During the exhibition, visitors can take in the LUGA Art Trail – a collection of works entitled Animals of the Mind, designed by Luxembourgish curator Boris Kremer, inspired by LUGA's theme: "Making the invisible visible".

Vehicular traffic

From 5:00 on Monday, 28 April 2025, Rue de la Semois (the section between Rue de la Vallée and the fork in the road at no. 55) will become one way, with traffic flowing down towards Rue d’Anvers. A diversion will be put in place from the intersection between Rue d’Anvers and Boulevard Dr. Charles Marx, via Boulevard Dr. Charles Marx, leading to the national highway and the city centre.

Pedestrians and cyclists

From 6:00 on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, the paths along the bed of the Pétrusse river will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists. To ensure cyclists still have a safe route between Ville Haute and Hollerich, a contraflow cycle lane will be established on Rue de la Semois (section between Rue de la Vallée and the fork in the road at no. 55). The City of Luxembourg's Service Circulation (Traffic Department) will install appropriate diversion signage from the intersection between Rue de la Vallée and Rue de la Semois for the south side of the park, while for the north side, a diversion will be put in place from the start of Rue de la Semois towards Rue des Jardiniers. 

The City of Luxembourg's Service Cimetières (Cemeteries Department) maintains and manages the city's 14 municipal cemeteries, which are located in Bonnevoie, Cessange, Clausen, Fetschenhof, Hamm, Hollerich, Limpertsberg, Merl, Neudorf, Pfaffenthal, Rollingergrund and Weimerskirch. These cemeteries cover a total of 27 hectares and currently comprise 16,168 burial plots granted by the College of Aldermen.

The Service Cimetières provides a 24/7 hearse service to transport the remains of the deceased to the city's 18 municipal mortuaries, or to the Laboratoire National de Santé in Dudelange.

Gravediggers dig and backfill the graves for burials. They also act as pallbearers, assist during funeral services, and scatter ashes on the ash lawn area at the Merl cemetery or place them near trees in the Cessange forest cemetery.

The old site occupied by the Service Cimetières consists mainly of an L-shaped building housing the administrative offices, staff areas, some of the department's garages and part of its workshop. There is also a large outdoor storage area with two additional warehouses, an ironmongery workshop, and additional equipment in Limpertsberg.

Description

Architectural concept

The old site occupied by the City of Luxembourg's Service Cimetières is located on a plot of land adjoining the main Merl cemetery, which can be accessed directly from the site. The site used to serve as the base of operations for all of the cemeteries in Luxembourg City.

The new Service Cimetières site is located on the grounds of the 11.63-hectare Merl cemetery – the city's largest cemetery – and is therefore at the centre of the morgues' and the cemetery's activities. As the new site occupies just 0.92 hectares, it has little impact on the Merl cemetery itself.

The new complex is incorporated into the existing structures in such a way that it does not disrupt the operation of the cemetery or encroach upon its paths and green spaces, while at the same time preserving the cemetery's visual references as much as possible.

The new building, which is located at 275, Val Ste Croix, comprises an inner courtyard with individual buildings, thereby separating the workspaces reserved for the City's employees from the Merl cemetery itself, which is open to the public. The shapes of the buildings and the varied pitches of buildings' green roofs help the complex blend into the cemetery park. The site is organised around the different tasks that are performed within its confines, and comprises two main sections, namely an administrative section, and a technical section, which houses the workshops, garages and warehouses.

From Val Ste Croix, the site can be entered from two different access roads. This allows for smoother traffic flows and better separates the two sections of the site. The entrance near the administrative offices is reserved for Service Cimetières staff, and also leads to the existing entrances to the mortuary, which are used during funerals. It provides access to the administrative offices and the staff area. The second access road, which leads to the inner courtyard, is reserved for service vehicles and suppliers and contractors. Deliveries to the forge, joinery workshop and warehouse also arrive via this access road. The fire services can use both access roads to gain access to all of the buildings.

The Merl cemetery can be accessed from the inner courtyard from three different places. Two of these entrances are reserved for staff on foot, while the third is used to enter the cemetery to perform maintenance work.

Most of the building complex is constructed using a wood and concrete system comprising cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels and prefabricated concrete components. This environmentally friendly construction method offers a way to build high-quality, energy-efficient structures quickly.

The facade consists mainly of vertically aligned wooden cladding slats, and is rear-ventilated. Among its other benefits, the use of wood helps the structure merge more seamlessly into the Merl cemetery's green park. Only one small section of the ground floor is clad with fibre cement panels.

HVAC technical concept

Two high-efficiency heat recovery air handling units maintain air quality in the administrative section, canteen, washrooms and changing rooms. Four-pipe air handling units are used to heat/cool the air in the building, maintaining a comfortable atmosphere for building's occupants.

Electrical technical concept

The building is connected to CREOS's medium-voltage network. A medium-voltage (20 kV) / low-voltage (400 V) substation has been installed in the building. The transformer has a capacity of 160 kVA. The substation supplies all of the electrical systems in the new Service Cimetières building, the two existing mortuaries, and the caretaker's accommodation.

The photovoltaic system is protected by a Class 3 lightning protection system.

To minimise energy consumption, direct-lighting LED lights are used. The lighting was designed to comply with the regulatory illumination levels. Wherever possible, lights are controlled using presence detectors – in corridors, stairways, changing rooms and washrooms. Absence detectors are used to control lighting in offices: lights are turned on manually, but turn off automatically when the premises are unoccupied.

LED lights are also used for outdoor lighting, so that outdoor work can be carried out safely.

Indoor and outdoor emergency lighting is provided by emergency lighting units, so that the building can be evacuated safely.

Initial workshop fittings

The site houses several workshops, including a joinery, a forge, a laundry room and a washing area. It also houses a wide range of special professional equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, high-pressure washers, boot washers, work-wear drying units, overhead cranes, a forge, miscellaneous workshop machines, forklifts, key cabinets and paint guards.

Wherever possible, equipment used at the old site was moved so it could be used at the new site.

With its picturesque setting and welcoming, family-friendly vibe, this outdoor exhibition offers visitors a chance to discover new art and original creations (paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, woodwork, metalwork and sculptures) by some 20 artists from various countries. Find something you like and take it home with you! As in previous years, the art fair will host a free concert starting at 14:00.

This year, the Naturmusée will be taking part by offering free admission to all visitors on "Konscht am Gronn" days.

The next art fair will be held on Sunday, 4 May 2025 from 10:00 to 18:00.

Upcoming dates

• 4 May 2025
• 1 June 2025
• 6 July 2025
• 3 August 2025
• 7 September 2025
• 5 October 2025 

Promotional materials will also be available to residents who wish to organise their Neighbours' Day event at another time, up to and including the weekend of 11 to 13 July 2025.

Residents who wish to organise a Neighbours' Day event in a public park or schoolyard will need to apply for prior authorisation with the relevant City department(s).

• 10 May 2025 from 7:00 to 17:00
• 17 May 2025 from 7:00 to 17:00

Public transport will also be affected as follows:

• In the direction of Cents, the stop "Kalchesbruck Quai 2" will be closed and replaced by the stop "Reno Quai 1".

With information stands, demonstrations, workshops, singing and dance performances, meetings, seminars, dinners in the dark, guided tours and more, this rich and varied programme will give you the opportunity to learn more about the daily lives of people with special needs. Through this event, which has proved enormously successful in the past, the City and its partners seek to raise awareness among the general public, foster dialogue, and promote a greater sense of community based on mutual understanding.

Educational Bee Walking Trail

With 13 information points along the route, children and adults are introduced to the world of bees on this 2.5 km walking trail. The specially designed trail seeks to educate visitors in a fun way about bees, bumblebees, hornets and wasps, which play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy and balanced environment. The trail includes a house for insects and wild bees, where walkers can observe the comings and goings of these "diligent workers".

Guided tours

Together with its partners, the City of Luxembourg offers guided tours of the bee trail, where you can learn all about these fascinating creatures and their role in our ecosystem. These guided tours last 2.5 hours.

Bierger-Center

The Bierger-Center will be closed on the following dates:

• 21 April 
• 1 May  
• 9 May  
• 29 May  
• 9 June 
• 23 June 

État civil

The opening hours of the État civil (Civil Registry) will be as follows:

• 21 April: limited services between 9:30 and 11:30 (for the registration of births and deaths only) 
• 1 May: closed 
• 9 May: closed 
• 29 May: closed  
• 9 June: limited services between 9:30 and 11:30 (for the registration of births and deaths only) 
• 23 June: limited services between 9:30 and 11:30 (for the registration of births and deaths only) 

Service Hygiène

Due to public holidays in May, the collection dates for mixed residual waste, waste paper, glass, organic waste and blue Valorlux bags will be changed. Throughout the week after a public holiday, the municipal waste collection services will run with one working day's delay. Residents are asked to take these changes into account and put their bins out according to the amended waste collection schedule, which is available at dechets.vdl.lu.

Easter Monday 

• 21 April to 22 April  
• 22 April to 23 April 
• 23 April to 24 April 
• 24 April to 25 April 
• 25 April to 26 April  

Labour Day 

• 1 May to 2 May 
• 02 May to 3 May 

Europe Day  

• 9 May to 10 May  

Ascension Day  

• 29 May to 30 May 
• 30 May to 31 May 

Pentecost 

• 9 June to 10 June 
• 10 June to 11 June  
• 11 June to 12 June  
• 12 June to 13 June 
• 13 June to 14 June  

National Day  

• 23 June to 24 June 
• 24 June to 25 June 
• 25 June to 26 June 
• 26 June to 27 June 
• 27 June to 28 June 

Municipal pools and sports complexes 

The municipal pools will be closed on the following days:  

Badanstalt Aquatic Relaxation Centre, Bonnevoie swimming pool, Rue d'Ostende (Belair) swimming pool, Rue Léon Kauffmann (Cents) swimming pool, learner pools:  

• 21 April  
• 1 May 
• 9 May  
• 29 May  
• 9 June 
• 23 June 

Sports halls, gymnasiums, as well as sports complexes – Stade Boy Konen, Boy Konen Bike Park, Stade de Luxembourg, Stade Josy Barthel – are also closed to the public on the following dates:  

• 21 April  
• 1 May 
• 9 May  
• 29 May  
• 9 June 
• 23 June 

The aim of the QuattroPole Music Award is to promote local talent, strengthen and establish a cross-border network between the local cultural actors in these four cities, and boost the visibility of the QuattroPole network in the Greater Region and beyond.

The QuattroPole Music Award will go to an artist who uses digital technology in an innovative way in their music. This award is a pillar of the cross-border cultural cooperation among the QuattroPole cities, along with the Robert Schuman Art Prize.

The award, which is funded by the QuattroPole association, is €10,000.

The finalists' concert and award ceremony will be held on 8 April 2026 in the Salle Esplanade of the Arsenal Concert Hall in Metz.

The City of Luxembourg is looking to fill vacancies in the following departments:

Service Communication et relations publiques (Communications and Public Relations Department)

• communications officer (chargé de communication)
• digital communications manager (gestionnaire de la communication digitale)

Luxembourg City Conservatoire

• several teachers (chargés de cours)

Service Architecte-Maintenance (Architecture and Maintenance Department)

• several cleaners (ouvriers de nettoyage)

Service Autobus (Bus Department)

• electrician (électricien)
• three communications electronics technicians (trois électroniciens en communication)

Service Bâtiments (Buildings Department)

• two preventive and corrective building maintenance managers (gestionnaire de l'entretien préventif et curatif des bâtiments)
• project manager (engineering investments) (gestionnaire de projets d'investissement génie technique)

Service Canalisation (Sewer Department)

• assistant manager, field service – supervision of teams and safety (responsable adjoint service extérieur – surveillance équipes et sécurité)

Service Circulation (Traffic Department)

• architectural drafter (dessinateur en bâtiment)
• traffic planning engineer (ingénieur diplômé en planification du trafic)

Service Crèches (Crèche Department)

• care assistant (auxiliaire de vie)
• graduate educator (éducateur gradué)
• paediatric nurse (infirmier en pédiatrie)
• several educators (éducateurs diplômés)

Service Eaux (Water Department)

• infrastructure and nework project manager (gestionnaire de projets en infrastructures et réseaux d’eau)

Service Enseignement (Education Department)

• department head (chef de service)

Service Foyers scolaires (Childcare Department)

• several youth coordinators (animateurs)
• several educators (éducateurs diplômés)

Service Hygiène (Sanitation Department)

• manager of large-scale projects (responsable gestion projets d'envergure)
• citizen relations manager (responsable relations citoyens)
• IT support officer (chargé de support informatique)

Service Parcs (Parks Department)

• forest and conservation worker (opérateur de la forêt et de l'environnement )

Service Seniors (Department of Senior Services)

• three social workers (assistants sociaux)

Service Sports (Sports Department)

• three swimming instructors (instructeur de natation)

Service TIC (ICT Department)

• IT research and development project manager (chef de projet études et développement informatique)
• Microsoft platform systems administrator (administrateur systèmes des plateformes Microsoft)
• cybersecurity officer (chargé en matière de cybersécurité)

Service Voirie (Department of Streets)

• interior painter or automotive vehicle painter(peintre-décorateur ou peintre de véhicules automoteurs)

Conservatoire, Recette communale (City Treasury), Service Crèches (Crèches Department), Service Seniors (Department of Senior Services), Service Finances (Finance Department) and Service Hygiène (Sanitation Department)

• several administrative officers (rédacteurs)

Service Architecte-Maintenance (Architecture and Maintenance Department) and Service Voirie (Department of Streets)

• two carpenters or carpenter-cabinetmakers (menuisiers ou menuisiers-ébénistes)

Speculative applications

Speculative applications may be submitted only for unskilled or manual jobs.

Apprenticeships and student jobs

To foster the training and employability of young people, the City is offering apprenticeships in certain trades, traineeships and student jobs.

The event provides budding young performers with a unique opportunity to perform live on stage – as a solo or duo – in front of industry professionals. "Future Talent Stage" is aimed specifically at people aged 15 to 25 from Luxembourg City and the surrounding areas, who want to showcase their vocal talent. It features vocal acts and performances in a range of genres, including urban music, hip-hop, pop, soul and more.

If you are interested in taking part in "Future Talent Stage", please fill in the online application form. Applications close on 8 May 2025. From 22 May to 10 July, members of the public will be able to vote for their favourite artiste at talent.vdl.lu.

• 29 April 2025 - Le Rendez-vous
• 20 May 2025 - Flow
• 26 June 2025 - Odeon
• 10 July 2025 - Limpertsberg
• 25 September 2025 - Meliã
• 23 October 2025 - Aka Cité
• 20 November 2025 - La Locanda

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