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Eimaischen

5 Apr 2010 (annual)

Every Easter Monday sees the festival of Eimaischen in the town of Nospelt in Luxembourg. A traditional festival and flea market, its unique feature is the exchange of lovers' tokens: little…

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ING-Europe Marathon Luxembourg

May 2010 (annual)

As night falls, crowds gather in Luxembourg City's old town to watch the ING marathon. This is more than a sporting event - the illuminated city simultaneously hosts a series of activities in…

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New Orleans Meets Luxembourg

May - Jun 2010 (annual)

During the Easter weekend, Luxembourg and America's Deep South collide for the annual New Orleans meets Luxembourg festival. Street entertainment, tasty treats and the soulful tunes of rhythm…

New Orleans meets Luxembourg festival; photo courtesy of Luxembourg City Tourism Board
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Broom Flower Festival (Genzefest)

Jun 2010 (annual)

Set in the rolling hills of the Ardennes countryside, where the flower grows, Wilz' Broom Flower Festival (Genzefest) features the crowning of a Broom Flower Queen on the Saturday and folk…

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The Dancing Procession of Echternach

Jun 2010 (annual)

In a custom dating at least as far back as the death of St Willibrord (AD739), The Dancing Procession of Echternach sees pilgrims dance for the purging of sins through town, visiting the…

Picture courtesy Luxembourg Tourist Office
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National Day

Jun 2010 (annual)

Rather like New Year's Eve, Luxembourg's National Day party is held the night before (22 June). A traditional torchlight parade takes place after sunset in Luxembourg City's centre, while…

Picture courtesy Luxembourg Tourist Office
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Schueberfouer

Aug - Sep 2010 (annual)

An ancient shepherd's market, over the centuries Schueberfouer has metamorphosed into a giant funfair. Luxembourg City is rejuvenated by the event, which culminates in a grand people's day and…

Photo credit: Luxembourg Tourist Office - London
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Walnut Market

Oct 2010 (annual)

The picturesque town of Vianden welcomes the annual Walnut Market. The nut is celebrated in all forms: nut candy, nut pizza and cakes, washed down with lashings of nut liqueur. Live music and…

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Trauliicht gët gebrannt

Oct 2010 (annual)

This somewhat bizarre Luxembourg tradition involves the frightening of little girls by little boys - a favourite occupation of the latter since Adam and Eve. Meet at the living rural museum 'A…

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Luxembourg City Christmas Market

Nov 2010 - Jan 2011 (annual)

Luxembourg City's Christmas market is held on the Place d'Armes, where locals pick up festive supplies of candles and tree decorations. The cold weather doesn't affect them, thanks to large…

Picture courtesy Luxembourg Tourist Office
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Casino Luxembourg

Daily; not Tue

Don't be fooled by its name - the Casino Luxembourg hosts a permanent collection of contemporary art, as well as a series of temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

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Musée National d'Histoire et d'Art

Daily; not Mon

Located in the heart of the old city, the Museum of Natural History and Art houses collections which include ancient and modern art, findings from archaeological excavations, objects and…

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National Museum of Natural History

Daily; not Mon

Located in the historical suburb of Grund, this modern family museum highlights the history of humankind.

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Luxembourg City History Museum

Daily; not Mon

The Luxembourg City History Museum is dedicated to educating visitors on all aspects of the city's economic, social and political history. It is set in four old restored houses which bear…

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