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EXPERIENCE
LUXEMBOURG
2015
PORTRAIT OF THE CAPITAL CITY
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
MUSEUMS, THEATRE AND PHILHARMONIE
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WELCOME TO LUXEMBOURG!
cosmopolitan city of
The Luxembourg City Tourist Office will assist you in
Luxembourg, a charming and easily accessible
your discovery of the city and turn it into an unfor-
Experience the friendly,
place. The
capital city of the Grand Duchy
is home to a variety of cultural monuments and
reminders of its rich historic past waiting to be
Picturesque squares, narrow old
magnificent boulevards and
spacious parks will tempt you to take a stroll.
discovered.
gettable experience for you. Whatever
the time
of the year you choose for your visit, a
trip to Luxembourg will always be a very
special pleasure!
town alleys,
Your Luxembourg City Tourist Office
colourful
history, reaching back over a thousand
years. As the seat of important European institutions Luxembourg has made a name for itself all
The city of Luxembourg is proud of its
over the world.
EXPERIENCE LUXEMBOURG!
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LUXEMBOURG,
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unique
and impressive scenery.
Luxemburg boasts a
This view shows the fortress bridge
of “Stierchen“ as well as the famous
Wenzel wall.
... UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE FOR 20 YEARS
Luxembourg invites you to take an exciting jour-
fortifications and the historical old town were listed
ney into the past. The unique legacy, carved in the
as UNESCO World Heritage.
stones of the fortified towers, bastions, and ramparts, still defines the view of the city today.
Equally fascinating is the exploration of the casemates, the subterranean tunnels which lead
Allow yourself to be carried away by the thousand-
through the fortifications, and the view from the
year old history of this fortress city, which was once
“most beautiful balcony in Europe”.
hailed as the “Gibraltar of the North”! It is the work
of military engineers from Burgundy, Spain, France,
Austria and Prussia that made Luxembourg's fortifi-
Luxembourg,
an encounter with an exciting past!
cations into a major European stronghold.
Since the Ancien Régime Luxembourg has thus
been a hub for different nationalities which laid the
foundations for the multicultural nature of the future
capital city of the Grand Duchy. In 1994 the massive
LUXEMBOURG UNDERGROUND: THE CASEMATES
Luxembourg's fortifications and historical old town enjoy worldwide
renown. In 1994 they were added to the UNESCO list of World
Heritage sites. The subterranean tunnel network of the casemates on
the massive supporting rock, the birthplace of the city of Luxembourg,
are among the many highlights of a visit to Luxembourg. As shown here, you
can enjoy a splendid view of the upper and lower town from the arrow slits.
From March to October you can visit the fabulous galleries daily
between 10 am and 5 pm.
www.lcto.lu
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… ICON OF CONTEMPORARY ART
The contemporary response to the much revered
The street lights in the Kirchberg area, which were
fortifications of the city of Luxembourg is located in
designed by British architect Norman Foster, are
the European Quarter of Kirchberg Plateau.
strongly contemporary and accentuate the futuristic
look of the European Quarter.
Well-known architects such as the New Yorker
Richard Meier or the Chinese-American architect
Ieoh Ming Pei have left their mark here. Discover
an impressive architectural spectacle and be blown
Luxembourg,
a bastion of contemporary art and
architecture!
away by the unique artistic concept of the Musée
d’art moderne Grand-Duc Jean (MUDAM)!
MUSEUMSMILE
Despite its small size, the city of Luxembourg has a large number of museums
and art galleries. If you join their locations by drawing on a map, a smile will
appear. Luckily the
distance is not really a mile, and so the easy
and originality of
accessibility of the locations, but above all the variety
these seven cultural establishments, make a visit unmissable.
www.museumsmile.lu
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… INNOVATIVE ECONOMIC METROPOLIS
With the founding of what was once the largest
Luxembourg's wide range of business activities has
private broadcaster in Europe – Radio Luxembourg
expanded to include numerous holding and trust
– in the city park, the former fortress city made
companies, just like well-known insurance and
radio history. Consequently this pioneering spirit
electronic trading companies.
has been continued today in the multimedia age.
Discover an e-City which has no fear of rising up
Luxembourg,
a forward thinking business city!
to today's challenges of technological sophistication and which, being a major multilingual business
hub, is able to provide services to locals as well as
to foreign visitors in several languages. As an international finance centre the city has always met the
challenges of the time.
HOTCITY
Discover the
largest outdoor and indoor WiFi network in Luxem-
bourg, which enables you to access the internet and various free web services
(Apps). HOTCITY has two main features: access to the HOTCITY portal and access
to the internet. The HOTCITY portal offers a wide choice of applications which can
make everyday life in the city easier for you. You can gain access
to these services using any WiFi-enabled device (mobile phone, smart phone,
iPod Touch, etc.) completely
free of charge. Thanks to HOTCITY you have
the opportunity to use the internet.
www.hotcity.lu
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A walk across the city walls along the “Chemin
de la Corniche“ makes every photographer's
heart beat faster. The spectacular
view includes a thousand years of urban
history, from Luxembourg's origins at the Bock
promontory to the newest buildings at Place
de l'Europe in the Kirchberg district.
… EUROPEAN HUB
Together with Brussels and Strasbourg, Luxem-
And at the foot of the Kirchberg Plateau, the most
bourg is one of the European Union's three main
obvious showcase for the EU institutions domiciled
cities and the seat of many European institutions.
in Luxembourg, stands the birthplace of one of the
And that is no coincidence. Luxembourg is not just a
founding fathers of Europe, Robert Schuman.
founding member of the EU, but the former fortress
city was also the scene of crucial decision-making
Where better than in cosmopolitan Luxembourg
during the European integration process. Whilst
could the desire for a unified Europe have been
the treaties that founded the European Coal and
articulated?
Steel Community (ECSC) were signed in the city hall,
sessions of the ECSC high authority were held at a
Luxembourg will hold the Presidency of the Council
Wilhelmine-style building, which is located in the
of the European Union in the second half of 2015, i.e.
area surrounding the railway station.
for a six-month period.
Luxembourg,
the European idea lives here!
THEMED TOUR “LUXEMBOURG, A EUROPEAN CAPITAL”
Discover the European splendour of the city of Luxembourg with the
themed tour “Luxembourg, a European capital”! This tour will take you to
the historic locations where it all began over a century ago: the city hall, the
Cercle Municipal, the Maison
de l’Europe, the Robert Schuman
birthplace, the conference venue for the Council of the European Union, the
European Parliament, the European Court of Auditors, the European
school, the European Commission, the European Court of Justice, the European
Investment Bank and the Robert Schuman memorial. Europe
in pocket
format and also with a tour guide can be booked at any time at the LCTO.
www.lcto.lu
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… RELAXING OUTDOORS
The colour green is not just the colour of hope, but
Sport and fitness fans are also well catered for in
it is also a constant in Luxembourg's cityscape, as
the idyllic green areas. The 152 km long urban cy-
half of the city consists of green spaces. In the city's
cle network is part of the ecological focus of a city
big parks you will not only discover a wealthy flora
which specifically promotes pushbikes and environ-
but you can also get away from the hustle and bus-
mental awareness. The city possesses an extensive
tle of the city centre. In what was once known as
cycle hire system, where you can hire “vel'oH!” bikes
“the town of roses“, green oases often appear out
at over 70 stations.
of nowhere.
Children are welcome in the green heart of the city
The Old Town of the City of Roses often conceals
too and can romp around to their heart's content on
unexpected oases of greenery: from the old cloister
a large pirate ship.
gardens in the Alzette Valley, where even artichokes
and figs can be grown, to the sand dunes covered
in luxuriant vegetation on the edge of the Kirchberg
Luxembourg,
the green city with a heart!
plateau.
BIKE TOURISM: FOUR CYCLING CIRCUITS
THROUGH THE CAPITAL OF LUXEMBOURG
“Bike Promenade” map, visitors can discover
four cycling routes, whether under their own steam or
Thanks to a detailed
the capital via
accompanied by an official guide from the Luxembourg City Tourist Office.
The bikes can be hired from Biisserwee, 8, in the Grund neighbourhood.
Price of a
guided ride: € 90 for two hours, by appointment.
Bookings: [email protected]. Info: www.lcto.lu
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Luxembourg is the cosmopolitan
business hub “par excellence“. Many
visitors are here for business purposes,
conventions, meetings, or conferences.
Here, in the
true heart of Europe,
the world meets and decisions of global
importance are made.
… TAILOR-MADE MEETINGS
People from all backgrounds get together in the
The wide range of hotels and guesthouses, the per-
European city – to exchange ideas, evaluate
fectly equipped conference venues, the extensive
research results, hold annual conferences or to treat
shopping opportunities and the full events calen-
themselves for a few days in the European capital
dar, which you can find on the next pages, will cater
city with friends.
for all your wishes.
Experience the flair of an international finance, con-
A well-connected motorway network, an inter-
ference, and business city, where the muses and
national airport, as well as the connection to the
museums will smile on you seven days a week
French TGV network make Luxembourg an ideal
and where we are pleased to welcome you in your
location for conferences and business meetings of
native language.
all kinds.
Luxembourg, where the world meets!
MODERN TECHNOLOGY IN HISTORIC GARB: “CERCLE CITÉ”
Meet in the heart of the city of Luxembourg, at the time-honoured “Cercle Municipal”, which has marked the history
of the capital city like no other building. Here, where Richard Strauss once directed his Don Juan and crowned
heads were invited to gala dinners, you and your guests or conference members
will be in best company. At the “Cercle“, which reopened its doors in 2011, there
are rooms available for up to 50 people and the large hall for up to 300 people.
The “Cercle” is linked to the “Cité” buildings complex – the library-media
library, a lounge and an auditorium with a capacity for 142 people, which
is equipped with a top quality audiovisual system – by a glazed gangway.
www.cerclecite.lu
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GRAND DUCHY CULTURE
AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE
There is always a reason to come to Luxembourg:
Whether you like to party until dawn, or prefer to
whether it is for the typical Luxembourg folk festivals
have a quiet picnic in the park of Villa Vauban, or
such as Éimaischen or Schueberfouer, or to visit one
whether you like to indulge in one of Luxembourg's
of the many cultural events happening throughout
numerous delis: your time in Luxembourg will be a
the year.
pleasure for all your senses.
Apart from its main touristic function, the Luxem-
Luxembourg,
a vibrant meeting place for culture fans!
bourg City Tourist Office also organises a large
number of popular events and concerts. “Summer
in the city” is a series of events, which presents visitors of the city with a huge amount of choice.
THE SPECIAL TIP FOR SUMMER:
BY REQUEST OF THE GRAND DUKE
When Luxembourgers talk about the “Count of Luxembourg” they usually refer to
Count Siegfried, who was the founder not only of the House of Luxembourg, but
also of the country. Alternatively, they could also be talking about the counts of
Luxembourg, who bore the German. Today the head of state is the Grand Duke.
The Grand Duke's Palace, the state residence of the Grand Duke has one
of the most beautiful facades in the city, in the Flemish Renaissance style (16th C.).
The splendid
interiors and sumptuous furnishings (with light
installations by the designer Ingo Maurer, amongst other things) can be viewed
during the summer months and give a royal insight into the Luxembourg
monarchy. More information can be found from May onwards at www.lcto.lu
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There's no such thing as a summer
slump in Luxembourg! From June through
the open air festival
season is at its best. Every
to September,
weekend, hundreds, even thousands of
visitors flock into the capital city in order
to enjoy the free concerts in the centre.
EVENTS
HIGHLIGHTS
2015
Luxembourg boasts a thriving and dynamic
music scene. Every year, more
than 300
free open air concerts are organised
in the city centre, ranging from the majestic
performance of the Orchestre Philharmonique
de Luxembourg at the Place Guillaume II to
smaller jazz or classical music ensembles at
the Place d'Armes.
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JANUARY – MARCH 2015
LUNCHTIME CONCERTS
JANUARY – DECEMBER 2015
Have a musical lunchtime break! Twice a month,
CONCERTS FROM THE "FOYER
EUROPÉEN"
on Fridays between 12:30 pm and 01:30 pm, free
Do you love chamber music works in an intimate
concerts will be staged in the Protestant Church,
setting? Then don’t miss the concerts of the “Foyer
the Conservatoire de Musique or the Centre Cultu-
européen”. Since Luxembourg was home to many
rel et de Rencontre Abbaye de Neumünster. With
European institutions there have been concerts which
a broad spectrum of exotic sounds, from chamber
were initiated and organised by the European officials.
music interludes through to the fanfare sounds of
Whilst the musical encounters of the 1960s took place
the Grand Duchy military band this light-heartedly
in the former Bürgercasino, the monthly concerts in the
pushes the boundaries of conventional concert
“Foyer européen” in rue Heine have been a fixed part
series. www.lcto.lu
of the city culture scene for more than 15 years. Young
talents from Luxembourg as well as international stars
PROGRAMME
guest at the “Foyer européen”. Info and reservations:
12.12.201412:30pm, Protestant Church
[email protected]
LUXEMBOURG BRASS ENSEMBLE
09.01.2015 12:30pm, CCRN Abbaye de Neumünster
RÉCITAL ENSEMBLE GUIJON
23.01.2015 12:30pm, Conservatoire de la Ville de Luxembourg
RÉCITAL DE PIANO OLIVIER DE SPIEGELEIR
27.02.2015 12:30pm, CCRN Abbaye de Neumünster «PART OF ME» BY SITTA
06.03.2015 12:30pm, Protestant Church
LAUREATS OF CONCOURS LUXEM-
BOURGEOIS ET EUROPÉEN POUR JEUNES SOLISTES DE L'UGDA
JANUARY – DECEMBER 2015
SUNDAY SHOPPING
During the whole year, immerse yourself in Luxem-
bourg’s shopping streets during the special Sunday
NIEUW AMSTERDAMS KLARINET KWARTET
shopping days. Between April and October, on every
first Sunday of the month, shop apertures are paired
RÉCITAL QUATUOR HENRI PENSIS
24.04.2015 12:30pm, Conservatoire
with the holding of an open air garage sales market
de la Ville de Luxembourg
“vide-grenier” on Place Guillaume II!
GRAND-DUCAL MILITARY MUSIC
Sunday Shopping
04.01, 29.03, 05.04, 03.05, 07.06, 05.07, 02.08,
06.09, 04.10, 25.10, 29.11, 06.12, 13.12, 20.12
Garage sales market vide-greniers
05.04, 03.05, 07.06, 05.07, 02.08, 06.09, 04.10
Braderie 31.08.2015
www.cityshopping.lu
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26.02 – 08.03.2015
LUXEMBOURG CITY FILM FESTIVAL
Did you know that Luxembourg also has a highly
PILGRIMAGE
TO THE BLACK MADONNA
respected cinema scene? To pay homage to the
Experience part of Luxembourg’s popular religion
seventh art in particular at the Filmland complex
in one of the most beautiful Baroque churches in
in Luxembourg, the city welcomes you to the large
Luxembourg! The “Black Madonna” which originates
cinema in the “Discovery Zone”. For this mission the
from the 14th century is one of the oldest statues of
Film Festival is drawing upon the most important
the Virgin Mary in the Grand Duchy and has been
points from its previous recipes for success: an offi-
revered for over two centuries, in particular during
cial selection of the best national and international
the Lenten period, in the church of St. Johann in the
feature films (with several European and internatio-
Grund.
nal premieres), documentary films and a geogra-
www.cathol.lu
phic focus. At the heart of the event is the youth
programme (6 to 18 years). This provides numerous
workshops and demonstrations in the presence of
actors and directors. A regular “meeting point” for
the public and for festival guests is the “Ratskeller”
in Cercle Cité. www.discoveryzone.lu
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20.02 – 27.03.2015
MARCH – MAY 2015
JAZZ AND WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL
"PRINTEMPS MUSICAL"
MARCH – OCTOBER 2015
BOCK CASEMATES
Discover the subterranean fortifications! The forti-
Start spring in Luxembourg with an exquisite musical
fied bulwarks and the equally steeped in history old
experience! In 2015 the renowned “Printemps Musical
town enjoy worldwide renown. In 1994 they were
– Festival de Luxembourg” is also laying on the best
added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites.
that jazz and world music have to offer. Internatio-
The casemates on the massive supporting rock, the
nal world stars and new talents too are appearing in
birthplace of the city of Luxembourg, are all included
the various music halls in Luxembourg’s capital city. In
in the highlights of any visit to Luxembourg. Today
more than 30 years the festival has developed into a
you have a splendid view over the upper and lower
real “evergreen” without which it is hard to imagine the
town from the arrow slits. www.lcto.lu
Luxembourg culture scene. And so spring can begin!
www.printempsmusical.lu
15.03.2015
BRETZELSONNDEG
On the 4th Sunday in Lent, lovers traditionally give
each other a pretzel... And maybe you are in love...
with Luxembourg!
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Luxembourg is a child friendly city.
Numerous parks and play grounds surround the city centre, and in summer artists
performing in the streets during the street
theatre festival ”Streeta(rt)nimation” always
manage to conquer the hearts of the young
audience.
people want to get hold of the best examples of the
“Péckvillercher”. And there are also plenty of things
to snack on! www.vdl.lu
APRIL – SEPTEMBER 2015
PLËSS IN CONCERT
What would the city of Luxembourg be without its
music kiosk at the Place d’Armes? Since 1875 the
various music pavilions have watched music bands
file past at the “most beautiful salon in the city”. “It
is touching that we are attached to the kiosk and
consider it an essential element of the city’s prestige. It is the excuse for public life being focussed
in one place, where every week at a specific time
the inhabitants walk up and down to the sounds of
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the music”, wrote Batty Weber as long ago as 1920.
OCTAVE NOTRE-DAME
Between Easter and September 2015 the Luxem-
The largest religious festival in the country lasts – in
bourg City Tourist Office is organising around 200
contrast to what the name “Octave” suggests – not
free concerts at the Place d’Armes, which will take
for eight but for fourteen days. During the natio-
place at set times. At lunchtimes you will be offered
nal pilgrimage to our Beloved Lady of Luxembourg
classical music on Wednesdays and jazz on Fridays.
you can experience a part of Luxembourg tradition
Every evening at 08:30 pm, as well as on Saturdays
where, in addition to the religious cultural event,
and Sundays at 11:00 am, 4:00 pm and 08:30 pm the
the popular annual market “Mäertchen” also takes
“Plëss” will be at the concert hall. www.lcto.lu
place at Place Guillaume II and Place de la Constitution. The smells of waffles and of the carnival are
mixed in with the Marian sounds and the noise of
the festive bell: that’s how we do pilgrimages in
Luxembourg! And traditionally on the final Sunday
the Grand Ducal family, the representatives of public
affairs and the city council also follow the miraculous image, which has been honoured since 1678
as the patron of the city and country, through the
streets of the old town. During the “Octave” “baked
fish” delicacies, etc., are sold at the “Mäertchen”.
www.cathol.lu
EASTER MONDAY 06.04.2015
ÉIMAISCHEN
Easter Monday in Luxembourg is not to be missed,
for the Easter meeting of the Emmaus youths unfolds
in Luxembourg with a unique folk festival, the so
called “Éimaischen”. In the UNESCO protected old
town you will hear merry twittering when the “Péckvillercher” – bird-shaped whistling pipes made of
terracotta – are sold on the folk market stalls. There
is a heavy crowd from early in the morning because
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NIGHT OF THE CATHEDRAL
09.05.2015
The cathedral of Luxembourg is one of the sights
EUROPE DAY
most worth seeing in the capital city and is a unique
Together with Brussels and Strasbourg Luxem-
building of the Grand Duchy which is of great spiri-
bourg is one of the three official main cities of the
tual, cultural and historical importance. On the 9 th
European Union and the seat of many European
May you can discover the sacred building, with its
institutions whose futuristic architecture points
wealth of architectural and artistic works of art, in
Europe’s way to the future. The country-members
a rather unusual manner, because on that date the
of the European Union are proudly presenting their
doors of the Luxembourg national treasure remain
countries in the city center of Luxembourg during
open “overnight”. Look inside and experience an
the European Day which is commemorating the his-
exciting night (concerts, guided tours, lectures and
torical declaration by Robert Schuman (9 May 1950).
much more). www.cathol.lu
A festive prelude to Luxembourg’s Presidency of the
Council of the European Union! www.ec.europa.eu
16 & 17.05.2015
INVITATION AUX MUSÉES
Discover the museum area this weekend, because
the special and permanent exhibitions of the
museums of the unification “Statermuséeën” are
offering free entry to the museum festival in the
Casino Luxembourg – Forum d’art contemporain,
Musée national d’histoire et d’art, Musée national
d’histoire naturelle, Musée d’Histoire de la Ville
de Luxembourg, Musée d’art moderne Grand-Duc
Jean (MUDAM), Musée Dräi Eechelen, and in the
Villa Vauban - Musée d’Art de la Ville de Luxembourg. www.museumsmile.lu
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new musical horizons informally during their lunch
break. Simply listen in and switch off! www.lcto.lu
30.05.2015
ING NIGHT-MARATHON
LUXEMBOURG
Come to the sporting event of the year! In the evening dusk, through a guard of honour of spectators
in the narrow alleys of the old town, the quiet green
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parks in the city centre, the small folk festival in the
SUMMER IN THE CITY
residential area. Choose whether you want to run
Summer in Luxembourg is rhythmic, hot and colour-
half or the whole distance – and you can make your
ful. The open air summer campaign by the city of
choice during the run itself! Start: 7 pm. And even if
Luxembourg will tempt you with free concerts at
you don’t want to run, sharing the thrill is requested,
the Place d’Armes and Place Guillaume II. Ama-
because the lively atmosphere on the evening in the
zing party mood in the middle of the city centre,
city is massive!
rocking sounds in the upper town, rousing jazz
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delights in the lower towns and fanfare sounds at
the time-honoured music kiosk at Place d’Armes,
the “Salon of the city”, that’s what summer nights
are like in Luxembourg. Curious? Then don’t miss
the highlights of the summer: “Fête de la Musique”,
the National Holiday, the music festival “MeYouZik”,
“Rock um Knuedler” and “Blues‘n Jazz Rallye”, the
street art festival “Streeta(rt)nimation”, open air
cinema, markets and fetes, sport, exhibitions, folklore and much more. www.summerinthecity.lu
JUNE – AUGUST 2015
KLASSIK AM PARK
With this summery open air concert in the beautiful
green spaces of the Villa Vauban park the Luxembourg City Tourist Office is expanding the scope of
its free lunchtime concerts. The aim of the organisers is to offer classical music outdoors and to present the loveliest corner of the capital city to both
inhabitants and visitors in a new light and with a
fantastic ambience. The listeners can then discover
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Summer in Luxembourg is heralded with trumpets
Experience a slice of Luxembourg life and join in the
and trombones. Experience the shortest night of
amazing mood on the eve of the National Holiday!
the year with a gigantic firework of music when,
A large folk festival brings the city to life – and the
for example, the Orchestre Philharmonique du
Grand Ducal family join in the celebrations, when a
Luxembourg plays for free and in the open air in the
colourful torchlight procession reaches the city cen-
heart of the city! The big open air concert with the
ter. Pyrotechnically inspiring and loved well beyond
Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg has star-
the borders of Luxembourg is the large firework dis-
ted the summer campaign “Summer in the City” for
play, which lights up the night-time sky – in honour
many years. Up to 100 musicians are on stage and
of the popular Grand Ducal family and for the plea-
around 5000 enthusiastic listeners are there each
sure of the thousands of visitors. Dancing and cele-
year. The city concerts on the 21st June are part of
brating continues until the early hours, as rock, pop
the European- wide initiative “Fête de la Musique”,
and folklore concerts and also DJ sessions provide
where hundreds of concerts simultaneously trans-
great entertainment in the streets, bars and cafés of
form the Grand Duchy into a unique sound stage.
the city. www.vdl.lu
OPENING ACT SUMMER IN THE CITY
AND FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE
EVE OF THE LUXEMBOURG NATIONAL
HOLIDAY
www.fetedelamusique.lu
23.06.2015
LUXEMBOURG NATIONAL HOLIDAY
Celebrate the official birthday of the Grand Duke
of Luxembourg in the capital city and be present
for the official programme of events! The Grand
Ducal family attends the celebratory Te Deum in the
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cathedral, which concludes with music in the form
of the Luxembourg national hymn. A military parade
in honour of the head of state takes place in Avenue
de la Liberté. The sounds of music mix with the 101
cannon shots in the public squares. Stroll through
the festively decorated city centre and enjoy a holiday “à la luxembourgeoise”! www.vdl.lu
12.07.2015
MUSIC FESTIVAL
ROCK UM KNUEDLER
In which city is there a free open air concert such as
this, in the heart of the city between the Palace of
the Grand Dukes and the city hall, with international and national rock acts, which come and go on
the stages for ten hours long so to speak? Every year
international rock and pop headline acts and the
most sought-after Luxembourg rock bands share the
11.07.2015
three stages in the city center. The central position
MUSIC FESTIVAL
WORLD MEYOUZIK
is unrivalled and with free entry “Rock um Knuedler”
MeYouZik stands for multicultural encounters, musi-
date which makes the heart of every music fan beat
cal exchange, coexistence and tolerance, and like
faster at: “Let’s rock in Luxembourg”!
no other festival reflects the urban reality of the city
www.rockumknuedler.lu
enthrals thousands of fans every year. Don’t miss this
of Luxembourg which, with more than 67% foreign
inhabitants and around 159 different nationalities,
provides an example of cosmopolitan cohabitation.
However MeYouZik also aims to communicate common values such as tolerance, receptiveness to new
things and a feeling of solidarity. The festival provides around 25 multicultural concerts, animations
and electronic DJ sessions on three open-air stages
in Place Guillaume II, Place Clairefontaine and Rue
du Saint-Esprit. A fixed element of the festival is also
the MeYouVillage, with a culinary village and a sensitisation platform for institutions and non-government organisations which are active in the third
world. www.meyouzik.lu
JULY 2015
MUSIC FESTIVAL OMNI
Combine the splendid natural setting of the inner
courtyard of the former Neumunster abbey with
musical pleasure: top quality open air concerts
await you in a fabulous setting at the OMNI Music
Festival. International stars transform the former
cloisters on the Alzette into a resounding concert
stage. www.ccrn.lu
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MID-JULY – BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER 2015
VISIT OF THE PALACE
OF THE GRAND DUKES
25.07.2015
BLUES'N JAZZ RALLYE FESTIVAL
During the Blues’n Jazz Rallye every summer the
How does the Grand Ducal family of Luxembourg
city areas of Grund and Clausen are turned upside
live and work? What is life like in the Palace of the
down! International headline acts and local bands
Grand Dukes? In which rooms are the official recep-
offer a totally party mood! Thousands of enthusias-
tions and audiences held? How are the presentation
tic music fans crowd into all the bars of the lower
halls furnished and what objects of art are dis-
town and to the open air stages, to listen to Dixie-
played? You can find the answers during a guided
land, mainstream, fusion, boogie-woogie, Chicago
tour of the city residence of the Luxembourg head
Blues and Latin jazz. The main aim of the Rallye is
of state which can be visited exclusively during the
to serve up the many and surprising facets of the
summer. More detailed info from May onwards at:
world of blues and jazz to the spectators each year,
www.lcto.lu
always in a successful mixture of international
greats and local discoveries. And those who aren’t
so keen on the music come anyway purely because
of the familiar ambience and the great mood of
this evening, which transforms the lower towns of
Grund and Clausen into a sort of “global village”.
www.bluesjazzrallye.lu
24.07.2015
VIENNA GALA
For more than 50 years, the orchestra “Musique
militaire grand-ducale” proudly presents a concert
with the most famous melodies from “The Waltz
King” Johann Strauss and the other members of the
Strauss-Dynasty on the Place d’Armes. Dancers will
decline the popular Waltzes, polkas and overtures
in a typical Vienna atmosphere. The festive concert
will take place in 2015 to celebrate the 20 th anniversary of the Accession of Austria to the European
Union and the 200 th anniversary of the Congress of
Vienna. www.lcto.lu
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08 – 09.08.2015
21.08 – 09.09.2015
It is worth strolling through the pedestrian zone on
Welcome to the carnival of superlatives: the biggest
these two dates. You will find street artists, panto-
folk festival of the Greater Region – with up to two
mimes, stilt walkers, musicians... and many other
million visitors every year – the best waffles in the
artists which will enchant you in a glittering fantasy
world and the most sought-after fairground rides
world of poetry and comedy. The festival has long
in the whole of Europe! However, the “Schueber-
become a brand name with artists and spectators
fouer” is not only “higher, faster, further” but its
and launches new ideas every year. From small walk
historical origin as an annual market in the city of
acts to imposing performances in the squares, from
Luxembourg is today seen even more so – and this
interactive forms of performance to classic staging,
is unique in the Greater Region – in the restaurants
mobile marionettes and puppet theatres, off-beat
and the flea market stalls. John the Blind, count
comedies and funny sketches, quirky stage pro-
of Luxembourg and king of Bohemia, founded the
grammes and poetically beautiful acrobatic and
“Schueberfouer” in the year 1340. You really haven’t
circus routines, sometimes humorous, sometimes
been to the “Schueberfouer” if you haven’t eaten the
thought-provoking, but almost always experimental:
traditional “gebaakene Fësch” or the “Grompereki-
The entire range of street art is given a brilliant mee-
chelcher” or at least tried the legendary waffles or
ting place in Luxembourg’s city centre. Let yourself be
the “Schappnougat”. The fun is perfect for old and
dazzled! www.streetartnimation.lu
young! www.fouer.lu
STREETA(RT)NIMATION
SCHUEBERFOUER
10.10.2015
MUSEUM NIGHT
Let the muses and museums keep you up late!
Museum night invites you to discover the permanent collections and special exhibitions in the capital city’s museums of unification “Statermuséeën”
from 06:00 pm to 01:00 in the morning. An eclectic
entertainment programme with dancing, music and
live acts will make your museum visit unforgettable.
www.museumsmile.lu
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OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2015
23.11 – 24.12.2015
Spend your autumn lunch breaks listening to music!
Treat yourself to an advent weekend in Luxembourg
Twice a month on Friday between 12:30 pm and
or do your Christmas shopping in the European
01:30 pm, freely accessible concerts will be provided
city of Luxembourg! The “winter lights” will be eve-
in various locations in the city centre. With a broad
rywhere! Enjoy the winter atmosphere in the city of
range of exotic sounds, from chamber music inter-
Luxembourg which features shimmering colours,
ludes through to fanfare sounds from the Grand
and spoil yourself with a glass of mulled wine at
Duchy military band, this light-heartedly pushes the
the Christmas market! “Winter Lights”, the special
boundaries of conventional concert series.
winter programme of the city of Luxembourg, with
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colourful events, Christmas concerts, fireworks
LUNCHTIME CONCERTS
WINTER LIGHTS PROGRAMME
(New Year’s Eve), exhibitions, Sunday opening and
much more. Info from autumn 2015 at:
www.winterlights.lu
* Situation: September 2014. LCTO accepts no liability for any changes in the programme.
OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2015
LUXEMBOURG FESTIVAL
The rendezvous for lovers of classical music in the
Philharmonie and the Grand Théâtre! Top class
orchestral concerts, distinguished chamber music
recitals, grand operas and spectacular dance
productions invite you to Luxembourg for a musical autumn. The extraordinary performances with
international stars take place in the architecturally
impressive Philharmonie in the European quarter
Kirchberg and in the big hall at the Grand Théâtre
on Rond-point Robert Schuman. The programme
will fulfil all your wishes! Book your tickets early
because traditionally there is always a large crowd.
www.philharmonie.lu
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The best music in town!
photo: Wade Zimmerman
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www.philharmonie.lu
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MUSEUMS
THEATRE &
PHILHARMONIE
HIGHLIGHTS
Art lovers from all over
the world meet at MUDAM,
Musée d'Art Moderne Grand-Duc
Jean, which is a masterpiece among
Luxembourg's museums thanks to its
futuristic architecture.
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MUSÉE D'HISTOIRE
DE LA VILLE DE LUXEMBOURG
13.05.2015 – 03.01.2016
13.05.2015 – 03.01.2016
Colours, systems of symbols and indeed objects
Pfaffenthal is amongst the most ancient districts of
have symbolic power and are used for non-verbal
Luxembourg City. Around 50 extraordinary objects,
communication and orientation.
photographs and documents showcase its history
SYMBOLS – LANGUAGE
WITHOUT WORDS
PFAFFENTHAL.
HISTORY OF AN URBAN DISTRICT
from its beginnings up to present day. The exhibiThis can be anything from the little sun with the slo-
tion covers the archaeology, the ancient fortifica-
gan “Nuclear Power, No Thanks” via a headscarf or
tions, earlier craftsmanship and industrial activities,
a pair of jeans to the attachment of a padlock to a
religious and community life, sporting and cultural
bridge as a sign of one’s love.
events as well as artistic representations of the district. A 3D interactive application will offer a virtual
The exhibition sheds light on the expressive power
visit of the urban district of Pfaffenthal prior to the
of symbols in everyday life, culture and politics.
dismantlement of the fortress in 1867.
Such symbols also reveal much about a society
In cooperation with Syndicat d’Intérêts Locaux Pfaffenthal-
and its norms, values, ideals and fears. Mimicry,
Siechenhof
gestures, clothing and language are also used to
send out individual messages. On show are around
MUSÉE D’HISTOIRE DE LA VILLE DE LUXEMBOURG
600 photographs, interactive stations, media instal-
14, rue du Saint-Esprit, L-2090 Luxembourg
lations and individual exhibits.
Tel.: (+352) 4796-4500
An exhibition by Stiftung Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik
www.mhvl.lu
Deutschland
[email protected]
Opening hours:
Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 am – 06:00 pm,
Thursday 10:00 am – 08:00 pm
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VILLA VAUBAN
MUSÉE D’ART DE LA VILLE DE LUXEMBOURG
APRIL – SEPTEMBER 2015
OCTOBER 2015 - APRIL 2016
“Absence of Subject” by Michael Somoroff (*1957) is a
Jean-Jacques de Boissieu, a highly talented draughts-
poignant homage to the monumental work “People
man and etcher, was widely regarded as the “French
August Sander / Michael Somoroff:
Absence of Subject
Jean-Jacques de Boissieu (1736-1810),
engravings
of the 20 Century” of the legendary German photo-
Rembrandt” by his contemporaries. Even though today
grapher August Sander (1876-1964). It is a thoughtful
he is mostly known to specialists of the art world, his
and passionate meditation on memory, imagination,
landscapes, everyday scenes und extraordinary cha-
human resilience and creativity. “Absence of Subject”
racter studies still impress the beholder. This exhibi-
lets you revisit August Sander’s work allowing you to
tion is one of the few monographic ones that have
understand the richness of his intent. In each of the
ever been dedicated to this outstanding artist.
th
historical pictures, Michael Somoroff has digitally
erased the subject, the portrait, retaining only the
VILLA VAUBAN
background. Once a secondary fragment, these now
MUSÉE D’ART DE LA VILLE DE LUXEMBOURG
become the primary motivator. Seemingly simple at
18, avenue Émile Reuter
first, this is a complex elliptical ambitious work com-
L-2090 Luxembourg
prised of 40 photographs and seven animations as
Tel.: (+352) 4796-4901
well as 40 August Sander original photographs.
www.villavauban.lu
The exhibition is part of the European Month of Photography 2015.
[email protected]
Opening hours:
Wednesday–Monday 10:00 am – 06:00 pm,
Friday 10:00 am – 09:00 pm
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MUSÉE NATIONAL D’HISTOIRE NATURELLE
NATUR MUSÉE
At its location in the historical suburb of the Grund,
MUSÉE NATIONAL D’HISTOIRE NATURELLE –
this modern museum is ideal for a visit with the
NATUR MUSÉE
whole family. The focus of the museum is mankind,
25, rue Münster
its evolution, and its impact on nature. The subject
L-2160 Luxembourg
is subdivided into three categories, which are
Tel.: (+352) 46 22-331
evolution, ecology, and world history. An interactive
www.mnhn.lu
multimedia
[email protected]
system
provides
information
and
explanations relating to natural science. The visitor
has access to databases, which store relevant
Opening hours:
information about the local natural landscapes,
Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
animal and plant species.
HISTOIRE NATURELLE
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MUDAM LUXEMBOURG
MUSÉE D’ART MODERNE GRAND-DUC JEAN
08.11.2014 - 25.05.2015
SYLVIE BLOCHER
For her monographic exhibition at Mudam, Sylvie
Blocher presents an ambitious project with the title
“Dreams Have a Language”, which combines a participative work, video installations and the production
of a movie.
A More Perfect Revolution, 2012, Collection Mudam Luxembourg
© Sylvie Blocher
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07.03 – 31.05.2015
DAVID ALTMEJD
MUDAM LUXEMBOURG
MUSÉE D’ART MODERNE GRAND-DUC JEAN
In his work, using a large variety of materials, the
3, Park Dräi Eechelen
Canadian sculptor David Altmejd stages creatures,
L-1499 Luxembourg
often of an anthropomorphic and animal nature, in a
Tel.: (+352) 45 37 85-1
universe which reflects his interest in natural sciences
www.mudam.lu
and architecture. In collaboration with the Musée d'Art
[email protected]
Moderne in Paris.
Opening hours:
07.03 – 07.06.2015
FRANZ ERHARD WALTHER
Wednesday–Friday 11:00 am – 08:00 pm,
Saturday–Monday 11:00 am –06:00 pm
Franz Erhard Walther develops a unique body of work
that reflects various art movements such as minimalist
sculpture, conceptual art, abstract art or performance
art since the late of 1950s. The exhibition places a special value on its “wall formations” (Wandformationen)
and presents a broad spectrum of his work, which
influences the practice of many young artists of today.
04.07.2015 – 18.01.2016
EPPUR SI MUOVE
The show gathers thirty historical objects from the
collections of the Musée of des Arts et Métiers in
Paris – extraordinary evidences of human inventiveness – with about one hundred works from internationally acclaimed contemporary artists over more than
3000 m2 of exhibition space. It represents one of the
most important cultural events in Luxembourg and the
Greater Region in 2015.
Pendule de Foucault, 1851 © Musée des arts et métiers - Cnam
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CASINO LUXEMBOURG
FORUM D’ART CONTEMPORAIN
24.01 – 19.04.2015
RESOLUTE – DESIGN CHANGES
The exhibition “Resolute – Design Changes” explores contemporary graphic design and its social relevance. While the frequency and effect of imagery in
our society increase, the influence of designers on
our behaviour and opinions is amplified. The emerging generation uses technological development and
social awareness to truly engage people in making
change happen. Driven by technological inventions
they unleashed an innovative race in communication,
eventually propelling graphic designers as one of the
most important influencers of man's behaviour and
opinions in our time.
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24.01 – 03.05.2015
M+M – 7 TAGE
For a few years, M+M (Martin de Mattia and Marc
Weis) have been developing a work of art focused
on the media and their mechanisms, not only analysing modes of communication but also the manner
in which these are perceived and "consumed" in our
society of today. To strengthen their message, the
artists adopt a visual, formal language which is very
close to their subject and they don't shy away from
producing videos in an almost cinematographic manner. The images thus have a quality which can be
immediately identified with this medium which is then
reworked and manipulated by the artists.
16.05 – 06.09.2015
PHANTOM OF CIVILIZATION
The exhibition “Phantom of Civilization” features the
work of three Taiwanese artists: Wu Chi-Tsung, Wang
Fu Jui und Yuan Goang-Ming. Their artworks – installations, sound-works and videos – deal with the creation of landscapes reflecting contemporary civilization.
Technology being both the medium and the protagonist of each work.
CASINO LUXEMBOURG
FORUM D’ART CONTEMPORAIN
41, rue Notre-Dame, L-2240 Luxembourg
Tel.: (+352) 22 50 45
www.casino-luxembourg.lu
[email protected]
Opening hours:
Wednesday–Monday 11:00 am – 07:00 pm,
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MUSÉE NATIONAL D'HISTOIRE ET D'ART
10.10.2015 – 15.02.2015
IMPERIUM ROMANUM
Alfred Seiland, Professor of Photography at the Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design, is one of the
leading modern photographers. For many years now,
he has been visiting antique sites in the former Roman
Empire, capturing them with his analogue, largeformat camera. They are often difficult to access –
some are not public places and otherwise hidden
from tourists.
Seiland's photographs mirror famous showplaces
of history with their architecture and works of art.
The photographs confront the viewer with themes
that shed light on the conflict between antiquity and
modernity. Seiland condenses moments into perfect
compositions, employing colour like a painter. The
artistic flair of this master of large-format photography
makes some people smile, but others unsettled, as
they tell time and again of the destruction of antique
legacies by mankind.
The exhibition in the Musée national d'histoire et d'art
is a series of 90 large-format colour prints.
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JUNE 2015 TO JANUARY 2016
MUMMIES - THE DREAM
OF EVERLASTING LIFE
Mummies continue to exert a strong fascination, but
are often exclusively assimilated with Ancient Egypt.
Wrongly. The exhibition that the National Museum of
History and Art Luxembourg presents, in close collaboration with the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums (rem)
– the world’s largest exhibition of mummies to date
– is a good occasion to enlarge this horizon. 70 specimen, gathered from the four corners of the world, will
embark the visitors on an immersive 5,000 year journey through the history and science around the globe,
learning about mummification as practiced not only
in ancient Egypt, but on almost every continent, and
during almost every historical epoch. The exhibition
also shows mummification to be a natural process,
occurring in hot, dry desert sands, in eternal ice, in
moors, and even, amazingly, in dry cellars. Countless
associated finds and priceless burial site treasures,
as well as sensational historical research crown this
impressive multimedia exhibition, and afford a fascinating cultural and historical insight into people of bygone generations.
MUSÉE NATIONAL D’HISTOIRE ET D’ART
Marché-aux-Poissons
L-2345 Luxembourg
Tel.: (+352) 4793-301
www.mnha.lu
[email protected]
Opening hours:
Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 am – 06:00 pm,
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MUSÉE DRÄI EECHELEN
– FORTERESSE, HISTOIRE, IDENTITÉS
The Musée Dräi Eechelen – forteresse, histoire, iden-
explanations for many objects in French, English, Ger-
tités, inaugurated in 2012, is situated in the extraordi-
man and Luxembourgish. An auditorium regularly
nary restored keep of the historic fort Thüngen, built
provides the facilities for conferences or screenings in
in 1732-33.
relation to the exhibitions. The first floor is dedicated to
temporary exhibitions.
Each of the casemates in the permanent exhibition
illustrates a different era of the fortress and its influence on the country’s history. The tour begins in the
MUSEE DRÄI EECHELEN
Middle Ages with the capture of the city of Luxem-
5, park Dräi Eechelen, L-1499 Luxembourg
bourg by the Burgundians in 1443, and ends with the
Tel.: (+352) 264335
construction of the Pont Adolphe in 1903. More than
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600 objects and original documents, many of which
[email protected]
have never been shown before, highlight the diversity
of the collections. A special room houses a selection
Opening hours:
of historical photographs which present the fortress
Wednesday 10:00 am – 08:00 pm,
immediately before and after it was razed. The his-
Thursday–Monday 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
toric building of the museum constitutes in itself an
important element of the permanent exhibition. With
its impressive underground galleries and mines, it
corresponds to a large extent to the original condition
during the last phase of its expansion in 1836/1837.
The visitor is invited to explore important themes
of the permanent exhibition through an interactive
database and audio-visual documentation in the
multimedia room. Free audio guides supply detailed
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CERCLE CITÉ
RATSKELLER
11.02 – 08.03.2015
LUXEMBOURG CITY FILM FESTIVAL
11.07 – 06.09.2015
Cercle Cité’s Ratskeller will, once again, be the
EXHIBITION OF THE PHOTOTHÈQUE
DE LA VILLE DE LUXEMBOURG
meeting point of the Luxembourg City Film Festival
As an annual rendezvous, you’ll discover a new the-
2015. Discover a remarkable art project especially
matic exhibition of the City’s Photothèque collection.
designed for this space and festival.
25.09 – 08.11.2015
14.03 – 15.04.2015
SALZBURG-LUXEMBOURG IV
GROUP EXHIBITION "JE EST UN(E)
AUTRE"
The group exhibition will showcase young artists
from Salzburg and Luxembourg, in collaboration
with the Landesgalerie Im Traklhaus.
CERCLE CITÉ
Ratskeller
25.04 – 07.07.2015
Place d'Armes
EUROPEAN MONTH OF
PHOTOGRAPHY / "MEMORY LAB"
P.O. Box 267
In the framework of the European Month of Photo-
www.cerclecite.lu
graphy, discover a relevant selection of photogra-
[email protected]
L-2012 Luxembourg
phies.
Opening hours:
daily (for special exhibitions) 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
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THEATRE
The eclectic programme of the Théâtres de la Ville
GRAND THÉÂTRE
2014-15 season underlines the theatre’s commitment
1, rond-point Schuman L-2525 Luxembourg
to its audiences from all walks of life with a variety of
THÉÂTRE DES CAPUCINS cultural backgrounds. International opera-lovers will
9, place du Théâtre L-2613 Luxembourg
enjoy the masterpiece that is Madama Butterfly. But
Administration of the Théâtres de la Ville
other works by Rossini, Monteverdi, Wagner and Wolf
Tel.: (+352) 47 96 39 00
will equally delight those audiences in search of a
www.theatres.lu
musical treat. Furthermore, the Grand Théâtre has yet
again attracted some of the world’s foremost choreographers like Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui or Anne Teresa
De Keersmaeker and acclaimed dance companies
like Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan and Gallim
Dance Company for its new season. Undoubtedly one
of the highlights of the theatre season will be the world
premiere of Antigone with Juliette Binoche in the title
role, directed by Ivo van Hove. The Théâtres de la Ville
aim to showcase a large variety of all things dramatic,
musical and rhythmic while always applying the same
rigorous quality standards that audiences have come
to expect.
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10 YEARS
PHILHARMONIE LUXEMBOURG IN 2015
The very first visitors entered on Sunday 26 June at
So the party to which we are inviting you in the sum-
02:00 pm. There followed a whole week of musical
mer of 2015 will be, to some extent, younger and even
festivities to mark the opening – with numerous artists,
more diverse than the opening ten years ago – among
both professional and amateur, from Luxembourg
other things, because the Luxembourg music scene
and elsewhere, including the OPL and outstanding
has developed remarkably over the last ten years.
guest orchestras and ensembles in Classical, Roman-
Please make a note of the dates around the birthday –
tic, and new music, with premieres, jazz, world music,
we are looking forward to celebrating with you!
and a big party with a star DJ to round everything off.
The rest is history: the three-thousandth event took
PHILHARMONIE
place in autumn 2013; the 1.5-millionth visitor is expec-
1, place de l’Europe
ted in autumn 2014; and in the meantime, many of our
L-1499 Luxembourg
listeners have been quite a bit younger than the Phil-
Tel.: (+352) 26 02 27-1
harmonie.
www.philharmonie.lu
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THE CITY
AND THE
GRAND DUCHY
IN BRIEF
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You will find perfectly preserved
ruins and
fortifications that narrate the
medieval history of the Luxembourg
Ardennes. The imposing castle of
or carefully restored
Vianden and its scenic settings is one of
the most popular destinations.
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GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION
CURRENCY
THE GRAND DUCHY
EUR (€)
The city of Luxembourg (Lëtzebuerg) is the capital
city of the 2,586 sq. km Grand Duchy of the same
name. The neighbouring countries are Belgium,
LANGUAGE
Germany and France. The country is 82 km in length
The national language is Luxembourgish (Lëtze-
and barely 57 km wide. The country lies in the cen-
buergesch). Official languages of equal standing
tre of the so-called Greater Region, which together
are French, German and Luxembourgish.
with the Grand Duchy is composed of the Rheinland-Pfalz, the Saarland, Wallonia and Lorraine.
ACCOMODATION
THE CAPITAL
HOTELS
Eastern longitude: 6°07'42 A hotel/restaurant guide is available from the
Northern latitude: 49°36'36'
Luxembourg City Tourist Office.
City area: 5,124 Ha, of which 1,204 Ha wooded area Tel.: (+352) 22 28 09, fax: (+352) 46 70 70
City perimeter: 41,2 km
Place d'Armes: 303.8 m above sea level
YOUTH HOSTEL CITY OF LUXEMBOURG
Highest building in the city: Court of Justice of the
2, rue du Fort Olisy, L-2261 Luxembourg
European Communities: 103 m
Tel.: (+352) 22 68 89/22 19 20, fax: (+352) 22 33 60
[email protected]
The reception desk is open 24 hours a day.
FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Luxembourg is a constitutional hereditary monarchy
CAMPING KOCKELSCHEUER
in the form of a parliamentarian democracy.
22, route de Bettembourg
Since the year 2000 the head of state has been
L-1899 Luxembourg-Kockelscheuer
Grand Duke Henri from the House of Nassau-Weilburg.
Tel.: (+352) 47 18 15, fax: (+352) 40 12 43
www.gouvernement.lu
From April to October: daily from 7 am to midday
www.monarchie.lu
and from 2 pm to 10.30 pm.
www.camp-kockelscheuer.lu
POPULATION
The Grand Duchy has a total of 549,680 inhabitants,
SHOPPING
of which 45.3% are foreigners.
Shops and boutiques are open Monday from 2 pm
to 6 pm and Tuesday till Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm.
The
city
of
Luxembourg
has
approximately
City Shopping Info Point:
107,200 inhabitants of which 67% are foreigners.
2, Place d'Armes, L-1136 Luxembourg
159 nationalities are represented in the capital city
Open Tuesday till Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm.
of the Grand Duchy.
www.cityshopping.lu
ECONOMY
TRANSPORT
In the middle of the 19 th century an important steel
GETTING ABOUT IN LUXEMBOURG
industry developed due to the discovery of iron ore,
www.mobiliteit.lu
which established the prosperity of the country.
From the 1960s the Grand Duchy progressed into an
PUBLIC CITY BUSES
international financial, services, and media centre.
www.autobus.lu; www.vdl.lu
www.luxembourgbusiness.lu
www.luxembourgforfinance.lu
RAILWAY SCHEDULE FOR THE GRAND DUCHY
www.cfl.lu
FLIGHT CONNECTIONS
www.luxairport.lu
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CAR PARKS
MISCELLANEOUS
Several paying car parks – including the huge Gla-
S.O.S., tel.: 112
cis square – are available. They offer a reduced rate
in the evenings and at night. The P+R areas (“Park
GRAND DUCAL POLICE, tel.: 113
+ Ride”) which are located on the fringes of the city
constitute an alternative to easily reach downtown.
CENTRAL POLICE STATION LUXEMBOURG CITY
Maps indicating several car parks in the city are
60, rue Glesener, L-1630 Luxembourg
available at the Luxembourg City Tourist Office.
Tel.: (+352) 4997-4500
CAR ASSISTANCE
COUNTRY CODE FOR LUXEMBOURG
Automobile Club
+352
54, route de Longwy, L-8007 Bertrange
Tel.: (+352) 45 00 45-1, fax: (+352) 45 04 55
www.acl.lu, [email protected]
Monday to Friday from 8.30 am till midday and from
1.30 pm till 6 pm.
www.acl.lu
Imprint:
Publisher: Luxembourg City Tourist Office a.s.b.l.
N° TVA: LU15621823 – R.C.S. Luxembourg F754
Conceptual design: binsfeld
Photo credit: Cathy Giorgetti, Christof Weber, Claude Piscitelli,
J. Louis Fernandez, Martine de Lagardère, Musée des Arts et
Métiers Paris, Rene de Wit, Robert Boberian, Wang Fu Jui
Media Sales: Maison Moderne Media Sales
Press: Bastian Druck / FSC / 5 000 ex. / 2015
LUXEMBOURG CITY TOURIST OFFICE:
WE ARE YOUR PARTNER!
- T ourist information office
- Suggestions for visits
- Guided tours in the capital city and
excursions to the neighbouring
regions
- Tailor-made programmes
- Package stays
- A ssistance for meetings and
congresses
-H
otel bookings
-C
ultural events
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Place Guillaume II
P.O. Box 181
L-2011 Luxembourg
Tel.: (+352) 22 28 09
Fax: (+352) 46 70 70
[email protected]
www.lcto.lu
mad about soul
“Mostly I use the
mobile application,
but occasionally
I pass by their
office desk.”
Nigel (48): organiséiert sech
meeschtens mat der Äpp.
C’est facile d’être mobile,
avec nos 4 moyens de vous informer
Tél.: 2465 2465
Application mobile
www.mobiliteit.lu
Guichets:
Luxembourg-Gare et Esch-Belval
P.O. BOX 181
L-2011 Luxembourg
30, Place Guillaume II
L-1648 Luxembourg
www.lcto.lu
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Experience Luxembourg - Luxembourg City Tourist Office

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