Nature reserve Haard, Hesselsbierg, Staebierg
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Minett, Fond-de-Gras
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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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  • Le Fonds Belval - "Möllerei" building
    Le Fonds Belval - "Möllerei" building
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    FerroForum
    The FerroForum was created with the aim of preserving and promoting the cultural and industrial heritage of Esch, as well as showcasing the know-how about the processing of iron and steel into products we use every day. The space, originally restored as part of the Esch 2022 European Capital of Culture programme, is a destination for all those who are curious about how metal objects (things that last) get made. Established as a non-profit association, the FerroForum space is located in the central workshop of the former Arbed Esch-Schifflange ironworks.
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    Blast Furnace Belval
    At the heart of this newly transformed quarter of the city, which comprises the modern campus of the University of Luxembourg, you can see the imposing remnants of the iron ore industry that drove the economy of Luxembourg more than 100 years ago.
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    The SEBES facility provides 90% of Luxembourg's population with high-quality drinking water.
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    Schlakewon Humpen
    In the middle of the nature reserve, this old cinder tipping car really stands out. A popular photo spot and a stunning viewing platform.
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    Minett Trail
    Minett Trail: Belval-Rédange Gare - Esch-sur-Alzette Gare
    Distance: 6,35 km
    Duration: 1:35 h
    Difficulty: medium
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    National Miners Monument
    Remembering the miners of Luxembourg.
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    Mine train Minièresbunn
    A little time travel journey through the galleries of the Fond-de-Gras
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    Ancient Cloth Factory "Duch vum Séi"
    Discover the cloth weaving factory at the Öewersauer Nature Park Centre! Learn more about the fascinating history of wool processing, see restored machines in action and find unique souvenirs in the regional shop.
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