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Nature reserves: Naturpark Öewersauer, Luxembourg's lake district
The Naturpark Öewersauer is located to the north-west of the Éislek, in the Luxembourg Ardennes. It covers an area of 200km2 and borders on Belgium. A perfect destination if you're looking for water-based sports and relaxation!
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Natura 2000: Luxembourg’s contribution to European nature conservation
Luxembourg boasts an impressive variety of unique landscapes and natural areas. To protect these and preserve them for future generations, the Grand Duchy is implementing conservation programmes, such as the Natura 2000 European protection network.
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Echternach Hopping Procession – a musical pilgrimage and UNESCO heritage
Every year on Whit Tuesday, the ancient abbey town of Echternach plays host to the dancing procession, or Sprangprëssessioun, which is included on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage.
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Geenzefest: Wiltz's colorful broom festival
Each Whit Monday, the city of Wiltz in the Ardennes region throbs for the Broom Festival. Geenzefest, the festival honours the broom, a bush with yellow flowers that grows abundantly in the region.
Luxembourg: Flavours, Nature and Discoveries
"Lëtzebuerg, dat ass Vakanz!" invites you to discover a Luxembourg where local character, regional flavours and the diversity of its landscapes [SF1] come together to create a unique shared experience. Here, traditions, cultures and craftmanship intertwine to offer a culinary journey that is sustainable and deeply human. This season, the Grand Duchy celebrates those who shape its identity: producers, artisans, winegrowers and passionate locals, all united by their connection to the land and their commitment to quality. Whether you're a resident, a cross-border worker or a visitor, be inspired by authentic experiences and encounters that reveal the Luxembourg of today. Set off to discover Luxembourg through getaways in the heart of nature, cultural experiences and authentic encounters. Savour the very best of the local flavours alongside dedicated producers. In Luxembourg, every discovery becomes a moment to share.
Minett
In the south of Luxembourg, known as the Red Lands or the Minett, the region owes its name to the reddish color of its soil, linked to the presence of iron ore that dominates the landscape. It is an area deeply shaped by its rich steelmaking past.
Even today, many remnants remain visible in the landscape, turning the territory into a true open-air museum where nature has gradually reclaimed its rights. Former industrial wastelands have found new life as cultural spaces, urban neighborhoods, and educational sites.
As part of this dynamic renewal, the Minett has quite literally transformed from red land into a true land of science, becoming a major hub of innovation and research. Thanks to its varied landscape, the south also offers numerous opportunities for outdoor leisure activities. Popular festivals, music and art festivals, concerts, and exhibitions all contribute to the vibrant cultural life of the region.
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The season of endless days
Summer is almost here, bringing with it long, sun-drenched days. It's the perfect season to get out into the great outdoors, explore sun-kissed landscapes, admire lush greenery and watch wildlife in full swing. Towns and cities, too, are buzzing with summer life: lively terraces, shady parks and walks or bike rides are a must. Across the country, whatever your age or fitness level, a wealth of green spaces and outdoor activities await, allowing you to make the most of the summer.
Faces of Luxembourg
Episode #28: Jana Degrott - social entrepreneur
Faces of Luxembourg #28 - Jana Degrott (Video/Audio YouTube)
For Jana Degrott, inclusion isn't a cause. It's a conviction. Meet a social entrepreneur whose work is changing the way we think about accessibility and representation. Through her work, she creates solutions that give people with disabilities the skills, confidence and visibility to do what they want to do. For Jana, Luxembourg's multicultural diversity is its greatest strength: it's a springboard to go beyond borders and help build a world accessible to all. Watch the episode and discover the story of someone building something that matters.
Episode #27: Francesco Tristano - pianist, composer and producer of remarkable talent
Faces of Luxembourg #27: Francesco Tristano (Video/Audio YouTube)
For Francesco Tristano, stepping on stage is freedom in its purest form. Meet a pianist, composer and producer of remarkable talent. Classically trained yet driven by an electronic sensibility, he composes, produces and performs his own work on stages across the globe, through intense and captivating performances. It all started in Luxembourg, where he studied at the Luxembourg Conservatory, before his music reached far beyond the borders. Step into the world of a deeply passionate artist whose journey began right here in the Grand-Duchy.
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