The reading and craft workshop for kids at the Villa Vauban on 30 December 2023 will focus on the theme of winter. Photo: Shutterstock

The reading and craft workshop for kids at the Villa Vauban on 30 December 2023 will focus on the theme of winter. Photo: Shutterstock

Christmas markets, mulled wine, ice skating, holiday hikes, Christmas movie screenings, shows and workshops--as we wrap up 2023 and head into 2024, here are 10 things to do in the coming days and weeks.

Christmas market and ice skating in Esch

Category: Family 🗓 Until Sunday 7 January📍Esch-sur-Alzette

Discover artisanal products and unique gifts at Esch-sur-Alzette’s Christmas market, the Escher KrĂ«schtmoart, open until Saturday 22 December. Twenty-six merchants will be on-site, where you can “stock up on joy and unique gifts.” Live musical concerts will add a “festive touch” to the market, say the organisers. The skating rink at the Escher DĂ©ierepark will be open until 7 January. .

Watch “White Christmas”

Category: Cinema 🗓 Wednesday 20 December📍Luxembourg City

As part of its “Classics before Christmas” series, Luxembourg City’s CinĂ©mathĂšque is screening “White Christmas.” Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen, this 1954 musical film features the songs of Irving Berlin. Enjoy singing, dancing and romance in this classic, sentimental holiday favourite. .

Winter festival in Remich

Category: Festival 🗓 Friday 22 December to Sunday 24 December📍Remich

Enjoy crĂ©mant, last-minute Christmas shopping, a musical concert and ice skating at Remich’s Wanterfestival. .

Mulled wine in Hunsdorf

Category: Social 🗓 Saturday 23 December📍Hunsdorf

The DuerffrĂ«nn HĂ«nsdref (village friends of HĂŒnsdref) is organising their traditional mulled wine evening in Hunsdorf in front of the church. Enjoy some seasonal drinks before heading to your Christmas celebrations. .

Watch “Home Alone” marathon

Category: Cinema 🗓 Saturday 23 December📍Kirchberg

Enjoy a few family-themed classic films before Christmas with the Kinepolis’ “Home Alone” marathon and laugh along as Kevin McCallister (played by Macauly Caulkin) sets up booby traps to protect his family home from burglars after being accidentally left home alone. .

Holiday hikes

Category: Sports 🗓 Tuesday 26 December and Saturday 30 December📍Lieler and Esch-sur-Alzette

Take a hike through the Ourdall Nature Park, then enjoy traditional pea soup with mettwurst offered by the Lieler Music Association on Tuesday 26 December. If you’re still looking for a little more exercise, the Esch Youth Hostel is organising a 22-km guided hike on Saturday 30 December. More details on the Ourdall hike , more details on the Esch hike .

Festive get-togethers at Rotondes

Category: Social 🗓 Wednesday 27 December to Friday 29 December📍Luxembourg-Bonnevoie

The Chrëschtdeeg an de Rotondes will feature performances by Ballon Bandit and Reclaim, as well as candle-making workshops, a child-adult duo theatre workshop, and a culinary and storytelling workshop. .

Christmas stories and workshop for kids

Category: Workshop 🗓 Saturday 30 December📍Villa Vauban

This event at the Villa Vauban will feature a reading workshop with Tuffi for children on the theme of winter, followed by a craft workshop in English. .

New Year’s Eve at the Grand Théùtre

Category: Show 🗓 Sunday 31 December📍Luxembourg City

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a gourmet dinner and a contemporary circus production by the Brisbane-based ensemble Circa. .

DIY art workshop for adults

Category: Workshop 🗓 Saturday 6 January📍Villa Vauban

Take advantage of the Christmas holidays and learn how to make a dream-catcher at this creative workshop led by Elise, the founder of “Les Lovers” in Luxembourg. .