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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  • ©Ville d'Esch
    Museum of the Cockerill Mine at Ellergronn
    Exceptional legacy from the mining era
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  • Guided tour
    BECKERICH - Water mill (90 min.)
    The old trade is alive and well at the Beckerich Mill. A specially made water wheel has recently been turning at full speed again…
  • ©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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  • ©Visit Éislek
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    Copper Mine Stolzembourg
    Accompanied by a guide, discover the informative museum about the geology of the region, the history of the mine and the different mining periods. Follow the geological trail with 10 display panels and explore the deep underground galleries!
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  • ©Visit Minett
    Kabaisercher: Den alen Arbed's Büro
    Pets allowedParkingSituated in the centre of town
  • ©Heringer Mille
    Touristcenter "Heringer Millen"
    Touristcenter "Heringer Millen"
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    Circular routes
    Didactic path "Haard-Hesselsbierg-Staebierg S2"
    Distance: 9,77 km
    Duration: 2:55 h
    Difficulty: medium
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    Mine train Minièresbunn
    A little time travel journey through the galleries of the Fond-de-Gras
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  • ©ORT Sud
    Thematic paths
    Didactic path "De Saturn"
    Distance: 4,07 km
    Duration: 1:05 h
    Difficulty: easy
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  • ©Ville d'Esch
    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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