Larochette Castle;
Credit: Conny Koob/Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall
The Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall has announced that it is celebrating its geological, natural and cultural heritage as part of the Mëllerdall Days, from Sunday 19 to Sunday 26 May 2024.
A varied programme will be organised for the occasion, including an online quiz to test people’s knowledge of the region, family rallies for fun and adventure across all ages, guided hikes through the region’s picturesque landscape, movie evenings at Ciné Sura, a scenic guided bike tour, a regional picnic at the Château de Larochette, during which visitors can taste local specialties and themed menus available in participating partner restaurants that will introduce visitors to the region's culinary experience.
Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall is part of European Geoparks Week with Mëllerdall Days, which celebrates the breathtaking geological, natural and cultural heritage of geoparks in Europe.
Online quiz with Letz Guess
The Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall aims to transmit knowledge in diverse areas. During the Mëllerdall Days the quiz will enable anyone interested to test their knowledge of the UNESCO Global Geopark region and learn some additional information. The quiz will take place from 19 to 26 May via the Letz Guess online platform and will be available in four languages (Luxembourgish, German, French and English). Behind the online platform, there are six students from the Lycée des Arts et Métiers. Their objective was to bring people together to discover the past and present of Luxembourg in a fun way. Participation is free and the most successful players can hope to win attractive prizes.
Letz Guess will be in the final of the Luxembourg Mini-Enterprises on Thursday 23 May 2024. The Mini-Business format offers students aged sixteen to nineteen the opportunity to learn how to take a business idea from concept to reality. During a school year, students experience running their own business and discover their talents, passions and interests.
Family rally around Echternach Lake
To launch the Mëllerdall Days, a free-access family rally will take place on Sunday 19 May from 11:00 to 17:00 around Echternach Lake. The rally is aimed at children aged six and over as well as adults. Games, workshops and explanations on themes close to nature await visitors along the way. The starting point will be at the main entrance of the Park & Ride Echternach Millenoacht oam Séi (30 Rue des Romans). The last possible departure is at 15:30. The route is approximately 3 km long and is also accessible to people with reduced mobility and strollers. The rally should take approximately two hours. The different stations will be available in Luxembourgish, German, French and English. Participation is free. Registration is not required.
The family rally will also take place as part of Natura 2000 Day. Natura 2000 is a European network of protected natural sites which aim to ensure the long-term survival of valuable and threatened species and habitats in Europe.
Guided hikes
Guided hikes will be available for those interested in discovering the hidden treasures of Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall: the geosites. They are of international importance. In total, five hikes of 4 to 10 km are offered in Luxembourgish, French and English. The hikes are all available on Saturday 25 May 2024.
The Berdorf family rally is particularly suitable for families. It will take place at the Wanterbaach-Siweschlëff geosite of the year.
Participation is free. For all guided hikes, registration is required via mail: info@naturpark-mellerdall.lu or via tel.:268-78291.
Friendly movie evenings at Ciné Sura
As part of Mëllerdall Days, two free cinema evenings are organised at Ciné Sura in Echternach. On Monday 20 May 2024, the day before the Echternach dancing procession, two documentary films on the dancing procession will be screened from 16:00 to 17:30. Magno Tripudio will explain the historical context of the dancing procession, while the second film will give a behind-the-scenes look at the organisation.
Scheduled for Thursday 23 May 2024, is the screening of Green Algae, a Franco-Belgian dramatic thriller directed by Pierre Jolivet.
Picnic at the Château de Larochette
This will be an opportunity to have a picnic in a special setting while tasting regional products. A few last spots are available for the regional picnic on Sunday 26 May 2024 at the Château de Larochette. Upon registration, participants have the choice between a classic picnic basket or a vegetarian one. The picnic will take place from 10:00 to 14:00. On this day, participants will also be able to take part in a guided castle tour.
Partner actions
Currently, the partner network of Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall has more than 50 members, who represent active support in strengthening regional identity. As part of the Mëllerdall Days, VC-Filano will offer a guided bike tour of around 90 km through the region on Monday 20 May from 13:00 to 18:00. Participation is free. Registrations can be made via mail: info@naturpark-mellerdall.lu or tel.:26 87 82 91.
The Reilander Millen and Dimmer restaurants offer a special regional menu during Mëllerdall Days. It is recommended to book a table in advance.
The complete programme and all the details concerning the Mëllerdall Days are available at www.naturpark-mellerdall.lu.
