2 June 2020
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Eichen-ProzessionsspinnerAka Thaumetopoea processionea AKA Oak processionary moth AKA Eichen-Prozessionsspinner AKA irritating little wrigglers AKA bane of last summer02/06/2020
31 May 2020
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Echternach's Hopping Procession (which you can attend in 2021 again)Archive Video - Knowledge Bites Echternach's Hopping Procession (which you can attend in 2021 again)Even though this year's edition has been cancelled, today's Knowledge Bite will prepare you with essentially everything you need to know about hopping ...31/05/2020 -
25 May 2020
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Long-distance walking trails in LuxembourgKnowledge Bites Long-distance walking trails in Luxembourg 1The COVID-19 lockdown has led many of us to discover a new-found appreciation for the great outdoors. 1125/05/2020
20 April 2020
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The Grand Duchy's Best Known DishesYou live and work in Luxembourg, or at least work, and you've likely eaten in many of Luxembourg's restaurants. But how many Luxembourgish dishes have you ...20/04/2020
5 April 2020
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Things to do when you're stuck at homeThis week’s knowledge bite is slightly different than usual: instead of presenting an interesting fact about our country I will suggest some fun things to ...05/04/2020
7 March 2020
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Holy Luxembourg - Churches in the Grand Duchy (2)In the second part of our series, we continue to look at the different churches the Grand Duchy has to boast about – and we would love it if we had your ... 0007/03/2020
6 March 2020
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From steam trains to free transport: a timeline of Luxembourg's rail transport historyKnowledge Bites From steam trains to free transport: a timeline of Luxembourg's rail transport history 1Luxembourg's rail history has come a long way since the laying of its first tracks in 1855. Situated in the heart of Europe, Luxembourg quickly found ... 1106/03/2020
1 March 2020
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Luxembourg's link to the BeatlesWhat do the Beatles and the Grand Duchy have in common? 0001/03/2020
21 February 2020
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Luxembourg's more unconventional museumsYeah, sure you could go to the Drai Eechelen Museum or the MUDAM, but you have art galleries and history museums everywhere. How about visiting some of ... 0021/02/2020
16 February 2020
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Indoor playgrounds for rainy daysEntertaining your kids through the dark and rainy winter days can be hard, especially when they are small bundles of energy who cannot be satisfied by a ... 3316/02/2020
2 February 2020
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Liichtmëssdag: What's it all about, anyway?If you’ve ever wondered why hordes of lantern-carrying offspring asked you for money and sweets in the evening hours of 2 February, those were the ... 1102/02/2020
26 January 2020
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Ten exhibitions in Luxembourg to see this monthNot sure what to do in your free time these coming weeks? We’ve got you covered… by exploring the cultural agenda – you’d be surprised at how much ... 0026/01/2020
17 January 2020
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Forgotten Luxembourgish customs and practicesCulture is a fickle beast, constantly shedding its skin to redefine itself as time progresses. It should therefore not come as a surprise that some ... 1117/01/2020
12 January 2020
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Holy Luxembourg - Churches in the Grand DuchyAfter a short run-up of the country’s libraries and museums, here we have a look at the different churches the Grand Duchy has to boast about. It’s the ... 0012/01/2020
23 December 2019
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All things Luxembourg's diplomatic serviceOne of the core processes ensuring Luxembourg's connections and reputation abroad is, of course, the country's diplomatic service. Even a country as small ... 0023/12/2019
20 December 2019
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The Origins of Christmas, and Santa Claus as American Wartime Propaganda?Everyone knows that on modern-day Christmas, Christians (and some non-Christians) celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Both religious and secular ...20/12/2019
14 December 2019
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Museums in Luxembourg CityIf you are looking for something to do on a cold and rainy winter afternoon, a visit to one of Luxembourg’s many museums might be just right for you. The ... 0014/12/2019
30 November 2019
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The International Bazaar of LuxembourgThe Bazar International de Luxembourg is a unique event which heralds the start of the festive season each year, bringing together thousands of visitors ...30/11/2019
23 November 2019
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10 fun facts about Luxembourg you (maybe) didn't knowLuxembourg may be small in size but the multi-faceted country has acquired a reputation for regularly punching above its weight in many different areas. ... 2223/11/2019
13 November 2019
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The history of Luxembourgish (and other languages) in LuxembourgIn this week's Knowledge Bite, Isabella Eastwood gives you a short history of the evolution of Luxembourgish in Luxembourg, and how it came about. 0013/11/2019
11 November 2019
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Luxembourg's librariesLooking for somewhere to study or find a new book? The new Nationalbibliothéik (or Bibliothèque Nationale) is one of many libraries in Luxembourg.11/11/2019
4 November 2019
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20 funny Luxembourgish insults to swear like a localTrying to learn Luxembourgish? We know it's hard but this language lesson will hopefully be an entertaining one: memorise these classic Luxembourgish ... 3304/11/2019
26 October 2019
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Lost and found in LuxembourgWhether you've lost or found something in Luxembourg, here's a quick guide to what you should do next. 0026/10/2019
19 October 2019
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A guide to Luxembourg's arts venuesLooking for a way to experience the arts in Luxembourg? Head over here! 0019/10/2019
1 October 2019
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The Transylvanian Saxon dialect, a not-so-distant cousin of LuxembourgishWe all tend to think of Luxembourgish as a rather singular language: whilst it may be slightly similar to Dutch and German, the language is its own ... 1101/10/2019
29 September 2019
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The origins of the Oktoberfest“O’ zapft is”, the prominent Bavarian phrase, once again marked the opening ceremony of this year’s Oktoberfest, as it has done from 1950 onwards. Dirndls,...29/09/2019
19 September 2019
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The Luxembourgish school systemWith summer coming to a close, children of all ages have started school again this week. Luxembourg’s school system can be quite confusing, so here is a ... 1119/09/2019
15 September 2019
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Luxembourg ranks third in most Nobel Prize winners per capitaAs a country, we produce one Nobel Prize winner per 283,555 residents. 1115/09/2019
6 September 2019
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The origins of the Luxembourgish KirmesWith the largest "Kirmes" in the region coming to a close as lights dim on the Schueberfouer this week (11 Sept), we take a look at the origins of the ...06/09/2019
31 August 2019
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Luxembourg's darkest day?"History is a nightmare from which I am trying to awake," James Joyce's literary alter ego Stephen Dedalus resignedly sighs in Ulysses. It is August 1942, ... 1131/08/2019