Minett
Marked by its steelmaking past, the Red Lands region long lived to the rhythm of industry. After its gradual decline at the end of the 20th century, the area forged a new identity. Former industrial sites have been transformed into cultural venues, urban districts, and educational spaces. But the region also offers many opportunities for outdoor leisure, with hiking trails and cycling paths running across its entire landscape. Come and discover the Red Lands, where history and modernity blend harmoniously, as if forged in steel. And because reinvention is part of its nature, the region has also become a true land of science, where innovation and research shape the future.
Explore the Red Lands
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The touristic South
An invitation to travel to The Land of the Red Rocks through some places you never imagined you would find in the South of Luxembourg. Let's go!
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Minett Trail: 10 stages and 11 lodges to discover the region
Do you like walking, enjoying unique natural surroundings and discovering the industrial remains of the Terres rouges? Then the Minett Trail is for you. You can even spend the night in a unique lodge.
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Guttland: the land of slow tourism and hidden treasures
The tourist region of Guttland lies in the centre and west of Luxembourg. Its name is evocative of its most characteristic feature - the good land - which is a tribute to its fertile soils. It's also an invitation to slow tourism.
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Sightseeing tours in Luxembourg
Go back in time to relive history, discover architecture and understand Luxembourg's industrial past through the many sightseeing tours that criss-cross the country.
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Discovering UNESCO's natural heritage in Luxembourg
UNESCO is also about nature! Here is an invitation to explore the Minett UNESCO Biosphere, a biosphere reserve since October 2020, and the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall, a UNESCO World Geopark since April 2022.
Industrial heritage
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The steel industry and Luxembourg
Between the mid-19th century and the late 20th century, the country's fate was intrinsically linked to the steel industry. With its decline from 1975 onwards, the country's economy diversified and the 'Luxembourgish social model' was established.
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Minett: where the industrial past shapes the future
The Minett region is located in the south of the country and is also known as the Land of the Red Rocks. Revalued industrial heritage, history(ies) of migration, trendy cities with diverse culture and UNESCO-certified nature await you!
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Places of encounter and creative industrial wastelands in Luxembourg (I)
The rehabilitation of wasteland into creative projects will enhance the heritage for both the region and the population. In this article, we present some examples from Luxembourg.
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Third places and creative industrial wastelands in Luxembourg (II)
The rehabilitation of wasteland into creative projects will enhance the heritage for both the region and the population. In this article we present the National Centre for Industrial Culture, which works to preserve and enhance this heritage.
The South, Arts and Culture
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Architectural walk in Esch-sur-Alzette
Are you an architecture buff? With more than 1,200 protected buildings and objects, Luxembourg is a great place to walk around. Follow us on this architectural walk in Esch-sur-Alzette!
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Concert halls: an overview
They have seen the big names of the international scene come and go, and they attract great regional musicians and welcome local talent. Luxembourg has many concert halls with an eclectic musical programme.
Activities for young and old
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Top 5: long trails in Luxembourg
Did you know that every region in Luxembourg can be explored on foot via a long hiking route? So fill your water bottle, pull on your hiking boots and follow us across the country!
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Top 5: extraordinary activities in Luxembourg
Want to discover a part of Luxembourg that you haven't yet explored? If you're looking to visit some of the less touristy and less crowded parts of Luxembourg, you'll want to check out this page.
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Tours for children
Willing to discover the nature and biodiversity of the Grand Duchy with your family? Looking for excursion ideas for your children and their friends? Here is a selection of circular walks to entertain both young and old, while enhancing your knowledge!
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Activities for children: family adventures, culture, and nature
Looking for ideas for a family outing? Want to pass on your passion for nature, culture, or science to your children? Here's our selection of activities in the four corners of the country.
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Hiking (II): Ardennes, Guttland and The Land of the Red Rocks
With one of the densest pedestrian networks in Europe and more than 5,000km of footpaths, the Grand Duchy is a safe bet. Discover the Ardennes, Guttland and Red Rocks regions!
The Minett, Land of Science ...
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Research and innovation in Luxembourg
Luxembourg has implemented a national research and innovation strategy. The goal: to become a sustainable, diverse and digital knowledge society and to build a better future. Focus on the current scientific ecosystem!
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The bioincubator of the House of Biohealth
From the spring of 2021, the third extension of the House of Biohealth will be entirely dedicated to hosting start-ups and spin-offs from the health technology sector.
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Funding programmes of the Luxembourg National Research Fund
The FNR is the main funding body for research in Luxembourg. The FNR's financing instruments seek excellence and quality in research and support PhD students, projects and programmes.
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QTRobot - autistic children's friend
La startup LuxAI a développé un robot humanoïde pour améliorer la sociabilité des enfants autistes. QT agit comme facilitateur d’interaction entre les thérapeutes et les petits patients.
... and scientists
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Emma Schymanski - the ATTRACT scholarship holder has found Luxembourg to be a great place to work and live.
Emma Schymanski is on the hunt for unknowns. The young Australian researcher has established a group at the University of Luxembourg, which tracks down unknown chemicals and identifies them to assess their effects on the environment.
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Mr Science or science for everyone
Who is behind Mr Science, the rock star of the Luxembourg scientific scene? We take stock with Joseph Rodesch and discuss the role of science communication in our society.
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ChronoPilot: Sahar Niknam explores the perception of time
Sahar Niknam completed an impressive academic journey before arriving in Luxembourg, but focused mainly on AI. In Luxembourg, she is part of the EU-funded ChronoPilot project, which analyses how humans perceive time.
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