Textile museum, Larochette;
Credit: ORT MPSL
The Regional Tourism Office (ORT) in Echternach for the Mullerthal / Petite Suisse Luxembourgeoise has confirmed a number of activities it is organising over the Easter weekend.
New textile museum in Larochette, in two parts. The first part, in the former railway station in Larochette, illustrates the local textile history and the central role of Larochette in the rise of the Luxembourg textile industry. Restored machines, traditional production techniques and historical stories illustrate the importance of the sector in the region. The second part addresses the challenges of today's fashion: the consequences of fast fashion, the exploitation of workers and the social and environmental impact. At the same time, alternatives are presented through fair trade and Fairtrade certification, which guarantee better working conditions and a more ethical model. Free admission; access is via the Tourist Info Larochette (25 Chemin J.A. Zinnen). See www.textilmuseelarochette.lu
The castles in Beaufort and Larochette have been open again since 15 March. The medieval castle can be visited for free, the Renaissance castle only on a guided tour. Group tours are offered every day.
The documentation centre of the Hopping Procession, which is located in the basilica, is open daily, from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00 (closed during church services). Free admission.
The Abbey Museum in Echternach displays copies of the magnificent codices produced by the monks of the Benedictine Abbey in Echternach. The museum is open every day from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00 (in July and August from 10:00 to 17:00).
The Aquatower in Berdorf is open from Tuesday to Sunday, between 11:00 and 16:00.
The Musée Tudor in Rosport is open from Wednesday to Sunday, from 14:00 to 18:00.
The exhibition about geology of the UNESCO Global Geopark Mëllerdall in Beaufort is open every day. Free admission.
To book a guide for one of the above, e-mail: guidedtours@mullerthal.lu
Car Sunday and Europe Day in Echternach
On Easter Sunday, 20 April, one can once again admire beautiful vintage cars on the market square in Echternach, between 11:00 and 17:00. On Saturday 10 May, Europe Day will be celebrated in Echternach. The European Commission, along with the municipality of Echternach, is organising a big event with stands, a stage, food trucks and much more.
For further details, see https://www.mullerthal.lu/
