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Tree officer programme

Adopt a tree!

Activités enfants _ Märchenwald

About us

The objective of the activités-nature programme is to offer and promote educational activities centred on nature, the environment and sustainable devel…

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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…

Icône adaptation changement climatique

Adapting to climate change

Installation of a rainwater collection tank, green roof.

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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.

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Beggen: water treatment plant

Extension of the Beggen water treatment plant. Works will be ongoing until 2030.

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Biology

Regular pruning, trunk protection and sufficient watering are important to ensure a tree's healthy growth and long life.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

Jardin communautaire Ville Haute-Gare

Community gardens

Luxembourg City's ecological and social gardening project.

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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.

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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…

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Drinking fountains and public toilets

The City of Luxembourg provides drinking fountains and toilet facilities to the public free of charge.

Verre d'eau

Drinking water

A precious and vital resource

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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…

Icône mobilité électrique

Electric transport

Charging point.

Icône efficacité énergétique et durabilité

Energy efficiency and sustainability

Purchase and repair of household electrical appliances, replacement of a heating circulation pump

Vue de la Ville pendant la nuit

Flooding

Dos and don'ts if watercourses overflow and cause flooding in adjacent areas after a long period of heavy rainfall.

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Flooding and heavy rains

Heavy rains and flooding. What to do in case of emergency

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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…

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From spring to tap

A precious and vital resource.

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Heavy rainfall

What to do in case of very heavy localised showers.

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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…

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Importance and impact

It is a well-known fact that trees and green spaces are very important for good quality of life.

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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 Fest vun der Natur 2019

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.

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Limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields

The rise of cutting-edge communications technologies goes hand in hand with an increase in electromagnetic radiation.

Renaturation écologique de la Vallée de la Pétrusse

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…

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Luxembourg City springs

Spring water collection systems operated by the City of Luxembourg

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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, …

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Municipal forests

Over 20% of Luxembourg City land is covered in forest (total: 1055 hectares).

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Other useful links

Other useful links, including the website of Environment Agency, links to EU directives and the law on waste.

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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…

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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…

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Reduce your waste

Some suggestions and useful links

Icône installations pour énergies renouvelables

Renewable energy installations

Solar thermal and/or photovoltaic systems, wood pellet or wood chip boilers, heat pumps.

Icône rénovations énergétiques

Renovations to improve energy efficiency

Insulation, windows and French windows.

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Save water

15 ways to save water at home

Point de secours et point d'orientation en forêt

Secuforet

Essential information (forestry works, emergency positioning system, weather conditions) to make your time in the forest as safe as possible.

Antennes

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.

Accroche Environnement

Subsidies aimed at combatting climate change

Overview of the subsidies aimed at combatting climate change.

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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 …

Renaturation écologique Parc Vallée de la Pétrusse

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.

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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…

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The Service Hygiène: looking back on 125 years

The Service Hygiène, then and now

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Tree care

The maintenance teams follow the FLL tree inspection guidelines taking into account road safety and biological aspects.

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Tree register

Basic data on characteristics such as location, tree species, height and year of planting.

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Trees

History, Luxembourg City tree register, trees for climate change, tree maintenance and protection.

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Trees for climate change

Trees that can better withstand weather phenomena associated with climate change or extreme weather conditions with little or no damage.

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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…

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Walking your dog

Dog areas and dog poo bags

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Water: connecting your home

Turning on, turning off, pricing and water meter for drinking water.

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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…