Eco-responsible consumption, local production, and local food

Do you live in Luxembourg and want to consume in an eco-responsible way? Do you want to shop at the market or at a local producer to eat fresh, organic products without waste? This section is for you.

Here you will find some of the local markets and producers where you can buy fresh produce. We also list the various stores where you can buy bulk goods. Choose natural, organic, and local food. Consume in an eco-responsible way in Luxembourg.

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Shopping at local markets in Luxembourg

Markets in Luxembourg City

Every week, the various markets in Luxembourg City offer fresh, locally produced products. They can be found at the following locations:

Stater Maart

Traditionally located on Place Guillaume II, this market takes place twice a week at Knuedler on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Luxembourg-Ville-Haute district.

Close to the Hamilius tram stop, this traditional market offers dozens of stalls selling local products from Luxembourg and the Greater Region. During the Octave period, the market moves to the Champs du Glacis in Limpertsberg.
There are stalls selling fish, meat, cheese, flowers, vegetables, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as Greek and Italian products. It has recently added a "Food Village" open from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to offer workers in the neighborhood a friendly lunch break with street food and more.

Garer Maart

Located on Place de Paris in the Gare district, this market has around ten traditional stalls on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It also sells fruit and vegetables, roast chicken, and ready-made meals that can be enjoyed on site at lunchtime. It's the perfect place for a summer lunch break before enjoying a coffee on the sunny terraces of the square.

Bouneweger Maart

The Bouneweger Maart takes place on Place Léon XIII, on Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Luxembourg-Bonnevoie district . This market offers local and seasonal products at a small number of stalls (less than ten). You can also find jams, apple juice, honey, and textiles. More than just a market, the Bouneweger Maart is also a friendly meeting place.

This market is currently no longer active.

Glacismaart

The Glacismaart is an institution in Luxembourg. It takes place on the Place du Glacis every third Sunday of the month, from March to November, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Glacismaart takes a break in August due to Schueberfouer. Easy to access, it is a meeting place for hundreds of people as soon as the warm weather arrives in Luxembourg.

An iconic location in the Limperstberg district, the Glacismaart is a must-visit for lovers of fresh produce and Sunday shopping.

You will findfood, including fresh produce from Luxembourg. But bargain hunters can also find handicrafts, second-hand goods, various decorative items,clothing, and leather goods. Visitors can also buy plants and flowers. The Glacismaart also offers activities for children, as well as light refreshments on site.

Esch-sur-Alzette, twice-weekly market

The market in the town of Esch-sur-Alzette takes place on Rue de l'Alzette every Tuesday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. You can find all kinds of fresh food products, grilled chicken, flowers, and more.

Strassen, bi-monthly market

The municipality of Strassen organizes a market every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month where you can buy organic products. The market takes place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of the Paul Barblé Cultural Center in Strassen.

Town of Sandweiler, market every two weeks

Sandweiler holds a market on the first and third Thursday of every month on Place Jemp Stein (in the middle of Rue Principale) from 4pm to 7pm (8pm in summer).

Looking for a market closer to home? Ask your local council. They will probably also have a local market where you can buy fresh, organic produce.

Luxembourg producers: buy organic fruit and fresh vegetables

Here you will find a selection of local stores offering baskets of fresh or organic fruit and vegetables for local and fair consumption.

Sandrine and her fresh baskets: Gault&Millau personality

Sandrine Pingeon sells her own fresh, local, and seasonal fruit and vegetables from her family farm in Munsbach (municipality of Schuttrange). In collaboration with a few local suppliers, she offers a wide range of high-quality organic products in addition to her locally grown fruit and vegetables: eggs, cheese, charcuterie, bread, etc.

Everyone fills their basket on site at very reasonable prices. Although a little far from the city center, Sandrine and her baskets are renowned in Luxembourg. Renowned Luxembourg chefs, including those with Michelin stars, come to her to stock up!
Sandrine was also named Personality of the Year 2018 by Gault&Millau Belux!
The added bonus? The choice, the friendly welcome, and the change of scenery.

Terra Coop and its community-supported agriculture concept

Terra Coop is an AMAP (Association pour le Maintien de l'Agriculture Paysanne, or Association for the Preservation of Small-Scale Farming) in Luxembourg, on Rue Eicherfeld. Terra Coop also sells its market garden produce, grown using ecological and regenerative methods, at the Bonnevoie market.

But Terra Coop also offers people who don't have a garden the opportunity to actively participate in growing vegetables and fruit. Don't have time to grow your own fruit and vegetables? No problem, you can become a member and enjoy fresh, local produce. All you have to do is become a member of the association and pay a membership fee. You will then receive a weekly basket containing the week's harvest (fruit, vegetables, root vegetables, herbs, etc.).

The products in your basket are fresh, organic, seasonal, and local, but the contents are not revealed until you place your order!

Le Chat Biotté and its organic vegetable boots

Le Chat Biotté also offers baskets of 100% organic fruit and vegetables (called "bio bottes" in reference to the brand name). These organic baskets are delivered directly to your home or workplace.

Le Chat Biotté offers almost exclusively local products from surrounding farms. There are three different types of boxes: the "botte énergie" (energy boot), which contains only fruit; the "botte végétarienne" (vegetarian boot), which contains only vegetables; and the "botte équilibre" (balance boot), which contains both fruit and vegetables.

The service operates on a subscription basis (from one month to one year) and offers very good value for money.

The added bonus? Your order includes recipes!

Co-labor, reintegration, and ecology

Located in Walferdange, Co-labor is above all a socially and environmentally responsible company. Co-Labor preserves and develops our environment. It offers baskets of fresh fruit and vegetables, produced in an eco-responsible manner.

Each "Grenge-Kuerf" basket contains organic fruit, vegetables, and salads from local orchards and vegetable gardens. When production in our regions decreases, these are supplemented by other organic fruit and vegetables from the region or Europe. Co-labor also offers organic bread, honey, juice, and eggs.

The added bonus? A wide variety of products in different sizes for all families! You can pick up your order in Walferdange or Luxembourg, or have it delivered to your home.

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Responsible consumption in Luxembourg

Good, clean, and fair food with Slow Food

The Slow Food Grand Duchy association promotes good, clean, and fair food in line with the international Slow Food movement (or slow dining) created in 1986. The aim is to raise consumer awareness of healthy production methods and promote local expertise. Slow Food promotes food based on sustainable production, coupled with the pleasure of eating tasty food. Slow Food emphasizes the conviviality of the pleasures of the table.

Responsible food in Luxembourg

To find out more about responsible eating in Luxembourg, visit changeonsdemenu.lu. Produced in collaboration between SOS Faim and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Luxembourg, you will find a wealth of information on how to eat in an environmentally friendly and responsible way.

You can find tips on how to consume better. You can even have fun calculating your food footprint. Our verdict is "Good, but could do better"! Enough to find areas for improvement...

An interactive map of responsible food structures in Luxembourg lists local producers, points of sale, processing sites, and even citizen initiatives. It's ideal for consuming or sourcing food in an environmentally responsible way in Luxembourg.

Discover the Long Live The Summer event at Luxexpo The Box, which promotes environmental commitment.

Buying in bulk in Luxembourg

Buying in bulk is not yet very widespread in Luxembourg, except of course in local markets. Some retailers even offer returnable containers to encourage reuse.

Bulk sections in supermarkets

Nevertheless, more and more supermarkets and mini-markets are offering bulk product sections. You can buy both food and non-food products. Prices are not always lower than you might expect. In addition, some butcher and cheese counters will serve food in your own containers. Remember to take them with you when you go shopping, along with your reusable bags.

Zero-waste stores

In terms of stores specializing in zero waste, we would like to highlight the wonderful fair trade initiative of Buttek-Mosaïk in Filsdorf, run by volunteers. Open Monday through Thursday, the store donates its profits to the Action pour un Monde Uni association.

Kilogram.lu is a social impact company based in Capellen. Orders can be placed online and delivered to your home or to pick-up points. Food jars are returnable. A store has just opened in Capellen.

Co-labor stores also offer bulk products.

Promoting green mobility and energy

Consuming more responsibly is not limited to food. In order to preserve our planet and reduce our ecological footprint, travel can be rethought with soft mobility.

Our energy consumption can also be greener. Luxembourg energy suppliers are increasingly offering clean energy. The Enovos Group supplies green electricity and climate-neutral natural gas throughout the Grand Duchy. Its subsidiary , Luxembourg Energy Office (LEO), also supplies the city of Luxembourg with green energy.

Gielt-Band – Yellow ribbon: "You can pick here"

If you see a yellow ribbon on a tree with the words "You can pick here," feel free to pick the fruit from the tree.

Launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Sylvicol (Union of Luxembourg Municipalities), this initiative aims to reduce waste and promote solidarity by allowing free picking for personal use.

Community gardens in Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a city where prices per square meter are high. As a result, many people do not have a private garden in which to plant or grow fruit, vegetables, herbs, and other crops.

To remedy this, the City of Luxembourg and an increasing number of municipalities are offering an original and innovative concept: community gardens!

Grow your own fruit and vegetables even if you don't have a garden

Created for people who do not have a private garden, community gardens allow you to grow flowers, vegetables, herbs, and fruit at a very reasonable price.

First established in 2013 in Luxembourg City in the Bonnevoie district, community gardens are now more widespread. The districts of Limpertsberg, the Pétrusse Valley, and Pfaffenthal also offer community gardens to their residents.

These community gardens were highlighted as part of the Urban History Festival 2024 in Bonnevoie.

Each community garden consists of a "communal" area and several "private" plots of land. These plots can be cultivated alone, with family, or with friends. The individual plots measure approximately 4 meters by 2 meters and allow for the cultivation of several crops.

Environmentally friendly meeting places

Another important criterion for community gardens in the City of Luxembourg is that cultivation must be carried out in an ecological and environmentally friendly manner. Pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and GMOs are prohibited. Compost bins are also available.

Exclusively reserved for residents of the neighborhoods in which they are located, these gardens are created with sustainable economy in mind. The aim is also to create a friendly atmosphere among friends and neighbors. Picnic tables are available.

In addition, the city of Luxembourg offers each resident who rents a plot training provided by a professional gardener, in order to optimize the cultivation of their land.

Are you interested in community gardens?

Are you interested in the concept and would like to have a plot of land to cultivate a garden? Contact your local council to find out if any plots are available.

You can also visit the Eise gaart website , the portal for community vegetable gardens in Luxembourg. The site presents the shared gardens in Luxembourg and how to join them. You will also find information on ecological gardening and a calendar of events in and around vegetable gardens nationwide. Produced in partnership with CELL – Center for Ecological Learning Luxembourg, the site is available in French, English, and German.

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Eco-friendly events and initiatives

"Green Event" labels

Under the impetus of the Ministry of the Environment, Climate, and Biodiversity, Luxembourg is committed to an eco-responsible approach, including in the organization of events. Organizers of events labeled "Green Event" are committed to reducing the ecological footprint of the event in question.

The Duck Race is a "Green Event." Don't hesitate to take part!

Nature clean-up initiatives

If you care about the cleanliness of your environment, help make nature cleaner with the "Grouss Botz" or big clean-up.

Repairing broken items

Want to give your broken items a second life but don't have any DIY skills? Repair Cafés are a must-visit!

In addition to the friendly atmosphere, you'll find volunteers who can help you repair almost anything: appliances, furniture, bicycles, toys, clothing, and more.

Ask your local council for more information.

There are many ways to get involved in preserving our planet. One way to pollute less and reduce our ecological footprint is to try out soft mobility.