Welcome to the weekend: Taste Pinot wines in Schengen, see a fantasy market in Echternach, join family activities in Bertrange or at Ansembourg Castle, or see the Grand Ducal Palace from the inside.
1. Taste Pinot wines in Schengen
What: Local wine festival
Where: Rue Robert Goebbels, 5444 Schengen
When: Saturday, 2 August and Sunday, 3 August – more info here
While the northern Luxembourg territory is better known for its excellent Rieslings, the sites around Schengen are particularly suited for Pinot wines. At this annual wine festival, you can discover the noble Pinots, from Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Noir to the internationally less known Auxerrois. Complete the wine tasting with a delicious 'Friture de la Moselle', the traditional dish made from small fried Moselle fish.
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2. Take a tour of the Grand Ducal Palace
What: A royal walk
Where: Grand Ducal Palace, 17, rue du Marché-aux-Herbes, 1728 Luxembourg
When: Various dates – info & tickets
Each summer, the doors of the Grand Ducal Palace open for exclusive guided tours, offering a rare glimpse into the official residence of Luxembourg's Grand Ducal family. Visitors can explore its richly decorated rooms – including the Grand Duke's office and the King's Salon – while learning about the building's layered history dating back to 1418. Proceeds from the tours support social and humanitarian initiatives through the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Foundation.
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3. Visit castle festival in Ansembourg
What: Art, live music, garden tours, and food
Where: 10, Rue de la Vallée, 7411 Ansembourg
When: Sunday, 3 August – more info here
On Sunday 3 August, the Ansembourg Castle Festival invites visitors to explore its lush gardens and enjoy a vibrant cultural programme. Expect art, live music, garden tours, workshops, and food from across Europe and Africa – all set against the backdrop of the valley. A relaxed day out with something for every member of the family.
4. Hear Anika
What: Punk from Berlin
Where: Rotondes, 3 Place des Rotondes, 2448 Bonnevoie
When: Sunday, 3 August at 8.30pm – info & tickets
Anika, the Berlin-based artist and former journalist, returns with her third album Abyss – a raw, emotionally charged work that blends post-punk, dub, and spoken word. Known for her intense solo performances and collaborations with everyone from Tricky to Jim Jarmusch, she blurs the lines between music, performance, and art. This show promises a hypnotic journey through sound and feeling – quietly confrontational, deeply immersive.
5. Watch free open air films in Mersch
What: Sunset Cinema
Where: 6, Rue Jean Majerus, 7555 Mersch
When: Friday, 1 August–Sunday, 3 August – info & programme
Sunset Cinema makes Mersch park its home for three nights, screening Wonka, Puss in Boots, Arielle, Barbie, Little Miss Sunshine, and Fox an Fonsi. Screenings are free, just come early.
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6. Join Bertrange town festivities
What: Local associations
Where: Wise bei Atert, 8005 Bertrange
When: Friday, 1 August–Sunday, 3 August – more info here
Bertrange celebrates 30 years of its beloved Duerffest with a festive weekend on the village meadows from 1–3 August. Organised by local associations, the event brings together food, music, and community spirit in a relaxed open-air setting.
7. Go retro-futuristic at Steampunk market
What: Fantasy market
Where: Place du Marché, 6460 Echternach
When: Saturday, 2 August – Sunday, 3 August – more info here
Get ready to time-travel to a world where Victorian elegance meets retro-futuristic fantasy! This summer, Steampunk Echternach transforms Luxembourg's oldest town into a vibrant hub of brass, steam, and imagination. Expect extravagant costumes, street performances, retro-futuristic inventions, and a market full of curiosities.
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