As part of the project "D'Naturparken zu Lëtzebuerg - (een) Insekteräich", Luxembourg's three nature parks are calling for a special challenge. From 3 July to 3 October 2021, we want you to photograph as many insect species as possible in the nature parks. Afterwards, you can upload your observations on iNaturalist. The project is called […]
Discover geologically interesting places in the region through our Geosite-Hopping campaign. In each of the 11 member municipalities, a bus shelter has been decorated with a drawing of a geosite of that municipality. These were made by the artist Alan Johnston and are now intended to encourage people to take a look at the various […]
The Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) comes from the Himalayas and was planted in Europe by beekeepers and hobby gardeners at the end of the 19th century because of its beautiful flowers. The plant is extremely competitive, which means that it replaces native species – and it is spreading rapidly along our waters! If you want […]
Discover the unique geology of the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall by bike. On this approx. 20 km MTB tour along imposing sandstone rocks, you will learn exciting facts about the formation of the landscape, the properties of the different rocks and how the change of rock layers underground directly influences the use of the landscape […]
Discover the unique geology of the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall by bike. On this approx. 20 km MTB tour along imposing sandstone rocks, you will learn exciting facts about the formation of the landscape, the properties of the different rocks and how the change of rock layers underground directly influences the use of the landscape […]
Get to know the geosite Wollefsschlucht on a guided hike! Geographer Birgit Kausch shows and explains the 40-metre-deep gorge in the sandstone, which can be found near Echternach and impresses with its height and narrowness. Exactly 140 years ago, the Wollefsschlucht was opened up for tourism and has attracted numerous visitors ever since. Please register […]
Discover the geosite of the year, the champignon in Nommern! Accompany geographer Birgit Kausch to the "Geosite of the Year 2021" and learn how this characteristic and unique natural sandstone form was created. Please register at info@naturpark-mellerdall.lu or 26 87 82 91. The Geoheritage Days On Saturday 4 September and Sunday 5 September, the […]