17 June 2021
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Eichen-ProzessionsspinnerAka Thaumetopoea processionea AKA Oak processionary moth AKA Eichen-Prozessionsspinner AKA irritating little wrigglers AKA bane of last summer17/06/2021
13 June 2021
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Ons Heemecht and De Wilhelmus – Luxembourg’s AnthemsKnowledge Bites Ons Heemecht and De Wilhelmus – Luxembourg’s Anthems 0Ahead of this year’s National Day on 23 June, we take a look at a key symbol of Luxembourg’s national identity, the national anthem Ons Heemecht (Our ... 0013/06/2021
6 June 2021
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Outdoor PlaygroundsWith the summer holidays fast approaching and the weather getting warmer, many parents are looking to keep their kids entertained. Luckily Luxembourg is ...06/06/2021
30 May 2021
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PISA: The history of Luxembourg's railways since 1859, and a look at how trains are operated todayKnowledge Bites PISA: The history of Luxembourg's railways since 1859, and a look at how trains are operated todayThis week we step inside the train driver's cabin and signal box centre to see how complex of a task it is to manage the scheduling of the country's ...30/05/2021
23 May 2021
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The life of Xavier BettelEvery regular RTL Today reader – and indeed every resident of the Grand Duchy – knows the name Xavier Bettel. But how much do you know about the life of ...23/05/2021
16 May 2021
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Walking and Biking Trails in the South of LuxembourgAlthough the scenic Mullerthal is one of the first destinations that comes to mind when you think about going hiking in Luxembourg, the south also has ...16/05/2021
9 May 2021
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Luxembourg's Righteous Among the NationsThe Victor Bodson Bridge in Hesperange is not only a useful way of speeding across the Alzette valley below. It also commemorates one of Luxembourg’s ...09/05/2021
2 May 2021
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VaccinationsOver 140,000 Luxembourgers have received at least the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, and the vaccination rollout in Europe is steadily moving us ...02/05/2021
25 April 2021
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The 'forgotten' tradition of Luxembourgish folk danceWhile only rarely practiced today, Luxembourg does actually have a repertoire of folk dances with specific choreographies that were performed by people ...25/04/2021
18 April 2021
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D’Maus Kätti - one of Luxembourg's best-known fablesApart from Michel Rodange’s Renert, D’Maus Kätti, might be Luxembourg’s best-known fable. The tale is a staple in children’s early education and the book ...18/04/2021
28 March 2021
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Anise Koltz - The 'Grand Dame' of Luxembourgish literatureA brilliant poet, a lifelong ambassador for Luxembourg's literature scene, and the Grand Duchy's foremost writer: Anise Koltz does not only boast an ...28/03/2021
21 March 2021
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Visiting Luxembourg's abbeys over the Easter breakBesides its numerous castles, museums and walking trails, Luxembourg also boasts an array of abbeys that are well worth a visit. Here are a few you might ...21/03/2021
14 March 2021
7 March 2021
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Spierkel, Karschnatz, Reismount: The old Luxembourgish calendarWe all know January, February, March and all of their siblings. But what about Spierkel, Broochmount, or Huewermount? Many years and decades ago, ...07/03/2021
28 February 2021
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Higher education in LuxembourgDespite most students choosing to pursue their higher education abroad, Luxembourgish institutions are equipped with modern, high-quality teaching ...28/02/2021
21 February 2021
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BuergbrennenUnder normal circumstances, huge wooden structures would have been erected all over Luxembourg in preparation for the traditional Buergbrennen by now. ...21/02/2021
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7 February 2021
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The Artemis programme: Launching the first woman and next man to the Moon by 2024Within three years, NASA aims to establish sustainable yearly missions to and from the moon, laying the foundations of deep space exploration. What are ...07/02/2021
3 February 2021
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Meet Frantz Seimetz, Luxembourg's first professional artistA lifelong nomad, an eccentric bon vivant, and a relentless optimist: This is the story of Frantz Seimetz, Luxembourg's first professional artist. His ...03/02/2021
1 February 2021
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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 ...01/02/2021
23 January 2021
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From grass strip to international hub: The history of Luxembourg Airport since 1936How did Luxembourg's airport develop from a little grass strip to a significant hub for European passengers and cargo? And what are the responsibilities ...23/01/2021
10 January 2021
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Games of the Small States of Europe2020 was supposed to be an Olympic year, with Tokyo hosting the games, but as we all know this was not possible last year and the competition was ...10/01/2021
13 December 2020
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From horse carts to electrical power: The history of Luxembourg's tram since 1875With the tram line extension to the Central Station now complete, Sunday 13 December marks another milestone in the tram's revival story. But did you know ...13/12/2020
6 December 2020
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Video footage of 1982: The day Depeche Mode played the Rainbow Club in OberkornTechnical difficulties had almost ruined the night. It was a show that would forever be remembered, with the location even going on to become the title of ...06/12/2020
29 November 2020
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The history of Vianden CastleLuxembourg is scattered with beautiful castles, but the most famous one is undoubtedly Vianden Castle. Popular with locals and tourists alike, most ...29/11/2020
15 November 2020
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Lamormaini, the Luxembourgish right-hand man to the Habsburg EmperorAnother Luxembourger at the top of the Holy Roman Empire? It seems we did rather well in early modern European politics. Here is Wilhelm Lamormaini, the ...15/11/2020
8 November 2020
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Community Supported Agriculture in LuxembourgRLT Today contributor Isabella Eastwood presents her guide to community supported agriculture in Luxembourg.08/11/2020
1 November 2020
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Luxembourg's most famous paintersUnless you’re involved in the scene, a regular museum goer, or just love art a lot, you might not know that much about Luxembourg’s art scene.01/11/2020
25 October 2020
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Renert: Luxembourg's most famous fable and its modern relevanceMichel Rodange's Renert is among Luxembourg's most influential literary works. Discover the fable about a cunning fox's schemes to the top, the biting ...25/10/2020
11 October 2020
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"Train 1900"While the official season of the historical steam train “Train 1900” has come to an end this Sunday, special rides and guided tours of the industrial ...11/10/2020