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10 DANIEL MAC LLOYD (LU) 15 I’LL TAKE YOU TO THE TAKE YOUR BREAD AWAY 21 COFFEE PLEEEEAASE!!! 31 MUCH MORE THAN A « First day of Spring » (2018) 18 PARKING LALLANGE CEMETERY 26, RUE DES REMPARTS CANDY SHOP How to say hello LIBRARY You love bread? You are craving for it? We A4 Babbo Café is for all the coffee lovers N31 14, RUE MARCEL REULAND 26, RUE EMILE MAYRISCH Chemin Rouge have the perfect spot for you! In the Lallange A word you need to know when you visit Esch is “Moien” out there because they serve by far the INDIE LOCAL BAR The Kamellebuttek is an urban Founded over 100 years ago, our 11 district, in front of the cemetery, is a which means “Good morning” but we use it as “Hello”. best coffee in the city ! How can we 55, RUE CLAIR CHÊNE contemporary art gallery founded in municipal library (a.k.a BESA for vending machine where you can buy fresh tell? Well Saro practically studied This pub has a very rustic interior with a 2018 by two young and passionate local 1. Scenario, you do 2. Scenario you meet 3. Scenario is a Bibliothèque municipale baguettes 24/7. Why did we think that itʼs coffee and they even roast their own super ambiance and a charming terrace. The CR174artists: Daniel Mac Lloyd and Raphaël not know the person with friends: secret handshake d'Esch-sur-Alzette) is much more important to put this information on this card? beans in the shop. Yummm! Escher Kaffé stands out mainly because of Gindt. The name is a nod to the building's you are greeting: Woman – woman: that is typical for than that. The building is beautiful and Because we think that itʼs quite unique, and Z.I. Lankëlz CR110 its alternative and progressive concept. If past as a legendary local candy shop Man-man: hug or 3 kisses Esch but we really host: public readings, exhibitions (in besides, who doesnʼt like a fresh baguette at you go there you have to try: Kniddelen, the (“kamellebuttek” in Luxemburgish). You Handshake Woman -man: canʼt describe it with PASTRY GERARD the Galerie am Trappenhaus), reading any time of the day or night? 22 beer or the gin of the month or their won't be able to feed your stomach here Woman - woman: double handclap or words. If you come CAYOTTE room, a terrace and a garden. Do not homemade lemonade. Sonia and her team but your eyes will love it. 3 kisses hug to Esch just ask a hesitate to inquire about what their 55 RUE DE LA LIBÉRATION are awesome and they will help you with Woman – man: Man – man: Rue d'Ehlerange VINYL HARVEST local. This pastry chef knows his trade! Many dynamic team has planned for the your choice local and seasonal ingredients. 19 3 kisses hand clap + fist bump THE LOCAL POOL 34, RUE VICTOR HUGO locals swear by him and will tell you period of your stay. Lost? Ask for 16 You have a passion for music and appreciate 1, PLACE DE SACRIFIÉS that he makes the best strawberry tarts Tami, she knows everything about 37 THAT BAR IS A RAT HOLE! the old school (and the best) way of listening BESA! GIVE ME SOME SUGAR The “Escher Schwemm” they've ever eaten (while drooling). 116, RUE DE LUXEMBOURG (a.k.a our local swimmi- to it? Then this shop is perfect for you! As the The Ratelach (or rat hole in English) is the 12 8, RUE DE BELVAUX name gives it away already, they sell vinyl bar of the cultural centre Kulturfabrik (see tip Boulangerie is a family business ng pool) has 4 different Bof-Pires records both new and second hand. The Rue Henri Koch 32 LISA JUNIUS (LU) 36). The prices are very affordable, their that exists since many years, known for its pools and (hurray!!!) Some useful vocabulary Esch-sur-Alzette owner, Claudio, is a real passionate (and a « Magical Nature » (2018) products are local and fairtrade and their oversized pastries and their delicious and one of them is Try to speak Luxembourgish! We are going good DJ), so donʼt hesitate to ask for terrace is huge. Between May and fresh baguettes. outside. Here you to smile at you when you do, not because recommendations. He can't stop talking about September, the bar becomes the Kufa Rue Waassertrap will also find a we are making fun of you but because we music… The shop even has a small coffee 33 PIXEL JUICE (GER) Summer Bar and the terrace is even bigger! water slide, a sauna and a are very happy that you try. Feierowend – After work « Untitled» (2016) corner so be prepared to spend some time Their mojitos (with fresh mint growing in front 13 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT solarium. Hungry after all Gesondheet – Bless you that? The swimming pool is there! of the bar) are amazing… JAPANESE Moien - Hello Gär geschitt – Youʼre welcome THAT’S ONE FANCY 57, RUE JEAN-PIERRE MICHELS connected to a good restaurant, Club 5, Jo - Yes Merci fir ärt Verstessdemech – 34 Fujiama known as THE best jap in town and Lavals Park. All those three things OUR BELOVED BOOKSHOP Nee - No Thanks for your understanding STREET! 38 FRANCO (LU) with all-you-can-eat buffet including sushi for can be perfectly combined for an 20 2, RUE VICTOR HUGO Merci - Thank you Wie geht et – How are you? RUE DU LUXEMBOURG « YO KUFA! » (2016) lunch on weekdays. amazing relaxing day. Diderich is a local institution and the last Prost - Cheers Gutt an bei dir / Jo et muss, an bei That street is a paradise for architec- remaining bookshop in the city. It is the Een - One dir? – Iʼm good how are you / Not so ture and history fans. Look up and you 39 MANTRA (FR) perfect place to take your time to find your Zwee - Two well, how are you? 23 GRETA WILL LOVE IT ! will see 8 old mansions that were built 17 HE IS NOT OLD, HE IS A 1, RUE DU MOULIN « Curiosity feeds Imagination » (2016) next favorite book. And good news, if you Drai - Three Wou ass d’Gare? – Where is the train by the Arbed (a major Luxem- Donʼt forget to bring bags if you go CLASSIC cannot wait to start reading it, just order a Véier - Four station? bourg-based steel and iron producing 9, PLACE DES SACRIFIÉS here. Mesa is the first shop in Esch coffee (with one of their yummy pieces of Fënnef - Five Et ass wie et ass, et ass geschass – It company). The houses used to be 40 CHEKOS’ART (IT) The Park Laval is one of our oldest where you can buy groceries without cakes) in their small café and enjoy! Wéi vill Auer ass et? – What time is it? is what it is habited by highly respected members « Thierry van Werveke » + parks. Here, youʼll find a lot of kids packaging. Itʼs also an (excellent and Wann ech gelift - Please D'Liewen ass kee Kichelchen, schreif of society, including engineers who « Roger Manderscheid & Pol Greisch » (2014) playing on the playground and it is also affordable) vegetarian bar/restaurant. Bis Muer – See you tomorrow dat an däi Bichelchen – Life is not a worked for the company. If you follow CELESTE a great place to have a picnic or to have In addition,Rue d'Ehlerange they offer activities all 14 3 RUE LANKELZ E gudden (Appetit) - cookie write in you notebook which means the “Lëtzebuerger Stross” you will 41 a drink on the terrace of the restaurant around the subject of zero waste and DOTT.PORKA’S (IT) That is the BEST Portuguese bakery in the Enjoy (your food) “stop complaining” pass the Kulturfabrik (tip 36) and Club 5, maybe after a swim. upcycling. Go look on their social « Spread man » (2014) city. arrive in the Lallange district. media! Be sure to stop by and remake the world with Eric, Adriana or Yansmin. 42 YKEONE (LU) 35 HELEN BUR (GB) « Untitled » (2014) N31 « Living Together » (2018) 5 GRUB THAT BURGER ! 43 RUSH 17 (LU) 49 50 51 SPOTS & TIPS 10, AVENUE DU ROCK’N’ROLL 14 15 « Untitled » (2014) Burgers and hot dogs. Better than Mc DISTRICT LALLENG Donaldʼs AND with unlimited sauce! DISTRICT BELVAL Eat and drink N4C 44 Hurray Grubers!!! HYURO (SP) Lalleng / Belval « Untitled» (2017)

SHALL WE GET SOME 6 SUSHI TRAIN like a local 45 1 14, AVENUE DU ROCK’N’ROLL 38 - *by the way : Drinking in public is legal SEPE & CHASME 718 (PL) « The Outsiders (2014) CR168POPCORN? Best sushi train in Esch. Origami is 48 in Luxembourg 7 AVENUE DU ROCK’N’ROLL Avenue du Bluescheaper to go during lunch time but if Kinepolis is a movie theater located on you go there for dinner they serve a You have to try : 46 JULIETA XLF (SP) the last floor of Belval Plaza (tip 2). Here bigger variety of sushi, your choice ;) 37 « Nicte-Noche » (2018) you can go watch all the current 8 35 Rue de Belvaux blockbusters in three different languages 36 A LUXURY CASE FILLED Rue Léon Metz SALTY ! 47 SUMO (LU) with or without subtitles (German, French 7 Bouneschlupp | fatty Bean Soup 36 AN OLD SLAUGHTE- and English). The location is perfect to « Untitled » (2014) WITH BOOKS 9 Gromperekichelcher | like hash browns but better RHOUSE TURNED combine a movie night with a drink or a 7, ËNNERT DEN HÉICHIEWEN Kniddelen | huge ugly but delicious gnocchi snack, before or after. Are you passionate about books or CULTURAL CENTRE 48 6 7 Feierstengszalot | beef salad ERIC MANGEN (LU) architecture, or maybe both? Then KULTURFABRIK « IPSO FACTO » (2014) Mettwurscht | red yummy sausage you've come to the right place! In the 116, RUE DE LUXEMBOURG 2 SHOP TILL YOU DROP! Lëtzebuerger Grillwurscht | white yummy sausage This huge former slaughterhouse 7-14, AVENUE DU ROCK’N’ROLL University Library you will find books 49 and much more spread over 4 floors. Avenue du Rock’n Roll Rieslings Paschtéit | meat pie with wine jelly (4500 m2) was transformed into an DAVID SONER (LU) Belval Plaza is a big shopping center « Luna Park » (2021) 2 3 Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux Kachkéis | delicious sticky cheese (try it with mustard) artistic squat and a cultural center with a variety of shops, bars and The building was opened in 2019 and is 4 13 Judd mat Gaardebounenen | cooked ham with beans back in the 80ʼs. At Kulturfabrik restaurants. Itʼs kind of complicated (and architecturally and technically very 6 34 (a.k.a Kufa), you can attend concerts, expensive) to park near the Uelzechts- modern and innovative. Good news: itʼs 1 50 CARLA MARQUES open to the public. Be sure to have plays, exhibitions, public readings, trooss (see tip 11 on the back), so if you you can come across artists in & JOËL ROLLINGER (LU) are by car,Belval Plaza is the place to go enough storage space on your SUGAR RUSH ! CHEERS ! « Carrot Art Esch » smartphone as it won't be much in your residency, bands rehearsing music, for an easy and relaxed shopping trip. Rue du Laminoir Boxemännchen | brioche shaped man Bofferding Beer pocket ;) Arcelor Mittal Belval people dancing, street artists painting But we recommend you to use public (available only in December) Battin Beer the walls... The Kulturfabrik offers 300 51 Rue Saint-Henri NATALIA RAK (PL) transportation as the train station is Bamkuch | traditional fancy cake Okult Beer activities per year (see events). Kufa is « A.D 2117 » (2017) connected to the shopping mall and there STAIRWAY Rue Jean-Pierre Michels Rue Mathias Koener Fueskichelcher | carnival donuts Ben's Beer also known for having a nice bar, a is only one stop between Esch and Belval! 8 Fox BeerN4C (if you are on a diet) TO HEAVEN Rue de Mâcon local movie theater (Kinosch) and a 6, AVENUE DES Crémant | bubbels restaurant (Brasserie K116). If you FOOD, DRINKS & HAUTS-FOUR- Rue Wurth-Paquet Fiederwäissen | first wine of the swing by between June and 3 season September, be sure to enjoy the Kufa ROCK’N ROLL NEAUX 12 LATE SNACK N31 Our blast 10 Rue Robert Schuman Hunneg Drëpp | honeylicious shot Summer Bar: a big sunny terrasse with LUXEMBOURG5 AVENUEFRANCE DU ROCK’N’ROLL Rue Léon Jouhaux 12 Euro Kebab Rue Dellhéicht Ramborn | local cider a cosy and homemade decoration. Rockhal Café is the perfect bar for all furnaces are no (14, rue dʼAudun) Rue du Bois LUXEMBOURG DU RUE Open until 2 :15 Weekend | the music lovers! Their slogan is “Food, longer in operation, but they are a big Äppelviz fresh local apple juice (and beautiful) landmark of our past. Istanbul Snack Pom’s | local sparkling apple juice POINT INFO JEUNES Drinks & Rockʼn Roll”. You find the bar 31 Rue Clair-Chêne You can admire them from the ground, (37, rue du Fossé) (YOUTH INFORMATION right next to the Rockhal (see tip 4) so itʼs Rue Emile Mayrisch Open until 01:00 Weekend CENTER) a good place to have drinks or even food but we recommend you to climb the 180 Cimetière BBT EMERGENCIES 10, rue du Commerce before or after you enjoyed a concert. In stairs and enjoy the view over Esch, 40 16 (12, rue de lʼAlzette) Police: 113 Open Mo-Fr : this case make sure you have a reserva- meters up. What a view! It's almost like Open until 00:30 Weekend Ambulance: 112 11.00-17.00 tion because you are not the only person being in heaven. If you want to know Rue Aloyse Kayser to know about this insider tip ;) more about the blast furnaces, you can do a guided tour. 18 30 11 Parc Laval Tourist Info INFOFABRIK (CITY TOURIST OFFICE) Rue Michel Rodange RUE LARGE SO MANY BOOKS, SO HUGE CONCERT HALL VEGAN PARADISE 28 Open Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00 4 9 85, rue de lʼAlzette 5, AVENUE DU ROCK’N’ROLL 5, AVENUE DES HAUTS LITTLE TIME Rue Clair-Chêne 17 PLACE DE L’HÔTEL DE VILLE The Rockhal opened in 2005 and was FOURNEAUX You want to sit down in one of our one of the first reasons for people to even For all the vegan food lovers Beet isnʼt An 33der Schmelz THE ONE BAR THAT YOU PUBLIC TRANSPORT Rue Jean Origer 24 parks and read a book but haven't go to Belval before it became the only a restaurant but also a café and a Coming to Esch by car isnʼt the best idea: parking is limited and very expensive! Besides, NEED TO KNOW brought one with you? Then the dynamic city district that it is today. It is shop. They prepare their food with Luxembourg is the first country in the world that decided to stop charging money for public 27, GRAND RUE " " (“bookshelf” in the biggest concert hall in the whole mostly organic, local and seasonalRussange Bischerschaaf transport. So, donʼt hesitate to come by bus or by train. The Pitcher (and Jean-Claude) is an institu- english) is the spot for you. Located country and gives 6500 people the Rue Léon Weirich Rue du Nord 32 ingredients. tion! If a local has a hard time explaining opportunity to enjoy a big concert Rédange Rue de l'Usine right next to the City Hall (tip 43 on VËL'OK directions to someone who isnʼt from Esch you together. You can be sure that every huge the back), this is where locals leave Vël'ok is the name of the bicycles that you find all around Esch. If you want to use them, you use the Pitcher as a checkpoint because even if artist on an international tour is going to their books which they no longer only have to get a Mcard which you can get either at 4U (see bellow) or at the Infofabrik. perform here. Watch out for the weird car Faubourg you donʼt know Esch at all, theyʼve still heard need. 25 about Pitcher! The pub is actually quite small attached to the ceiling. RueHOTELS Victor Hugo 20 but people just go get their drink and enjoy it 19 Youth Hostel (17, Boulevard John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 4170) 26 outside even though thereʼs not even an 29 SPIKE (LU) « Quartier » (2018) Camping Site Galgebierg (Gaalgebierg, 4142) Rue des Martyrs Rue Victor Hugo official terrace. On a nice summer evening you N31 27 have a huge crowd of people outside. 21 THE CASTLE & THE GRAND-RUE 30 IT’S FOR Just Saying! Avenue de la Gare 29 CR168JEUNES DU SERVICE JEU- RIVER 24 25 Rue des Charbons 66, RUE DE LUXEMBOURG Esch-sur-Alzette is the second largest city in Luxembourg and also one of the most multicultural NESSE D’ESCH & DEMAN- Rue Jean l'Aveugle Back in 1721, there was a castle in cities in the country with over represented. RUE DU FOSSÉ 120 different nationalities Rue du Viaduc DEURS DE PROTECTION Esch. But now, the only remains of it is Chemin Deschampat Rue Albert Goedert FR the main tower and the park behind it Almost every person that grew up in Luxembourg speaks at least 4 languages Rue du Commerce 28 Rue Quartier INTERNATIONALE & DANIEL Rue Sainte-Barbe Rue de la Libération (also known as Schlassgoart). You MAC LLOYD (LU) have to check it out! Besides, itʼs a Esch-sur-Alzette is also called the Metropolis of Iron, because it was built on the iron industry, Rue Boltgen « Untitled » (2018) really nice spot to have a walk and Rue Victor Hugo Rue Saint-Nicolas which made it a modern and dynamic city in the 20th century. The region is also called “Terres watch beautiful old trees. And above Rouges” (“red lands”, because of the color of its ground) or the “Minett”. all, itʼs the only place where you can Rue de Stalingrad TrainRue Berwart station 23 26 TANKPETROL (PL) actually see the Alzette river on which Venise-sur-Alzette : In 2001, the City of Venice was reconstituted for the needs of the cinema in « Untitled» (2016) the city is named after. the “Terres Rouges” district. 6000 m3 of water were poured out to make the canals. It was the

largest movie set project ever carried out in Europe at the time. Originally built for the filming of Sentier de Kayl “Secret Passage”, Venice-sur-Alzette remained in place until 2007, serving as the setting for Rue des Jardins 27 KEEP CALM & EAT PASTA 3, RUE DES ARTISANS several films including one with Scarlett Johansson and another one with Al Pacino. 22 4U Il Grano d’Oro isnʼt a restaurant but more RUE DU CANAL RUE DE L'ALZETTE 4U is a meeting point for locals with different needs. Here you can ask for a Mcard, do your like a shop where you get a big selection of Our city is named after the river Alzette that passes under the Alzette street (Rue de lʼAlzette laundry, access computers and printers… (Weird but) If you want to try some local veggies and tasty Italian pasta. You even get a student or Uelzechtstrooss). Which is strange because the Alzette is nowhere (or almost nowhere) to be fruits youʼre also at the right place! They have a collaboration with local gardeners from the discount. seen. Lucky for you, now that you have that map in your hands you have the local tip to see it ;) Kufa's Urban Art Esch eat and drink see active & chill shop “Escher Gemeisguart”. In short, 4u is here for you, for EVERYTHING. Rue du Moulin

Rue Caspar-Mathias Spoo Schneier DANIEL MAC LLOYD (LU) 10 JULIE CONRAD (LU) 28 Events that you « #icibikesESCH » (2021) « Like a fish in the sea » (2017) KUFA’S URBAN ART ESCH - They love it and soon

29 LES FRÈRES Artistics interventions in need to know about THE CENTER OF 34, RUE DE L’ALZETTE you will too... 11 ATTENTION The only Iraqi restaurant in the country is also one of the best kebabs in the city. Esch-sur-Alzette For me, the Gaalgebierg (see tip 44) January: Welcome to the Uelzechts- MARKET: on Tuesday and Friday morning trooss a.k.a the longest Itʼs a family restaurant and the staff is and the Escher Déierepark (see tip 46) are the Winter sales Esch is particularly known for its colorful artistic in front of the City Hall shopping street in Luxem- really really nice. Their falafels are to CITY HALL two best places in Esch to free your mind. You can die for! interventions which can be admired all over the city. 43 bourg. You will find lots of PLACE DE L’HÔTEL DE VILLE enjoy nature and the positive vibes that come with it. It is LARGE MARKET (CLOTHING AND These artworks were created as part of the Kufa's March: shops, restaurants and The City Hall is a very old building and when always a pleasant change from the city and the stress that VARIOUS PRODUCTS): Every 2nd Urban Art Esch, an artistic and participatory project come with it. Most of the time, when you run into people in the Cavalcade: local carnival cafés. One tip for you as you strut down 30 IRINA MOONS (LU) you take a closer look at it you can see two Thursday and every last Tuesday of the that 1 km street: open your eyes and look forest, they are much friendlier than when you meet them in month, in the morning « Look down to look up » (2021) organized by the Cultural Center Kulturfabrik and the statues representing a metalworker and a April: up! If you are here during summer time, City of Esch-sur-Alzette. For your convenience, small mineworker: two jobs that made Esch (called the hustle and bustle of the city. you will find food stands everywhere. GARAGE SALE AND FLEA MARKET: 1st Ouschter Kiermes: Easter city fair purple eyes are placed all over this map to help you the “iron metropolis”) what it is today. The OUR LOCAL ZOO You HAVE to try the “Grillwurscht” and SANCTOBIN BROTHERS 46 week of the month, from March to Out of the Crowd Festival: indie music 31 find the artworks and to indicate the name of the phrase “Mir wëlle bleiwe wat mir sinn” is 64, GAALGEBIERG October, from 7 am to 6 pm. the “Mettwurscht” (typical Luxemburgish festival at Kulturfabrik (LU) artist. Enjoy your visit and watch out for urban art! written on the façade. It means “We want to Craving for a dose of cuteness? The sausages), they are addictive (if you are « Hedera Helix » (2016) Kufa’s Urban Art Esch (until June or July) stay what we are” and it is the national motto Escher Déierepark, our own little VIN not vegan)! You can visit the website of Luxembourg. Insider information: if you go zoo, is a paradise for children, but Rue de Belvaux May: www.kufasurbanartesch.lu for more infos to the left side of the building you can see an not only! Located in the Gaalge- August: 32 IN VINO VERITAS Nuit du sport: Sports night 26, RUE DE L’ALZETTE impact in the wall, it was made by a grenade bierg, a few steps from downtown, Beach Volleyball Gaalgebierg 12 FRAU ISA (AUT)Rue du Laminoir « With ease » (2017) Rue du Lycée during World War II. deer, goats, rabbits and many other Päischt Kiermes: Pentecost city fair Open Air movie night at Lavals Park Drupis is a very successful wine The market in front of the City Hall shop & bar in the main shopping YOU CAN FIND ALL species are waiting for you. 150 Rue Saint-Henri takes place every Tuesday and Friday. It is perfect June: street. Salva and his team are THE ARTWORKS IN PURPLE HUSTLE FOR THAT MUSCLE! animals and 25 species are sharing to buy a few snacks on a sunny day and to have a picnic September: THERE WILL BE DRAMA! selling Italian wines and a small 44 Rue Mathias Koener an area of 2 ha. Good news: itʼs National Feierdag 13 PARK GAALGEBIERG on a nice spot afterwards. I suggest places like Gaalge- Nuit de la Culture: a night with cultural 120, RUE DE L’ALZETTE selection of gourmet food. If you Rue de Mâcon free and always open! (on 23th but the party is on 22th): Are our good restaurant addresses weighing bierg and Laval Park. After that, you can end your day at events in the city Every year the Escher Theater presents pass by the shop later in the day Rue Jean-Pierre Michels Luxemburgs national day Rue Léon Jouhaux on your stomach and you need to exercise? Pitcher (see tip 24 on the back). There is always a good Journée Jeunesse: Youth Day around 50 different shows, both national Rue Wurth-Paquet and the weather is great, you can We have the address for you! Between the atmosphere and all sorts of people of all ages that come Summer sales Escher Kulturlaf: A well-known race with and international artists who perform in THE DARK SIDE OF be sure to find their terrace huge playground of the Gaalgebierg and the 47 together to have a good time. When youʼre at the Pitcher concerts along the route different languages on stage, so donʼt THE PAST crowded with people who enjoy a glass Déierepark, in the woods, you can find a it is a MUST to order a "Bloen Neckel". hesitate to look up their program during RUE DU STADE July: of wine after work. Will you be next? Rue Dellhéichtfitness course with different stations. It is Thank me later ;) Back in the 17th, the Gaalgebierg En Dag an der Natur November: your stay. Rue du Bois WHAT A VIEW! perfect to simultaneously train your fitness and TAJANA Rue des36 Franciscains (or “gallows mountain”) was the Ellergronn: A day in Sonic Visions: a two-day music festival BOULEVARD J. F. KENNEDY your muscles while surrounded by nature. 33 RAPHAËL GINDT (LU) place where criminals were hanged. Nature at Ellergronn presenting the upcoming must-see acts (NEXT TO THE YOUTH HOSTEL) 14 VERA PRIMAVERA (EC) « Encouraged » (2017) Rue Emile Mayrisch But donʼt worry, that was a long Fête des Hauts Fourneaux Winter party at Escher Déierepark « Les hirondelles noires reviennent » Get into the 21-meter-high elevator time ago! Today the municipal park Luxembourg Pride (2017) (or if you are brave & fit enough you Chess is a brutal game, you can beat your opponent Journée Française: French day LET’S PLAY !!! can also take the stairs) thatʼs situated GOLA HUNDUN (IT) is mainly known as the green lung of in such a way that his self-esteem gets a crack if he is not Braderie: Clearance sale December: 34 70, BOULEVARD J-F KENNEDY 38 Esch. You can access it by crossing Rue Aloyse Kayser near the central station and walk over « Intimate Jungle » (2017) self-confident enough. On the Gaalgebierg there is a Wantermaart: Christmas market Pitcher-Party at Park Gaalgebierg POP THAT STORE ! If you prefer to enjoy an activity while the 100-meter-long footbridge that the footbridge (see tip 36), by going chess board, which unfortunately is not used often enough, local Christmas event and drink Esch Calling: music festival at Kulturfabrik Steel Punch: 15 8, RUE DE L’ALZETTE having a drink then “Le Play” is perfect connects the city centre with its green up the Dieswee or by using the maybe it is because you have to bring your own pieces. On The is relatively new to Pop-Up Store for you. Here you can play billiards, lung: the Gaalgebierg. This pedes- 39 CAIACOMA (LU) “Galgebus”: a mini bus that leaves Thursday evenings you can stop by the local chess club (10, « UnRUE monde LARGE plus juste pour les femmes » Esch and successful. It is divided into 7 table football and darts while having a trian illuminates atRue night Michel Rodange and offers an every 30 minutes in front of the rue de lʼéglise), either just to meet people or to watch an (2017) small shops and gives the chance for good time with your friends. amazing view of the city. central station. The Gaalgebierg is exciting game or even to play one yourself. small business owners to sell their Rue Clair-Chêne the perfect spot to take a walk, run, product during a limited amount of time. MALLM VLP : 40 BOA MISTURA (SP) & read a book or have a picnic Itʼs a very nice place to discover the 35 37 A SHORTCUT TO THE surrounded by nature. During CIGL ESCH - KREAVERT Rue Jean Origer work of our local entrepreneur and meet VERY LOCAL TIP summer time, a lot of festivities and PAST 45 A BREAK IN THE TREES SPOTS & TIPS - Brill some of our most creative inhabitants… 118-120, BOULEVARD RUE DE L’ALZETTE (LU) 64, GAALGEBIERG events are organised up here. JOHN F. KENNEDY The Centre Mercure used to be « Vers la Terre du Pourquoi » (2021) In the middle of the Escher Déierepark (tip 46) There is a project in Esch called Identity Rue Léon Weirich The Cockerills Park is a busier in the past. Now, itʼs a useful Rue du Nord you can find the “Escher Bamhauscafé”, a Call, organised by Kulturfabrik (see tip 36 on the PIZZA IS ALWAYS A 16 KIT EMPIRE (FR) Rue de l'Usine 48 LISA JUNIUS (LU) 5 secret community garden located shortcut between Rue Boltgen and Rue treehouse coffee shop & bar! The perfect place back) for a few years now. Here people of all ages come GOOD IDEA « Les Wishwash » (2021 « Temple » (2021) between buildings in the middle of the de lʼAlzette (Uelzechtstrooss). The 41 EMILE HENGEN (LU) to treat yourself for a refreshment in an together and take part in different workshops. Everyone can 78, RUE DU CANAL city. It is a hidden place that almost only only thing that still brings people to « The Journey Within » (2021) original ambiance, after a walk in the Park express themselves in a specific area of urban art that goes You want to share a giant delicious Faubourg 17 CARSI NAVARRO, locals know (and now you, so shh!). The this place is the famous and tasty BBT Gaalgebierg. Why not try some beer or a from dance, graffiti to design and much more. We are like pizza? Well then, La Porta Vecchia is MIGUEL ARRAIZ & project was born to bring locals together Kebab. Insider information: a STÉPHANIE UHRES (LU) glass of wine or crémant from local producers a big family that works together on a show and everyone the perfect restaurant for you. over coffee and gardening. During the 42 MOSHI MOSHI (SP/BE) legendary and dramatic death scene « The Sound of Moments » (2021) – along with a tasty snack. does what they are good at and express their passion. summer 2020, they even organized an from the Luxemburgish movie “Rusty We usually perform at Kulturfabrik in June, so stop by, « Eschpeakersʼ Corner » (2021) Rue des Martyrs AH 6 JANA JOANA (BR) open-air movie night with an amazing BOYS” was filmed on a bench of the it's definitely worth it. « Pachamama » (2017) ambience. first floor. 18 STEVE GERGES (LU) GRAND-RUE « Spectrum » (2021) 7 OUR BIGGEST MUSEUM Rue Jean6 Jaurès Rue des Charbons 43 Located at the end of the shopping street Rue Jean l'Aveugle (Uelzechtstrooss) you can find the RUE DU FOSSÉ LIFE IS A BEACH ! 19 SANDRA BIEWERS (LU) DISTRICTRue du Viaduc BRILL The Portuguese / Brazilian bakery "Good tasty" 1 biggest museum of Esch ( « Rollercoaster » (2018) RUE DE BELVAL Musée Rue Albert Goedert (12, avenue de la Gare) is the perfect place for a midday As the name gives it away already, Wiki National de la Résistance) which Rue du Commerce Rue Sainte-Barbe or afternoon snack. I recommend their "giant pastels" for lunch Beach is a beach bar and the perfect exhibits photos, works of art and objects JEUNES DU LYCÉE 33 Rue Boltgen with the ingredients of your choice and then the acai ice cream for place to enjoy a few drinks and party about the history of Luxembourg during 20 31 Rue Saint-Nicolas dessert or the “brigadeiro”. In Esch there are not many ice BEL-VAL & DANIEL MAC Rue Victor Hugo Rue de la Libération 37 with friends when the weather is good. the years 1940-1945. If you want to cream parlors but if youʼd like to have one with chocolate on it, know more about how Luxembourger Throughout the summer there are various LLOYD (LU) a waffle on the bottom or whipped cream, "Fred’s"(7, avenue Rue de Stalingrad 32 Train station events organised there (90s party, resisted during the Nazi oppression this « Untitled » (2018) du RockʼnʼRoll) is the perfect place. Sangria Party…). is the place to go. 30 38- 21 MEETING POINT 42 RHADIGIA YUMMY PORTUGUESE 8 DULK (SP) PLACE BARBOURG Rue Thomas Edison 29 Sentier de Kayl 2 Rue des Jardins RESTAURANT « Survivors » (2016) That place, was developed by the Avenue de la Gare 5, RUE DE STALINGRAD Service Jeunesse Esch for the young 1 5 RUE DE L'ALZETTE You have to try their Francesina or people of the city. Here, they can meet 2 One of the best restaurants in Esch is Picanha “Chez Luis”. 9 A BRILLANT PLACE... and have a space where they can carry 4 the restaurant Coyote in Belval (10-12, avenue The Brillplatz, located at the end of the out sportive and creative activities. In du Swing). Itʼs cool, because they serve a big variety “Uelzechtstrooss” (see tip 11), is also summary, this is a great place to meet of food (mexican, hamburgers, etc.). The drinks offered are RUE DU CANAL Rue du Moulin 3 OKUDA (SP) known as the cultural square. A perfect local – young - creative – people. 17 « No Borders for Humans and Animals » really good too, and the coolest part is, there is a day - surname for that place that hosts the normally Wednesdayʼs - where they have a happy hour (2017) Escher Theater, the National Resistance 3 CONSERVATORY 36 and all the cocktails are at -50%. There are often a lot Museum, the Conservatory of music, a 22 16 of students and young people in the restaurant. On small park… During the year, a series of CHIARA DAHLEM (LU) OF MUSIC summer-nights they often play live music and the 4 events are happening here, so donʼt 50, RUE D’AUDUN « Mother Nature » (2021) Rue Caspar-Mathias Spoo 34 35 mood is often very good. hesitate to swing by! The Conservatoire is Schneier 48 actually a school that 13 15 CAROLINA teaches music and lyrical Rue Xavier Brasseur art but they also offer 8 Rue Zénon Bernard 9 11 numerous classical and 10 47 jazz concerts. The concert 12 7 There are a lot of places in Esch where you can eat, season begins in October j but this tip is one of my favorites. Almost every Sunday we and ends in May of the order a chicken at “Rôtisserie Gaspar” (11, boulevard following year. National 14 Rue Dicks BOULEVARD JOHN F. KENNEDY Pierre Dupong). The price is kind of OK, but the chicken is and international bands and artists definitely worth your money and it's very delicious. Itʼs a have been performing there since 1993. Rue du Brill 45 Portuguese restaurant and itʼs better to preorder if you donʼt Check their website! Rue des Boers 44 want to wait for hours. And to complete your perfect B Sunday I recommend a nice walk at Ellergronn (see tip O 27) which is especially beautiful during sunset. 23 MIKA (FR) U Dieswee « The Iron Age » (2017) TANIA LE 18 V Burgronn A 20 46 ALAIN WELTER (LU) R 19 24 D « Nature has Music » (2018) PR IN Rue du Stade CE Photography is one of my passions and HENRI Esch offers some great backdrops to take perfect 25 GIAMBA (LU) 21 « Rout Lëns » (2019) pictures. The urban art murals are cool backgrounds. My absolute insider tip, however, is the most beautiful tree in the 28 27 city, itʼs located, not in a park, neither in the forest but at an 26 ERIC MANGEN (LU) jintersection in front of the Café Roude Leiw (rue Leon Metz). It « Loop aka passage » (2019) is particularly astonishing in spring when there is pink flowers. A short stopover at the Escher Kafé (see tip 11 on the back) 23- 27 can easily be included for a little break when you walk from ELLERGRONN 26 22 RUE JEAN-PIERRE BAUSCH one urban art graffiti to the next. A place where history and nature meet! Outside of the JOYCE WWW.USE-IT.TRAVEL hustle and bustle of the city, welcome to the centre of the Terre Rouge. To go there you will take the same road The districts of Lalleng and Nonnewisen are, in my Layout and illustrations: ©Irina Moons that many mineworkers used opinion, the best places to take a short walk. The districts to take every day to get to are not in the center of Esch, which means that there aren't their workplace: the Cockerill many people so you can relax here. And if you want to try USE-IT is tourist info for young people: made by locals, no-non sense and up- to-date. Mine. Today, various tours on the best hot chocolate in Esch then I recommend the one from Want to be the first to know about our new maps? the subject of industry, history Babbocaffé. If you don't want hot chocolate, Babbocaffé also Then like www.facebook.com/USE-IT” and nature are offered here. has coffee, milkshakes, tea ... You can also buy coffee beans If you are a trail addict, watch out for the here that come from different countries around the world. “T”, follow them and you will enjoy the Kufa's Urban Art Esch eat and drink see active & chill shop Minett Trail. TIAGO