As part of the 10 years of “LuXembourg – Let’s Make It Happen”, take part in the “LuXembourg 10-Letter Challenge” until 22 September.
The 10 letters of the word LUXEMBOURG have been placed, as 1-metre-high letter, in 10 different locations across the country.
Each letter of the word Luxembourg represents one of the country's strengths and holds a surprise, as well as the chance to win a prize!
First prize is an enjoyable weekend in Luxembourg worth €800, offered by Visit Luxembourg!
To find out where the Letters are located, go to https://www.letsmakeithappen.lu/fr/actions/challenge
Listen to the interview with Beryl Koltz for 10 years 'Luxembourg Let's make it happen' and the 10 Letter Challenge:
Luxembourgish is the language of the Luxembourgers. A living language spoken by around 400,000 people worldwide, it is an integral part of our identity. Rooted in a rich oral tradition, Luxembourgish is increasingly establishing itself as a written language, particularly in digital communication.
Alongside Luxembourgish, the official languages are French and German. Multilingualism is indeed a distinctive asset of Luxembourg and reflects its openness to the world.
You will find the letter L at the Centre National de Littérature in Mersch.
Luxembourg is the only Grand Duchy in the world. An institutional singularity, but also its own way of existing.
The country is a parliamentary democracy in the form of a constitutional monarchy, represented by the Grand Duke.
You will find the letter U in front of the Chamber of Deputies.
From the outside, certain realities of Luxembourg seem extraordinary. Yet here, they are simply part of everyday life.
Free public transport. Free schooling. Free music lessons. Marriage for all. Luxembourg places people at the heart of its model of society.
This social vision rests on a strong idea: making quality of life tangible, visible and shared. The country regularly ranks among the best for the satisfaction and well-being of its inhabitants. It offers a stable framework and an environment conducive to encounters, exchanges and projects.
You will find the letter X at the Philharmonie.
Situated at the heart of Europe, Luxembourg deeply embodies the European project. A founding member of the European Union, it hosts numerous institutions and is among the countries where citizens feel most European. But the European spirit is also embodied in a village whose name is universally known: Schengen.
You will find the letter E in front of the Schengen Museum.
Diversity has become a driving force of Luxembourg. It is one of the most visible realities of our country. Of around 680,000 inhabitants, nearly half the population is made up of foreign nationalities. In total, around 180 nationalities.
As for the 230,000 cross-border workers arriving each day from France, Belgium and Germany, they double the active population, contribute to the country’s dynamism and enrich its cultural and linguistic diversity. This diversity is lived in companies, schools and streets and is expressed in a multitude of languages!
You will find the letter M on Place Frantz Kinnen in Dudelange.
Short distances, great discoveries. In Luxembourg, every journey can feel like crossing several worlds. In just 2,685 square kilometres, the country gathers a rare diversity of landscapes.
It is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites and more than 70 castles.
Heritage sites, valleys, plateaus, forests and villages make up rich and varied landscapes. Nearly one third of the territory is covered by forests, crossed by hiking, cycling and mountain biking trails.
You will find the letter B at Vianden Castle.
As facilitator of international exchanges, Luxembourg is an open-air laboratory where students, researchers, entrepreneurs and start-ups evolve within a human-scale ecosystem. Not only a pioneer in the space and telecommunications sectors, Luxembourg is also an industrial player whose technologies contribute to countless achievements around the world.
You will find the letter O in front of the Learning Centre in Belval.
Did you know that Luxembourg has won the Tour de France five times and Eurovision five times? The country often surprises those who discover it. It gave rise to major figures such as Hugo Gernsback, considered the father of science fiction, Edward Steichen, a major figure of modern photography or René Arend the inventor of the chicken nuggets!
The surprise continues in the landscapes of the Moselle, with wines and crémants regularly distinguished internationally.
You will find the letter U at the Koeppchen in Wormeldange.
Luxembourg also shines through its artists. A creative scene that is dense, demanding and resolutely international. Among its most recognised faces are Vicky Krieps, an actress with a multi-award-winning career, Francesco Tristano, a pianist and composer recognised on the international scene for his innovative electro-baroque approach, Laurent Witz, winner of the Oscar for the animated short film “Mr Hublot”, and Su-Mei Tse, awarded the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale.
This artistic vitality is no accident. It rests on an assertive cultural policy, a community of talents and committed venues.
You will find the letter R at the Neumünster Abbey.
Growing, for Luxembourg, does not just mean becoming bigger. It means moving forward responsibly. The aim is simple: to prepare the future, support innovation, strengthen the energy transition and preserve the country’s resources – with a view to sustainable development.
It can be clearly seen in important fields such as green technologies, information technologies or health. One can grasp it near the Upper Sûre lake, in the north-west of Luxembourg.
You will find the letter G in Lultzhausen, at the place called “An der Driicht”.
