Credit: Cercle Cité

On Saturday 4 July 2026, the Photothèque de la Ville de Luxembourg will open the exhibition “More Than a Postcard. Luxembourg Between Arrival and Departure” at the Ratskeller exhibition space at Cercle Cité in Luxembourg-Ville.

The exhibition, which runs until Sunday 20 September 2026, explores the development of tourism in Luxembourg from the nineteenth century to the present day through photographs from the Photothèque's collections. According to the organisers, it traces the evolution of travel experiences, from the arrival of visitors and the discovery of the city to leisure activities, photography and postcard writing, while also highlighting how tourism and visitors themselves have changed over time.

The exhibition examines Luxembourg City's role as both a travel destination and a point of departure. The organisers noted that the photographs document not only visitors discovering the Grand Duchy, but also Luxembourg photographers travelling abroad across Europe, North Africa and overseas, offering a new perspective on the history of tourism.

The Photothèque added that the exhibition reflects how technological and social changes have transformed travel, from the introduction of paid holidays in the twentieth century to today's era of smartphones and social media. Despite these developments, the desire to discover new places, relax and create lasting memories remains unchanged.

The exhibition will open with a reception on Friday 3 July 2026 at 17:00. Admission is free and no registration is required.

Several free curator-led guided tours are also scheduled:

  • Saturday 4 July 2026 at 11:00 (Luxembourgish), led by Christian Aschman, Keven Erickson, Sam Klein and Gaby Sonnabend;
  • Saturday 29 August 2026 at 11:00 (Luxembourgish), led by Gaby Sonnabend;
  • Saturday 19 September 2026 at 11:00 (French), led by Christian Aschman;
  • Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11:00 (English), led by Keven Erickson.

Registration for guided tours can be made on site or via email: phototheque@vdl.lu. Admission to the exhibition is free.