European Heritage Days 2025 starts in Luxembourg

This year's European Heritage Days, taking place from 19 to 28 September, are dedicated to architecture. Under the Council of Europe's motto "Heritage and architecture: windows to the past, doors to the future", 35 unique projects across the country will open doors to the world of Luxembourg's history, culture and urbanism.

Organised as part of a pan-European initiative launched in 1991 by the Council of Europe and the European Union, these days are designed to make cultural heritage more accessible and alive - not only for professionals but also for the general public. As Eric Thill, Minister of Culture, said, "architecture tells our shared history and helps build a vision for the future".

The programme impresses with its variety of formats: from video mapping on the walls of the archaeological crypt of the Plateau du Saint-Esprit to guided tours of old mines and castle ruins. Visitors are welcome to:

• Guides and excursions to significant architectural and historical sites: the old organ manufactory in Lintgen, St John's Church in Grund, the mines in Haut-Martelange, the Hôtel de la Loge, the Dräi Eechelen Park Bastions and other sites.
• Architectural and industrial walks including routes through disused industrial areas - Neischmelz, Rout Lëns, Metzeschmelz and Belval.
• Cultural events: Mozart concert in rococo architecture, poetry readings in the Gallo-Roman theatre of Dalheim, Lidderuucht Lëtzebuerg concert.
• Children's workshops, including the project "Little bricks for a big zone" with the participation of the Centre for Architecture (LUCA).
• Night discoveries: the Beaufort and Larochette chateaux will be seen in a new light.

All events are free of charge and participation is open to all - citizens, tourists, families with children. The Ministry of Culture encourages you to use this chance to look at the country's heritage from a new angle.