"Are we there yet?" My daughter impatiently asks as we head to the Nature Reserve Ellergronn. Today, we’ve booked an activity to learn more about frogs.

Ellergronn Nature Reserve is just one of the many fascinating experiences for families with children in and around Esch-sur-Alzette. Here are our favourite activities, and we'd love to hear about yours in the comments!

Visit Escher Deierpark

This small yet charming animal park is a family favourite. Visitors can see and feed the animals with free food available at the bistro near the park entrance. Recently, the park has been enhanced with the Escher Baumhauscafé, a fairy tale-like café featuring wooden structures, cute balconies, and climbing areas for children.

  • Location: 64 Gaalgebierg, L-4142 Esch-sur-Alzette

Explore Centre Nature et Forêt Ellergronn

The Ellergronn Nature Centre offers historical insights into Luxembourg’s mining past, along with various nature activities led by expert guides. Enjoy exploring the surrounding area, including a beautiful small lake.

  • Location: Rue Jean-Pierre Bausch, L-4114 Esch-sur-Alzette

Have Fun at the Playgrounds

Esch-sur-Alzette boasts numerous playgrounds. Two popular ones are in Parc Laval and near the animal park. The inclusive playground "Prenz Charel" at 1 Rue Dellheicht, L-4240 Esch-sur-Alzette, and the playground at Rue Jos Kieffer, featuring ground trampolines, are also great spots for kids.

Visit Belval

Discover Luxembourg’s industrial heritage by visiting the old Blast Furnace. Free tours are available, and you can also enjoy a walk outdoors, check the Rockhal events for families, visit numerous restaurants, and explore a shopping mall with an indoor playground on the first floor called Hello Kids by Kouki.

Swim at Escher Schwemm

The Escher Schwemm swimming pool offers swimming classes, aquagym, aquabike, baby swimming, and a wellness area. Note that it will be closed for renovations from September 2 to 22, 2024.

  • Location: 1 Place des Sacrifiés 1940-1945, Esch-sur-Alzette

Play Board Games at Bei de Minettsdäpp

Luxembourg's first board game café, Bei de Minettsdäpp, is known for its board games and exciting events such as karaoke nights, dance parties, and quiz nights. It can also be rented for birthday parties and team-building events.

  • Location: 8 rue Berwart, L-4043 Esch/Uelzecht

Visit Museums

National Museum of the Resistance and Human Rights: Open every day except Mondays

  • Location: Place de la Résistance, L-4041 Esch-sur-Alzetter

Luxembourg Science Center: Features interactive stations and hands-on experiments.

  • Location: 1, rue John Ernest Dolibois, L-4573 Differdange

Nearby Attractions

National Mining Museum in Rumelange: Showcases the work of miners and their tools, equipment, and machines.

  • Location: Rue de la Bruyère L-3714 Rumelange

Parc Merveilleux: Features a fairy tale forest, giant spider web, animals, water playground, and more. It's a favorite among families and is also available for birthday parties.

  • Location: Route de Mondorf, L-3260 Bettembourg

Minett Park: An industrial rail and natural park with historic trains operating between May and September, along with various events and exhibitions.

  • Location: 2, Fond-de-Gras, L-4576 Niederkorn

Go Hiking

Explore the numerous hiking trails in the Red Rock Region. Discover more about what the area has to offer through these websites: Red Rock | Minett Tour

These are just a few activities that can make your family trip to Esch-sur-Alzette enjoyable and memorable. Let us know your favourite spots in the comments!

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