Die "Schueberfouer", seit 1340 in Luxemburg-Stadt ist mit 2 Millionen Besuchern Luxemburgs grösstes Volksfest. Schausteller aus mehr als 5 Nationen bezaubern mit klassischen oder modernen Karusells, Manegen oder Schaubuden. Während 20 Tagen, ab dem 24. August, bietet die "Schueberfouer" ein Spiegelbild der luxemburger multikulturellen Gesellschaft.






"Eimäischen". Every Easter Monday, this traditional market brings the streets of Luxembourg’s old town to life, as well as the village of Nospelt (‘Bon Pays’ region of the south) where pottery was once a principal profession. Collectors like to come here each year to buy a ‘Péckvillchen’, a clay bird whistle which symbolises the return of Spring.




The Echternach Dancing Procession, a religious parade in honour of St. Willibrord, dates back to the Middle Ages and takes place each year on Pentecost Tuesday. Nowadays, some 12,000 pilgrims take part in this procession through the city, jumping from leg to leg to the rhythm of an endlessly repetitive polka melody. The procession ends at the crypt of the basilica before the tomb of St. Willibrord.




"Mediaeval Feast" at the Vianden castle. The largest feudal castle in the ‘Grande Région’ area opens its doors to the country’s largest mediaeval feast. For some ten days in August, sixty artists plunge visitors into the day to day life of the Middle Ages. A show of ‘sound and light’ closes the event.




"Konschtfestival" in Lellingen. This charming Ardennes village is transformed into an arts workshop on the day of the National Festival (23rd June), bringing together a hundred painters. Exhibitions in 8 barns.



"Gënzefest - Broom Flower Festival" in Wiltz. Every Monday in Pentecost, a long floral procession is organised to mark the blossoming of the broom in the Ardennes region of Luxembourg. For two hours, floats, musical groups and folk groups parade through the Ardennes city. The theme of the parade changes from year to year.



The straw torch celebration "Burgbrennen" is a tradition that heralds the end of winter and the beginning of spring.


This time-honoured custom is deeply rooted in the culture of Luxemburg. It is traditionally celebrated on the first Sunday of Lent. The Catholic Church marked the beginning of the Lenten season with its own symbols and signs.  Tradition has it that young people in the village went knocking on doors in order to store up straw, wood and brush to make a huge straw fire in the valley of the Pétrusse at nightfall.  The celebration starts around noon and is a perfect opportunity to taste traditional and multicultural specialities.

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