Culture in Guttland
The Guttland region in central Luxembourg is brimming with traditions, protected nature and heritage. This peaceful region is the perfect place to slow down and explore authentic villages, imposing castles and rolling hills. Guttland is also full of cultural highlights and hidden treasures, from traditional crafts to local culinary specialities. With a packed programme of inspiring events and activities, visitors to the region are in for a treat. Read on to get to know some of the key figures involved in the cultural sector in Guttland and discover their personal cultural highlights.
Jean-Claude Muller, President of the International Comic Book Festival in Contern
Jean‑Claude Muller is the President of the International Comic Book Festival in Contern, having been closely linked with the event since it began back in 1994. He was initially involved in the festival through the local youth club before gradually working his way up through the ranks as Head of Exhibitor Relations, General Secretary, then President since 2019. Although he is not a huge comic book fan himself, he represents the spirit of the festival, which brings together comic book enthusiasts and volunteers excited to get involved in a popular event that brings the community together. He believes that this combination is what makes the festival work so well.
Jean-Claude is a farmer by trade and particularly values the many craft traditions in Guttland, especially the Emaischen festival in Nouspelt, which he admires for upholding and passing on a centuries-old tradition. He is also very fond of the region's many castles, perfect places to get away from the daily grind.
The video has subtitles in Luxembourgish, French, German and English.
But one thing is for sure: during the Comic Book Festival, all roads lead to Contern, where visitors of all ages come to enjoy a unique and memorable cultural event.
Nathalie Jacoby, Director of the National Literature Centre
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Nathalie Jacoby has been Director of the National Literature Centre in Mersch, home to Luxembourg's literary archives, for nearly five years. She is a specialist in German and English literature and has always been fascinated by reading, analysis and narration in all their forms. After holding a variety of positions related to literature and narration, she returned to the CNL, where she had already worked as a researcher, to direct the centre that holds the country's entire literary memory.
As someone who loves bringing book-lovers together, she is a fan of the Walfer Bicherdeeg, an event that offers a unique opportunity for authors, publishers, illustrators and readers to meet and exchange ideas. She also appreciates the lively local cultural scene in Mersch, from the Mierscher Theater to the Lieshaus.
At the CNL, she is passionate about sharing literature with the public through exhibitions, readings, lectures and debates, and she also supports research. She sees the CNL as a lively, open place with a key role to play, somewhere where Luxembourgish literature can be discovered, shared and created.
Stéphanie Neiers, Director of the Kulturhaus Niederanven
Stéphanie Neiers is Director of the Kulturhaus Niederanven, where she has been based since 2012. She has a background in history of art and originally worked as a management assistant before taking over as head of the institution in 2023. She previously held an administrative position at Casino Luxembourg and was responsible for programming at Neimënster Abbey.
She is passionate about art and loves going to exhibitions at the Casino and Mudam and the events organised at the Rotondes in Luxembourg City, as well as events at other cultural centres in Guttland, especially those that offer children's activities. As a mother of young children who often finds her evenings taken up by work, she prefers cultural events that the whole family can visit together, like LUGA 2025, which she thought was a wonderful initiative. She believes that creating cultural magic is not about any one event – it is a feeling, a work that touches us or a memorable encounter.
The video has subtitles in Luxembourgish, French, German and English.
At the Kulturhaus Niederanven, the season programmes she puts together are full of workshops, concerts, theatre productions and creations, and she invites the public to come and experience the centre's vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. The programme is available at khn.lu and via social media.
Our thanks to Jean-Claude Muller, Nathalie Jacoby and Stéphanie Neiers for agreeing to be interviewed.
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