle, and Kaul campsite; Esch-sur-Sûre, [email protected] under the age of twelve will love the 230m visitor centre for the Upper Sûre Nature Park touristinfowiltz.lu indoor playground. Part of the play area is (in the former cloth factory) (e-bikes), the im reserved for toddlers. MIGO - Mini-Golf & Spill-Park Gare de Wiltz 2, Kirchewee Aal campsite (mountain bikes). 1000 m L-9651 Eschweiler City Bus Arrêt Schlass Tel.: +352 28 20 26 66 100 m [email protected] migo.lu High season July and August MO-FR: 09:00-18:00 Eschweiler/WIltz, Gaass SA+SU: 09:00-18:00 100 m (ligne 642) Low season September - June MO-SA: 09:00-12:00 and MO-FR: 14:00-20:00 14:00-17:00 SA+SU: 10:00-20:00

84 VISIT LUXEMBOURG POCKET GUIDE 85 Lovers of nature should definitely easy and quick to reach the Éislek visit both the Upper-Sûre and Our region. So how about a cycling tour Nature Parks. They make an active through the five municipalities that contribution to preserving the her- make up Nordstad? You can hire a itage of nature and cultivation, and bike in Schieren and ride the cycle in supporting a very wide variety of route to Ettelbruck. The CAPe Arts regional initiatives. Those initiatives, Centre there stages a wide variety of which are part of the spirit of the events. From Ettelbruck, the route Éislek region, include very special continues to the castle at Erpeldan- regional products, grown on the ge-sur-Sûre. Beyond there, the tour farming lands in the north of the takes you to Diekirch, with fantastic region – from poppies to buckwheat opportunities for stop-offs and

© ALFONSO SALGUEIRO WWW.ALSALPHOTOGRAPHY.COM / LFT WWW.ALSALPHOTOGRAPHY.COM SALGUEIRO © ALFONSO to hemp. Farm-to-table products shopping. The cycle route continues can be sampled and purchased both along the Sûre, to Bettendorf. You from the farmers themselves and in can even follow the Sûre by bike via MORE THINGS TO DO ÉISLEK the region’s shops and supermarkets: Echternach, as far as the Moselle. If ham, honey, mustard and cheeses, as you want to explore the Nordstad on well as beers and natural cosmetics. foot, the Adrien Ries hiking route, Excellent walking routes, Upper-Sûre Nature Park at 48 km long, is the perfect circular 15, rue de Lultzhausen | tour to discover the beautiful views magical tours and bathing fun L-9650 Esch-sur-Sûre Tel.: +352 89 93 31 - 1 of the Éislek region. [email protected] www.nordstad.lu Therolling hills of the Éislek region, Nat’Our Routes, certified as “Premi- www.naturpark-sure.lu interspersed with picturesque valleys um Hiking Routes”. Walking from Our Nature Park and with its special flora and fauna, station to station is attractive and 12, Parc | L-9836 Hosingen TheBenedictine Abbey at Clervaux Fon: +352 90 81 88 - 1 can be explored to their fullest on also convenient, with walking routes Fax: +352 90 81 89 was built in 1910, after the style of the various walking routes, suited to following the CFL rail lines. [email protected] Cluny. The church and the photo www.naturpark-our.lu every type of walker. Idyllic villages www.escapardenne.eu exhibition about monastery life, and and small towns make for ideal stop- The meeting point of the Alzette the shop selling religious handi- offs along the way. Walking without borders is the and Sûre rivers has shaped a unique crafts, are open to visitors. message on the nine circular walks natural landscape: the Nordstad Saint-Maurice Abbey 1, place de l‘abbaye | L-9737 Clervaux Highlights for hikers are the (170 km) of the “NaturWanderPark valley, also known as the gateway Tel: 00352 / 92 10 27 Escapardenne Lee Trail, a Leading Delux”: along the Sûre and Our riv- to the Éislek region. Unpopulated [email protected] www.abbaye-clervaux.lu Quality Trail – Best of Europe-cer- ers, through the unique farmed and hillsides and upland areas border tified route; the Eislek Trail, which natural landscapes of the Südeifel, the ribbon development of the continues the Lee Trail and extends Our and Nordeifel Nature Parks. towns. Thanks to the excellent rail over the northern border of the www.naturwanderpark.eu connections between the Nordstad country into Belgium; and the area and Luxembourg City, it is

86 VISIT LUXEMBOURG POCKET GUIDE 87 Do you want to really immerse paddle and windsurf. The lake is yourself in the nature and history of surrounded by attractive sunbathing Luxembourg? Then take a Hop On lawns. This leisure and relaxation Hop Off Nature and Castle Tour, centre also offers pedalo hire, and which will take you on a journey a café-restaurant with an extensive through the Luxembourg country- terrace and views of the lower lake. side and show you the enchanting Weiswampach Tourist Information Om Leempuddel | L-9991 Weiswampach natural sights of the Mullerthal area Tel. +352 97 91 99 (known as “Luxembourg’s Little [email protected] www.tourisme-weiswampach.lu Switzerland”), to Echternach, the oldest town, and the medieval town of Vianden. The tour runs on Tues- Incidentally, the Upper-Sûre days to Sundays, always starting at reservoir - in addition to supplying 9:30 from Avenue Monterey in Lux- drinking water and generating elec- embourg City. Duration, including tricity - is also a much-used leisure stops and visits is roughly 8 hours. facility these days. Other than in the The coach stops at four points on water protection zone, a variety of the tour: at the “Schéissendëmpel” water sports are possible in the res- waterfall with its impressive rock ervoir, such as swimming, canoeing, formations, at Beaufort Castle, in diving, windsurfing and sailing. The Vianden and in Echternach before Belvédère panoramic platform offers returning to Luxembourg City. impressive views of the reservoir. www.moyocci.com www.naturpark-sure.lu

The Éislek region also offers lots of bathing fun. In summer, its lakes rank amongst the most popular places in the country for bathing, and they reveal themselves as true centres of relaxation. How about an ex- hilarating canoe trip, a circular tour in a solar-powered boat, or a hike around the lake? In summer, two man-made lakes attract water-lovers of all ages to Weiswampach. While the upper lake is reserved for fishing, in the lower lake you can bathe,

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MULLERTHAL Fairy-tale rocks and routes Spectacular rocks, narrow gorges and picturesque valley streams, verdant meadows and magical forests: welcome to the Mullerthal. Characterised by sandstone rocks and nature, the region is also known as “Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland”. Walkers can best discover it on the 112-kilometre Mullerthal Trail. A diverse world of plants lies in wait to be explored as the Mullerthal region is a true biotope. And, moreover, quite literally a fairy tale, since many rock formations bear mysterious names and are closely connected with fables and legends. In the Mullerthal, many paths lead to Echternach. During the Hopping Procession, thousands of people dance in the town’s streets to traditional music. The Mullerthal is set to move you in many ways.

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BEAUFORT MULLERTHAL

Beaufort Castles: medieval fortifications and Renaissance elegance In the beautiful countryside of Beaufort, you can visit not one but two castles. Not far from the chateau’s idyllic little lake, an impressive medieval castle towers over the scene. It was built between 1050 and 1650. Following major Châteaux de Beaufort Rue du Château repairs, the imposing ruins opened to the L-6313 Beaufort public as long ago as 1932 and today they are Tel.: +352 83 66 01 [email protected] regarded as a historic monument. Just around beaufortcastles.com the corner, you’ll find the Renaissance castle, Visit us all year round in Beaufort 24, rue du Château Beaufort op der Gare L-6313 Beaufort which dates from the 17th century. The fasci- 900 m and be enchanted by the nating interiors bring the magic of the past to Luxembourg Visits: life. The castle can only be visited on a guided Medieval castle T. (+352) 83 66 01 April-November: 09:00-18:00 Renaissance castle tour, which ends with an opportunity to taste [email protected] Renaissance castle the chateau’s famous Casséro liqueur. Guided tours the entire year & Medieval castle #beaufortcastles on request. April-November: TH-SU: 11:00 and 16:00 BEAUFORTCASTLES.COM 92 VISIT LUXEMBOURG POCKET GUIDE 93 © RENATA LUSSO © RENATA © RENTABIKE MULLERTHAL © RENTABIKE

BERDORF MULLERTHAL BERDORF MULLERTHAL Aquatower in Berdorf: Rentabike Mëllerdall: the fascination of drinking water available from 13 outlets Water is essential for life – so why not refresh Explore the Mullerthal – Luxembourg’s Little your knowledge of this element in a fun way? Switzerland – by bike, using the regional Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Aquatower Berdorf A.s.b.l. bicycle hire scheme, Rentabike Mëllerdall. 106a, rue de Consdorf drinking water by visiting the 55m-high Aqua- L-6551 Berdorf Bicycles are available from 13 partners in the tower in Berdorf. There’s an exhibition with Tel.: +352 79 01 87 37 tourism industry, ranging from local authorities various interactive exhibits on the theme of [email protected] and shops to campsites. They can be hired out aquatower-berdorf.lu “Water and Geology”. A special highlight is the from, and returned to, any partner, regardless climb up to the 50m-high lookout platform, Berdorf Bif. Heisbich of where you collected them from. The hire cost 500 m (ligne 111) from where you can enjoy a stunning view of includes a free repair service. 01/03 - 31/03 Berdorf and the surrounding area. At the foot SA+SU: 14:00-17:00 of the tower are some benches to relax and 01/04 - 30/06 & 01/09 - 31/10 opportunities for children to play with water. TU-SU: 14:00-18:00 01/07 - 15/07 & 15/08 - 31/08 TU-SU: 10:00-18:00 16/07 - 14/08 MO-SU: 10:00-18:00 02/11 - 30/11 SA-SU: 14:00-17:00 rentabike-mellerdall.lu

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BORN MULLERTHAL Ramborn Cider Haff: a tradition of award-winning cider Apples from meadow orchards are turned into delicious cider: Luxembourg has a tradition of cider-making, but for many years it was forgot- ten. The three founders of Ramborn Cider Haff aim to revive that tradition on their modern, renovated farm. Working with growers in the surrounding area, they use over 100 different apple varieties to make ciders that sometimes Ramborn Cider Haff 23, Duerfstrooss have unexpected flavours like vanilla or rum, L-6660 Born and that have won several international prizes. Tel.: +352 26 72 92 04 The apples come from local orchards and are [email protected] pressed on site; the various ciders are available ramborn.com for visitors to taste and purchase. You can tour Born, Pëtzwwe 50 m (ligne 485) the cider farm and its meadow orchards. MO+TU: closed WE-FR: 14:00-18:00 SA+SU: 14:00-18:00

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ECHTERNACH MULLERTHAL ECHTERNACH MULLERTHAL Museum Hihof Prehistoric Museum: at the Abbey of Echternach the development of mankind In the Middle Ages, monks at the Echternach The Hihof Museum, housed in a medieval Abbey used to produce stunningly beautiful, building, explains the development of mankind elaborately decorated manuscripts that were from the Paleolithic era to the first farmers. Musée de Préhistoire famous all over Europe. Their story is told Artefacts from all over the world show how 4A, rue du Pont today in the museum that is housed in the tools and weapons developed over a period L-6471 Echternach Tel.: +352 72 02 96 vaulted cellars of the abbey palace, built in Musée de l’Abbaye Echternach of more than a million years. Chronological [email protected] 11, Parvis de la Basilique 1727. Perfect facsimiles of manuscripts such as L-6486 Echternach charts, maps and films bring the Stone Age to museedeprehistoire.lu Tel.: +352 72 74 72 the Codex Epternacensis that were produced life. The most important exhibit is a copy of the Echternach, Lycee in the scriptorium at Echternach are on display [email protected] skeleton of Loschbour man, known as “Loschi”. 100 m museedelabbaye.lu here. The Abbey Museum also gives an insight The 8000-year-old skeleton was found beside 01/04 - 15/11 into the life and work of Saint Willibrord, who Gare Echternach the Löschbur stream near Heffingen; “Loschi” is MO: closed 600 m TU-FR: 10:00-12:00 founded the Abbey of Echternach in the year Luxembourg’s oldest resident! and 14:00-17:00 04/04 - 31/10 SA+SU: 10:00-12:00 698; and his bones rest in the crypt of the basil- MO-FR: 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00 ica. The Hopping Procession that is now on the and 14:00-17:00 July-August UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list also SA+SU: 10:00-12:00 MO: closed and 14:00-17:00 TU-FR: 10:00-17:00 dates back to the time of Willibrord. July-August: 10:00-17:00 SA+SU: 10:00-17:00

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ECHTERNACH MULLERTHAL LAROCHETTE MULLERTHAL Gallo-Roman Villa The castles of of Echternach Larochette The Roman villa of Echternach is one of the Two castles tower over this area and dominate most important buildings from the Roman era the picturesque little town of Larochette (Fels north of the Alps. This luxurious house provid- in German). The buildings of the fortified ed its residents at that time with an impressive castle, which dates back to before the 12th level of comfort. In the museum next door, life- century, are perched on a promontory of Villa gallo-romaine size figures show what daily life in the Roman d’Echternach Luxembourg sandstone, about 150m above villa was like. A film about Roman culture Rue des Romains the valley of the White Ernz, a tributary of the L-6478 Echternach and a reconstructed Roman garden with over Tel.: +352 47 93 30 21 4 river Sûre. The oldest part of the castle is the Châteaux de Larochette [email protected] Montée du Château 70 plants complete this documentary record. Homburg Manor. It fell victim to a huge fire in L-7622 Larochette After your visit, you can enjoy a walk round mnha.lu 1565 and is still in ruins today. The Créhange Tel.: +352 83 74 97 Echternach lake. Arrêt Route de Luxembourg Manor is the only building that has so far been [email protected] parking du lac larochette.eu 350 m fully restored. Temporary art exhibitions fill its historic walls with life. The many footpaths Bleech MO: closed 500 m TU-FR: 10:00-12:00 and mountain biking routes in the area offer and 13:00-17:00 excellent views over the whole castle complex. Open from Easter to 31/10 SA+SU: 10:00-12:00 MO-FR: 10:00-18:00 and 13:00-17:00 SA+SU: 10:00-18:00

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MEDERNACH KENGERT MULLERTHAL ROSPORT MULLERTHAL Barefoot Path Henri Tudor Museum: Heightened Awareness a passion for electricity What does it feel like? The Barefoot Path is a For Henri Tudor, electricity was a passion. The way of heightening our awareness of different museum in Rosport dedicated to him is a com- materials such as sandstone, mulch, grit, sand, bination of a science centre and a traditional turf, wooden paving, bark, pine cones and museum. Learn about the impact of Henri Musée Henri Tudor 9, rue Henri Tudor pebbles. It’s an enjoyable experience for adults Tudor’s work on daily life – from the 19th cen- L-6582 Rosport Tel.: +352 73 00 66 20 6 and children alike. So, off with your shoes and Sentier “pieds nus” tury to the present day. The engineer was one of step into the fun – and don’t worry, you can Kengert the pioneers in the development of electricity [email protected] L-7633 Medernach musee-tudor.lu wash your feet at the end. The Barefoot Path is Tel.: +352 83 71 86 storage, lead acid batteries, street lighting, about 745m long. You’ll also find a motor skill [email protected] agricultural machinery, methods of transport Haaptstrooss II 400 m exercise park here. Admission is free but large and much more. You can follow in his footsteps 01/01 - 31/03 and 01/11 - 31/12 groups are requested to book in advance. Re- Bleech, Larochette, oder as a researcher here – and experimentation is MO+TU: closed Bummelbus, zu reservieren WE-SU: 14:00-17:00 freshments are available from the restaurant at am vorherigen Tag unter definitely encouraged! the adjacent Kengert campsite after your visit. Tel. 26 80 35 80 01/04 - 30/06 and 01/09 - 31/10 2 km MO+TU: closed There are also playgrounds and a swimming WE-SU: 14:00-18:00 pool here. 30/04 - 30/09 July-August MO-FR: 09:00-21:00 MO-FR: 10:00-18:00 SA+SU: 09:00-21:00 SA+SU: 10:00-18:00

102 VISIT LUXEMBOURG POCKET GUIDE 103 which are similarly very attractive The“Kuelscheier” is a group of walking routes. They can be taken rocks with a special attraction right on either as beginners’ walks or as at its heart: a pitch-dark, narrow supplementary tours, if the other tunnel through the rock, around

© PULSA PICTURES / LFT PICTURES © PULSA routes have already been explored. 100 metres long, enclosed at the top. We recommend the regional walking In some places, it is so narrow that map and the Mullerthal Trail Pocket “one-way traffic” is the only way to Guide, available online and in the get through. You’ll need a torch with region’s tourist information offices. you to explore it on the “Adventure Mullerthal Region Tourist Board – Kuelscheier” guided tour. Other Little Switzerland Tel +352 72 04 57-1 bizarre rock formations on this [email protected] www.mullerthal-trail.lu route are the narrow passages of the “Rittergang” and “Déiwepëtz”. When travelling in the Mullerthal Length: 3.5 km. region, the Heringer Millen Tourist MORE THINGS TO DO MÜLLERTHAL Centre in the village of Mullerthal is For more ideas for guided walks and well worth a visit. This restored flour tours, visit: mill, dating from the 17th century, www.mullerthal.lu/en/discover/guided-tours Fascinating geology, extensive views and houses a museum, together with one “Leading Quality Trails” of the “Best of Wandern” test centres Bike and e-bike riders can look for- that are found across Europe, where ward to thrilling tours through the The Mullerthal region is a paradise typical of the region - rock, forest and all visitors are welcome to borrow countryside or along pleasant routes for walkers. Famed well beyond meadows - in addition to cultural fea- high-quality walking equipment beside the Sûre river as it runs along the country’s borders is the 112km tures. Route 2 runs through the heart (boots, jackets, rucksacks, binocu- the border. Scenic tours: Berdorf- Mullerthal Trail. Three routes of “Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland”, lars, etc.) free of charge. In addition, Consdorf–Bech Cliff Route > 43 run through a fascinating, and taking the walker to the most spec- visitors will find information km; Rosport-Mompach-Echternach sometimes rocky, landscape. The tacular rock formations. materials there, along with regional Tudor Tour > 43 km. Sixteen racing main trail is one of the “Leading Route 3 is characterised primarily, products, traditional picnic baskets bike tours with widely-varying Quality Trails – Best of Europe”, in addition to rocks, by magical or practical picnic rucksacks, and a degrees of difficulty and elevation a certification awarded by the river valleys and romantic castles. restaurant. For walkers, the kitchen profiles have been devised in collab- European Ramblers Association. The routes are connected with one is open throughout the centre’s oration with the local cycling club, Depending on the section and route, another but can also be walked opening hours, and you can refill Mullerthal Cycling. There are five the Mullerthal Trail is suitable both individually. As the trails can be your water bottle at the tap. mountain bike trails. Eleven “Rent- for beginners and for experienced joined at several points, they can a-Bike” hire points offer a repair ser- Heringer Millen Tourist Centre walkers. The three routes each have be configured as you please. In 1, rue des moulins | L-6245 Mullerthal vice seven days a week. In addition, their own character: addition, the Mullerthal Trail is Tel.: +352 87 89 88 there is a luggage forwarding service [email protected] Route 1 offers the landscape elements supplemented by four “ExtraTours”, www.mullerthal-millen.lu (page 95).

104 VISIT LUXEMBOURG POCKET GUIDE 105 Extensive, wonderfully attractive The unique geological heritage of tive. In Bech, right by the national events per year - is a leading events views, fascinating rock formations, imposing sandstone rocks with nar- cycling route at the former station, and congress centre in Luxembourg impressive culture and history: you row gaps and deep gorges make the there is an accessible for all wooded and the cross-border region for are welcome to explore the region region something very special. You play area with a forest bowling alley, cultural events, conferences and conveniently by car, motorbike or can see this at the Natur- a Geopark a pétanque terrain and a BBQ area. social issues. coach. At Mullerthal Touring, you Mëllerdall, where the focus is on the Other play areas, precise locations Ticket-Hotline: Tel.: +352 26 72 39-500 will find six suggested tours for this. nature and the fascinating geology and details are listed at 2, Porte Saint Willibrord | L-6486 Echternach www.mullerthal.lu/en/discover/mullerthal- of the region. The combination of www.mullerthal.lu/en/discover/kids/ www.trifolion.lu touring playgrounds nature park and geopark underlines The Mullerthal region is home to The“Schiessentümpel” is a pictur- the special importance and need to In the abbey town and World a whole range of accessible for all esque waterfall on the Black Ernz protect a landscape which should be Cultural Heritage site of Echter- infrastructures and businesses. The river. The water shoots over a rock preserved for future generations. The nach, the oldest town in the Grand EureWelcome label certifies sights edge in three streams, tumbling park offers a range of activities to Duchy and home of the Hopping and accommodation as offering an into a rock basin below. The name discover the region: educational ini- Procession (“Sprangprozessioun” in excellent welcome to those with par- Schiessentümpel as used today refers tiatives such as information boards, Luxembourgish), there are plenty ticular needs. A number of walking to both the bridge and the waterfall. guided walks and leaflets help in un- of opportunities for leisure and routes are also accessible, such as the The sandstone bridge was built in derstanding the geological aspects. relaxation around its artificial lake. circular walk on the “Ierelchen” in 1879, and since then has been the The Natur- a Geopark Mëllerdall It offers pedalo hire, a bike park, Echternach, the J25 in Junglinster symbol of the region. You reach the is a candidate for a UNESCO Global trampolines and numerous BBQ or the Barefoot Walk in Medernach, Schiessentümpel either via a short Geopark accreditation. areas in summer, and walking and and likewise the “Ruetsbësch” trail walk on foot, around 1 km starting Natur- a Geopark Mëllerdall mountain biking paths. If you fancy and viewing point in Berdorf and 8, rue de l’auberge | L-6315 Beaufort from the Heringer Millen Tourist Tel.: + 352 26 87 82 91-1 a glimpse into the ancient past, the Vitalweg (activity route) around [email protected] Centre on local paths (W6 & W7), www.naturpark-mellerdall.lu don’t skip a visit to the Roman villa the Echternach Lake. or from the nearby, larger car park and museum. At the youth hostel, www.mullerthal.lu/en/discover/ tourism-for-all between the village of Mullerthal Looking for an adventure play- right by the lake, you can eat in the and the Breidweiler Bridge junction ground? At the Sauerpark in restaurant and enjoy its terrace. The on the CR121. You can walk along Rosport, families will find a large lakeside area also regularly stages a the road or take the Mullerthal Trail site with a chance to play on swings variety of events. Route 3, heading towards Mullerthal. and slides; climbing and water play Echternach Tourist Information 9-10, Parvis de la Basilique | Here, a new highlight awaits the vis- feature, as well as benches and picnic L-6486 Echternach Tel.: +352 72 02 30 itor: a 90 metre-long construction of areas. The adventure playground [email protected] steps in steel and local wood, opened in Echternach, on the left bank of www.visitechternach.lu in 2019, attached to the ground by 16 the lake, combines play elements supports and anchored directly into for younger and older children. On In the historic centre of Echter- the rock by seven fastenings. rainy days, the indoor play area and nach and situated very close to the www.mullerthal.lu/en/fiche/geotop/ bowling centre in the youth hostel basilica and abbey, the Trifolion schiessentumpel-waterfalls at Beaufort offers a good alterna- Echternach - with around 200

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The Moselle river meanders along the valley and region of the same name, forming a natural boundary with Germany. The romantic beauty of the valley draws visitors to its famous wineries, charming hotels and medieval towns. Popular white wine grape varieties grow on sunlit slopes, before being turned into Riesling, Pinot Gris or the region’s characteristic Auxerrois. All kinds of fruit are cultivated here and made into spirits and juices. These fine drinks can be enjoyed in picturesque villages and at traditional events. From the vineyards around Schengen, the emblem of a united Europe, you have a wonderful view over the Moselle, where on its far bank the rest of Europe begins.

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BECH-KLEINMACHER MOSELLE RENTABIKE MISELERLAND MOSELLE “A Possen”: Rentabike Miselerland: wine, folklore and toys on the move at the Moselle How did people at the Moselle used to live Discover the beautiful Moselle region by and work? Find out at the “A Possen” museum, bicycle: explore in an active and environmen- which occupies no fewer than seven houses; tally-friendly way by cycling alongside the me- the oldest was built in 1617 and has been Musée “A Possen” andering river at the foot of the vineyards. The 2, Keeseschgaessel completely preserved. In the Folklore and Wine L-5404 Bech-Kleinmacher regional bicycle hire service is practical, simple Museum, you can learn all about the everyday Tel.: +352 23 69 73 53 and cheap to use – in line with the slogan “The life of a typical winemaking family in the 18th [email protected] Moselle moves!”. RentaBike Miselerland offers musee-possen.lu and 19th centuries. The Toy Museum brings free use of a helmet along with your bike. Bikes childhood in yesteryear to life. Events here also Bech-Kleinmacher, Centre can be returned to any participating outlet. 200 m include themed tours, workshops for children High season Easter - 31/10 and adults, exhibitions and music evenings. At MO: closed the “Wäistuff A Possen” restaurant, you can TU-FR: 11:00-18:00 SA+SU: 11:00-18:00 enjoy typical Luxembourg specialities in an Low season 03/11 - Easter authentic setting. FR: 11:00-17:00 SA+SU: 11:00-17:00 Tel.: +352 621 21 78 08 January and February [email protected] closed. rentabike-miselerland.lu

GREVENMACHER MOSELLE GREVENMACHER MOSELLE Magical Traditional sparkling wine: Butterfly Garden Caves Bernard-Massard The Butterfly Garden in Grevenmacher When it comes to making still and sparkling introduces visitors to a magical world. In the wines using traditional methods, Bernard-Mas- near-tropical temperatures inside a glasshouse sard is Luxembourg’s leading family-run measuring over 600m2, you can see hundreds of winemaking business, with a total annual pro- exotic butterflies flying around. If you’re lucky, duction of nearly 3,500,000 bottles. It is now one of these delicate creatures may even land managed by the fifth generation of the same on your arm. There’s a lot more than the but- family. On a guided tour of the cellars, you will Caves Bernard-Massard S.A. terflies to see: in the tropical conditions here, Jardin des Papillons learn all about the secrets of making wine and 22, route du Vin 56, Route de Trèves L-6794 Grevenmacher at 28°C and between 70 and 80% humidity, L-6793 Grevenmacher crémant (sparkling wine), including audiovisual Tel.: +352 75 05 45 22 8 Chinese painted quail, chameleons, tortoises, Tel.: +352 75 85 39 presentations. The tour is followed by a tasting [email protected] various birds and a colony of bees (behind [email protected] session in elegant surroundings, with views of bernard-massard.lu papillons.lu glass) also thrive. Visit the museum shop and the Moselle. In the charming wine bar, you will Enner der Bréck the brasserie with its terrace to round off your Jardin des papillons find the complete range of wines and cuvées 150 m 10 m visit. from the different vineyards. MO-FR: 10:00-12:00 High season 01/04 - 31/10 and 13:30-18:00 MO-FR: 09:30-17:00 SA: 10:00-13:00 SA+SU: 09:30-17:00 SU: 15:00-20:00

GREVENMACHER MOSELLE GREVENMACHER MOSELLE Along the Moselle Playing cards, printing and film aboard the MS Princesse Marie-Astrid at the Kulturhuef From on board the MS Princesse Marie-Astrid, The Kulturhuef is home to an exhibition you’ll see the Moselle valley from a new and about the founder of a dynasty of playing fascinating perspective. As you enjoy a gourmet card manufacturers, Jean Dieudonné, who meal in the luxurious, elegant interior, through settled in Grevenmacher in 1754. The second the huge panoramic windows you can watch Entente Touristique de la permanent exhibition is about book printing. the vineyards, picturesque little villages and Moselle The Kulturhuef is also home to a charming 10, route du Vin gently rolling hills and forests drifting slowly L-6794 Grevenmacher cinema which shows blockbusters, children’s Tel.: +352 75 82 75 by. The luxury vessel operates from Easter films and arthouse films and regularly hosts Kulturhuef [email protected] 54, route de Trèves until September and also offers charter trips. marie-astrid.lu special screenings in the presence of directors L-6793 Grevenmacher Booking is essential. and experts. On mild summer nights, cinema Tel.: +352 26 74 64 1 Gare de Grevenmacher [email protected] 150 m fans love the open-air “Moonlight Cinema”. The menu at the bistro features regional produce. kulturhuef.lu MO-FR: 08:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00 In summer, the terrace in the courtyard is an Jardin des papillons 0 m May - August inviting place to enjoy a glass of Moselle wine SA: 10:00-15:00 in a Mediterranean ambience. MO: closed July - August TU-FR: 14:00-18:00 SU: 10:00-15:00 SA+SU: 14:00-18:00

MONDORF-LES-BAINS MOSELLE Fun, games and excitement at Casino 2OOO Fun and games, excitement and emotion – Mondorf-les-Bains you’ll find it all at Casino 2OOO, 365 days a year. It offers interesting games, top-quality food and a varied programme of events, in a glamorous yet relaxed atmosphere. It’s the no. 1 place to go for gaming enthusiasts in • Events during the whole year Luxembourg and welcomes 520,000 visitors a • 13 hotels / 30 restaurants • 200 shops year. Spending an evening here might involve Casino 2OOO For all information : • 10 playgrounds indulging in the haute cuisine at any of three Rue Flammang Tel. : +352 23 66 75 75 L-5618 Mondorf-les-Bains • Casino different restaurants, applauding the artists at Tel.: +352 23 61 11 [email protected] • Thermal bath with ﬁ tness and the “Chapito” or trying your luck on the slot [email protected] www.visitmondorf.lu wellness machines or at roulette. Accommodation is casino2000.lu • Cinema available at the 4-star Superior Hotel Casino Mondorf CASINO 2OOO 100 m • Aviation museum 2OOO or the Villa des Roses. • Easy-Golf / Boats MO-TH: 10:00-03:00 FR: 10:00-04:00 • Thermal Parc SA+SU: 10:00-04:00 Gemeng Munneref • 8 hiking und bike circuits 116 VISIT LUXEMBOURG POCKET GUIDE 117 © PRC THERMAL MONDORF © PRC © RENTABIKE MISELERLAND © RENTABIKE

MONDORF-LES-BAINS MOSELLE MONDORF-LES-BAINS MOSELLE Thermal Park Take your foot Stroll and relax off the pedal In Luxembourg’s only spa town, Mondorf- Take a leisurely bike ride through the leafy spa les-Bains, the park at the thermal baths is a town of Mondorf-les-Bains. Hire your bike lovely place to stroll around and relax. The from the local tourist office and treat yourself park covers more than 40 hectares and has to a whole- or half-day bike ride with all the something for everyone. In the new pop-up bar latest kit provided for adults and children. called La Roseraie, in the middle of the famous There are many varied routes to enjoy in rural Rentabike Miselerland rose garden, visitors can sit and enjoy a drink surroundings. A cycling tour around the spa 26, avenue des Bains L-5610 Mondorf-les-Bains or a snack in peace and quiet. But there are also Parc Thermal town is a great way to relax and unwind. Tel.: +352 23 66 75 75 26, avenue des Bains [email protected] more active attractions: practise your swing L-5610 Mondorf-les-Bains on the Easy Golf course (a game lasts about 90 Tel.: +352 23 66 75 75 rentabike-miselerland.lu minutes) or take a pedal boat with up to four [email protected] Mondorf, Brill people out on the water. visitmondorf.lu 600 m Mondorf, Brill MO: closed 600 m TU-FR: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-19:00 MO: closed SA: 09:00-12:00 TU-TH: 14:00-18:00 and 13:00-18:00 SA+SU: 14:00-18:00 SU: 14:30-18:30

MONDORF-LES-BAINS MOSELLE REMERSCHEN MOSELLE A passion for the aviation technology Caves du Sud: of yesterday and today exploring Luxembourg’s wine culture The Aviation Museum situated in the green The winegrowers’ cooperative of Domaines parkland of the thermal baths recalls the era Vinsmoselle was founded in 1921 and is now of the aviation pioneers and arouses visitors’ Luxembourg’s leading producer of wine and interest in all periods of the history of flying. crémant. More than 300 winemakers are mem- The museum is intended to be the start of a bers of the cooperative boasting four locations complete inventory of the history of aviation along the Moselle. The Caves du Sud winery, in Luxembourg and is continuously being founded in 1948, is located at the heart of the Musée de l’aviation Caves du Sud enlarged by the operators, who are passionate luxembourgeoise vineyards in the south-east of Luxembourg. The 32, route du Vin 26, avenue des Bains L-5440 Remerschen aviation enthusiasts. L-5601 Mondorf-les-Bains Domaines Vinsmoselle team will be happy to Tel.: +352 23 66 14 40 Tel.: +352 621 155 531 welcome you in the unusual bar there and help [email protected] [email protected] you to enjoy learning about Luxembourg’s wine vinsmoselle.lu fligermusee.lu culture on a fascinating tour. In summer you Al Schoul Mondorf, Brill can sit outside on the sunny terrace to taste the 20 m 600 m many and varied flavours of Moselle wines. MO: closed MO+TU: closed TU-FR: 10:00-20:00 WE-FR: 14:00-18:00 SA: 10:00-20:00 SA+SU: 14:00-18:00 SU: 10:00-21:00

REMERSCHEN MOSELLE REMICH MOSELLE Biodiversum: Caves St Martin: nature meets futuristic architecture underground wine paradise The futuristic nature conservation centre Biodi- If you are following Luxembourg’s Wine versum was created on an artificial island at Route, you must visit the prestigious Caves St the foot of the vineyards in the Haff Réimech Martin winery just outside Remich, known as nature conservation area. On the ground floor, the “Pearl of the Moselle”. Take a guided tour, there are displays about the history of the including wine tasting, during which you will nature conservation area and about the un- walk to the heart of the underground tunnels – Caves St Martin derwater world. On the top floor, visitors can nearly a kilometre long – that have been carved 53, route de Stadtbredimus L-5570 Remich learn all about the birds and plants here, other Biodiversum into the solid limestone rock. After exploring Tel.: +352 23 61 99 1 5, Breicherwee [email protected] nature conservation areas in Luxembourg, en- L-5441 Remerschen the wine-tasting cellar and shop, you can relax vironmental protection and sustainability. It’s Tel.: +352 24 75 65 31 on the terrace overlooking the Moselle. The cavesstmartin.lu a good idea to combine your visit here with a [email protected] Caves St Martin hosts many workshops and Gare de Remich birdwatching tour of the nature reserve, which biodiversum.lu special events, and refreshments are available 700 m is of great importance for the huge diversity of Remerschen, Nei Schoul from the Pavilion Saint-Martin. Warm clothing MO: closed 800 m TU: 13:30-17:00 bird species here and the wealth of fauna and is recommended because the temperature in WE-FR: 10:00-12:00 flora. In summer, you can cool off in the nearby MO: closed the tunnels is a constant, damp 12°C. and 13:30-17:00 TU-FR: 10:00-18:00 SA+SU: 10:00-12:00 gravel pit ponds. SA+SU: 10:00-18:00 and 13:30-17:00

REMICH MOSELLE REMICH MOSELLE Mini-golf Navitours: and mini-cars float gently through the Moselle valley The 18-hole miniature golf course right next to Treat yourself to some time out on the water the beautiful Moselle promenade might tempt with a voyage of discovery through the Moselle you to practise your swing again with friends valley in the SaarLorLux Three Country Cor- or family. After a round of miniature golf, ner, starting your boat ride in Remich. You can children and teenagers up to the age of about choose between round trips, cruises through 15 can have great fun driving around a circuit locks, gourmet cruises and day trips on board in mini electric cars. The 75-metre-long track is the passenger ships RiverDiva, Roude Léiw & bound to give them the Formula 1 feeling! Mini-Golf & Mini-Cars MuselSchëff. During your leisurely trip, you Esplanade L-5501 Remich can enjoy regional produce in the restaurant, Navitours Tel.: +352 23 66 93 63 prepared in the onboard kitchen. L-5553 Remich [email protected] Tel.: +352 75 84 89 si-remich.lu [email protected] navitours.lu Gare routière Remich 50 m Gare routière Remich 20 m Early April to late November Opening hours: Timetable: si-remich.lu navitours.lu

REMICH MOSELLE Pearl of the Moselle: Hiking with wine tasting The small town of Remich is located in the border triangle of Germany, France and Luxembourg. A magnificent panorama of vineyards and dense forests surround the “Pearl of the Moselle” like an amphitheatre. Enjoy a hike through the idyllic vineyards and sample various fine wines from Luxembourg. Benefit from a 30% discount with the LuxembourgCard.

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SCHENGEN MOSELLE The Spirit of Europe: European Information Centre The small, picturesque winegrowing village of Schengen in the Three Country Corner became world-famous over 30 years ago as a positive symbol of open borders in Europe. At Centre Européen Schengen Opening hours: a.s.b.l. Fascination the European Museum in Schengen, you can 6, rue Robert Goebbels 1 November to Easter 10.00-17.00 gain an insight into the Schengen Agreement. L-5444 Schengen Aquarium Tel.: +352 26 66 58 10 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) Visitors also learn a great deal about the history [email protected] Habitat full of Easter to 31 October 10.00-18.00 of Europe. Stroll across the Place des Étoiles visitschengen.lu secrets (every day) | December & January (Stars Square) where you’ll find the Columns of Schengen Koerech / église closed the Nations and an original piece of the Berlin 250 m

Wall. Walk along the riverside promenade High season April - October where the boats are moored, and take a look MO-FR: 10:00-18:00 SA+SU: 10:00-18:00 at the three steel monuments on the Place de Low season November - March Promenade de la Sûre l’Accord de Schengen. MO-FR: 10:00-17:00 SA+SU: 10:00-17:00 rue des Pépinières L-6445 Wasserbillig Closed 01/11 and 22/12 - 01/01 Tél. : +352 26 74 02 37 | [email protected] aquarium.wasserbillig.lu 128 VISIT LUXEMBOURG POCKET GUIDE 129

WASSERBILLIG MOSELLE WORMELDANGE MOSELLE A mysterious habitat Caves Crémants Poll-Fabaire: Wasserbillig Aquarium a prestigious winery “A fascinating aquarium, a mysterious habitat” The winery is a member of the Domaines – enter the colourful, species-rich diversity Vinsmoselle cooperative that was founded in of the underwater world. Here you’ll find 1921 and is now the leading producer of wine exotic and native fish living in saltwater and and crémants in Luxembourg. The winegrow- freshwater tanks where whole landscapes have ers’ cooperative has four sites along the Moselle. been created from plants and rocks. The 15 The winery in Wormeldange, in Art Deco style, different aquariums contain a total of 90,000 is where the prestigious Poll-Fabaire brand of litres of water. The rocky tanks are full of Luxembourg crémant is produced. The winery Aquarium - Centre de loisirs Caves Crémants Poll-Fabaire South and East American perch, while discus, Rue des Pépinières team will welcome you by the shores of the 115, route du Vin angelfish, neon tetra and the like hunt for food L-6645 Wasserbillig Moselle and take you on a tour on which you L-5481 Wormeldange in the more densely planted tanks. You can also Tel.: +352 26 74 02 37 can learn to appreciate the wide range of Tel.: +352 26 66 14 20 [email protected] [email protected] admire the vicious but shy and exotic piranhas aquarium.wasserbillig.lu different Luxembourg wines and crémants. vinsmoselle.lu and even pike, one of the biggest predatory fish In summer you can taste the different grape Gare de Wasserbillig Kellerei in Luxembourg’s waters. Visitors can watch the 400 m varieties that are used to make Moselle wines 0 m fish being fed every day, with commentary. as you relax on the sunny terrace, surrounded MO-FR: 10:00-17:00 MO-FR: 08:00-20:00 SA+SU: 10:00-17:00 by vineyards. SA+SU: 09:00-20:00

130 VISIT LUXEMBOURG POCKET GUIDE 131 nature reserve centre invite you to extensive panoramic views towards discover the diverse countryside. Luxembourg and France’s Lorraine A Wiewesch Nature Reserve region, and the untamed nature of 12, Syrdallstrooss | L-6850 Manternach Tel. : +352 26 71 67 1 the Strombierg make this walk a [email protected] © CARLO RINNEN / LFT © CARLO www.visitmoselle.lu memorable experience.

At the Moselle, you can also enjoy The dream loop route “Palmberg outstanding walks – on premium Ahn Wine & Nature Path”, starting routes such as the three dream loops from the small winemaking village off the “Saar-Hunsrück-Steig” hiking of Ahn, offers a great combination path, guaranteeing unforgettable for walkers. It runs past the inclined circular walks on foot through the limestone rock strata and through region. the sloping vineyards of the Palm- berg, with magnificent views over The average-difficulty “Manterna- the Moselle valley below. After wal- MORE THINGS TO DO MOSELLE cher Fiels” route runs through the king through forests rich in diversity nature reserve of the same name, of species, you reach a nature reserve past an impressive forested canyon, with a stock of ancient boxwood and Diverse nature and beautiful views through gigantic stratifications of meadows full of orchids. The final over the vineyards and winding river rock and the narrow Kerbtal valley. section runs through the Donver- En route, you will be treated with bach valley, with its waterfalls and a Admire the panorama! The Mo- reserve (page 122), a marshland area wonderful panoramic views on the wooded gorge. selle region has some magnificent of European significance due to the Lelliger Plateau, and a vineyard in www.visitluxembourg.com www.visitmoselle.lu viewpoints. For instance, between wide variety of species found there. the heart of a forest. www.saar-hunsrück-steig.de Stadtbredimus and Greiveldange, Two nature trails with observation on the Scheierbierg in Remich, from cabins enable you to discover fauna Schengen without Borders starts in The Romans have left impressive tra- the top of the most famous Moselle and flora up close. the village on the Moselle that beca- ces of their presence in the Moselle vineyard, Koeppchen, or at one of me famous with the signing of the region. As part of the Roman Trail, the most photographed places along Another nature reserve in the Schengen Agreement in 1985, and there are a number of sites and relics the Moselle, the Deisermillen in Moselle region is “A Wiewesch” in which stands for a Europe without of the Roman period to visit – on Machtum. Manternach. It is surrounded by fru- borders. The walk leads from the foot, by bike or by car. www.visitmoselle.lu it orchards, and only a few hundred European Museum to the “Strom- www.strassen-der-roemer.eu The Moselle is a paradise for nature- metres away from the Manternacher bierg” nature reserve, and onwards lovers. Visit the former gravel pits Fiels nature reserve, where you can towards France in the area around Do you want to discover a region in at Remerschen/Wintrange, with the marvel at the biggest wooded gorge the winegrowing village of Contz- a wholly different way for a change? futuristically-designed Biodiversum in the Grand Duchy. The many paths les-Bains. Magnificent views into Then try out the free app “Psst – Centre in the Haff-Réimech nature and themed walks organised by the the Moselle valley, sloping vineyards, Lauschtouren Miselerland”, which

132 VISIT LUXEMBOURG POCKET GUIDE 133 presents the region, towns, tours, tages. Varieties of schnapps, juices, monuments, hiking routes, museums jams, honey, pastries and sausages and other sites in the Moselle region are also produced in the Moselle in an entertaining and informative region, and all are well worth trying. way, under the slogan of “Listen See for yourself, in one of the many and Discover”. A personal audio regional restaurants or at the weekly guide in four languages which you and monthly fresh produce markets load onto your phone, guides you in Schengen, Remich, Grevenmacher through your target destination via and Mondorf-les-Bains. GPS. Each tour is unique and indi- www.vins-cremants.lu vidually presented by personalities from the respective region. They tell Relaxation and well-being is similar- authentic stories, underpinned with ly the order of the day in Mondorf- sound, humour and imagination, les-Bains. In this spa town, you and in some cases with photos too. can combine wellness, health and www.visitmoselle.lu culture together perfectly. Bathing delights, a sauna and other temples Of course, in this region famous for to wellness await at the thermal its wine and sparkling wine (Cré- baths. The adjoining park (page 118) mant de Luxembourg), a particular comprises over 40 hectares and is a recommendation on any tour is to paradise for nature-lovers. Families stop off at one of the many private can enjoy a pedalo ride or a round of winemakers. In the Moselle valley minigolf. Take a pleasant walk and and in the foothills, there are also discover ancient baths, the orangerie plenty of restaurants with a traditio- and the “Waasserhaus”. nal cuisine based on locally-sourced Mondorf Domaine Thermale Avenue des Bains | L-5610 Mondorf-les-Bains products, offering guests a sophis- Tel.: +352 23 66 66 66 ticated yet authentic gastronomy. [email protected] www.mondorf.lu Trout in Riesling sauce, fried fish that you eat with your fingers, and crayfish à la luxembourgeoise rank amongst the greatest of culinary specialities from the region. Those restaurants with the “Ambassadeurs” label are official representatives for Luxembourg wines and crémants, and offer a wide selection of vin-

LAND OF THE RED ROCKS Industrial heritage in the Minett

The Minett, also known as the “Land of the Red Rocks”, owes its name to the red soil that shines out from afar in many places. The colour comes from the iron ore, at one time the basis for the worldwide success of the Luxembourg steel industry. Today, the Minett Tour allows you to follow the traces of the back-breaking and frequently hazardous mining past. But you can also get a sense of progress and innovation in Esch-Belval. Soak up the modern architecture, which projects energetically skywards between the disused blast furnaces, offering a home full of future promiseto the young university.

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“An der Schwemm” A UNIQUE BREWERY EXPERIENCE swimming and wellness centre THROUGH TWO CENTURIES OF HISTORY Welcome by a professional guide All kinds of fun and games, exercise and relax- Guided tour through the brewery ation to do with swimming and wellness – it’s Tasting session of 100% natural beers /PERS all there at the “An der Schwemm” swimming Souvenirs 15€ and wellness centre. For water babies, there Free for children under 16 Duration: 2h (tasting included) Languages: LU / FR / DE / EN / CN are pools for both proficient swimmers and An der Schwemm beginners, a waterfall, a paddling pool with 10, rue J.H. Polk mini-slide, and the spectacular 40-metre-long L-3275 Bettembourg Tel.: +352 26 52 95 1 “Black Hole” slide with sound and flashing [email protected] LED strobe lights. Afterwards, you can relax on an-der-schwemm.lu the roof terrace or at the juice bar. The sauna Bettembourg complex features two Finnish saunas with 200 m infrared therapy lights, a steam bath, plunge MO: 11:30-13:30 and PRACTICAL INFORMATION AND RESERVATION: pool, Kneipp pool and a rest area with deck- 15:30-22:00 TU: 11:30-22:00 • Visits on reservation from Monday to Saturday chairs. A bistro with outdoor terrace, a small WE-FR: 11:30-13:30 and (without reservation on Saturdays at 3 p.m.) shop and a restaurant add the finishing touches. 15:30-22:00 • Booking by telephone: + 352 23 63 64 – 217 SA: 09:00-20:00 or on our website: www.brasserienationale.lu SU: 09:00-17:00 • Enjoy food and drinks at our partner “An der Brauerei” 138 VISIT LUXEMBOURG POCKET GUIDE 139 2 Boulevard J-F Kennedy, L-4930 BASCHARAGE, Grand-Duché de Luxembourg © ROBERT THEISEN / LFT © ROBERT

BETTEMBOURG LAND OF THE RED ROCKS Bettembourg Fairytale Park: a wonderful fantasy world At the Fairytale Park, it’s all about fun, adventure and imagination, exploring and learning. Children will have an unforgettable day in this enchanting place. Snow White, Cinderella and other fairy-tale characters are brought to life in the Fairytale Forest. Then you move on to the large animal enclosure with its domestic and more exotic animals, the aquariums and Parc Merveilleux Bettembourg terrariums and the Amazonia tropical house. Route de Mondorf The miniature train and Pony Express are L-3260 Bettembourg also very popular. Children can work off their Tel.: +352 51 10 48 1 [email protected] energy on the big playground, drive with the parc-merveilleux.lu mini-cars or play at mini-golf. Refreshments Parc merveilleux are available in the restaurant or the cafeteria 0 m with its covered terrace. MO-FR: 09:30-19:00 SA+SU: 09:30-19:00

CRUISING THE WORLD SCIENCE-SHOWS LIQUIDS MATERIALS AROUND US MECANICS ELECTRICITY MATHEMATICS KITCHEN LAB MOBILITY DIFFERDANGE LAND OF THE RED ROCKS EXPLORATIONS CHEMISTRY OPTICS 70 MAGNETISM EXPERIMENTAL in 4 Luxembourg Science Center: STATIONS LANGUAGES in 5 interactive discovery LANGUAGES The Luxembourg Science Center is an ultra-modern discovery centre for science and technology. Researchers from the age of five upwards can learn through play here. There are over 70 interactive experiments to explore in the permanent exhibition. The spectacular demonstrations and workshops are irresistible Luxembourg Science Center to curious minds. Whether you’re building 50, rue Emile Mark L-4620 Differdange a device to generate a gigantic arc of light, Tel.: +352 28 83 99 1 playing table football against a robot, making [email protected] science-center.lu steel melt in a split second or taking part in a OPENING HOURS: Monday - Friday 9A.M.–5P.M. molecular cookery workshop, you’re bound to Arbed Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 10A.M.–6P.M. find it amazing and exciting! 20 m Gare de Differdange CLOSING DATES: 200 m January 1st, December 25th & 26th

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DUDELANGE LAND OF THE RED ROCKS The Bitter Years exhibition in a former water tower Climb up all the steps, it’ll be worth it! “The Bitter Years” is the last exhibition that Luxembourg-born Edward Steichen curated as Director of the Photography Department at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. In the Land of the Red Rocks in the south of the country, the “Logis Élégance” This emotionally moving exhibition from 1962 is now housed in an old restored water tower, Cottage offers 45 rooms, 5 studios, 3 suites and the “Logis Table Gourmande” on the site of a former steelworks. The Bitter Waassertuerm+Pomhouse 1b, rue du Centenaire restaurant. Located in the centre of the charming town of Dudelange, we have Years is a kind of homage to documentary pho- L-3475 Dudelange tography and comprises more than 200 images. Tel.: +352 52 24 24 50 7 ample private parking and are close to public transport links. They show rural America during the global [email protected] economic crisis known as the Great Depression. steichencollections-cna.lu Regular events and temporary photographic Gare de Dudelange - Centre 500 m exhibitions are held in the old pump house next HÔTEL RESTAURANT COTTAGE to the tower, the Pomhouse. MO+TU: closed WE-FR: 12:00-18:00 10, rue Auguste Liesch • L-3474 Dudelange SA+SU: 12:00-18:00 T. +352 52 05 91 • [email protected] www.cottageluxembourg.com • www.maisons-mengin.com 144 VISIT LUXEMBOURG POCKET GUIDE 145

DUDELANGE LAND OF THE RED ROCKS ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE LAND OF THE RED ROCKS Climbing among the treetops “Escher Schwemm” - at the Parc Le’h bathing in the park You need a good sense of balance and a bit of The swimming pool in Esch-sur-Alzette is strength and courage in the climbing park. perfect for leisure and relaxation and for having Escher Schwemm Part of the beautiful Parc Le’h in Dudelange, a good time with your friends or family. It has 1, Place des Sacrifiés 1940-1945 Parc Le’h L-4115 Esch-sur-Alzette it offers over 100 different challenges on 203, rue du Parc a big pool with a diving tower, a learners’ pool Tel.: +352 27 54 72 00 L-3542 Dudelange seven routes, including nets, rope bridges, Tel.: +352 621 66 91 12 and a whirlpool area. Children of all ages will [email protected] surfing, zip lines, Tarzan and “monkey trees”, aventure.lu love the kids’ pool, the water games and the lesbainsduparc.lu plus circuits for young children and for Waldschoul oder rue 40-metre-long slide. The outdoor pool with its Schwemm - Breedewee 20 m team-building events. The maximum height Nic Biever massage bench is even open all year round. 1 Minute is a dizzying 17m - not for the fainthearted! MO: 12:00-14:00 and 16:00-21:45 TU+TH: 07:00-08:00 and There’s something for everyone – for toddlers October - March SA+SU: from 14:00 12:00-21:45 (from +/- age 2), adults and grandparents – WE+FR: 07:00-08:00, 12:00- April, October, November 14:00 and 16:00-21:45 whether they come as a group, for a stag party, SA+SU: 14:00-19:00 SA: 08:00-17:45 a birthday celebration or a family or corporate May - September SU: 08:00-12:45 TU-TH: 10:00-19:00 During school holidays: event. Afterwards, you can eat at the Parc Le’h SA+SU: 10:00-19:00 MO: 10:00-21:45 restaurant. July - August TU-FR: 07:00-21:45 MO-FR: 10:00-19:00 SA: 08:00-17:45 SA+SU: 10:00-19:00 SU: 08:00-12:45

ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE LAND OF THE RED ROCKS ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE LAND OF THE RED ROCKS National Resistance Museum: Blast furnaces life under the Nazis in the City of Science The National Resistance Museum in Esch-sur- The blast furnaces of Belval that form part of Alzette shows how the population of Luxem- the City of Science at the new university are a bourg reacted to the Nazi occupation, what major tourist attraction and cultural highlight. life was like in the concentration camps and You can climb up more than 180 steps to reach the fate of Jews in Luxembourg. The museum a height of 40m in blast furnace A, as part of a also hosts changing exhibitions related to the guided tour led by former steelworkers. From same period. there you have an amazing view of a unique en- Musée national de la Résistance semble of urban buildings. A few times a year, Le Fonds Belval Place de la Résistance Avenue du Rock’n’Roll L-4041 Esch-sur-Alzette it’s possible to visit the blast furnaces by night. L-4361 Esch-sur-Alzette Tel.: +352 54 84 72 An exhibition in the Massenoire building pro- Tel.: +352 26 84 01 [email protected] vides an introduction to the university quarter [email protected] musee-resistance.lu and describes the history of the iron and steel fonds-belval.lu Gare Esch-sur-Alzette industry and the development of the southern Gare Belval-Université 900m 200 m part of Luxembourg. Just nearby is the Rockhal MO: closed concert hall. MO+TU: closed TU-FR: 14:00-18:00 WE-FR: 10:00-19:00 SA+SU: 14:00-18:00 SA+SU: 10:00-18:00

FOND-DE-GRAS LAND OF THE RED ROCKS PEPPANGE LAND OF THE RED ROCKS Minett Park Fond-de-Gras: The Grande-Duchesse Charlotte steam train rides and a glimpse of mining Carriage Museum Nowadays, it’s hard to imagine that the There are 33 historic horse-drawn carriages peaceful little valley of Fond-de-Gras was, until dating back to the 19th century to be admired the 1960s, one of the country’s leading mining here. Of particular interest are the seven car- centres. At the Minett Park Fond-de-Gras, over riages belonging to the Grand Ducal court and 100 years of industrial history in the south of the Grand Duke’s huge gala coupé. Numerous Luxembourg are brought vividly to life. The accessories such as harness, baggage and travel Train 1900 steam train links Pétange with requisites take visitors back to the time when Musée de calèches Minett Park Fond-de-Gras Grand-Duchesse Charlotte Fond-de-Gras just as it used to around the turn 2, Fond-de-Gras the Grand Ducal family and other wealthy 21, rue de Crauthem L-4576 Differdange L-3390 Peppange of the last century. The “Minièresbunn” miners’ Tel.: +352 26 58 20 69 citizens used to travel around by carriage. Tel.: +352 51 69 99 train takes visitors through a tunnel where iron [email protected] [email protected] ore used to be extracted, from Fond-de-Gras minettpark.lu musee-rural.lu to the mining village of Lasauvage and as far Gare de Pétange Peppange, Musée as Saulnes (in France). In summer, the Blues 0 m 200 m Express music festival and the Steampunk Con- Trains run from 1.5 to 01/04 - 31/10 vention make this open-air museum rock! last Sunday in September SU: 14:00-18:00 SU and public holidays (except During the week for groups on on 23rd of June) request.

PEPPANGE LAND OF THE RED ROCKS RUMELANGE LAND OF THE RED ROCKS Life on the land: Underground the Rural and Artisanal Museum at the National Mining Museum

What was life in the countryside like nearly Travel around underground like a miner! To Musée national des mines Carreau de la mine Walert 200 years ago? This museum is housed in an old enter the mine, visitors travel, just like the L-3714 Rumelange farm built in 1840 and shows what working on workers did, on the mine railway for about 20 Tel.: +352 56 56 88 a farm was like, along with many former village minutes. Then they continue on foot. On the [email protected] craftsmen’s workshops. You can also see a way, a museum guide explains all about the mnm.lu number of examples of agricultural machinery work of the men who used to spend the whole Gare de Rumelange 1100 m and furniture from the 19th century. Visitors day in the underground tunnels. Most of the Rumelange Centre Cuturel are guided round by an audio tour. There’s Musée rural et artisanal museum’s collection is housed in the actual 700 m 38, rue de Crauthem a playground for children and a welcoming L-3390 Peppange mine, so the tools and machines are displayed High season April - June café-restaurant where visitors can go to enjoy Tel.: +352 51 69 99 in their natural environment, so to speak, and and September MO-WE: closed some local specialities. [email protected] bear witness to over 100 years of technical pro- TH-SU: 14:00-18:00 musee-rural.lu gress in iron ore mining. The tours of the mine July - August MO: closed Peppange, Musée last about 1.5 hours and are always for groups, TU-SU: 14:00-18:00 150 m escorted by a museum guide. Low season October - March MO: closed Every 2nd SU: 14:30 TU-FR: 14:00-18:00 Open all year SA+SU: 14:00-18:00 for groups of 16 on request.

152 VISIT LUXEMBOURG POCKET GUIDE 153 future generations. Guided tours In the small, sleepy village of are available. Lasauvage on the French border, Cockerill Mine Museum there is plenty of industrial history Rue Jean-Pierre Bausch| L-4114 Esch/Alzette Tel.: +352 26 54 42 1 to marvel at. This former mining [email protected] ©ESCHER BAMHAISER www.cockerill.lu village is today home to silent witnesses of earlier times, such as the TheNational Mining Museum (page overhead pylons for what used to be 153) is located in Rumelange. The the mine train (the “Minièresbunn”), traditional viewing tour starts with old bridges and sheds. In Lasauvage, a ride on a mine railway. This crosses you will also find two museums. the above-ground slag heap and With a little luck, you can even find enters the mine via the Langengrund out about the legend from which the gallery. The museum’s collection village gets its name. Incidentally, comprises machinery, equipment on certain days you can even ride and archive documents relating to the Minièresbunn from here to the MORE THINGS TO DO LAND OF THE RED ROCKS iron ore mining in Luxembourg Minett Park Fond-de-Gras. from the middle of the 19th century Minièresbunn starting point L-4697 Lasauvage through to the 1980s. Tel.: +352 26 50 41 24 [email protected] On the Minett Tour www.minettpark.lu between past and present TheHuman Migration Documenta- tion Centre (CDMH) in Dudelange On the “Sentier de la Crosnière” Want to learn all about the exciting Science, comprising the modern conveys a sense of how greatly hiking trail, in the vicinity of industrial history of the Land of the university and business site. To society has been influenced by the Lasauvage, families will discover Red Rocks? Then go on the Minett discover more, guided tours take country’s steel history. In fact, very a true insider’s tip: a place where Tour (www.minett-tour.lu). This you inside the furnace and on an many miners came from abroad, children can discover nature through route, roughly 35km long, links five ascent to a viewing platform with especially from Portugal and Italy. play. Helpful information boards sites with various thematic focuses fantastic views over the site and its From the impressive water tower in guide them along the trail, a little associated with mining for iron ore surrounding area. Dudelange (page 144), walk through over 3km in length. In addition to and steel manufacturing. In addi- the former workers’ district of the this trail, there are also other hiking tion to the Minett-Park Fond-de- In Esch-sur-Alzette, the Cocker- Italian Quarter and then on through routes to explore. Gras presented earlier (page 150), ill Mine Museum invites you to the nature reserve, on the trail of Sentier de la Crosnière starting point rue de la Crosnière | L-4694 Lasauvage the tour also features the following dive into the world of the miners, the steel industry. En route, you will Tel.: +352 2754 5991 places: thanks to a rich collection of discover what a “Humpen” is. tools and a committed group of Centre de documentation sur les migra- The former mining area of tions humaines (CDMH) The restored blast furnaces in volunteers who are preserving the Gare-Usines | L-3481 Dudelange “Prënzebierg – Giele Botter” is Tel.: +352 51 69 85 Belval/Esch-sur-Alzette (page working life of the Katzenberg [email protected] well-suited to being explored on 149) lie at the heart of the City of pit - which only shut in 1967 - for www.cdmh.lu foot or by mountain bike. During

154 VISIT LUXEMBOURG POCKET GUIDE 155 the industrial age, it looked more under their own steam and with a TheRedRock MTB Trails guide Bamhaiser” – right in the zoo, in a like a clearance cutting operation quest for knowledge will feel they mountain bikers, amongst other treehouse style. Visiting the park is than a natural environment here; have struck gold at the Ellergronn places, through the nature reserves free, and in the winter months you the dominant colour was the red of nature reserve and Nature Centre. in the Minett region presented here. can let off steam here on a weather- the rock formations which held the There are six circular routes around There are the Ellergronn, Haard- proof, sustainable ice rink. sought-after iron ore within them. the reserve, three of which are Black and Haard-Red trails, the Escher Déierpark Once mining operations ended, part of the European Natura 2000 Weiler-la-Tour route, the Bel- 64, Gaalgebierg | L-4142, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxemburg however, another colour again network. Whether it is the 2.5 km vaux-Differdange and Lalléngerbi- Tel.: +352 27 54 37 50 [email protected] moved into what today is a nature route well-suited to families with erg-Gaalgebierg trail. Riders master www.deierepark.esch.lu reserve: the green of self-seeded small children, the 4.5 km themed thrilling courses, whilst seeing the trees and newly-established biotopes route focusing on ore mining in the former industrial region in a new A taste of the Minett region: brought into being a place of con- region, or the 5 km route through light. That said, the terrain demands at the “Brasserie Nationale” in trasts. When new conservation areas the forest, the diversity of the walk- the fullest concentration and physi- Bascharage, you can glimpse behind emerge from the “lunar landscape”, ing routes is a repeated invitation cal effort from riders – the protected the scenes of the biggest brewery in when nature again clings fast to to wander through the biotope. Par- nature reserves, formed by human Luxembourg. It’s an absolute must land from which she was previously ticularly keen walkers can combine hands and reclaimed by nature, for all beer-lovers, as a guided tour driven out, then the result is unique, all three routes together, making one present a challenging environment. here will give you insights into the impressive areas of landscape. long loop of twelve kilometres. The Similar fun can be had on the pump brewing process at a brewery which Prënzebierg – Giele Botter nature reserve, with its specifi- tracks in Mondercange or Belval. is around two hundred years old. rue Titelberg | L-4678 Differdange Tel.: +352 2754 5991 cally-designated paths, is equally Tel. +352 27 54 59 91 Taste the difference between the [email protected] well-suited to mountain bikers, [email protected] popular beers Bofferding, Battin www.redrock.lu www.redrock.lu who – with or without a guide – can and Funck-Bricher, which is brewed TheTitelberg is a plateau site in experience a true outdoor industrial Families can discover a further to organic standards. The tour the commune of Pétange. It was heritage adventure here: passing old highlight of the region on the Gaal- closes with a tasting of the various inhabited during the Iron Age and mine entrances, wagons, the relics of gebierg hill, in close proximity to products (children can try spring in Roman times; the evidence of this a cable-car or erstwhile rail tracks. the town centre of Esch-sur-Alzette: water from the company’s own is numerous archaeological finds Like all mountain bike routes in the around 25 animal species of can be spring). Meals are available in the from various centuries. The Late region, what’s offered at Ellergronn visited the whole year round in the brewery’s restaurant. Celtic and early provincial Roman is aimed firmly at experienced rid- “Escher Déierepark”, including the Brasserie Nationale 2, Boulevard J-F Kennedy | oppidum dates from the heyday of ers; for those who like to undertake roe deer, raccoon and Poitou donkey. L-4930 Bascharage the settlement there. their journey of discovery in a group, On the “Heemelwee” path, children Tel. +352 23 63 64 217 [email protected] Titelberg Archaeological Site it is also possible to do this with a can stroke the animals. There is a www.bofferding.lu rue du Titelberg | L-4576 Rodange Tel.: +352 26 50 41 24 personal guide. chance to relax in the “Bamhaus- [email protected] Centre Nature et Forêt Ellergronn café”, and for those who have always www.fond-de-gras.lu Rue Jean-Pierre Bausch | L-4114 Esch-sur- Alzette wanted to spend a night close to Those who like to undertake a Tel.: +352 247 56 516 their animal friends there is a back- [email protected] journey of discovery into nature to-nature shelter in the “Escher

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LuxembourgCard On presentation of the LuxembourgCard, you will gain free entry to the 79 sights described in this brochure. To validate the LuxembourgCard, please The number of visits during the valid enter the date of the day you are using it period is unlimited. in the fields provided (Day/Month), using At 13 sights, you qualify for significant a ballpoint pen. The card is then valid on discounts. The discounts cannot be com- that day. bined with other offers. Should the establishments taking part in the LuxembourgCard be closed exception- Sales: ally, it shall not follow from such a closure Online: that the validity periods of the cards are www.luxembourgcard.lu extended, or that one or more days are reimbursed. Tourist Information Offices This pocket guide is a non-binding Train stations: Luxembourg, Esch-Belval document. The practical advice regarding Youth hostels the sights (opening times, closures) and the terms and conditions of entry to the Camping sites establishments using the LuxembourgCard Hotels may change during the year, without prior notice. Holiday homes No refunds on the price of purchase. Almost all participating sights

Price: LuxembourgCard App Single card: Download the app for free from the Apple 1 day: 13€ / 2 days: 20€ / 3 days: 28€ App Store or Google Play. Family card: The app with full functions is available 1 day: 28€ / 2 days: 48€ / 3 days: 68€ to use even without purchasing the LuxembourgCard. The over-60s qualify for a 10 % discount on the single card. Find relevant information and tips on sights near to where you are staying. LUXEMBOURG, Validity: Always with current sight opening time. SMALL COUNTRY, The days on the 2- and 3-day cards can be Can be used offline. used freely throughout the year. Enables direct use of the LuxembourgCard GREAT WINES The card is transferable. following purchase. Please show the card at every visit. Public transport maps and timetables. WWW.VINS-CREMANTS.LU 160 VISIT LUXEMBOURG POCKET GUIDE 161 Mobility Centre Find full information about public transport at www.mobiliteit.lu and in the app. Visit... Download the app free of charge from the Apple App Store or Google Play. the Blast Furnaces Use of all public transport is free throughout the country since 1 March 2020: - on all bus routes in Luxembourg City and the City of Science (www.autobus.lu) and in the Grand Duchy Carsharing of Luxembourg in Belval - on all tram lines in Luxembourg City A sustainable mobility solution where - on all trains (2nd class) in the Grand Duchy. you only pay for the time booked and per Valid as far as the last stop before the kilometre driven. border. Flex: Informations : [email protected] A range of modern types of vehicle, found at numerous Flex points throughout the country, in the direct vicinity of the respec- www.fonds-belval.lu Cycling tive train stations. You don’t have your own bike with you, but www.flex.lu Fonds Belval you want to get to know the Grand Duchy Carloh: in a sustainable way, on two wheels? If so, Vehicles located in the heart of the main here you will find the right bike to discover districts in the capital and close to the main hundreds of kilometres of routes and 23 station and city centre. national cycle paths: www.carloh.lu “Lëtzebuerger Velos Initiative” offers useful information about bikes and the cycle network: . www.lvi.lu Travelling to Some contacts for bike hire in the regions Luxembourg (no claim to being a comprehensive listing): Rail: City bike Asbl www.cfl.lu www.vdl.lu Luxembourg Airport: Velosophie www.lux-airport.lu www.velosophie.lu Traffic information & live cameras: Luxembourg City e-Bike rental www.cita.lu www.veloh.lu Rentabike Diekirch www.rentabike.lu Maps and geodata Rentabike Ardennes In the Grand Duchy’s national geoportal, www.wiltz.lu/fr/rentabike-ardennes maps and other geodata (topography, aerial photos, data on bodies of water, nature Esch Bike rental reserves and farming, etc.) can be displayed, www.velok.lu combined together and searched quickly, Rentabike Mëllerdall easily and intuitively. www.rentabike-mellerdall.lu http://map.geoportail.lu Rentabike Miselerland www.entente-moselle.lu/en/rentabike Mondorf-les-Bains bike rental Shopping in the capital www.visitmondorf.lu www.cityshopping.lu

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