19/10/2024

Welcome to Minett Treasures!

Have you always dreamt of being a miner or steelworker? This is your chance! Travel back in time during our Kids Day and discover the treasures of the Minett region! On October 19, 2024, "Minett Treasures" invites children and their families for an unforgettable day full of adventure, discoveries and, of course, plenty of opportunities to recharge your batteries. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of industrial culture with exciting workshops and activities, be creative with DIY projects, experiment with metals and take the role of a miner. Collect stamps at each workshop and receive a great reward! Come along and let yourself be enchanted by the history of the Minett!

THE ACTIVITIES

Go on a treasure hunt and collect as many stamps as possible by participating in different activities. Then you can collect your own miners' token and certificate.

Find an overview of the different acitivities below.

STORY CARD GAME & YOUR FAMILY TREE

STORY CARD GAME: With this card game you will learn why people moved in the past and today. Sort the cards in the correct order and find out where the people who now live in Luxembourg come from.

YOUR FAMILY TREE: Discover your roots and create your own family tree! Find out where your ancestors came from and how they lived. An exciting journey through your own family history awaits you!

CREATIVE WORKSHOP - DESIGN YOUR COASTER

Become an artist and paint the way you like it - there are no limits to your imagination! Learn more about the history of brewing culture and make a great, colorful gift for your family.

MINERS' LAMPS

Without his lamp, the miner would have been lost! Learn the history of this important lamp and discover the different types of lamps that made the lives of the workers underground brighter. There are demonstrations with fire, strange smells and little surprises!

A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME

Without his lamp, the miner would have been lost! Learn the history of this important lamp and discover the different types of lamps that made the lives of the workers underground brighter. There are demonstrations with fire, strange smells and little surprises!

MINI TRAIN DESIGNERS

Build your own little wooden locomotive! Paint and decorate it as you like. Learn why the railway was so important for industry and take your masterpiece home with you at the end. A creative adventure for little engineers!

FOUNDRY ACTION: FROM YOUR OWN CREATIONS

Build your own molds out of sand and watch them being filled with tin or aluminum. Experience how metal objects were made for industry in the past and take your own work of art home with you. We will provide you with protective clothing - so get to the molds, ready, go!

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF METALS

Welcome to the fascinating world of metals! Experience an exciting show and learn how iron, steel and other metals are made. Find out why they are so important to our daily life. Amazement is guaranteed!

A DAY AS A MINER

Experience the hard everyday life of a miner! Carry heavy stones, weigh them and fight for fair pay, just like the miners used to do. Discover the challenges and working conditions of the past. A strenuous adventure that brings history to life!

FOSSIL HUNTING

With protective goggles, gloves and a hammer, we search for fossilized treasures. Learn more about the geological history and why the south of Luxembourg is named after a special rock. It will be exciting!

EMBOSSING STATION

In the past, miners were given a token, which they handed in after work. At the end of your adventure, you can learn more about it and make your very own token. Learn how to emboss and take a little piece of history home with you as a souvenir.

Activities for adults

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How to get there

There is a number of parking spots on-site but we would appreciate if you parked your car in the city center of Esch-sur-Alzette and used public transportation to come to the Ellergronn. All relevant information can be found below:

Use the mobility planner to plan your trip

Plan of the Busline 12

By train to the train station in Esch-sur-Alzette

Bus stop Gare: Bus 12 to Hiehl - Pl. Pierre Ponath

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P1 - Park & Ride Belval | Gare Belval Université

Train to Esch-sur-Alzette (4 times per hour)

Bus stop Gare: Bus 12 to Hiehl - Pl. Pierre Ponath

P2 - Parking Place de la Résistance

 Bus stop Terres Rouges : Bus 12 to Hiehl - Pl. Pierre Ponath

P3 - Escher Parkhaus

Bus stop Gare: Bus 12 to Hiehl - Pl. Pierre Ponath

P4 - Parking Place de l’Hôtel de Ville

Bus stop Place de l’Hôtel de Ville: Bus 12 to Hiehl - Pl. Pierre Ponath