Where to buy organic products: markets, stores, farmer shops

Finding an organic food store in Luxembourg is not difficult. In recent years, Luxembourg has seen a surge in demand for locally sourced and organic food products: this has led to the establishment of several organic markets and specialized stores offering a wide range of products.

You will also find the Luxembourg street markets and fairs where residents can purchase fresh, locally grown produce. These markets not only support local farmers and producers but also offer consumers the opportunity to buy high-quality, fresh produce that is not always available in supermarkets.

Organic stores in Luxembourg

Organic food stores offer everything natural and organic. You can find not only groceries but also cosmetics, supplements, as well as gluten-free products, and vegetarian food.

Naturata

Source: naturata.lu

he most popular bio-chain is called Naturata. It partners with farmers who offer products according to quality standards. The chain has 12 stores nationwide.

In terms of variety Naturata it’s a great organic food store: in their shops, you will find a wide range of organic products including fruits and vegetables, bread and pastries, dairy and eggs products — such as milk, cheese, and yogurt. As well as dry goods like pasta, grains, and beans.

If you want to buy some beverages, they offer a variety of natural and organic drinks. Naturata also has a range of frozen food, packaged meat and fish, and butcher assortment in some shops.

In the Munsbach and Rollingergrund shops, you will find butcher's counters to buy fresh meat.

In addition to these products, they carry a range of household items, such as cleaning products, laundry detergent, and eco-friendly home goods.

You can find the whole list of available products on the Naturata products page. For more details go to the official chain website.

Shops in Luxembourg City

• Naturata Howald Address: 36, Rangwee, 2412 Luxembourg,
• Naturata Merl Address: 486a Route de Longwy, 1940 Luxembourg,
• Naturata Rollingergrund 161 Rue de Rollingergrund, 2440 Luxembourg.

Photo by Google maps

Other shops

Alavita

Source: alavita.lu

Alavita is a small Luxembourgish branch with 2 shops in the city. However, pretty much all the stores are delivery-friendly, so you can order everything you need without much effort.

You will be able to find almost all types of products — fruits and vegetables, dairy and eggs, dry goods, bread, beverages, and non-alimentary items such as cosmetics and cleaning products.

One special thing about Alavita is that they also have a restaurant close to the Alavita Bonnevoie shop call Alavita Kitchen where you will find freshly made organic dishes.

BioBus

Source: biobus.de

Some organic stores are delivery-only, for example, BIOBUS.

Biobus is an online organic food store, that provides convenient and accessible organic products. Clients have a wide range of products to choose from — fresh fruits and vegetables, sausages, cheese, bread, eggs, muesli, and much more. They even have meat and fish.

How to make an order

1. Choose the products you want on their site with a minimum order of 25 euros.
2. Enter your personal details to create an account including the desired delivery location and then chose from one of the proposed delivery dates.
3. Finally, you should add your IBAN number for the payment, it’s important to keep in mind that you will not be able to pay by credit or debit card, you must add your IBAN number and pay using SEPA direct debit. That means that you will digitally sign an authorization for the shop to direct debit your bank account (for this to work you will need an account at a European bank).

Important things to know before ordering

• The delivery costs in Luxembourg are 5.95 euros per delivery.
• You will receive your deliveries in returnable boxes and they charge you a one-time deposit of 20 euros the first time you order something.
• If you want to try the delivery, there is a special offer — a trial bag for 19,95 euros with free delivery.

Cactus

Source: cactus.lu

Cactus opened 62 grocery stores nationwide:

• 2 hypermarkets,
• 13 supermarkets,
• 9 marketplaces,
• 4 Cactus Hobbi stores (2 inside of the hypermarkets),
• 40 minimarkets in the service stations.

Cactus has become popular with locals, but the prices here are slightly higher than in other chains.

Cactus stores also offer a wide variety of organic products, but one of the main differences is that they are not solely focused on organic products. The chain also offers conventional products, and the stores are typically larger and offer more variety in terms of products and services.

You can check the location of stores and opening hours on the official page of Cactus.

Specialized Shops

Butcheries, bakeries, and confectioneries are popular in Europe and there are plenty of places where you can get specific products in Luxembourg as well. Of course, they are concentrated in the city, but you can see them in the suburb too, presented with local small businesses. Many of them offer online shopping and delivery.

Boucherie Niessen

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There are several usual butchers in Luxembourg but the organic ones are less numerous: one of the specialized organic meat shops is the Niessen Bio-Boucherie Belair.

Niessen specializes in high-quality, organic meat, and a wide range of products, including beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and turkey.

Source: niessen.lu

Pâtisserie Oberweis Grand-Rue

This is a high-end bakery and pastry shop located in Luxembourg. The elegant and welcoming atmosphere of the shop, along with the delightful aroma of freshly baked goods, makes it a must-visit spot for food lovers.

In their shops, you will find a wide variety of delicious treats for all tastes. Confectionery options include macarons, chocolates, and other sweets. In their pastry shop, you can order cakes, tarts, and other pastries made with the finest ingredients.

The bakery offers freshly baked bread too.

Ice cream lovers can enjoy artisanal ice cream in a variety of flavors. Appetizers, prepared dishes, and meal trays are available for those in need of a quick and convenient meal. For those looking for a healthy option, salads and sandwiches made with fresh ingredients are also available.

Source: oberweis.lu

Pâtisserie Oberweis Grand-Rue is located at the heart of the city: 16, Grand-Rue Luxembourg, but they have other locations. On the map, you see the location of this particular shop — yellow marker — and you can find more information about all the other locations on the Oberweis site.

Organic shop deliveries in Luxembourg

Some shops and markets also offer a delivery or drive service. This is convenient when you don’t have enough time to go organic grocery shopping, but still want to eat healthy at home. There are several supermarkets and food stores in Luxembourg including organic shops that offer home delivery or drive-through services.

Here are some of the popular options:

1. Biobus. As mentioned, this is an online organic food store and you can order in their site all sorts of products with a minimum order of 25 euros.
2. Luxcaddy. This is an online grocery store that offers home delivery service for groceries, fresh produce, and household items. They are not specializing in organic products, but they have a lot of them.
3. Auchan.They offer home delivery and a drive-through service called AuchanDrive that allows you to order groceries online and pick them up at a designated time and location. When you arrive at the pickup location an Auchan employee loads the groceries into your trunk, so you can avoid the hassle of shopping in-store. Although they are not an organic food store, they have a good range of organic products to choose from.

Luxembourg street markets and fairs

You can find farmers' market products here. This is a weekly activity in many towns across the country.

Stater Maart

The grocery market opens on Place Emile Hamilius every Wednesday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and in wintertime – from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Here you can buy fruits and vegetables, flowers and plants, as well as fish, meat, cheese, spices, jams, and many more.

Bonnevoie Maart

A small food market opens every Tuesday on Piazza Leon XIII in the Bonnevoie district. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., you can buy regional and seasonal goods.

Garer Maart

The Marché de la Gare food market can be visited every Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Place de Paris. It offers butter, jams, honey, tea, sweets, Italian and Portuguese goods and other things.

Flea market Glacismaart

Open every third Sunday of the month from 10:00 to 17:00. The Glacis Parking Square sells flowers, fruits, vegetables, and other groceries. In fact, it's also a flea market where you can buy all sorts of extraordinary second-hand things.

Street markets in communes

Luxembourg street markets and flea markets in communes offer a unique shopping experience for residents and guests of the Grand Duchy. These markets are not only a great way to buy locally made products and food — but they also offer an opportunity to connect with the community of neighbors and experience the rich cultural heritage of the country. In this section, we will explore the various markets and flea markets in the communes.

Diekirch

Source: Diekirch website

The market, located at the Zone Piétonne is open every Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

You will find fresh products, plants, butchery, clothing, products for animals, products for body care, and household products.

Ettelbruck

Source: Ettelbruck website

Ettelbruck's weekly market has around fifteen stands offering a wide selection of products including fruits, vegetables, meat, cheese, and specialty items. Is the best way to find high-quality, fresh products and meet producers directly.

The market is open on Fridays in the morning from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Zone Piétonne.

Esch-sur-Alzette

Source: Esch website

Every week, vendors at Esch-sur-Alzette market offer fresh local products such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, cheese, fish, ham, charcuterie, grilled chicken, flowers, and much more. 

Every week, vendors at Esch-sur-Alzette market offer fresh local products such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, cheese, fish, ham, charcuterie, grilled chicken, flowers, and much more. 

The market is open weekly, on Tuesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Place de l’Hôtel de Ville.

Dudelange

Source: Dudelange website

Every Thursday morning, the weekly market offers fresh products and flowers on Place de l’Hôtel de Ville. On the first Thursday of each month, the monthly market also includes textiles, leather goods, and household items on Fohrmann square.

The markets open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Differdange

Source: Differdange website

The weekly market has a long-standing tradition in Differdange and takes place every Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Place du Marché. It is the perfect place for those who seek quality products paired with the expertise and friendliness of the vendors.

Kayl

Source: Kayl Facebook page

The market is open every Tuesday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 18:30 p.m. at the Place Fred Coullen. This market has parking and special accessibility equipment.

In case you could not find a commune market nearby, you can always contact your municipality to find out when and where it works. They will help you.