NewsRSS https://www.vdl.lu en Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:13:53 +0100 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:13:53 +0100 60 <![CDATA[Opening hours during the holiday season]]> https://www.vdl.lu/en/news/opening-hours-during-holiday-season https://www.vdl.lu/en/news/opening-hours-during-holiday-season Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0100 <![CDATA[Brasserie at the Ban de Gasperich Park ]]> https://www.vdl.lu/en/news/brasserie-ban-de-gasperich-park On Wednesday, 10 December, the new brasserie in the Ban de Gasperich park was officially opened.

The brasserie is located right next to the main entrance of the park and functions as a transitional structure between the city and the park. The brasserie's longest facade runs parallel to <em>Boulevard de Kockelscheuer</em>, and comprises a double-height section in the restaurant's main room. The brasserie is a discreet building that blends seamlessly into this new urban setting, which is mainly composed of considerably larger buildings. 

With an indoor seating capacity of 80 people, the brasserie is divided into two sections: the first section is the main room with seating for up to 50, and a bar with seating for 9 at the counter; the second section will contain more intimate alcoves, which can seat up to 30. Outside, the two terraces accommodate up to 100 guests, with one facing the park and the other overlooking <em>Boulevard de Kockelscheuer</em>.  The restaurant will be able to serve up to 200 meals per day (table service). The dining room, alcoves and the kitchen, and the areas housing the delivery, cleaning, preparation and daily storage areas and the office, will all be located on the ground floor. 

CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME 

  • LEVEL -1: Customer toilets, boiler room and storage rooms 
  • LEVEL 0: Kitchen and restaurant 
  • LEVEL +1: Machine room 

TIMELINE               

29 June 2020: College of Aldermen approves the provisional project 

3 May 2021:Municipal Council approves the final project 

14 September 2021: Building permit granted 

9 November 2022: Work commenced 

7 June 2023: Topping-out ceremony 

30 September 2024: Municipal Council approves amended quote  

20 October 2024: Works completed 

 

ESTIMATED COST 

€7,471,584.31 including fees and taxes 

 

PROJECT OWNER 

Ville de Luxembourg – Direction Architecte – Service Bâtiments 

 

CONTRACTORS 

  • ARCHITECT: DIANE HEIREND ARCHITECTURE ET URBANISME  
  • CIVIL ENGINEERS: NEY+PARTNERS/LUX  
  • TECHNICAL ENGINEERS: GOBLET LAVANDIER & ASSOCIES  

     

BUILDING TRADES 

  • STRUCTURAL WORKS: KUHN CONSTRUCTION S.A.  
  • FRAME, COVERING AND FACADE: PREFALUX CONSTRUCTION S.A.  
  • EXTERNAL JOINERY: SCHREINEREI VINCENT MESSERICH SA/AG  
  • ELECTRICITY: TEC EQUIPMENTS SA
  • HVAC AND SANITARY INSTALLATIONS: SOCLAIR EQUIPEMENTS SA
  • PLASTERING, SCREEDING, TILES & FLOOR COVERINGS: CARRELAGES WEDEKIND S.A.
  • LIFT:  OTIS LUXEMBOURG SARL
  • INTERIOR JOINERY:  SCHREINEREI J. HOFFMANN AG
  • KITCHEN EQUIPMENT: MAISON JOSY JUCKEM SARL (LU)
  • FURNITURE:  BUROTREND SA
  • PAINTING: PEINTURE DAVE FELTUS SARL
  • METALWORK: FERRONNERIE D'ART NICO BETZEN SA
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https://www.vdl.lu/en/news/brasserie-ban-de-gasperich-park Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:59:43 +0100
<![CDATA[Schedule changes on AVL line 26 as of 15 December 2025 ]]> https://www.vdl.lu/en/news/schedule-changes-avl-line-26-15-december-2025

As of Monday, 15 december 2025, there will be some changes to the schedule of AVL line 26. This is necessary to ensure our public transport services are efficient and respond to users needs.

Following an assessment of passenger numbers on line 26, the City has noted a significant rise in ridership, particularly at peak times. To ensure a smoother, more comfortable service, the frequency of this line will be increased and, at peak times, intervals will be reduced from 20 to 15 minutes as of 15 December 2025. 

Service will be more closely spaced during peak periods to better meet the needs of passengers heading for both Kirchberg and Steinsel. The aim of this change is to ensure a more balanced service and improve daily travel conditions. 

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https://www.vdl.lu/en/news/schedule-changes-avl-line-26-15-december-2025 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:12:00 +0100
<![CDATA[Short-stay rooms available at Konviktsgaart]]> https://www.vdl.lu/en/news/short-stay-rooms-available-konviktsgaart Short-stay rooms are currently available at the Konviktsgaart nursing home, located at 11, avenue Marie-Thérèse.

This facility has seven rooms available for rent to people over 65 for short stays of up to several weeks. Guests can choose between a single or double room. Prices include full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner), daily room cleaning services, use of shared facilities and participation in events and trips organised by the home. 

If you are interested in staying in one of these rooms, please contact us at 250 650-1.

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https://www.vdl.lu/en/news/short-stay-rooms-available-konviktsgaart Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:41:56 +0100
<![CDATA[Winterkids Village in Place Guillaume II]]> https://www.vdl.lu/en/news/winterkids-village-place-guillaume-ii Children and parents alike can look forward to a warm, welcoming and creative atmosphere at the Winterkids Village in Place Guillaume II, complete with a range of activities, including cooking, handicraft and gift-making workshops, puppet shows, singing, and live music. This family zone will be open from 20 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, daily from 11:00 to 18:00.

The full programme includes nearly 300 workshops and shows.
 

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https://www.vdl.lu/en/news/winterkids-village-place-guillaume-ii Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:48:36 +0100
<![CDATA[Municipal council: 12 and 15 December 2025]]> https://www.vdl.lu/en/news/municipal-council-12-and-15-december-2025 The Municipal Council will next convene at City Hall on

  • Friday, 12 December 2025 at 8:30
  • Monday, 15 December 2025 at 14:30
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https://www.vdl.lu/en/news/municipal-council-12-and-15-december-2025 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:09:21 +0100
<![CDATA[Donation to AFPL]]> https://www.vdl.lu/en/news/donation-afpl For the 2025 Schueberfouer, the City and wine producer Bernard-Massard joined forces again to bring out a new "special vintage" with labels featuring the Schueberfouer design by Sophie Ensel. For each bottle sold, Bernard-Massard had pledged to donate €0.50 to charity.

This year, the sum of €1,000 was presented to <em>Association des Familles ayant un Proche atteint de Psychose au Luxembourg ASBL</em> (ALAF) at a ceremony hosted by the College of the Mayor and Aldermen at City Hall, and attended by Mike Welter, representative of Bernard-Massard. AFPL was represented by Paule Hansen, treasurer and founding member of AFPL ASBL, and Yolanda Garcia, secretary.

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https://www.vdl.lu/en/news/donation-afpl Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:37:34 +0100
<![CDATA[Retirement ceremony for City of Luxembourg staff]]> https://www.vdl.lu/en/news/retirement-ceremony-city-luxembourg-staff

On Friday, 5 December 2025, the City honoured its retired staff members during an award ceremony at City Hall. In all, 132 municipal staff and teachers retired in 2025, including 89 men and 43 women.

The City currently employs 4,643 people, of which 2,189 are men and 1,824 are women. To be able to properly provide for its residents, the City of Luxembourg has around fifty administrative, technical, cultural, social and socio-educational departments. 

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https://www.vdl.lu/en/news/retirement-ceremony-city-luxembourg-staff Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:28:44 +0100
<![CDATA[Roadworks on Avenue de la Liberté]]> https://www.vdl.lu/en/news/roadworks-avenue-de-la-liberte-2

Overnight roadworks will be carried out on the section of <em>Avenue de la Liberté</em> between <em>Rue Jean Origer</em> and <em>Place de la Gare</em> from Monday, 8 December to Friday, 12 December 2025 between 22:00 and 6:00.

During this period, this entire section of road will be closed to traffic. Motorised traffic will be diverted along <em>Rue Jean Origer</em> and <em>Rue de Bonnevoie</em> toward <em>Rocade de Bonnevoie</em> (B3) and the <em>Pénétrante Sud</em>.

The <em>Service Circulation</em> (Traffic Department) will ensure that proper signage is in place, and will signpost the detour route.

The City wishes to thank residents and road users for their understanding and regrets any inconvenience caused.

 

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https://www.vdl.lu/en/news/roadworks-avenue-de-la-liberte-2 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:22:42 +0100