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Easter Monday has two main markets in Luxembourg, in Luxembourg city and in Nospelt.
Éimaischen is a craft market which has existed at least since 1827 and whose main theme is pottery and ceramics. The market is the exclusive occasion to purchase "Péckvillercher", small terracotta whistles in the shape of birds. Their appearance varies from year to year, which makes them coveted collector's items.
- the traditional "Éimaischen" market in Luxembourg City, from 08:00 to 17:00 in the historic alleys of the old town, in particular on Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes, Rue de la Boucherie, Rue du Rost and Rue Sigefroi. Around 65 stands usually participate, offering items from national and international ceramics, pottery and handicraft workshops and more. Various folk groups offer singing, dancing and musical entertainment on the forecourt of the National Museum of History and Art (Musée National d'Histoire et d'Art - MNHA)
- in Nospelt, in the municipality of Kehlen in south-western Luxembourg, from 10:00 with around a dozen stands selling pottery and other items. Also, traditional meals are served in the marquee in the centre of the town where musical entertainments is also provided- see www.emaischen.lu
Venue: Luxembourg city / Nospelt
Organiser: Luxembourg city / Nospelt municipalities
Price: n/a
Reservations: see website for reserving meals
