Start of the LUGA
A. Schroeder
From May to October, Luxembourg becomes a stage for garden art, urban ecology and sustainable ideas. In addition to events and art, there are also special features.
In addition to the facilities, the redeveloped Pétrusse Valley offers other new features: a modern fitness area invites outdoor activity and play. You can also take a break to catch your breath at the new kiosk.
Under the motto “Making the invisible visible”, the temporary open-air exhibition Luxembourg Urban Garden takes place for the first time in Luxembourg. LUGA invites visitors to rediscover the city and nature.
When does it start?
From May 7 to October 18, Luxembourg will be entirely under the sign of urban green. The official kick-off is the opening ceremony on May 10 in Luxembourg City. In the Kinnekswiss municipal park, a varied program on three stages awaits visitors between 1:30 and 9:30 pm, with music, performances and participatory activities for young and old.
In the north of the country, the launch of the LUGA will also be celebrated in style: on May 11, the official opening ceremony will take place on the Däichwisen in Ettelbruck. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., visitors will be welcomed by local producers showcasing their regional products. There will also be live music on site.
Where does the LUGA take place?
LUGA takes place at a total of five sites. Four of them are in the capital: Kirchberg, the Alzette valley, the renatured Pétrusse valley and the capital's Eduard-André park. The fifth site is in the heart of Ettelbruck. All in all, the exhibition stretches over some eleven kilometers in Luxembourg-City and around five kilometers in Ettelbruck.
What's in store for visitors?
Over 1,500 events, spread over 162 days, will take place during LUGA. The exhibition features a mix of urban gardens, art installations, environmental projects and agricultural innovations revolving around the city, nature and sustainability. Local agriculture will be particularly highlighted in Ettelbruck.
LUGA 2025 also includes some special features created especially for the exhibition: a LUGA bread, a specially brewed LUGA beer, a delicious LUGA crémant, and even specially designed LUGA stamps. In the Nordstad, the focus is clearly on Luxembourg agriculture and regional products.
A small detail in passing: LUGA crémant was allowed to age for six months in the historic casemates of Luxembourg City.
What's in store for our little visitors?
A varied and instructive program combining nature, creativity and play awaits children. The exhibition offers a wide range of family-friendly activities specially designed to interest young visitors in the themes of the environment and sustainable development.
On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, classes can discover the LUGA in a variety of playful ways. In the Science Hub in the Petrusse Valley, a video projector is even available for lessons. In front of the Fondation Pescatore, under the literary tree, the Cité library offers readings in the greenery.
Discover the new Pétrusse
Following the completion of the first phase of renaturation last summer, the Pétrusse valley is showing its new face, just in time for the LUGA.
Visitors can discover the redeveloped valley and its many attractions. Right from the entrance on Rue St. Ulric, the Science Hub invites discovery with its exciting facilities. The modern skatepark enjoys great popularity, and other sporting activities are not to be outdone: a new fitness area allows visitors to move around and have fun in the open air. The new on-site kiosk is the perfect place to recharge your batteries.
Admission is free, at least most of the time
Unlike most garden shows, admission to LUGA is free. However, some guided tours, workshops or events may require registration or payment. This is the case for entry to the Aquatunnel, which passes beneath the historic quarters of Luxembourg City.
Further information
The full program and further information on LUGA can be found on luga.lu.