All mythological roads lead to Grevenmacher Have you ever encountered a hellish dog while roaming through the street of Grevenmacher (no not the wine festival revelers) or heard of cursed Longkaulemännchen we explore three of the most captivating stories from the pearl of the Moselle – and get to know a darker side of picturesque Grevenmacher but chances are you have seen Peter Jackson's film adaptation of Tolkien's The Lord of Rings Remember the climactic scene in The Return of the King when Gollum falls into the lava chasm of Mount Doom Even though the sly creature leaps to his death he does so deliberately and he meets his end with a sense of profound happiness - the poor guy is finally reunited with the treacherous ring Suicidal tendencies combined with abysses and a lust for a material object Grevenmacher's very own Longkaulemännchen pulled that one off before Hollywood made it a thing.. Legend has it that a rather unpleasant man lived near Grevenmacher in the 16th century The reclusive man led a lonely life close to the so-called Longkaul a pit-like deepening that can still be found on a plateau on top of the scenic vineyards Because of his association with the Longkaul and his gaunt stature Grevenmacher's inhabitants also called him "Geldhannes" (Money Hannes) because he was loaded His wealth was the only thing he truly loved He was known – and feared – for this material greed and extreme stinginess Young children in particular were afraid of him because of his long red hair Trump might have liked him though as Longkaulemännchen loved carrying a weapon he was not the kind of person you wanted to encounter in a dark alley after sunset torrential rains saw the Moselle river flood the entire region and the floods pulled all of Longkaulemännchen's possessions into a raging abyss When he saw that all his wealth was literally flushed down the drain not-so-poor old Geldhannes started screaming his lungs out before jumping onto his possessions he met his end that day but at least he was engulfed by the floods together with what he loved most the myth can also be read as a Catholic cautionary tale The link between materialism and the spacial metaphor of a hell-like abyss should be evident and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.” Collective sigh of relief from Grevenmacher's residents - the old cheapskate was finally gone spine-chilling screaming and howling echoed through the Moselle valley the angry fellow reappeared near Longkaul and demanded to be saved Here's the deal: Geldhannes wanted to find someone who was able to curse him into the ground because this was the only possibility to be reunited with his lost treasures that the earth had swallowed during the storm He had tried his best to remain buried beneath the surface but for some unapparent reason his body and soul kept magically being pulled to the surface Doing everything in their power to get rid of him once and for all the ever altruistic people of Grevenmacher asked a perambulating priest for help Apart from the usual evocations and spells the solution was rather pragmatic in nature: a heavy cloak made out of lead should do the trick and keep Geldhannes beneath the ground And behold: gone was the old killjoy once he put on the leaden robe that was still not the end of Longkaulemännchen he resurfaced and allegedly struck terror in the hearts of many passersby and Grevenmacher residents Some say Napoleon managed to get rid of the cursed materialist others claim he's still roaming the region and up to no good.. Supernatural hellish dogs are regulars in folklore and mythology – even in Remich the "Muselhond" was a monstrous dog who liked strolling through the city's streets before jumping into the Moselle – and metamorphosing into a man he was usually a gentle pupperino that did not harm anyone Local fishermen for example recounted that the mysterious dog had helped them catch an abundance of fish on numerous occasions Parents of course used the Muselhond myth to as the politically correct version would be raise awareness about the dangers of waterways they told their children that the Moselle dog would drag them to their doom if they got too close to the river Mythological creatures being used as an educational / traumatising cautionary tale Poor bloke's a similarly terrifying creature that has been used and abused for the same goal Child, beware! Is the Kropemann Luxembourg's most terrifying mythical creature? Legend has it that a withdrawn old lady was living a secluded life in a rock crevice between Grevenmacher and Machtum She was widely known as the "Felsefräschen" and locals avoided unnecessary interaction with her because she was downright odd and because she never said a word to anyone brew potions for sick cattle that were famous across the Moselle valley for their efficiency nobody was allowed to enter her dwelling between the rocks and rumours about her abounded the people of Grevenmacher could hear her singing and screaming in almost diabolical fashion a local woman sent her son to the old lady to pick up one of her renowned potions to cure a sick cow The old recluse immediately took a liking to the young man and lured him into her rocky abode - and did not allow him to leave the boy tried to escape on three occasions the old lady was beset by a terrible fit of rage and tore the boy into two pieces She threw one half of the boy into the Moselle When the authorities heard of the terrible deed she was proclaimed a witch and burned at the stake there were a couple of witch trials in Luxembourg in the 15th century several people (men and women) were prosecuted by the secular authorities  for witchcraft Rumour has it her soul still roams the Moselle valley.. There are several other myths that originated in Grevenmacher such as the story of the cursed sneezer We also took a stroll to Dudelange's Mont St. Jean and found out how you can break the curse that beset the hill's most spectral inhabitant centuries ago We later roamed through Steinsel's forests and thought about why you might see a distressed maiden with bloody nails frantically digging a hole in a the ground before vanishing on a fiery horse We also became part of dancing mania in Echternach and found out how the myth of a sorcerer called Veit may lie at the origin of Echternach's hopping procession In the next instalment, we hunted down gnomes and Romans in Walferdange's forests - and discovered the historical links between these unlikely companions We also analysed an alternative version of Luxembourg's foundation myth: when Siegfried struck a Faustian deal with the devil Similar story but different twists: we had a more detailed look at the famous Melusina myth! Did you know that Melusina might eventually cause the downfall of Luxembourg City This instalment however was not for the faint-hearted: cut-off hands and ghastly gallows await in Remich and Dudelange! Gerry Erang was an editor and translator for RTL Today with a background in English Literature The glass walls are screen-printed with a vine leaf motif that evokes the surrounding countryside The Grevenmacher local authority commissioned Schumacher Schmiz Architectes to build an extension to the cultural centre The cultural centre extension project involved raising the building volume on the square side by one storey and reorganising the existing ground floor and first basement It has been made more accessible on one level with a new main staircase backed up by a lift It now serves the music rehearsal rooms on the ground floor and the Regional School of Music annex on the first floor the former triangular volumes have been replaced by cubic volumes simplifying the overall volumetry and appearance of the facades Some of the walls are covered with wooden slats to improve the acoustics of the rooms The former triangular volumes have been replaced by simple cubic volumes The cultural centre now has a large auditorium The old sports hall was demolished to make way for a new building housing an auditorium and two levels of parking on the garden level and the first basement level The façades were also given a special treatment: to reflect the Moselle context screen-printed vine leaves and bunches of grapes were applied to the windows on the Place du Marché aux Bestiaux side The side sections of this volume have a double facade made of wooden slats that evoke vine stakes the façade housing the main hall is insulated and rendered the colour of which is reminiscent of the region’s soil the emphasis is on wood and colours that evoke nature Some of the interior walls are lined with wooden battens to complete the acoustic finish Civil engineering consultants: Schroeder & Associés Technical engineering consultants: Goblet Lavandier & Associés This article was written in for the  supplement in the issue of Paperjam magazine The content is produced exclusively for the magazine It is published on the website as a contribution to the complete Paperjam archive Is your company a member of the Paperjam Club You can request a subscription in your name Sécurité RoutièreBackes makes appeal to save traffic safety organisationTransport Minister Yuriko Backes wants new backers for road safety campaign group to step forward UkraineDefence minister rules out sending Luxembourg troops to UkraineYuriko Backes attended the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ meeting of defence ministers in Brussels on Thursday Future in doubtPremiumRoad safety association loses ‘essential’ fundingLuxembourg Association of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies will cease providing Sécurité Routière with annual stipend of €275,000 in 2026 Unmanned aerial systemsNumber of Luxembourg drone users almost doubles in two yearsThe government sees risks to privacy and sensitive infrastructure Autonomous drivingSelf-driving cars to be tested on Luxembourg roadsVehicles in yearlong pilot programme must display distinctive sign and operate under human supervision Cross-border travelGovernments seek to improve Luxembourg-Saarbrücken rail serviceA feasibility study is set to present a roadmap later this year on how the Grand Duchy can be directly connected to Saarland and Mannheim Vehicle theftVehicle thefts in Luxembourg surged by over 40% last yearA total of 529 vehicles of all types were stolen in 2024, up from 370 the previous year InaugurationTram takes first passengers to Luxembourg AirportThe latest section on the tram network, between Luxexpo and the airport in Findel, was officially opened on Sunday Advertiser contentTreat yourself to a stress-free holidayDreaming of a worry-free trip What if the secret to a smooth getaway was simply good preparation and the right protection Advertiser contentReal estate: Why should you take advantage of the start of 2025 to begin your real estate project?The main things we remember about the housing sector over the past 12 months are the rise in interest rates and the fall in property prices Advertiser contentProperty: I've decided to invest!The various forms of government support for investment Advertiser contentThe Luxembourg Times BusinessRun is happening again on 18th September!On Thursday 18th September with the starting gun of the 11th Luxembourg Times BusinessRun fired at the Coque at 7 pm Share this with instagramShare this with facebookShare this with linkedinSections operated by the Entente touristique de la Moselle the Princesse Marie-Astrid sets sail from Wasserbillig or Grevenmacher for cruises north to Trier or south to Schengen she carried 32,000 passengers on board in search of a little holiday.. A high level of passenger numbers made possible by meticulous organisation and well thought-out logistics even though the first passengers have not yet arrived operated by the Entente touristique de la Moselle luxembourgeoise the non-profit association that brings together seven municipalities on the banks of the Moselle--Wasserbillig Bech-Kleinmacher and Schengen--is already buzzing with activity the 60-metre Princesse Marie-Astrid calls at these towns almost every day of the week as it was on board the “Princesse Marie-Astrid” that the Schengen agreements were signed on 14 June 1985 But other ships of the same name have followed and the Princesse Marie-Astrid has been offering cruises for some fifty years a member of the Entente touristique’s administrative team Entente touristique de la Moselle luxembourgeoise the fresh produce delivered by La Provençale has to be received and prepared in the ship’s kitchens for lunch a point of honour for the director of the Entente Touristique de la Moselle luxembourgeoise and we want it to remain an emblem of our region That’s also why we use over 90% local products we also have an impact on the local economy And all this at prices that are affordable compared with some gourmet restaurants,” explains the director for whom the formula for success--and longevity--is based on “good food a good showcase for the region and a great team spirit.” It’s a team of twenty people including veterans such as front-of-house manager Joao Santos and sous-chef José Martins This Princesse Marie-Astrid boat was built in 2010 the boat welcomed 32,000 passengers on board between March and December “We also welcome groups on tourist coaches for example,” for whom this trip on board represents a real breath of fresh air “I used to come on the boat when I was little And I know that for many people it’s a thrill to come back,” she says The Entente touristique de la Moselle luxembourgeoise offers regular tours on certain days of the week until October as well as themed days and evenings until December The next one will take place on 7 September to coincide with the Wine Festival with fireworks at around 10pm and a meal on board Father’s Day and the Christmas markets in Sarrebourg and Trèves will also be an opportunity to get passengers on board The range of services on offer has also evolved and for some years now it has been possible to take the boat out for private hire We already have around 15-20 bookings for next year,” says Scwhartz “We’ve made a good recovery from the coronavirus with a constant offer and quality,” adds the director logistics and organisation are a daily challenge “Running a boat like this requires a great deal of organisation There’s the boat itself and all the technical aspects we have two hours to provide a quality service So everything is thought out to the millimetre because we always have to work to a tight schedule so that we arrive at the quay on time have time to get the passengers on board and leave to pass through the locks on time we no longer have priority,” explains the director The boat dock has been located on the Route du Vin in Grevenmacher since 2006 It is equipped with a hydraulic pontoon to adapt to the water level Sunday and Thursday cruises depart from Wasserbillig director of the Entente touristique de la Moselle luxembourgeoise representative of the Entente touristique administrative team The Princesse Marie-Astrid’s navigation is also highly dependent on its environment we had to cancel some outings because of flooding,” says Schwartz etc.) is constantly trying to adapt to these hazards the Princesse Marie-Astrid has changed berths The current one is now equipped with a hydraulic pontoon whose height can be adapted to the water level This means that the crew are less dependent on the water level to get their passengers on board To the coloured coats of arms just inside the entrance one for each of the communes that make up the Entente touristique de la Moselle where tables for lunch are meticulously laid out and the windows let in plenty of natural light and glimpses of the sun reflecting off the water giving a bird’s-eye view of the room below before a few steps lead up to the central terrace Some people spontaneously head for it once they’ve boarded “It really is the holidays,” says one passenger Jürgen Emmes has been captain of the Princesse Marie-Astrid for 14 years The space can also be privatised for private or corporate events The boat has a large central terrace upstairs Menus are available for groups and Sunday cruises customers can choose from several proposals on the à la carte menu always with a focus on local produce: filet of beef with gromperekichelcher and seasonal vegetables for meat lovers at prices no higher than those of some restaurants in the capital You can also enjoy a drink at the bar or on the terrace the Princesse Marie Astrid departs from Wasserbilig at 11am to arrive in Schengen at 3.10pm before returning in the 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Realtors set sights on Luxembourg buyers looking for better dealsBrokers anticipating that European buyers will continue to eye the high returns, tax benefits and luxurious lifestyle the Emirates offer HousingLuxembourg’s rental prices slip, as EU rents edge upOn average, monthly rent for an apartment in Grand Duchy is €1,779; rent for a house is €3,152 A new production line for high-tech glass roofs in the automotive industry has officially opened in Grevenmacher which has been operational since 1992 and became part of the Webasto Group in 2022 has expanded its production area by 13,000 square meters A key feature of the expansion is the installation of a photovoltaic system on the roof This system is expected to generate approximately 3.95 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually and covers an area equivalent to three football fields significantly aiding in reducing energy consumption Jan Henning Mehfeldt from Webasto highlighted that the facility now hosts one of the most modern production lines for high-tech glass in the world enhancing the company’s innovative capabilities in roof systems the site is well-positioned to meet the increasing demand for high-tech glass roof systems in the automotive sector The winter break for the popular attraction in Grevenmacher is over The butterfly garden is reopening for spring and summer which means the butterflies have come out of their cocoons The tropical climate within the greenhouse is not only favourable for the 30-40 kinds of butterflies other animals such as chameleons and turtles The garden is open daily from 9am to 5pm until 31 October After a man went missing in the Moselle river during a swim on Thursday afternoon a large-scale search operation was immediately launched the Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps (CGDIS) with additional support provided by German emergency services The missing man was located shortly thereafter by a CGDIS diver The public prosecutor’s office has been notified and has ordered an autopsy to determine the exact circumstances that led to the man's death forensic police are conducting further investigations into the incident According to Eurostat the main authority providing statistical information to the institutions of the European Union drowning fatalities have risen in Europe since 2021 Luxembourg still remains the country signalling the lowest number of drowning deaths in Europe Luxembourg police issued a call for witnesses on Wednesday following a hit-and-run accident that occurred on 15 April on Route du Kahlenberg (N1) between Grevenmacher and Potaschberg The incident took place near a shopping centre car park where a driver collided with a fence and a road sign before fleeing the scene the vehicle turned onto a side road off the N1 striking the infrastructure and sustaining damage in the process the driver did not stop to assess the damage or report the accident Authorities are now appealing to the public for information about the identity of the driver or the vehicle involved. Anyone with relevant details is asked to contact the Museldall police station by phone at (+352) 244 70 1000 or via email at Police.MUSELDALL@police.etat.lu an argument broke out on Friday night on Grande Rue in Grevenmacher One of the men used a taser against the other after which the two men clashed and injured each other as a result Both individuals were identified after police investigations an intoxicated motorist attracted attention in Luxembourg City at around 1am on Saturday after ignoring a stop sign on Allée Pierre de Mansfeld and turning onto rue de Clausen without stopping the driver explained he had overseen the sign His driving licence was confiscated and a report was drawn up for drink-driving a hit-and-run accident was reported on Friday at around 5.40pm in Val de Hamm in Luxembourg City A mini-van crashed into the back of a car at a red light The two parties then decided to drive into a side street and exchange documents there as to not obstruct traffic but the minivan driver took the advantage to flee the scene The Athletic Club of the East (CAEG) in Grevenmacher celebrated a record-breaking turnout with 692 runners registered for the main 10km race the total number of participants approached 1,000 Many runners proudly wore shirts representing the Grand Ducal army The event took on added significance with the participation of middle-distance running specialist Charel Grethen fresh from a training stint in South Africa the leading group of seven narrowed to five overtaking Hungarian runner Max Balazs to claim victory Toni Veigas claimed the title in the police finishing seventh overall in the general classification had double cause for celebration: not only did she win the women's Easter race to reproduce their original videos in English for our site Presenter Olivier Catani this week aims to find the gold coins that were once found in these waters and speaks to a miner that worked in the Dolomite mines for seven years the Moselle has built up large sand and gravel deposits These different types of stone are essential materials in the construction sector and thus excavations have led to the creation of several borrow pits in the last decades Jean-Pierre Hein has been involved in the sand business for half a century He is the head of the last company in Luxembourg which is excavating sand and gravel from the ground This material is deposited in large pits and separated This process uses about 288 m3 of water per hour - that is 120 times the amount used in the Coque swimming pool you are left with six different materials - from pure sand to round gravel and broken stones All of them are used in the construction of cement floors There were also times when workers stumbled upon hidden treasures There was an occasional gold coin shining in the sand How they ended up in the Moselle is not known but they are thought to have belonged to a Roman centurion Some are now on display at the capital's Art & History Museum the Environment Agency asks companies to fill up the holes again after the resources have been extracted so that the location may be repurposed as a field or meadow… There are thus no plans to add any new excavation lakes in the future At least not at the current excavation sites the Moselle acts as a natural border between Luxembourg and Germany the border does not run straight across the middle of the river meaning the Moselle belongs to both countries And both countries work together to determine who is allowed to do what on the river A ship is deployed whenever mud and stone deposits start to accumulate at the bottom of the Moselle The water must be at least three meters deep at all times otherwise fully loaded cargo ships might get stuck This is why authorities from Germany and Luxembourg keep an eye on water levels dig up residues and remove items that may block the riverbed they pull out between five and ten objects per year from the water The person who dumped them has to bear the costs of the operation Construction work for the route started in 1958 the new transport route was formally inaugurated it grants the French steel industry in particular a better connection to the international markets The Moselle connects France through Luxembourg with the Rhine the Moselle does not always flow this peacefully through the valley The worst floods since the canalisation occurred in April 1983 the Moselle's water levels rose over eight metres high This meant that the water was four metres higher than the quays… In the decades that followed the river's water levels regularly rose to six metres and above Read also: Archive footage shows Remich floods of 1957 The Moselle is also famous for its dry masonry Much of it comes from the galleries that were operational between 1937 and 1985 in particular for Luxembourg's steel industry But the steel crisis was one of several reasons that led to a decrease in demand for raw dolomite The work inside the mountain became increasingly less profitable They are almost eight metres high and penetrate hundreds of metres into the mountain Grevenmacher's galleries spread over a surface area of almost nine football pitches the surface area adds up to over eleven football pitches The Dolomite layer runs slightly skewed down into the mountain this water had to be pumped out on a regular basis people wanted to blow their way deeper into the mountain Explosions would take place every evening towards the end of the shift The Pakistan Association Luxembourg (PAL) is inviting the public to join their Eid-ul-Fitr celebratio at the Machera Cultural Centre in Grevenmacher on 30 March and a special appearance by HE Rahim Hayat Qureshi the Pakistani Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg known as the 'Festival of the Breaking of the Fast' PAL's celebration will offer guests a traditional Pakistani dinner buffet Attendees can also enjoy a cup of freshly brewed Masala chai a popular tea cherished for its warmth and conviviality the event will showcase cultural activities aimed at immersing participants in Pakistan's rich heritage PAL board member Farah Aamir emphasised the event's broader purpose: "It’s a good opportunity to connect people from diverse backgrounds and embrace the sanctity of Eid It also revives our culture amongst our generations to follow." PAL welcomes residents of Luxembourg and anyone interested in experiencing the spirit of Eid and the richness of Pakistani traditions the Pakistan Association Luxembourg is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and preserving Pakistani culture and traditions within both the Pakistani and Luxembourg society The Luxembourg police reported two separate incidents on Tuesday including a knife-related altercation in Rumelange and a mugging in Grevenmacher police were called to Rumelange following reports of an argument between two individuals officers found one person with minor knife injuries The injured individual was taken to the hospital for treatment Police recovered a knife at the scene and have launched an investigation into the incident In a separate incident on Tuesday afternoon two teenagers mugged another teenager on Place du Marché in Grevenmacher The assailants stole several items from the victim police quickly located the culprits and returned the stolen belongings to their rightful owner a brawl erupted among several people at the Grevenmacher stadium This incident follows recent disciplinary actions taken by the Luxembourg Football Federation's (FLF) federal court, which sanctioned multiple players after the heated match between Wiltz and Niederkorn. The federation’s president has voiced concerns about what he describes as a "decline in footballing values." police received reports of a lorry driving erratically near Gasperich stadium the driver was arrested as his breathalyser test came back positive The driver was given a temporary driving ban a collision occurred on rue de Warken in Ettelbruck the driver's breathalyser test came back positive and his license was confiscated – an official report was filed a police patrol near the Däichhall in Ettelbruck discovered a woman asleep at the wheel with her engine running the police administered a breathalyser test leading to the confiscation of her driving license police responded to reports of erratic driving in the Gousselerbierg tunnel police received a report of an aggressive individual outside a bar in Clausen who had also reportedly been seen earlier in the town center to place him in an overnight cell for his and the public's safety an RTL Radio team visited the Maacher Lycée to cover the start of the new school year spoke with our colleagues in the cafeteria particularly in managing artificial intelligence and digitalisation who will take over in October with responsibility for 1,300 students acknowledged the "enormous responsibility" of the role describing it as "the most exciting thing." Regarding the partial mobile phone ban recently announced by Minister of Education Claude Meisch the secondary school in Grevenmacher is well prepared students already have the option to leave their phones in designated pockets near the blackboard before class First-year student Stella Koob views a potential nationwide mobile phone ban positively as many students spend a lot of time on their phones It's good to create some distance between us [and the phones]." Classmate Felix Schmit shares this sentiment "Many students are already on their smartphones a lot at home and that shouldn’t be the case at school." Read also: One week in: European School Kirchberg sees positive response to smartphone ban   sixth-year student Roby Brickler sees the potential ban as a significant shift While he agrees that the measure makes sense for primary education he feels it would represent a larger change in secondary education but still understands the rationale behind it and a number of notable buildings and statues Grevenmacher is well worth an afternoon out Grevenmacher was first populated during the Roman era the original town was located behind the Cross Chapel at a place called Buerggruef the Counts of Luxembourg chose it as the place to protect their lands against the archbishops of Trier A town sprang up in the 13th century under Count Henri Its name comes from the words "Greven" which means count or earl and "Macher" which comes from the Latin word maceria or "very old walls" Today Grevenmacher has a population of more than 5,272 representing some 86 nationalities The commune covers 16.5 square kilometres and has 57 hectares of vineyards You can take a path along the surrounding town walls and on the Moselle promenade, or if you prefer, there is a well-marked and easy walking trail of 2.3km that covers the heritage and culture of the town. It begins at the church tower or belfry and you can download a GPX of the route here. The parish Church of Saint Laurent was built in the 1780s, but the stone belfry was once a guard tower and keep. The parish house was built in 1708, and in 1777 belonged to the last lord of Grevenmacher, François de Baxeras. It was bought by the church in 1892, and 100 years later transformed into a modern parish centre, which is now listed as a national monument. De blannen Theis is a brilliant depiction of Mathias Schou, born in Grevenmacher in 1747 visually impaired. He made his living as a minstrel singing songs in Luxembourgish at fairs and markets, but died in poverty in 1824. He’d be all but forgotten if it wasn’t for Wil Lofy’s sculpture for the town, erected in 1991. At the entrance to the Ruelle de la Tour, you’ll find a replica wash house, known as a “Kundel”. Housed in a barn, on the first floor you can also take a look at the discoveries from excavations carried out in 2003 in the Baxeras gardens. Turgaass is an open air gallery, located next to the Kundel, in an alley along the wall of the old town, that has six illustrated panels which give details of the historic events of Grevenmacher. The wall surrounding Grevenmacher had 28 towers and four gates, and in the middle was the keep (now the church belfry). In 1357 Duke Wenceslas granted a weekly fair to the citizens, which helped hugely with the town’s economic development. The panels also cover the devastating town fire of 1822 which destroyed 147 houses, 80 stables and 39 barns. You can still see the remnants of the original city wall and the tower and perimeter wall on the west side, together with two arches, that have been restored. The Cross Chapel is known for its 18th century cross that’s found above the altar. In 1956 the chapel was declared a monument to the dead of the town. Located on a hill, with beautiful greenery and vineyards surrounding it, you’ll get great views of the town from it. The Prosteneek fountain shows two men carrying grapes on a pole, and marks the original spot on the Trier to Luxembourg and Trier to Thionville crossroads. It takes its name from the Mathis Prost store that first opened in 1847, and is the work of Guy Charlier, inspired by a motif from the painter Jean-Pierre Beckius, an impressionist painter whose favourite subject was the Moselle. In 1939 Beckius presented nine watercolours to the Grand Duchess Charlotte while visiting Grevenmacher, as part of a centenary of Luxembourgish independence. They include one of the Cross Chapel. You can also walk along the Moselle River path of legends Legend tells he originally lived between Grevenmacher and Machtum in a place called Longkaul During a violent storm he perished in the Moselle spins wool (in her cave at a place called Fels) She allegedly killed a child and was burned at the stake When he learnt that a church was being built at Trier A white cross recalls the bloody attack against the town in 1552 who kept children away from the sometimes dangerous water Grevenmacher has an outdoor fitness centre nearby designed to cater to teenagers and pensioners alike Head to the Kulturhuef and the Luxembourg Museum of Printing and Playing Cards for two fascinating exhibitions and children can get a bag which contains puzzles A permanent exhibition on the history of printing “Gutenberg revisited” was given a European cultural heritage label The first floor presents the history of printing chronologically from the third millennium BC to the 21st century Modern printing began with the printing of the bible by Johannes Gutenberg in 1452 but there are clever parallels drawn between the invention of the movable press and digitisation representing two major turning points in history On the ground floor you’ll find an impressive collection of historic presses and visitors can print their own souvenir on a hand press It’s open Tuesday to Sunday from 14.00 to 18.00 The card game museum is dedicated to Jean Dieudonné Most of the products were destined for foreign markets and his successors continued to produce cards until 1880 Following the French Revolution and annexation of Luxembourg in 1795 it was forbidden to represent crowned heads on playing cards the French government introduced a tax on card games The Dutch government that succeeded abolished the tax The museum has a mini-cinema which you can rent for parties but which also has screenings and a bistro with a lunchtime menu for the week and an evening one that includes burgers the butterfly garden is managed by the Yolande Coop Co-operative and is housed in a garden that belonged to the Bernard-Massard family the garden is a workplace for people with intellectual disabilities It will take between 30 minutes to an hour to see the tropical garden of 600sqm which holds hundreds of exotic butterflies and is kept at a constant temperature of 28°C and a humidity rate of 70-80% You can spot about 30-40 different butterfly species and find out about the life cycle of a butterfly The gardens also have a variety of tropical plants Reviewers say a highlight is seeing the butterflies emerge from their cocoons You can book your tickets in advance to guarantee a space It’s open from 9.00 to 17.00 (not in the winter months) If you fancy a cruise on the Moselle River, you can hop aboard the MS Princesse Marie-Astrid in Grevenmacher (the office is at 10 route du Vin). You’ll find the schedule, including a Moselle or panoramic cruise, and the chance for Sunday lunch aboard the boat, here There are two wine cellars you can visit in Grevenmacher responsible for producing the most well-known brands of Crémant – Poll Fabaire and Bernard-Massard The other wine cellar belongs to Bernard-Massard and you can again take a tour and taste not only the Crémant Pinot Blanc and other wines produced by them and only on sale at their shop in Grevenmacher and currently produces around 4 million bottles a year Starting in the town centre you climb to the higher vineyards for the views then continue through the Gruussfooscht forest in an arc Try the Kelsbaach Wine and Nature Experience Trail to find out more about viticulture in Grevenmacher The trail starts in a protected nature area at the pavilion which you can reach from a short access path at the cemetery You’ll be hiking 2,000 year old tracks past an area that was filled with mills and mines through the protected Kelsbaach nature area Fifteen stations provide details on the dry chalk cliffs Day offMake the most of 1 May public holidayJoin in Luxembourg’s traditions – from the Labour Day festival and ‘Proufdag’ wine tasting to the season opening of Minett Park with steam train rides Architectural iconsDiscover the Art Deco windows of EschArt Deco and Art Nouveau rub shoulders in Esch-sur-Alzette, adorning city centre windows with roses, steelworkers and the Roman god Mercury. Take a walk to discover these treasures Tour Luxembourg Take your visitors on these trips outside Luxembourg’s capitalDon’t have a car? Don’t worry, you can take visitors to see many places in Luxembourg by train with these itineraries Discover LuxembourgAn afternoon out in Mondorf-les-BainsHead to this spa town for its aviation museum, some golf, boating, or a sculpture trail in the Domaine Thermal's gardens Family FunSiberian tigers or space capsules - try these family days out in GermanyLooking for some family fun in neighbourging Germany - try these zoos, animal parks, science museums, castle fortresses and treetop paths Leisure time Explore these enchanting castles in LuxembourgDon’t know what to do? Why not visit one of the Grand Duchy’s fairytale castles and step back in time Got visitors?Where to take your guests in Luxembourg City Got friends or family visiting at Easter? These two itineraries take in the capital’s heritage, with ideas for guests with reduced mobility, and places to eat and drink On 21 September, the Luxembourgish Minster of the Economy, Lex Delles, and the Luxembourgish Minister of Home Affairs, Léon Gloden, were in Grevenmacher to inaugurate Webasto's new facilities which aims to increase the company's production capacity This launch is a new and innovative take on roof systems as it focuses on advanced technologies like switchable glazing and ambient lighting that can be incorporated into panoramic glass roofs which come as an expansion of their already existing factory add approximately 13,000 square meters of manufacturing space The add-on aims to maximize efficiency and utilize new energy saving devices Webasto's main incentive is to create these high-tech glass roofs for passenger cars and ensure that they are of the highest quality to align with the high demand of the industry This plant is well-equipped to provide these sought-after products at a quick production rate The roof of the Grevenmacher plant also contains a new photovoltaic system allowing for conversion of sunlight into energy to assist in operating the plant in an eco-friendly manner Webasto is one of the leading automotive suppliers worldwide electric high-voltage heaters and batteries employs over 16,000 people in more than 50 locations After generating sales of 4.6 billion euros last year and employing over sixty more people with this new investment Webasto hopes for growth in a multitude of ways An MRI scanner is at the heart of the dispute between the health ministry and a medical centre in Grevenmacher Photo: Matic Zorman A newly opened medical centre in Grevenmacher says that it’s not operating an MRI machine illegally as a battle with the health ministry over the office’s status is ongoing hosting a computer tomography (CT) scanner and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine in addition to conventional X-ray technology in a bid to offer these services closer to patients living in the east of the country and alleviate patient load at hospitals But the health ministry has opposed the opening of the centre saying there should be a coordinated country-wide plan to organise ambulatory care The ministry says that by law there cannot be diagnostic centres outside of hospitals and that the government has the power to shut down offices like the one in Grevenmacher The CMP in a statement on Monday fired back tearing into the ministry’s legal analysis saying the laws cited by health minister Paulette Lenert (LSAP) don’t apply to the centre the ministry suffered a legal setback as it had to grant a licence for the centre to buy the MRI machine after a Luxembourg court ruled that laws forbidding doctor’s offices form operating radiology equipment are unconstitutional The ministry granted the licence but pushed for a delay for the centre to open also as questions remain about the reimbursement of fees by national health insurer CNS The national health fund (CNS) currently only reimburses scans made at a Luxembourg hospital Patients receive €150 for a scan carried out abroad with some patients choosing destinations in the greater region because of wait times of up to six months in Luxembourg The Grevenmacher centre in its statement said that the CNS refusing to reimburse scans carried out at the centre would not be correct in light of its analysis of the legal framework it operates in Lenert said that the CMP does not respect the legal framework but added that she would not suspend the MRI machine as the ministry does not want to take patients hostage in the dispute With local elections on the horizon in June 2023 the ambulatory care plan could become a campaign issue is led by the CSV--which is in the opposition at national level as the LSAP and déi Gréng favour keeping diagnostics centres within hospitals while the DP has supported outsourcing them The health ministry in April said she would begin talks on the future of the centre but has not provided an update since While the first boat is stationed at the Upper-Sûre lake the second was inaugurated on the Moselle on Thursday permitting police patrols to take place along Luxembourg's largest river RTL attended the inauguration in Grevenmacher Minister Léon Gloden explained the reasons for choosing 6 June for the ceremony: the day of the Normandy landings when Allied forces arrived by sea to defend the continent's freedom And this new vessel is part of our police force's global mission to guarantee security in Luxembourg seven metres long and made entirely of aluminium cost around €130,000 and possesses a 200-horsepower engine With a regular crew of two people on board this boat has a covered cabin and also boasts more sophisticated equipment This will enable us to have more accurate locations when searching for missing people The Echolot also allows us to search the waters and the riverbed more effectively." The boat's crew is made up of six officers who are also deployed on the roads with two or three people on board at any given time Their role is to monitor privately-owned boats provide security for sports events or state visits and to ensure all rules are adhered to along the waterways while the 7 refers to unity and the 0 to the boat itself the police warn against taking strangers in their cars in the Munsbach Any suspicious person should be reported to 113 or directly to the Grevenmacher police on 244 704 700 The Grevenmacher medical centre will feature an MRI machine after the government lost a legal battle for such scans to be done by hospitals only is set to open on Wednesday despite opposition from the health ministry The Centre medical Potaaschbierg (CMP) will open on 20 April we’ve finally reached our goal,” Gloden said The medical centre aims to help provide more care options for people living in the east of Luxembourg Luxembourg’s hospitals are located in the capital Ettelbruck in the north and Esch-sur-Alzette in the south The new medical centre hosts a computer tomography (CT) scanner and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine in addition to conventional X-ray technology in a bid to offer these services closer to patients living in the east of the country and alleviate patient load at hospitals But the MRI machine is a bone of contention between the commune and the health ministry A first request for a licence in 2017 was denied and only granted in 2020 after a Luxembourg court ruled that laws forbidding doctor’s offices from operating radiology equipment are unconstitutional Even though the ministry granted the licence health minister Paulette Lenert (LSAP) reportedly pushed for a delay for the centre to open as recently as last month The centre will now start welcoming patients with some patients choosing destinations in the greater region because of long wait times in Luxembourg But the reimbursement of scans made at the Grevenmacher medical centre isn’t yet regulated “The government now has the duty to arrange for patients to have the services of such a specialist medical centre reimbursed in full by the CNS as quickly as possible,” Gloden’s party Luxembourg in 2018 bought four additional MRI scanners to help reduce wait times which were up to six months for the seven scanners operational The 2018-2023 coalition agreement includes plans for more ambulatory care and the de-centralisation of diagnostics and treatments away from hospitals But debates around how to organise this--for example through independent offices like the Grevenmacher medical centre or hospital affiliated structures--have yet to conclude The health ministry had spoken out in favour of a coordinated country-wide plan to organise ambulatory care The City of Grevenmacher will close the local pool as of 9 September following state and EU recommendations Grevenmacher city council has decided to pull forward the closure of the outdoor swimming pool as part of its energy saving measures The swimming pool was initially scheduled to be closed on the last day of the month September the council decided to close the pool from 9 September instead This decision follows government and the European Union’s recommendations to cut back on energy usage The City of Grevenmacher expects to save 17.138 cubic metres (m3) of gas which corresponds to the average annual consumption of five households the decision to temporarily shut down the pool will help conserve 37,800 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity the equivalent average annual consumption of ten households The local administration also estimates that 2.880m3 of water will be saved the equivalent average annual consumption of 19 households Investing in modern lighting installations and contemporary heating systems to prevent energy waste is also a preoccupation of the municipality’s officials Some other measures undertaken by the City of Grevenmacher to save energy include: -       Cutting off the lighting of public buildings and monuments after 10 p.m -       Cutting of the lighting of decorative spotlights on the ground -       Continuous switch to energy-efficient LED street lighting -       Reduced brightness of night lighting on various streets by 60% -       Optimisation of heating systems in public buildings the City of Luxembourg also announced the closure of the Bonnevoie swimming pool starting Monday 22 August to Sunday 11 September 2022 inclusive in order to carry out annual maintenance works The inanimate body of a child was discovered at the bottom of a pool on Friday around 5pm in Grevenmacher's open-air swimming pool complex The boy was not moving and was quickly removed from the water The life guard was urgently called in to carry out first aid and to attempt to revive the young victim According to a police bulletin released Monday the emergency medical assistance service (SAMU) doctor was sent to the scene by helicopter The boy was taken in a critical condition to the KannerKlinik (children's clinic) at Luxembourg's CHL general hospital No third person was involved in the incident To determine the exact cause of the boy's death the prosecutor has requested that an autopsy be carried out the mayor of Grevenmacher and a centre-right CSV MP spoke to RTL this morning to denounce what he sees as false accusations published on Facebook by a woman who says she was at the swimming pool when the boy was found She had suggested that the way the lifeguards had acted was “quite unprofessional” manner and that “none of the lifeguards were by the kids pool” where the child was found She had alleged that the life-saving operation took too long and that the pool was not evacuated while the rescuers were dealing with the boy The mayor has formally denied these allegations to RTL He stated that the lifeguards acted promptly to offer first aid to the boy He added that the firefighters who arrived confirmed the lifeguard’s proficient response The mayor confirmed to RTL that he was planning to file a defamation complaint to the police He added that the woman had been barred from entering the pool The traditional wine market in Grevenmacher takes place on the first Friday after Easter this market allows winegrowers to present their latest vintages--and you get to taste them At the traditional Wäimoart in Grevenmacher winegrowers from the Moselle region present new wines from the latest vintage You can be among the first to taste (and purchase) these wines and crémants drinks and a holiday atmosphere at Grevenmacher’s Christmas market on 9-10 December Archive photo: Jan Hanrion/Maison Moderne Publishing SA drinks and seasonal cheer in Grevenmacher this weekend is holding a Christmas market on Saturday 9 December and Sunday 10 December the Grand Ducal couple visits a different municipality to mark the celebrations Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa attended an event in Grevenmacher Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume marked the occasion with a trip to Esch-sur-Alzette where he was welcomed by the mayor at the Place de la Résistance The pair were officially welcomed by mayor Léin Gloden, Labour Minister Nicolas Schmit and Environment Minister Carole Dieschbourg, as well as a handful of other guests. A local band struck up a tune outside the town hall with local school children joining if for a song for the special visitors. The mayor emphasised Grevenmacher's allegiance to the Grand Ducal household over the course of history and said that today the Moselle commune plays an important role in Luxembourg tourism, winemaking, crafts, business and culture. Guillaume and Stéphanie signed the golden book of the town, receiving a gift basket with local produce, two books about the Grevenmacher border bridge to Wellen across the border in Germany, and a painting by François Heldenstein, a Luxembourg apothecary and painter who lived in Grevenmacher between 1848 and 1860. During their tour of the town they passed through the main pedestrian area, took a look at the new border bridge which opened for traffic last autumn, and finally visited an old fortress tower and an open air art gallery. Guillaume and Stéphanie concluded their trip with a visit to the old people's home HPPA (“Home pour personnes âgées”) where they chatted with the elderly residents of the home before departing from their three-hour visit around 5pm. The trip to Grevenmacher formed part of a series of visits. Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie plan to visit all so-called “centres de développement et d'attraction” (CDA) - regional development and cultural centres. Skin healthThe hype surrounding skincare routines“Seven steps to perfect skin” - skincare is a popular social media topic. But what really works? 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On Saturday and Sunday music, jovial atmosphere and of course wine were the order of both days. A highlight of the festival was the folklore parade on Sunday afternoon through the streets of the Moselle town. However one incident did occur on Saturday when several fireworks known as “water bombs” did not land in the water as planned, but in a group of spectators, slightly injuring three people. For details in the article: 3 injured as fireworks shoot into crowd at wine festival During the weekend celebrations, a new wine queen was crowned. Jana Steinbach took the crown from last year's queen, Aline Bruck. On Saturday and Sunday music, jovial atmosphere, and of course wine, were the order of both days. Enjoy summer vibes and music from C’Drew along the Moselle River on 22 July food and DJs will bring some summer vibes to the Moselle summer vibes are in stock along the Moselle River C’Drew will be providing the music on 22 July and drinks and food will also be available on site Tom Hoffmann has run Bijouterie Hoffmann in Grevenmacher since 1996 Delano On the main street in the heart of Grevenmacher stands the Bijouterie Hoffmann a family business run by Tom Hoffmann since 1996 Its roots date back to 1954 thanks to his father Just in front of the shop is a fountain with a statue of two people carrying a grape harvest a reminder of the importance of winegrowing in the region when Grevenmacher holds its 70th annual grape and wine festival that fountain will be filled with ice to keep wine bottles chilled The Grevenmacher grape and wine festival is like “the national day of the Luxembourgish Moselle,” says Tom you always met people from the whole region you hadn’t seen in awhile.”  Tom should know: having grown up in the Moselle town he has fond recollections of the wine festival stemming from his youth The highlight of all the wine festivals was when his daughter Roxann won the title of wine queen in 2015 But the festival has played a part of both their lives there was a man in town who put a special steel ring around the youngsters’ bicycles which Tom and his mates rode in the festival’s folkloric parade alongside the floats the colours ran off the paper so if you had a white shirt on there were colours dripping down by the end of it,” he recalls “That’s something you remember your whole life.” Tom and his friends helped with float decorations or serving at the stands the whole parade was passing through the streets of the village In addition to wine being served at the festival The traditional ball is a thing of the past in part due to the creation of the pedestrian zone in the centre of town Tom also recalls the days of “wine music”, Schunkeln and more traditional dancing Today, alongside the sounds of marching bands playing songs like “Kättche, Kättche” there’s the thumping of disco and pop music “That was not initially the idea of it,” Tom says There’s always a challenge to keep it traditional but things are more difficult these days.” The struggle for tradition is also something Tom has seen in his business Jewellery can now be made using 3D printing it’s often cheaper for the owner simply to purchase a new one--not everyone wants to pay for a watchmaker’s time The trend is visible more broadly in Grevenmacher as well no real small épicerie for fresh fish or fruits Tom thinks part of the challenge is due to the pedestrian zone since traffic is routed past the town’s centre would park next to a florist’s and pop in for flowers a pedestrian zone is nice but perhaps it is too big for our small village.” Tom believes a better solution would be to create a zone de rencontre “The cars would be allowed to go 20k/h but only in one direction which would make it a bit more lively again.”   Starting next year, Tom’s daughter and 2015 wine queen, Roxann having stopped her studies because “I prefer staying in the shop…I always watched the jewellery makers here.” The year Roxann was crowned wine queen was the most memorable of the festivals for the father-daughter duo Not only does it bring a glimmer of pride to Tom “I had always admired the wine queen and wanted to be a queen also one day That same year, the team at Bijouterie Hoffmann created the new crown--which will be worn by the next wine queen The crown is made with 161g of sterling silver Tom says he pushed his team to see what was possible and the uniqueness and craftsmanship is evident from the tiny salamanders to the bulbous grapes featured in the design The team also wanted to showcase Grevenmacher in the crown without disregarding the other wine festivals or wine queens of the region 22 diamonds were fixed along the Moselle portion of the Luxembourg shape on the crown A brilliant blue sapphire stands out for Grevenmacher It was as much of an honour for Tom to be a part of it as it was for Roxann to wear it Roxann is also one of the 20-odd individuals making up the festival committee she says: “As soon as the wine festival is over Roxann agrees the festival has become more modern but adds “we’re doing a lot of publicity in Germany trying to get more people to Grevenmacher” in a bid to get the festival more known beyond the grand duchy’s borders But that effort is not just about the wine festival opens its doors to the public once again during Easter weekend for the first time this year Visitors are treated to a 600m2 tropical indoor garden permanently set at 28°C with butterflies in various stages of metamorphosis as well as birds frogs and the garden's star - Oscar the Chameleon 1 / 182 / 183 / 184 / 185 / 186 / 187 / 188 / 189 / 1810 / 1811 / 1812 / 1813 / 1814 / 1815 / 1816 / 1817 / 1818 / 18A huge variety of butterflies can be seen at the site during the season Each lives for a maximum of three weeks and new varieties are constantly being introduced Päiperleksgaart first opened in 1989 and draws around 40,000 visitors every year the garden switched owners who invested in a complete refurbishment The “Päiperleksgaart” on Route de Trèves is open from 1 April until 31 October from 9:30am to 5pm although the café is open throughout the year Entrance costs €8 for adults and €5 for children Guided tours are available by reservation only For more information visit the website: www.papillons.lu or call: +352 75 85 39 This box contains embedded content from YouTube that wants to read or write cookies. You did not give permission for this. is at the centre of a legal controversy after the health ministry sought to ban its introduction in a row over the privatisation of healthcare and the lack of facilities in rural parts of the country Health Minister Paulette Lenert issued a written notice at the end of March prohibiting the use of MRI scanners in private practices arguing that under the law only hospitals could install such equipment Doctors had been seeking approval for use in the private practice since 2017 the country's national health insurance won't reimburse its use by patients which was installed on Wednesday at the Medical Centre Potaschberg (CMP) in Grevenmacher offers a range of assessments such as conventional X-rays Lenert issued the notice in March despite the fact that the country's constitutional court and administrative court both previously ruled that the ministry should grant approval for the use of MRI scanners in private practices "It is important for us to point out that all the necessary authorisations exist," the CMP said in a statement on its website The mayor of Grevenmacher, Léon Gloden of the Christian Democrats, told the Luxemburger Wort he shares "the legal assessment of the CMP's lawyer that this practice does not fall under the Hospitals Act." It is a paradigm shift for healthcare and a relief for hospitals, Gloden said. Opponents of the plan, such as the left-wing Déi Lénk party, warned in a statement in November last year that permitting outsourcing would privatise healthcare further and risk creating a two-tier society. The introduction of the scanner is "good news for the citizens of the east", said Democratic Party lawmaker Carole Hartmann, whose party is part of the government coalition, in a interview with public broadcaster 100,7 on Thursday . The east has been long neglected and rural areas are not well connected to medical facilities, Hartmann added. Claire Sertznig began her reign on Friday when she received her crown in an induction ceremony at the Grevemacher Cultural centre. Succeeding Lynn Mantz, Claire raised a glass with everyone gathered and officially declared the festivities open. Partying continued through Saturday with fireworks and a concert and into Sunday when a traditional procession was expected during the afternoon. The Potaschberg medical centre is an example of a collaborative approach between an ambulatory centre and the CHL according to health minister Paulette Lenert Health minister Paulette Lenert and the Centre hospitalier de Luxembourg (CHL) signed an agreement concerning the Potaschberg medical centre on 23 December It will allow the state to finance the centre’s activities and allows patients to be reimbursed for MRIs at the centre which includes a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine leading to disagreements between the centre and the ministry of health The agreement signed on 23 December makes the Potaschberg medical centre a new branch of the CHL’s medical imaging department as part of a pilot project patients will be reimbursed for MRIs conducted at the centre starting from 1 January 2023 but also retroactively for scans that had taken place since its opening diagnostic centres and radiological platforms like MRIs can only be operated by hospitals The centre was therefore operating illegally Health minister (LSAP) stated that she is relieved “that an agreement within the framework of the legal provisions in force has been reached between the CHL and the operator of the radiological platform at the Potaschberg Medical Centre.” the state will provide lump sums for certain activities that are carried out by the centre The Potaschberg medical centre is an example of “a collaborative approach between an ambulatory centre managed by doctors and the operation of a medical imaging unit in close collaboration with the CHL,” Lenert added Ambulatory care includes providing services such as diagnosis treatment or rehabilitation to people as outpatients meaning they do not go to a hospital for medical care With the MRI machine hosted by the Potaschberg medical centre which should increase access to healthcare in the eastern part of the country and reduce wait times for scans A small town by the Moselle river with animals you won't be disappointed.27/05/2015Shareby Rute Vendeirinho If you are looking for a place in the Grand Duchy where everyone can have some fun Butterfly Garden Why not begin your trip with a visit to the beautiful Butterfly Garden (Päiperleksgaart) as it is heated to a temperature ideal for the hundreds of species living there At the garden you can not only see all sorts of butterflies but also learn more about them visitors will find a small incubator where they can observe their life-cycle they will also find several reptile and bird species that cohabit in real life Address: Route de Trèves, L-6793 Grevenmacher. www.papillons.lu Follow the signs to the harbour and recreational area This large playground is a haven for little ones who like to climb The playground is also situated in a pleasant green area where parents can relax Just next door is the MS "Princesse Marie-Astrid" boat which is the second MS “Princesse Marie-Astrid” to travel down the Moselle Why not surprising your little ones with a boat trip They can see the sights and explore the boat after which adults can sit down and enjoy a glass of crémant Trips run for a limited period only so check the timetable in advance. Other themed visits are offered during the week. See the website for further details the boat can be booked for special occasions Address: Entente Touristique de la Moselle Visitors who work up an appetite during their trip to Grevenmacher have plenty of eateries to choose from in the town centre's pedestrian streets a trip to the wine region would not be complete without a spot of crémant tasting even the little ones can have a learning experience as the cave offers a tour about wine making visitors receive a glass of grape juice or crémant depending on their preferences Combined tickets for the winery and butterfly garden can be purchased in advance Address: Bernard-Massard S.A, 22, Route du vin, L-6794 Grevenmacher. Tel: 75 05 45- 228/281, E-mail info@bernard-massard.lu or visit www.bernard-massard.lu the "Päiperleksgaart" sanctuary flutters into a new season with doors opening to the public again on April 1.27/03/2015ShareOne of the prettiest and more original attractions in the east of Luxembourg is Grevenmacher's Butterfly Garden the sanctuary flutters into a new season with doors opening to the public again on April 1 Päiperleksgaart is an attraction for the entire family both fun and educational as your wander around a 600 square metres of tropical garden inside a giant greenhouse Many exotic butterflies dance around you in a regulated climate for the insects and it is also home to other wildlife including Chinese quail you can find Päiperleksgaart on the banks of the Moselle River in Grevenmacher and also enjoy the shop and a brasserie on site is 7 euros for adults and 4 euros for children aged 12 or less A guided tour is also possible for an extra 25 euros for groups up to 20 people For more details visit the website: www.papillons.lu Address and contact: Route de Trèves L-6793 Grevenmacher Email: papillons@elisabeth.luTel: +352 75 85 39 Do not miss the news - sign up to receive the wort.lu newsletter in English delivered to your inbox six days a week. They were treated by emergency services on the spot but were then brought to a hospital It was determined that the injuries occurred in the bathroom of the pub A witness was able to tell the officers on the scene in which direction the perpetrator had fled So after a short search they were able to catch the offender He was immobilised and the officers found a knife and drugs on him The public prosecutor was informed that the offender carried 90 grams of marijuana and 20 grams of hashish He was arrested and brought before a judge on Sunday Morning The festival will officially begin on Friday night at 20:00 at the Centre Sportif et Culturel in town, with the crowning of 20 year old Grevenmacher resident Anne Haas as the Reine du Vin, the festival wine queen. As queen, she will be responsible for representing Luxembourg wines nationally and internationally at cultural events. On Saturday, the first crémant bottle will be uncorked at 15:00. The streets of Grevenmacher will be closed to vehicle traffic to make way for a day filled with food, wine, crémant, music and other entertainment; the highlight of which will surely be fireworks set off at 21:45 above the Moselle River. The party will continue until 3:00 the next morning and the last bus back to Luxembourg Ville departs at 3:15. The celebration starts all over again on Sunday, with performances, entertainment and wine available from 11:00 onward. At 15:00, the musical and other talents of 42 participating organizations will be on display at the annual cortége. The parade will wind in a circuit through the center streets of Grevenmacher, capped with a final appearance by the festival wine queen. Music, food and wine will continue until around 1:00, but the last free shuttle back to Luxembourg Ville will depart at 21:25. Free bus service on line 130 will be provided between Luxembourg Ville and Grevenmacher for those attending the Fête du Raisin et du Vin on Saturday or Sunday, courtesy of Voyages Emile Weber. Additional information, including the full event program and bus schedule, is available at www.grevenmacher.org. with up to 600 beautiful butterflies this summer18/07/2017ShareIf you thought it was humid in Luxembourg this summer consider what it is like for staff at Grevenmacher's Butterfly Garden The climate at "Päiperleksgaart Gréiwemaacher," as it is called in Luxembourgish is permanently set at 28° Celsius with 80 percent humidity While temperatures have soared in Luxembourg in recent weeks it has not stopped visitors flocking to the garden these holidays to view butterflies in various stages of metamorphosis as well as birds frogs and the garden's star- Oscar the Chameleon a greenhouse and the plants and pond can be enjoyed by all Up to 600 butterflies can be seen at the site during the summer The Grevenmacher Butterfly Garden is open from April 1 until October although the café is open throughout the year Entrance costs 8 euros for adults and 5 euros for children For more information visit the website: www.papillons.lu or call: +352 75 85 39 Video below recorded by Luxemburger Wort in 2014 National and international artists will be coming together in Strassen for the 11th edition of the commune's Stroossefestival Besides the plethora of shows and events on offer the Stroossefestival will also host a food village and will have something for everyone Grevenmacher Grape and Wine Festival Luxembourg wine enthusiasts will have little to whine about as one of the country's most iconic wine festivals is set to take place over the weekend fun activities and even the crowning of this year's wine queen Repair Café repair cafés take place around the country and are for those with broken items in need of fixing you name it - bring a broken item along and odds are that someone will be able to help you out End of Dayanita Singh’s Exhibition at Mudam Cost: Lectures require booking but fee included in entrance ticket Luxembourg Open Air Festival An institution since its inception in 2019 the Luxembourg Open Air festival (or LOA) brings together a potent mix of electronic DJs for a whole weekend of bops Revellers will make their way to the Place de l'Europe - easily accessible by bus and tram -  in the capital for a Friday and Saturday of local and international talent International Animal Rights Conference Starting on Thursday and lasting all weekend the Kulturfabrik will be host to the twelfth International Animal Rights Conference in Luxembourg discussions and workshops will make up only part of the programme that offers something for everyone looking to better the treatment of animals Cost: Ticket - 70€ / Online attendance via Zoom: 20€ Nick sails into LuxembourgWhile St Nicolas or the De Kleeschen as he’s known in Luxembourg is making appearances up and down the country this weekend one of his most important visits is his arrival into the Grand Duchy in Grevenmacher.29/11/2015ShareLong before the boat “Melusina II” sailing up the Moselle bringing the De Kleeschen to Grevenmacher docked he was spotted from afar by excited children who cheered on the banks of the Moselle as he approached Both guests were welcomed by the town’s Mayor Léon Gloden the alderman and other representatives of the community While St Nicolas or the De Kleeschen as he’s known in Luxembourg one of his most poignant and celebrated visits is his arrival into the Grand Duchy in Grevenmacher After De Kleeschen shook hands with virtually every child on the banks of the Moselle River he climbed into a horse and carriage that took him to Grevenmacher market square where even more children and parents were waiting De Kleeschen and Houseker were treated to songs by local school children including the traditional St Nick song "Léiwe Kleeschen Finally procession visitors were rewarded with big bulging bags of sweets before De Kleeschen and Houseker move on to their next town visit Do not miss the news - get the wort.lu newsletter in English delivered to your inbox six days a week The park was first opened in 1989 and draws around 40,000 visitors every year, who come to look at hundreds of butterflies of different species and from different regions, which fly freely in the indoor garden. But the park not only offers butterflies, as many different types of insects, but also birds, turtles and fish are kept in the garden, which features colourful and tropical plants to complete the exotic feel. Following a change of owner in 2010, renovations started in November 2012. The exterior of the building underwent a complete revamp and now features a butterfly design that shimmers in different colours. Inside the building, the reception area was also redesigned to accommodate a bigger shop and new café. There is also an outdoor terrace for customers. The butterfly garden is open daily from 9.30am to 5pm between July and the end of October. All the stops were pulled out for the weekend-long event celebration with the build-up the week before being particularly lively on social networks So it was hardly surprising that thousands of visitors turned up in Grevenmacher for the celebration right through the weekend A varied programme of entertainment was on offer with a great atmosphere the "cuvée de la Reine 2015” on offer The highlight of Saturday's proceedings had to be the crowning of this year's wine queen Roxann Hoffmann took the prestigious title from Muriel Schu However the rest of the day was also entertaining with a showband parade and numerous concerts as the day went on right up until the a fireworks display in the evening Sunday wasn't to be sniffed at either with more wine and entertainment including a folklore parade at 3pm winding its way through Grevenmacher streets The Luxemburger Wort photographer was of course present to snap away in between sips of wine Don't miss the news – sign up to receive the wort.lu newsletter in English delivered to your inbox six days a week. Both police and firefighters leapt into action to begin a search of the area and even a police helicopter was summoned to sweep the area from the air However at about 7pm the search ended as the ‘body’ was discovered to be that of a giant catfish nearly two metres in length It is believed that the fish floated downstream from Mertet where a fish farm is located Catfish are huge creatures and can reach lengths of up to three metres and weigh up to 150 kilograms Centred around the four villages of Ehnen, Wormeldange, Ahn and Machtum, in the Moselle valley, The Riesling Open is a three-day festival for the senses. Beginning on September 14 with the crowning of the wine queen at the Wormeldange Centre Culturel, visitors can join in the ball and party the night away before heading to Ahn's Centre Culturel the next day for tastings with a number of wine cellars from 3pm. If you still have the head and stomach for wine on the Sunday, tastings begin from 11am throughout participating wine cellars. A free shuttle bus runs half hourly between the villages from 11am to 9.30pm. From September 7-9, Grevenmacher will be transformed into a buzzing party town with wine almost on tap. The Fête du Raisin et du Vin begins with the crowning of the new Wine Queen on Friday, followed by parades, marching bands and street parties from 2pm on Saturday. The day is finished with a spectacular fireworks display over the Moselle river from 9.45pm. Arrive early on the banks to reserve your viewing spot. On Sunday, the party atmosphere continues wiht a carnival from 3pm featuring local clubs and schools. Keep a glass handy as carnival participants will be pouring out wine to the crowds as they pass. Free hourly shuttle buses run between Grevenmacher and Remich and Grevenmacher and Luxembourg City until 3am.