Luxembourg, an ever-evolving creative hub
LUXEMBOURG, AN EVER-EVOLVING CREATIVE HUB
Luxembourg stands out for its dynamism and attractiveness to the audiovisual industry. With a strategic location and modern infrastructures, its capital offers direct access to European opportunities, attracting professionals from both creative and production fields.
With the ongoing digital transformation and the expansion of streaming platforms, Luxembourg City is now establishing itself as an essential hub for the actors of this booming sector.
A MUST-SEE DESTINATION
As capital of the Grand Duchy, Luxembourg City combines modernity and patrimonial heritage. Its UNESCO-listed historic center is a charming place — packed with cobbled streets, ramparts, and a great view over the Alzette valley, particularly from the Chemin de la Corniche.
The Mudam, the MNHA, and the Musée Drëi Eechelen, among others, are essential stops for art lovers, and cultural life centers as the Philharmonie, the Rotondes, neimënster, or l’Atelier, will delight the culture-curious.
With a rich gastronomy and natural parks like the Pétrusse, the city offers a perfect balance between culture, nature, and culinary pursuits. Among other things, Luxembourg City is also the incarnation of a strategic and reliable hub, excelling in finance, logistics, ICT, and innovation.
THE HEARTBEAT OF EUROPEAN CINEMA
Luxembourg is more and more establishing itself as a major actor in the European film industry, with Luxembourg City as its nerve center. The capital offers modern infrastructure and high-end studio facilities, and it is home to the Film Fund Luxembourg, which plays a key role in financing audiovisual projects, including both shorts and feature films as well as virtual reality.
The Centre national de l’audiovisuel (CNA)—located in Dudelange—is devoted to preserving the national audiovisual heritage, supporting audiovisual creators, educating audiences of all ages, and offering training programs.
This support—combined with local expertise—has enabled Luxembourg productions to gain increasing international recognition. Luxembourg and its capital are attractive not only to international film shoots, but also to national and foreign talent, reinforcing its position as the driving force behind a booming audiovisual industry. Among others, Luxembourg hosted the shooting of Peter Webber’s Girl with the Pear Earring (Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth), Michael Radford’s The Merchant of Venice (Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons), Florian Gallenberger’s Colonia (Emma Watson, Daniel Brühl), Michael Radford’s Flawless (Demi Moore, Michael Caine, Lambert Wilson).
VISITE DE LUXEMBOURG-VILLE
Dive into the heart of Luxembourg City, where the richness of Luxembourg’s culture is expressed in a captivating balance between tradition and modernity. A vibrant capital of the Grand Duchy, the city is a crossroads of international influences and a hotspot for artistic innovation.
Here, history blends with creativity to make the capital a unique cultural center. Discover a city where authenticity and innovation meet, putting Luxembourg on the international scene with a bang. Welcome to a capital that combines heritage, modernity, and the art de vivre.
Ideas for a successful stay at the Luxembourg City Film Festival
Visit the capital in just a day or two!
DAY1
- As you leave the train station, head toward the city centre, taking advantage of Luxembourg’s free public transport—unique in Europe! via trams and buses.
- Visit the Casino Luxembourg – Forum d’art contemporain and explore its free temporary exhibitions, and join in on one of the workshops organized by the Festival, for children of all ages (see the programme here).
- Stroll through the lower town — the Grund — and visit the Immersive Pavilion, set up for the occasion in Neimünster Abbey – neimënster.
- Walk to the Pfaffenthal panoramic elevator.
- Take a break at Chiche! to discover the best flavours of Lebanon, or dine at the Schuman Restaurant — a well-deserved stop at one of the Festival’s partners.
- Stroll towards the Kirchberg district to the Kinepolis Kirchberg for a screening of an exclusive film from the Official Selection, Out-of-Competition, or an evening dedicated to short films.
- Return to the Hôtel Mélia or the Place d’Armes —according to your budget—one of the Festival’s partner hotels for a good night’s rest in a minimalist, chic atmosphere, after perhaps a fine meal at the Grünewald hostelry
DAY 2
- After a nice breakfast at the hotel or in the city center, visit the Cercle Cité and its exhibition Entre réflexions et immersion.
- Head towards the Place du Théâtre to attend one of the many masterclasses or to catch a film from the Official Competition at the authentic Cinémathèque de la Ville du Luxembourg.
- Enjoy lunch in one of the city’s typical brasseries, such as Brasserie Guillaume or Ostéria— vegetarians will love the Mesa Verde, a true culinary institution.
- Stroll along the banks of Clausen and towards the Mudam, the Musée d’Art Moderne du Luxembourg, to enjoy its latest exhibitions.Young visitors can attend a workshop.
- Wrap up the afternoon with a film from the Documentary Competition at Ciné Utopia
- For dinner, enjoy a great meal a the Tero House, a prestigious building dating back to the late 19th century.
