Gallery
Sports pour tous – Adults
The sports programme for adults includes more than 100 weekly classes: stretching, general fitness, restorative fitness, preventative fitness, abs/back, midday workout, family fitness for parents & kids (ages 1–4), aerobics, fitness for skiing, body shaping, weight machine workout, water aerobics, aqua jogging, hydrogym, jogging, Nordic walking, non-competitive volleyball and more.
Alongside these traditional sports activities, the programme also includes some out-of-the-ordinary ones, such as introductory curling sessions, ice skating for parents & kids (ages 4–11, field hockey, self-defence, fitness fiesta, cross fitness, tai chi and qi gong.
Registration
Form(s) to be completed
Sports pour tous – Autumn/Winter programme 2025/26
Via online form
Non-authenticated method, manual signing and sending
The application must be sent by 29 March 2026
Advance registration with the Service Sports is required for all classes. All participants take part at their own risk.
Registration will officially open to the public on 24 September 2025. You can register at any time during the season (subject to class availability).
Registration for the Sports pour tous programme will be officially opened to everyone interested in taking part in the following order of priority:
- From Monday, 8 September 2025: residents of Luxembourg City,
- From Wednesday, 17 September 2025: residents of other municipalities who registered in the previous season,
- From Wednesday, 24 September 2025: registration open to all.
Applications submitted at the wrong time will be rejected.
For further information about classes and/or registration, please contact the Service Sports directly (Tel.: 4796-4415 or 4796-4414 / sportpourtous@vdl.lu).
Tax regulations
Article 1 – Sports for young people (aged 4 to 16)
Participation in youth classes is free. Registration, along with parental consent, is required.
Article 2. Sports for adults (age 16+)
Prices for adult classes are as follows:
for residents of Luxembourg City
per class and per season: €40
for residents of other communes
per class and per season: €80
Adult enrolment is limited to 12 classes per season. The special classes, which are offered on an ad hoc basis, are billed separately and are not included in the limit of 12 classes mentioned above.
Registration is only effective after payment of the applicable registration fee.
Article 3. Sports for seniors (age 55+)
Seniors may attend one class in the seniors programme for free each season, with any additional class being charged as follows:
for residents of Luxembourg City
per class and per season: €40
for residents of other communes
per class and per season: €80
Registration for senior activities is limited to 12 classes per season. The special classes, which are offered on an ad hoc basis, are billed separately and are not included in the limit of 12 classes mentioned above.
Seniors may attend classes in the adult sports programme provided they pay the fees set out under Article 2.
Registration is only effective after payment of the applicable registration fee.
Article 4. Refunds
Registration fees will only be refunded upon presentation of a medical certificate confirming that the participant is unable to attend the classes.
Fees will be refunded on a monthly basis; partial months cannot be refunded. The season begins on 1 October and ends on 15 July of the following year.
Participants are not entitled to any refund of registration fees in the event of a class being cancelled due to force majeure or the unavailability of an instructor or facility.
Article 5. Changing classes
Participants may change classes during the season, provided that (i) places are available in the class that they wish to switch to, (ii) the price of class that they wish to switch to is the same, and (iii) the class that they wish to switch to is part of the same programme (adults or seniors).
Terms and conditions of participation
1. The new Sports pour tous 2025–2026 season starts on 1 October 2025 and runs until 15 July 2026. The season is divided into two parts, with one tailored to the winter period and the other to the summer months:
- Autumn/winter: 1 October 2025 to 29 March 2026
- Spring/summer: 13 April 2026 to 15 July 2026
2. Advance registration with the Service Sports is required for all classes. All participants acknowledge and accept that they will be taking part at their own risk.
3. Registration will officially open to the public on 24 September 2025. You can register at any time during the season (subject to class availability).
4. Luxembourg City residents, as well as all customers registered during the previous season, receive priority registration at the start of the season. They will receive an invitation two to three weeks before the beginning of the season (1 October) so that they can sign up before registration officially opens to the general public.
5. The fees for participating in the classes organised by the Service Sports have been set by the Municipal Council, and are listed in Luxembourg City's Tax Regulations (Règlement-Taxe). All classes are billed according to the current tax regulations. Participation in adult and senior classes is permitted only after payment of the applicable registration fee.
6. Participation in the classes for young people (age 4–16) is free of charge; however, parental consent is required in all cases.
7. One class per season in the "seniors" programme is free for people aged 55 and over.
8. Full-season passes for the adult and senior programmes are no longer issued. Registrations for the adult and senior programmes are now limited to 12 classes per season. The special classes, which are offered on an ad hoc basis, are billed separately and are not included in the limit of 12 classes mentioned above.
9. To guarantee the quality of the classes, age restrictions are strictly enforced. Applications submitted by persons who do not comply with the age restrictions will be rejected or cancelled.
10. To be able to take part in the water activities held at Luxembourg City's public pools and teaching pools, participants must purchase an entry ticket at the pool entrance (Bonnevoie or Badanstalt), or at the Bierger-Center. Tickets are priced at the ordinary rate for municipal swimming pools.
11. City of Luxembourg staff are eligible for the same rates as Luxembourg City residents upon presentation of valid staff ID (carte de légitimation).
12. Refugees with International Protection Applicant (IPA) status may take part in the programme free of charge. The required forms must be requested from the Service Sports. The Service Sports will process such applications on a case-by-case basis.
13. No classes are held on public holidays.
14. Anyone registered for the current season can take part in the reduced Sports pour tous programme free of charge during the following school holidays:
- Autumn break (Toussaint): 3 November–9 November 2025,
- Christmas holidays: 22 December 2025–4 January 2026 (= NO classes !),
- Carnival break: 16 February–22 February 2026,
- Easter holidays: 30 March–12 April 2026,
- Pentecost break: 25 May–31 May 2026,
- as well as during the summer holidays: 16 July–30 September 2026.
15. It may be possible to switch classes during the season, subject to availability. It is also possible for you to cancel your registration for a class. However, the fee paid for this class will only be refunded upon presentation of a medical certificate confirming that you are unable to participate in the classes. Refunds will be given on a pro rata basis taking into account the number of months that have elapsed since the start of the season. If you wish to change or cancel a class, please inform the Service Sports in writing (sportpourtous@vdl.lu / 90, boulevard de Kockelscheuer, L-1821 Luxembourg).
16. Appropriate sportswear is required. Participants are asked to arrive on time, change in the changing rooms, adhere to all applicable rules and regulations, and follow all instructions – including safety instructions – given by City of Luxembourg staff.
17. For further information about classes and/or registration, visit www.vdl.lu, or contact the Service Sports directly (Tel.: 4796-4415 or 4796-4414 / sportpourtous@vdl.lu).
Indoor activities
- Aerobics: low intensity general fitness and strength training set to music, with alternating periods of effort and active rest.
- Power fitness: high-intensity workouts, targeting muscle strength and improving general physical condition.
- Dance aerobics: choreography based on aerobics and jazz moves, set to house, latino or techno music. The show must go on!
- Fitness fiesta: mix of latino dance moves, fitness, and aerobics, suitable for all levels. This class allows you to unwind, express yourself through dance, and blow off some steam.
- Fitness for skiing: general fitness and specific preparation for winter sports. Reduce the risks of injury by practising a range of coordination, stretching and flexibility exercises over the winter season (until March). After that, this class focusses on general fitness training.
- Step fitness: cardiovascular endurance training set to music, using height-adjustable steps.
- Abs and Back: fitness training specifically targeting the abdominal muscles.
- Noon fitness: lunch-time class consisting primarily of aerobics and stretching exercises.
- Women's fitness: women-only class featuring exercises adapted to the female body.
- Restorative fitness: physical exercises set to music and designed to help you relax, using muscle tension and relaxation exercises. Class targeted at people seeking to restore their bodies after work in order to improve their well-being.
- General fitness: maintain physical fitness through regular, low-intensity, cardiovascular and muscular training, and stretching and flexibility exercises.
- Gym for all: this general get-in-shape programme focuses on developing strength, flexibility, and well-being.
- Preventative fitness: maintain your health and gain better body awareness. Learn how to perform everyday movements the right way, for example, how to sit properly, lift heavy objects safely, and run correctly.
- Body-shaping: gymnastic exercises set to music, to tone the entire body.
- Power body-shaping: more intense body-shaping class to tone the whole body.
- Stretching: A useful complement to all physical and sporting activities, stretching is a risk-free way of improving flexibility and muscle tone.
- Recreational multi-sports: various sporting activities to build and maintain all-round fitness.
- Multi-Handi-Sports:class for people aged 12-26 with (or without) special needs. Through a range of fun sports and games, participants learn the importance of regular exercise that is adapted to their needs and abilities. The course is organised in cooperation with the association Les enfants du soleil.
- Weight lifting on machines: specific, individualised strength training. The exercises are performed on new machines and are supervised by qualified instructors.
- Cross-fitness: short, high intensity, full-body training sessions to increase muscle strength and stamina through a combination of weightlifting, gymnastic and endurance exercises.
- Self-defence: classes in basic self-defence techniques to improve self-esteem and teach you how to defend yourself should you need to.
- Sports activities organised in cooperation with Luxembourg City sports clubs or associations
- Recreational volleyball (Volley-Club Belair)
- Badminton (Badminton Club Européen)
- Table tennis (Dësch Tennis Union Lëtzebuerg/Dësch Tennis Amicale Cessange)
- Triathlon (Triathlon Luxembourg)
- Billiards (Académie de Billard Luxembourg)
- Chess ("Gambit" chess club Luxembourg-Bonnevoie)
- Archery ("Flèche d'or" archery club)
- Curling (Curling Club Luxembourg)
- Field hockey (Hockey Club Luxembourg)
Outdoor activities
- Walking tours for experienced hikers: full-day outings organised throughout the country. The meeting point is always Luxembourg Central Station (Gare centrale). Participants must purchase their own train ticket. Participants must also bring their own lunch and drinks. Appropriate shoes are required.
- Walking: this gentle sport is very effective for training the cardiovascular system. It can serve as training towards Nordic walking or jogging. Anyone can do it and achieve optimal results, as long as they use the proper technique.
- Nordic walking: during Nordic walking, you use 90% of your muscles. This type of exercise also strengthens the cardio-pulmonary system. Walking helps you keep fit, while giving you the opportunity to socialise with the other people in your walking group.
- Jogging for beginners – "Nei derbäi: In this class for beginners, participants learn the proper running and pacing techniques needed to run long-distance races. Specially trained instructors are on hand to guide participants through these techniques. This class was added to the Sports pour tous programme following the success of the night marathon, which was first held in May 2006.
- Jogging: jogging strengthens the cardio-pulmonary system, stimulates the immune system, and relieves stress. Regular jogging gradually increases stamina, allowing you to run longer distances with fewer pauses and without getting short of breath. An ideal training programme is two 30+ minute sessions per week. A pre-session warm-up and a post-session relaxation period are essential for optimum results.
- Qi gong: movement and concentration techniques to increase vital energy and well-being. Breathing and body awareness exercises that bring about a better interaction between the inner self and its environment.
- Tai chi chuan: this class allows you to find inner calm and tranquillity through a series of harmonious movements, deep breathing, and concentrating on your own actions. Greater body awareness also allows you to be more attentive to yourself, strengthens your immune defences, increases your ability to relax and improves your general well-being. Participants meet at the Merl Park (entrance on Rue de Bragance, near the Chamber of Private Sector Employees (Chambre des Employés privés)).
- Introduction to golf: Try your hand at golf at the Luxembourg Golf Center in Kockelscheuer.
- Golf for beginners and advanced players: Introductory classes for beginners and advanced classes for experienced players take place starting in spring at the Christnach Golf & Country Club.
- Beach Volleyball: In the summer months, every Thursday from 17:00 to 21:00 on special courts at the Boy Konen sports complex in Cessange.
Water activities
These classes are open to everyone, even if you can't swim.
- Aqua fitness - Water aerobics: the exercises in this class work the entire body to help maintain and improve general well-being.
- Aquapower: similar to the aqua fitness class, but more intensive, this programme includes water activities that require the use of all parts of the body. It allows participants to maintain and improve their physical condition, and by extension their general well-being.
- Aqua jogging: technique resembling that of jogging on land. Water pressure is actively used to strengthen muscles and the cardiovascular system. You must know how to swim.
Aqua jogging is easy-to-learn and resembles running on the spot while immersed in water up to the hips or chest. It strengthens your muscles and cardiovascular system. - Hydrogym: the various aquatic disciplines offered as part of this programme require the use of all parts of the body. Activities include: aqua-fitness, hydro-jogging, hydro-powerwalking, liquid body-toning, hydro-fun, workout with weights and other aquatic props. The beneficial properties of water are harnessed to increase strength, stamina and speed.
- Swimming lessons: the Bonnevoie pool offers group swimming lessons for adults and children. Please sign up at the front desk of the pool if you are interested in attending.
- Life saving certificates: upon request, it is possible to take classes to obtain a lifesaving certificate, under the supervision of the swimming instructors at the Bonnevoie Pool.
