Minett Tour Luxembourg: 9 Industrial Heritage Sites

The Minett Tour connects nine partner sites that tell the story of mining, steelmaking, work, migration and innovation in southern Luxembourg.

De Minett, as Luxembourgers refer to the region in the south of Luxembourg, derives its name from the glowing red iron ore that dominates the natural landscape. The ferrous ore made a substantial contribution to the Grand Duchy’s economic development and rapid rise in prosperity during the mid-19th century.

Following the steel crisis in the 1970s, Luxembourg underwent a successful structural change and embarked upon a new economic course. Fortunately, however, numerous remnants from the bygone steel era remained intact and an area holding fascinating attractions for visitors developed.

Spanning over the width of the region, the Minett Tour links 9 sites featuring different topics of interest.  Explore the blast furnaces at Belval, mining museums, historic industrial spaces and hands-on cultural or science venues across the Minett Region.

Choose a site by location and theme, then check its opening times, admission, accessibility and booking conditions before you travel. Guided visits are available on request at the partner sites, but arrangements vary. Combine nearby sites with a Minett Trail stage or other activities in the region.

The sites are all quite unique and exude a charm all of their own. Throughout the year, folk festivals, music and art festivals, concerts and exhibitions, dance and theatre productions magically transform the locations, most of which are heritage sites.

We trust your journey on the Minett Tour will prove an unforgettable experience!