18.05.2024 | 1, Ellergronn | L-4114 Esch-sur-Alzette En Dag an der Natur - NATURE & MORE

A day for the whole family in the middle of nature

Hikes, animations, demonstrations, workshops, artisanal products, animals and catering. Discover the beautiful nature and deep histories on three different hikes with a guide, or enjoy lots of workshops and activities at the Centre Nature et Forêt Ellergronn.

Three hikes on offer

Take part in one of our guided hikes that take you from select starting destinations and over various distances, along the Minett Trail, towards the destination of the Ellergronn nature reserve and the event location at the Centre Nature et Forêt. All starting points are conveniently located close to public transport hubs as well as parking spots, making getting there easier. Shuttle buses have been arranged to take you back to the starting points of these tours later in the day, at  14h00, 16h00 and  18h00.

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The program will give you an overview of all the activities and a plan of the site.

THE ACTIVITIES (all day long)

These activities are on offer throughout the day, so you don't need to arrive by a specific time.

• Handicraft workshops (pottery, drawing, wild wood, torches, weaving ropes)

• Horse-drawn carriage ride

• Nature games

• Everything to know about beekeeping

• Face painting

• Miniature farm

• Outdoor-Kitchen

• Axe throwing and archery

• Monkey tree

• Baking and tasting of stick bread

• Segway tours

"De Bësch schmaachen" - Forest tasting

At the “De Bësch schmaachen” stand, you’lldiscover how to identify certain wild plants anduse them in cooking. Every two hours, a hands-on cooking session will take place – with limitedspots available.

10.00 - 18.00

Grénge Mann

The “Grénge Mann” is the spirit and guardian ofthe forest – he shares legends, myths, andsecrets of nature. 

You’ll learn about the properties and healing powers of various treesand plants. An activity for adults and children who arecurious about nature, wild plants, and herbs.

11.30 - 12.30

Professor “Aqua-Waass"

“Aqua-Waass” is an interactive and educationaltheatre performance centered around thetheme of water – a vital element of our planet.

In a creative and surprising production, Professor Aqua-Waass explores key topics withhumor and pedagogical flair, including thewater cycle, the importance of water for livingbeings, water pollution, and waterconsumption.

14.30 - 15.30

Forest demonstrations

« Esou wéi een an de Bësch rifft, sou seet et zréck »

10.00 - 18.00

1001 Tree stories

Dive into the fascinating world of trees andlisten to the stories that our storyteller Melissahas brought back from around the world.

10.00 - 18.00

Music

Réidener Juegdbléiser

11.45 - 13.00

Louisiana Dixie Band

11.30 - 14.30

La Trotteuse

14.30 - 17.00

(throughout the day)

Presentation and sale of

  • Apiculture products 
  • Vegetables
  • Beers
  • Liqueurs, syrups and spirits 
  • Coffee
  • Oils & Seeds
  • Food trucks 
  • Firewood project 
  • Project «Escher Geméisguart» 
  • Project «Vël’ok»

Local producers

  • Kordaller Hunneg - Apizoller
  • CIGL Esch - Geméisguart
  • Minettsdapp Brauerei 
  • EARL de la Pierreuse 
  • Gehaanshaff
  • Opyos Beverages

How to get there

Please use soft mobility and public transport to get here! There is a number of parking spots on-site but we would appreciate if you parked your car in the city center of Esch-sur-Alzette and used public transportation to come to the Ellergronn. All relevant information can be found below:

Use the mobility planner to plan your trip

Plan of the Busline 12

By train to the train station in Esch-sur-Alzette

Bus stop Gare: Bus 12 to Hiehl - Pl. Pierre Ponath

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P1 - Park & Ride Belval | Gare Belval Université

Train to Esch-sur-Alzette (4 times per hour)

Bus stop Gare: Bus 12 to Hiehl - Pl. Pierre Ponath

P2 - Parking Place de la Résistance

 Bus stop Terres Rouges : Bus 12 to Hiehl - Pl. Pierre Ponath

P3 - Escher Parkhaus

Bus stop Gare: Bus 12 to Hiehl - Pl. Pierre Ponath

P4 - Parking Place de l’Hôtel de Ville

Bus stop Place de l’Hôtel de Ville: Bus 12 to Hiehl - Pl. Pierre Ponath

♻️ "Green Event"

Together with our partners, we are trying to reduce the ecological footprint of our event. For this reason, we:

·      Limit waste and sort waste

·      Use reusable packaging

·      Sell local, regional, organic and vegetarian products

·      Reduce food waste as much as possible

·      Promote soft mobility or public transport