The Oesling (Éislek)
The Oesling combines activities, history and cultural heritage in an authentic natural setting. With hiking trails and mountain bike tracks, spectacular panoramas, picturesque villages, majestic castles and cultural treasures, everything invites you to explore, contemplate and enjoy simple pleasures. Now it's your turn to discover... We have put together a series of articles to help you explore all the facets of the Oesling.
Visit
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Éislek: adventure awaits
To the north of the Grand Duchy lies the tourist region of Eislek. The region is a genuine treasure trove for outdoor adventure enthusiasts and home to two nature reserves as well as Luxembourg's largest lake. It's also an invitation to remembrance tourism.
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Nature reserves: Naturpark Öewersauer, Luxembourg's lake district
The Naturpark Öewersauer is located to the north-west of the Éislek, in the Luxembourg Ardennes. It covers an area of 200km2 and borders on Belgium. A perfect destination if you're looking for water-based sports and relaxation!
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Nature reserves: Naturpark Our and the diverse landscape of the Luxembourg Ardennes
The Naturpark Our is located in the north of the Éislek, at the heart of Luxembourg's Ardennes region. It covers a surface area of 420km2 and borders Belgium and Germany. If you're looking for a diverse landscape, it's the ideal destination!
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Nature reserves: German-Luxembourg Nature Park – Nature without borders
The German-Luxembourg Nature Park is located on both sides of the Our and Sûre rivers. It is the perfect destination for anyone who likes Premium quality hikes in protected natural surroundings.
Activities
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Top 5: walking trails around castles
Would you like to combine your visit to a Luxembourg castle with a walk to enjoy nature? Then don't miss our Top 5 selection of walking trails in the vicinity of castles.
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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!
Culture
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The Slate Museum: learning and entertainment
The Slate Museum: how to learn about the country's industrial heritage in a fun way through its many events and activities.
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Luxembourg, a land of castles
Visiting the castles scattered throughout Luxembourg is the ideal opportunity to plunge into the country's history, but also to discover exhibitions and hike through natural areas.
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Top 5: Famous people who have visited Luxembourg
Today we will introduce you to five famous people who stayed in Luxembourg. Among them is the German poet and novelist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who made several visits to the Grand Duchy.
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Battle of the Bulge: War rears its ugly head one last time in Luxembourg
On 16 December, 1944, German troops advanced on Luxembourg and Belgium in a surprise attack, inflicting major losses on the US defenders in the Ardennes and laying wast to Luxembourg's northern regions.
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Geenzefest: Wiltz's colorful broom festival
Each Whit Monday, the city of Wiltz in the Ardennes region throbs for the Broom Festival. Geenzefest, the festival honours the broom, a bush with yellow flowers that grows abundantly in the region.
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Edward Steichen
With the Steichen Collections Luxembourg, the Grand Duchy has at its disposal a veritable treasure trove of photography linked to the long and rich career of Edward J. Steichen (1879-1973), which was marked above all by photography.
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Top 5: Medieval festivals
Do you feel like stepping back in time to the era of troubadours and knights? Check out Luxembourg's best medieval festivals and prepare to experience the magic of a bygone age!
Sustainable tourism
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Rural accommodation: relax in the heart of the countryside
Do you want to blend in with nature day and night? Rural accommodation in Luxembourg is evolving to include glampling cabins, attractive parking areas for visitors in motorhomes or unique accommodation.
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Organic farming
The agricultural sector in Luxembourg is undergoing profound changes. Many farmers are ready to leave conventional agriculture in order to turn to local marketing that addresses customers directly. Interview.
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Apiculture Jungels (Jungels bee-keeping), the empire of bees
In the Luxembourg village of Brandenbourg, Victor Jungels raises over 15 million bees and continues a 35-year-old family tradition. His pure and local honey goes straight from the hive to the jar. Read on for an immersion into this buzzing world.
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