Schueberfouer, THE funfair event!
The Schueberfouer is THE big funfair in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It takes place from the last week of August (St. Bartholomew's Day) to mid-September and lasts 20 days. It is a traditional, unmissable and popular event in Luxembourg, attracting over 2 million visitors!
A new edition of the famous Schuebi!
Every year, there is great suspense about which rides will delight us once again and, above all, which will provide all the thrills we could wish for: the Ferris wheel, Wilde Maus XXL, ghost train... Will there be any new rides?
As for the Alpina Bahn, a regular at Munich's Oktoberfest, will it be there this year with its 1.2 km of blue rails? What about the Transformer, Techno Power, and Intoxx Störtz? There's only one way to find out... By going there, of course!
Younger visitors will also find more than twenty rides and attractions such as duck fishing, mini-scooters, and the Ballonfahrt hot air balloons.
History of the Schueberfouer
Luxembourg, a commercial hub
The Schueberfouer is the largest and oldest popular festival in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, dating back more than six centuries. It is part of the soul of the Luxembourgish people and now of new residents too.
First authorized in 1340 by John the Blind, Count of Luxembourg, the Schueberfouer was originally a trade fair, held on the Plateau du Saint Esprit in the center of Luxembourg City. It was then a market for various products and later a cattle market.
The fair thus helped to promote Luxembourg economically. The country was ideally located between Flanders and Italy and was a prime trading location, as it was the only route between these two major trading partners of the time.
During the Luxembourg fair, merchants enjoyed complete protection and were allowed to trade.
The Fair on the Champ du Glacis in Limpertsberg, Luxembourg
In 1610, the fair was moved to the Limpertsberg district, to its current location on the Champ du Glacis. The "Fouer" offers food and drink, as well as entertainment such as dancing, games of skill, and various other amusements. The first attractions appeared with the industrial era in the 19th century.
Traditionally, the "Fouer" is announced in the streets of the city by a parade of musicians. They perform the "Hämmelsmarsch" (sheep march) through the streets of the city, accompanied by sheep decorated with ribbons for the occasion. The sheep "Lämmy" is also the mascot of the Schueberfouer. You can buy it on site as a stuffed toy or find it on various items sold at the fair.
The largest funfair in the Greater Region
From its purely commercial origins, the Schueberfouer has evolved into the largest funfair in the Greater Region. It is an unmissable event, to the delight of all! Every year, the Schueberfouer attracts more than 2 million visitors.
There are more than 260 attractions for young and old alike, including the traditional Ferris wheel and other thrill rides or more leisurely attractions. New rides delight visitors every year. Families return year after year. The "Schuebi" is a true Luxembourg tradition.
There are also candy stands and stalls selling local culinary specialties for food lovers, such as the traditional Fouerfësch. This is whiting cooked in brewer's yeast, served with French fries, a cold beer, or a glass of dry white wine from the Moselle region!
Bernard Massard, a crémant producer, also releases a special cuvée for the Schueberfouer.
The Allée Scheffer is home to a host of street vendors and small stalls. You can find all kinds of items here.
Practical information for enjoying the Schueberfouer
A mobile app called "Schueberfouer" can be downloaded from the fouer.lu website. It will help you easily locate refreshment stands and snack bars, drinking water stations, and restrooms. You can also find out about special days and the event schedule.
To help you enjoy the festival even more with your children, the police will give each of them a badge. Simply go to the police station at the main entrance. This will make it easier to find them if necessary.
Public transport services are increased during the Schueberfouer. Special shuttles are organized from P+R car parks and a number of towns and villages in Luxembourg. The Schueberfouer is also served by the tram, which adjusts its nighttime schedule for the event! For people with reduced mobility, a Fouer-Call-a-Bus service is also available.
The Schueberfouer is open every afternoon until 1 or 2 a.m., depending on the day. Don't miss this great Luxembourg funfair, it's an unmissable event in Luxembourg!