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Tree officer programme
Adopt a tree!
About us
The objective of the activités-nature programme is to offer and promote educational activities centred on nature, the environment and sustainable devel…
Activités-nature
Discover nature with all your senses at Haus vun der Natur, the nature centre in Kockelscheuer offering activities organised as part of the curriculum for Luxem…
Adapting to climate change
Installation of a rainwater collection tank, green roof.
Autumn and winter services
Collection of fallen leaves, clearing of snow, and salting of public roads, squares, bus stops, cycle paths and footpaths in parks.
Beggen: water treatment plant
Extension of the Beggen water treatment plant. Works will be ongoing until 2030.
Biology
Regular pruning, trunk protection and sufficient watering are important to ensure a tree's healthy growth and long life.
Brochure : Les arbres dans la ville
La brochure offre un accès à une large gamme d’informations, accompagnée d'une sélection de belles photos et de faits captivants, et peut être commandée gratuit…
City of Luxembourg's commitment to the environment
The City of Luxembourg is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of its residents through agreements and partnerships with organisations certified in e…
Clearing of snow
Clearing of snow from pavements in winter. Assistance provided to persons living alone who are over 65 and/or have specific needs.
Collection calendar
Don't miss pickup day! Check the collection calendar to find out when the different types of household waste are collected on your street.
Community gardens
Luxembourg City's ecological and social gardening project.
Connection to the gas and electricity networks
For technical questions concerning the gas and electricity grids (connections, metre installations, grid repairs), please contact Creos Luxembourg S.A.
Cup2Go
Hot drinks to go are an important part of the morning routine for a large portion of the working population. However, these drinks are generally served in dispo…
Drinking fountains and public toilets
The City of Luxembourg provides drinking fountains and toilet facilities to the public free of charge.
Drinking water
A precious and vital resource
Eco-friendly events
We are committed to ensuring events held in Luxembourg City are eco-friendly, by investing in reusable containers, promoting public transport and reducing energ…
Electric transport
Charging point.
Energy efficiency and sustainability
Purchase and repair of household electrical appliances, replacement of a heating circulation pump
Flooding
Dos and don'ts if watercourses overflow and cause flooding in adjacent areas after a long period of heavy rainfall.
Flooding and heavy rains
Heavy rains and flooding. What to do in case of emergency
Forests
Luxembourg City's forests are the perfect place to go for a walk or a jog. Our forest guidelines ensure your safety as well as the protection of the environment…
From spring to tap
A precious and vital resource.
Heavy rainfall
What to do in case of very heavy localised showers.
History
Until the mid-18th century, parks were the private gardens of aristocrats and the wealthy. Today, the Service Parcs takes care of the maintenance of green space…
Importance and impact
It is a well-known fact that trees and green spaces are very important for good quality of life.
Keep our city clean
What you can do to keep our city clean (littering, street and pavement cleaning, hedges and shrubs, signage, graffiti, etc.)
Kockeldiko Nature Celebration
The grand nature festival, with its many workshops, stands and games on the theme of the forest, garden and more, will delight both youngsters and adults.
Limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields
The rise of cutting-edge communications technologies goes hand in hand with an increase in electromagnetic radiation.
LUGA – Horticultural exhibition
From May to October 2025, "LUGA – Luxembourg Urban Garden" will be staging an open-air exhibition that promises visitors an extraordinary journey spanning world…
Luxembourg City springs
Spring water collection systems operated by the City of Luxembourg
Markets in Luxembourg City
Vast selection of products: regional, seasonal and organic products, flowers and plants, fruits and vegetables, fish, meat, baked goods, roast chickens, pasta, …
Municipal forests
Over 20% of Luxembourg City land is covered in forest (total: 1055 hectares).
Other useful links
Other useful links, including the website of Environment Agency, links to EU directives and the law on waste.
Overview of activities
The activities centre on the forest, nature, life on the farm, gardening, and sustainable development. Whenever possible, they are held outside in order to give…
Protecting our municipal forests
The Service Forêts (Natural Heritage Department), in cooperation with the Nature Conservation Agency (Administration de la Nature et des Forêts), manages and ma…
Reduce your waste
Some suggestions and useful links
Renewable energy installations
Solar thermal and/or photovoltaic systems, wood pellet or wood chip boilers, heat pumps.
Renovations to improve energy efficiency
Insulation, windows and French windows.
Save water
15 ways to save water at home
Secuforet
Essential information (forestry works, emergency positioning system, weather conditions) to make your time in the forest as safe as possible.
Smart Environment
Now available online: solar map and WiFi network mapping tool, up-to-date monthly information on air quality and many new projects currently being analysed.
Subsidies aimed at combatting climate change
Overview of the subsidies aimed at combatting climate change.
The City's 5 priorities for the protection of its forests and trees
In July 2024, the City of Luxembourg presented its priorities and upcoming projects in the area of environmental protection. These are geared towards enhancing …
The Grund: Ecological redevelopment of the Pétrusse Valley
Click here to learn all about the land restoration project for the redevelopment of the Pétrusse and the park situated along this waterway.
The nature centre
Located in the countryside outside the city, the "activités-nature" programme welcomes groups from the city's primary schools to the nature centre in Kockelsche…
The Service Hygiène: looking back on 125 years
The Service Hygiène, then and now
Tree care
The maintenance teams follow the FLL tree inspection guidelines taking into account road safety and biological aspects.
Tree register
Basic data on characteristics such as location, tree species, height and year of planting.
Trees
History, Luxembourg City tree register, trees for climate change, tree maintenance and protection.
Trees for climate change
Trees that can better withstand weather phenomena associated with climate change or extreme weather conditions with little or no damage.
Walking and running
Explore Luxembourg City's forests: 7 marked trails in Bambësch Forest, 6 marked trails in Hamm, Cents and Bonnevoie, 1 marked trail in Kockelscheuer and lots of…
Walking your dog
Dog areas and dog poo bags
Water: connecting your home
Turning on, turning off, pricing and water meter for drinking water.
Wood fires: how to be environmentally responsible
Luxembourg City, which has over a thousand hectares of forest, has decided to open up the sale of quality firewood from its forests to its residents, selling it…