The event will run from 21 August to 12 September between 11am-11pm. Around 40 stands selling food and drinks will be distributed over two different zones, also including two roller coasters and games for children. The annual Schueberfouer usually counts more than 200 stands.
Patrick Goldschmidt from the Luxembourg City council explained: “The ‘small Glacis’ will be reserved for gastronomy and can only be entered with a valid CovidCheck, after which visitors get a bracelet and move around freely.”
The “large Glacis” on the other hand will be the area for fun and games, which means that no CovidCheck is necessary, but masks have to be worn throughout. It will also be prohibited to consume food or drinks in this zone. A private security firm will patrol the area to monitor the situation.
At the moment, there is no maximum amount of visitors allowed on site, but city officials may still close the area if they feel like the crowd is getting too big.
For the first time ever, the largest transportable roller coaster in the world, the “Olympia Looping”, will make its way to the Grand Duchy. Michael Barth, who runs the attraction, provided insight into the procedures: “Our team has ten members and need as many days to complete the installation. The highest point of the roller coaster is at 32 metres, while the complete track extends over 1,250 metres.”
When it comes to accessing the site, visitors are advised to make use of the P&R opportunities. Given that Allée Scheffer will not be used for the fair, the tram will also continue to operate throughout. Parking Schuman on the other hand will only be accessible for subscribers.
The city’s extended summer programme “D’Stadt lieft” is expected to cost between €3 and €4 million.
