Destination
An Experience Beyond the Festival Grounds
The LOA festival experience is deeply connected to the festival locations it is proud to call it’s home - Luxembourg City and Esch-Belval. Both cities combine deep historical and cultural roots with cutting-edge innovation and technology. Cities of this particular character naturally offer a wide variety of touristic highlights which we highly encourage you to explore.
We have therefore partnered with the Luxembourg City Tourist Office and are excited to offer you a custom LOA guided tour on the 2nd festival day to explore the hidden gems of Luxembourg City. If you are interested in this unique experience then make sure to sign up here:
(spots are limited)
You’ll struggle to find another capital in the whole of Europe that has more spectacular contrasts than Luxembourg City. This is a city with over a thousand years of history behind it – and so much to offer in the here and now. Its topography has been shaped by the rivers running through the lush green valleys, and bridges connect modern districts to areas steeped in tradition. It is cosmopolitan and at the same time familiar, with short distances.
Historic buildings contrast with modern architecture in the world’s only remaining Grand Duchy. Unmissable cultural experiences and leisurely interactions with nature await. History is brought to life by the captivating casemates and remains of mighty fortifications. It doesn’t take long to realise that Luxembourg is European through and through. The city is one of the three European capitals that host EU institutions and brings people together from all over the world.
Home of the University of Luxembourg Esch-Belval is a place that connects Luxembourg’s past with it’s future. It is as much a national heritage site with the formerly largest steelworks of the country as it is one of the biggest and most ambitious urban development areas in Europe. The two blast furnaces from the steel production era are preserved as national monuments and are important landmarks highlighting the countries history. The 120 hectares around the blast furnaces have been developed into a multifaceted and multifunctional environment that combines reserach, work, leisure, study, living, shopping, culture and music in a unique way. Today Esch-Belval is a hub for technological innovation, science and progress.
Esch-Belval is part of the City of Esch-sur-Alzette which in 2022 held the title of European Capital of Culture. As second largest city of Luxembourg it combines architectural heritage with a wide cultural offer and many recreational activities.
More info about the cities touristic highlights can be found here:
