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After a few difficult years during the pandemic, Luxembourg City's annual fair is making a comeback on 23 August.
This year's Schueberfouer will be inaugurated on Wednesday, 23 August, at 5 pm. From then until 11 September, all attractions will be open daily from noon to 1 a.m. - with the exception of the gastronomic establishments, which will be open from 11 a.m.
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What attractions will there be?
An impressive 211 fairground vendors - many from Luxembourg, France and Germany - will be present at the 681st edition of the Schueberfouer. And of course, the variety of entertainment does not disappoint. You will find rollercoasters, a ghost train, refreshment stands, games rooms and other stalls to put your skills to the test.
Naturally, plenty of new attractions will be added. If you're an adrenaline junkie, you'll need a strong heart to take on the breathtaking Airwolf and Gladiator. There are also two new rides for children. And some old faces will reappear after a long absence, such as the Nasa Rotor and the Shake & Roll.
In terms of food, four new stalls were announced by the City.
What will the prices be like?
Of course, we cannot think about the Schueberfouer without thinking about the prices. Charel Harry, the fair's president, assures there is little to worry about. The rides and catering prices will remain 'reasonable' this year, and should remain pretty similar to those of 2022, he adds.
"The price of raw materials has risen, the fairground had nothing to do with that. But in the end, the prices won't be as high as expected. There should be something for everyone, for every interest and every budget."
However, there will also be two specific days to keep an eye on if you are hoping for a slightly cheaper visit to the beloved fair:
- Family Day on Wednesday 30 August, with a 30% discount on games and rides.
- Half-price day until 8 pm on the last day, September 11. The day will end with a fireworks display from the Pont Rouge.
You can find the complete programme here.
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How do I get there?
The message is pretty clear: "Do not come by car," stresses alderman Patrick Goldschmidt. Also, try avoiding Limpertsberg when you can.
The best option is to make use of the park-and-ride facilities in the capital. For instance, you could use the car park in Kirchberg (and then take the tram), or further afield, at Bouillon P+R (bus 37), the Stade de Luxembourg or the Kockelscheuer (bus 18). Goldschmidt also reminds us that the tram now runs as far as Bonnevoie, so definitely check out your options there.
Here's an overview on how full Luxembourg City's car parks are.
And what about visitor safety?
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As always, the police will be patrolling the fairgrounds and alleys. Moreover, the police have set up a system for lost children, especially given the fair is expecting up to 100,000 daily visitors.
Naturally, both the police and the emergency services will be on duty at the Schueberfouer every day.
In addition, the Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps recently demonstrated their preparation for eventual ride emergencies, staging a practice operation the day before the fair opened.
