Throughout 2023, the Embassy of Austria, together with the City of Luxembourg, will be hosting a number of events celebrating Austrian culture and cuisine.
The programme of events includes readings of works by Viennese authors, a gourmet week dedicated to Viennese cuisine, the traditional Wiener Ball at Cercle Cité, and Wine & Crime book readings, which take listeners to some of Vienna's most iconic places such as the Naschmarkt and thePrater.
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Programme of events:
L’ambassade de la République d’Autriche
Wine & Crime
26. Liesmatinée Crémant-Melange
Wine & Crime
17 January 2023: Sorokow/Semova concert
- With pieces by Franz Schubert
- Foyer européen (10, rue Heinrich Heine, L-1720 Luxembourg)
5 February 2023: Afternoon book reading with Christopher Wurmdobler and Guy Rewenig
- Readings on the theme of "Crémant-Melange", plus a range of gourmet delights.
- Café de la Place, de Bouneweger Lieseck; 8, place du Parc, L-2313 Luxembourg
11 March 2023: Wiener Ball
- Cercle Cité (2, rue Genistre, L-1623 Luxembourg)
- More information and bookings: www.wienerball.lu
17–19 March 2023: Stoss im Himmel pop-up store
- Jewellery created by the "Stoss im Himmel" artist collective will be displayed in the time around Bretzelsonndeg.
- 43, Grand-Rue, L-1661 Luxembourg
30–31 March 2023: Workshop & networking event with Viennese start-ups and the LCI
- A number of start-ups selected by the Vienna Business Agency will visit Luxembourg City and get to know the Luxembourg-City Incubator, as well as the AR App UNESCO and Time Travel Bus operated by the City of Luxembourg.
Spring 2023: Presentation of the book, "Österreich-Luxemburg im Dialog: sur les traces de l'Autriche au Luxembourg" (Austria–Luxembourg dialogue: tracing Austria's legacy in Luxembourg)
- Full details will be published in due course.
23 April 2023: Architectural walk-about
- Guided tour of the Austrian Ambassador’s Residence, organised by Dr Dr Robert L. Philippart
- Residence of the Ambassador of Austria (33, rue Goethe, L-1637 Luxembourg)
- Bookings: servicesdespublics@mnha.etat.lu / 479330-214 / -414
9 May 2023: Booth at the Europe Day event
- An information stand presenting Vienna's many attractions and appeal as a tourist destination will be set up at Place de l'Europe. This will give passers-by the chance to learn about the Austrian capital's many cultural and historical gems.
- Place de l’Europe
23 May 2023: Wine & Crime with Beate Maxian
- Reading, followed by tasting of a selection of Viennese wines and culinary specialities.
- Residence of the Ambassador of Austria (33, rue Goethe, L-1637 Luxembourg)
- Bookings: luxemburg-ob@bmeia.gv.at / 47 11 88
15 May to 9 June 2023: "Donald made in Austria" exhibition
- The "Donald made in Austria" exhibit will present a collection of illustrations by Florian Satzinger, who seeks to make us reflect on the stereotypes featuring in films and animated productions.
- Official launch/workshop, with the expert in diversity issues, Laura Moazedi
- Bierger-Center (44, place Guillaume II, L-2090 Luxembourg)
28 July 2023: Wiener Owend
- Outdoor concert with music (military bands) and dancing (Rouling Dance School)
- Place d'Armes
9 October 2023: Liesmatinée
- Readings on the theme of "Crémant-Melange", plus a range of gourmet delights.
- Café de la Place, de Bouneweger Lieseck; 8, place du Parc, L-2313 Luxembourg
- Bookings: luxemburg-ob@bmeia.gv.at / 47 11 88
21–28 October 2023: Gourmet Week
- Viennese specialities on offer at various restaurants and brasseries in Luxembourg City.
24 October 2023: Reading by Ana Marwan
- Reading of "Der Kreis des Weberknechts" by the winner of the Bachmann Prize, followed by a discussion with Jérôme Jaminet.
- Cité Auditorium (3, rue Genistre, L-1623 Luxembourg)
16 November 2023: Wine & Crime with Barbara Wimmer
- Reading by this award-winning journalist, followed by tasting of a selection of Viennese wines and culinary specialities.
- Residence of the Austrian Ambassador (33, rue Goethe, L-1637 Luxembourg)
