Nature reserve Haard, Hesselsbierg, Staebierg
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Industrial heritage

Witnesses of the industrial past

The worldwide industrial revolution left many deep scars on the landscapes of Luxembourg – especially in the mining regions of the south, the cradle of Luxembourg’s iron and steel industry. The name Minett serves as a reminder of the vast iron ore deposits found in the region and the mines that burrowed into them. Mines, blast furnaces, and abandoned industrial buildings tell the story of a turbulent past in which everyday life was often far from being a bed of roses. A ride on the historic steam railway or a trip underground in an abandoned mine let you relive the past of the Minett.

A visit to Esch-sur-Alzette, one of the European Capitals of Culture for 2022, vividly illustrates how the old can be made new and how the past points the way to the future. Between the restored blast furnaces, visitors can find university buildings and businesses, the Rockhal concert hall, regularly changing exhibitions in various buildings and more. Here, a city of science, progress, art and culture is growing on the foundations of Luxembourg’s industrial heritage.

On the trail of sweat and steel

Transforming Experiences: Minett Tour

From the puffing steam train via imposing blast furnaces to gloomy mines where miners once toiled: feel the spirit of Luxembourg’s steel past on the Minett Tour.

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    Guided mine tour & train
    Walking tour of the underground tunnels over 1.2 km, with explanations from a qualified museum guide. Entry and exit with the mine…
  • ©Pulsa Pictures
    Mine train Minièresbunn
    A little time travel journey through the galleries of the Fond-de-Gras
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  • ©Keine Namensnennung, ORT Sud
    Thematic paths
    Local hiking trail "Minettswee"
    Distance: 10,05 km
    Duration: 2:55 h
    Difficulty: easy
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  • ©Pulsa Pictures, ORT Sud
    Circular routes
    Auto-Pédestre trail Dudelange - Haard
    Distance: 7,33 km
    Duration: 2:00 h
    Difficulty: easy
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  • ©Mike Zenari
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    National Brewery Museum and Tannery Museum
    Discover the fascinating brewery museum in the historic ambience of Wiltz Castle! Immerse yourself in the world of beer making, take part in a brewmaster course and enjoy your own brew on site.
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    Slate Museum - Musée de l'Ardoise
    Discover the fascinating world underground at the Haut-Martelange Slate Museum! Experience the history and techniques of slate extraction and immerse yourself in the new, fascinating "Johanna" visitor gallery. Experience the everyday life of slate workers at first hand!
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  • ©Claude Piscitelli
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    Luxembourg Science Center
    The Luxembourg Science Center is a fun and entertaining discovery center dedicated to science and new technologies, accessible for audiences of all ages.
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  • Guided tour
    The museum "Mine Cockerill"
    Discover the restored mining site called "Katzenberg" at the Ellergronn and marvel at numerous artefacts from the former iron…
  • ©Visit Eislek
    Guided tour
    Guided tour - City Promenade Larochette
    Discover the history of Larochette on a tour of historic sites, towers and the old washing fountain.
  • ©Visit Éislek
    Vianden Dam
    The Vianden Dam is currently being transformed into an oversized artwork.
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  • ©Pulsa Pictures, ORT Sud
    Circular routes
    Auto-Pédestre trail Kayl
    Distance: 5,88 km
    Duration: 1:45 h
    Difficulty: easy
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    Guided tour for groups of the Blast Furnace
    Ideal for groups who want to visit the blast furnace at Belval with a guide.
  • ©Pulsa Pictures, Pulsa Pictures_ORT Sud
    Minett Trail
    Minett Trail: Tétange Gare - Rumelange Gare
    Distance: 7,79 km
    Duration: 2:10 h
    Difficulty: medium
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  • ©Ville d'Esch
    Le Fonds Belval - "Massenoire" building
    An exhibition space like no other.
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  • ©Pancake! Photographie
    Five Cooling Towers
    The “old cooling towers” in Differdange are five cooling towers from the former Arcelor steelworks.
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  • ©© Claude Piscitelli / ONT, Visit Luxembourg
    Thematic paths
    Didactic path "Giele Botter"- Geological route
    Distance: 2,91 km
    Duration: 0:50 h
    Difficulty: easy
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  • ©Renata Lusso
    Guided tour
    Blast Furnace & City of Science Belval
    Combined visit of the Blast Furnace & the City of Science
  • ©Espace Muséologique Lasauvage
    Espace Muséologique de Lasauvage
    This life-size reconstruction takes you back to the days of the Second World War when a group of young Luxembourgers hid in a mine to escape the obligation to serve in the German army and wear the Nazi uniform.
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    Mine Grôven
    Visit Differdange’s historic mine
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  • ©Pulsa Pictures_ORT SUD
    Nature reserve "Brucherbierg - Lallengerbierg"
    A unique walk among butterflies and orchids
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