Throughout August, Chronicle.lu will be shining a spotlight on various villages across the Grand Duchy; the focus is mainly on some of the (perhaps) lesser-known villages with particular points of interest or an interesting history (e.g. cultural and/or industrial heritage).
The first article in this series is dedicated to Kahler (Koler in Luxembourgish), a village in the municipality of Garnich in western Luxembourg (Canton Capellen) with a population of about 350. The Eisch river flows through the village, which is located near the Luxembourg-Belgium border.
The most striking thing about Kahler is the number of large murals and colourful street art scattered around the village - the columns supporting the bridge over which the motorway passes are also painted with murals - which fit within the project "Make Koler Kooler". About six years ago, in early 2017, local artist Alain Welter teamed up with some colleagues to brighten up the village with works of urban art, an idea which inspired other residents to transform the old school into the Kinoler cinema. The village also boasts its own Hollywood-style "Koler" sign.
Another attraction is the aforementioned cinema, the Kinoler (a play on the Luxembourgish word for cinema - "Kino" - and the name of the village - "Koler"), which opened in December 2018 and is located in the renovated old village primary school (38 Rue Principale). The building on the street is equipped with a bar and a small stage, acting as a café, a restaurant, a meeting space and for live drama productions. The cinema comprises one screening room - arguably one of the most modern and comfortable in the Grand Duchy - with 46 wide leather seats with plenty of legroom. The cinema screens commercial films and is staffed by local volunteers.
Apart from one flower shop in the centre of the village, there are just two other places to purchase items (eggs, honey, etc.). There are still a few active/working farms in Kahler as well.
