Eco-responsible consumption, local production, and local food
Sustainable Consumption in Luxembourg
Do you live in Luxembourg and want to shop in an eco-friendly way? Do you want to shop at the market or from a local producer to eat fresh, organic products without creating waste? This section is for you.
Here you’ll find some of the local markets and producers where you can stock up on fresh produce. We also list the various stores where you can buy in bulk. Choose natural, organic, and local food. Shop sustainably and responsibly in Luxembourg.
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Shopping at local markets in Luxembourg
Markets in the City of Luxembourg
Every week, the various markets in Luxembourg City offer fresh, locally produced goods. They can be found at the following locations:
Stater Maart
Traditionally located on Place Guillaume II, this market takes place twice a week at the Knuedler (Place Guillaume II) on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the Luxembourg-Ville-Haute neighborhood.
Located near the Hamilius tram stop, this traditional market features 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.
You’ll find stalls selling fish, meat, cheese, flowers, vegetables, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as Greek and Italian products. It recently added a “Food Village” open from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to offer neighborhood workers a friendly lunch break featuring street food and more.
Garer Maart
Located at Place de Paris in the Gare neighborhood, this market features about ten traditional stalls on Thursdays from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. You’ll find fruits and vegetables, roasted chickens, as well as prepared dishes that you can enjoy on-site for lunch. It’s perfect for a summer lunch break before grabbing a coffee on the sunny terraces of the square.
Glacismaart
The Glacismaart is a Luxembourg institution. It takes place on Place du Glacis every third Sunday of the month, from March to November, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Glacismaart takes a break in August due to the Schueberfouer. Easy to access, it’s a gathering spot for hundreds of people as soon as the warm weather arrives in Luxembourg.
An iconic spot in the Limperstberg neighborhood, the Glacismaart is a must-visit for lovers of fresh produce and Sunday shopping.
You’ll find food there , including fresh local products from Luxembourg. But bargain hunters can also find artisanal goods, secondhand items , various decorative objects,clothing, and leather goods. Visitors can also buy plants and flowers at the . The Glacismaart also offers activities for children, as well as light refreshments on-site.
Other farmers’ markets in Luxembourg
Looking for a market closer to home? Check with your local municipality. It likely also hosts a local market where you can buy fresh and organic produce.
You’ll find other farmers’ markets in the following municipalities, among others
Markets in the Central Region
- Hesperange, in front of City Hall every second Wednesday of the month
- Bridel, every second Wednesday on the church square
- Mamer, on the 1st and 3rd Fridays on Independence Square
- Strassen: Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, you can shop at the Paul Barblé Cultural Center parking lot. The market runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
- Sandweiler hosts a market every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month on Jemp Stein Square (in the middle of Main Street) from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (8:00 PM in summer)
- Schuttrange: every second Saturday of the month on Church Square
- Niederanven, on the first Monday of the month in the parking lot of the youth center and Raiffeisen Bank
Markets in the Eastern Region:
- Mondorf, on the 2nd and 4th Fridays at “Bei der Albaach” Square
- Schengen, the first Wednesday of the month at Stäreplaz
Markets in the Northern Region:
- Diekirch: Tuesdays in the pedestrian zone
- Ettelbruck, Fridays at the church square
- Grevenmacher, the first Monday of the month at the market square
Southern Region Markets
- Esch-sur-Alzette, at Town Hall Square every Tuesday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. You can find all kinds of fresh food, grilled chicken, and flowers there
- Dudelange, Thursdays at Town Hall Square
- Bettembourg, Tuesdays at Church Square
- Kayl, Tuesdays at Place Fred Coullen
- Differdange, Thursdays at Market Square
- Schifflange, the second Monday of the month at Place de la Liberté
Organic fruits and fresh vegetables
Here are a few places where you can shop to support local and fair trade products.
Local producers and products
Sandrine and her fresh produce baskets: Gault&Millau featured vendor
Sandrine Pingeon sells her own fresh, local, and seasonal fruits and vegetables from the family farm in Munsbach (Schuttrange municipality). In collaboration with a few local suppliers, she also offers a wide range of high-quality organic products in addition to her locally grown fruits and vegetables: eggs, cheeses, cold cuts, breads, and more.
On-site, everyone fills their basket at very reasonable prices. Although a bit far from downtown, Sandrine and her baskets are well-known in Luxembourg. Renowned Luxembourgish chefs, including those with Michelin stars, come to her to stock up!
And Sandrine was named Personality of the Year 2018 by Gault&Millau Belux!
The little extra? The selection, the very friendly welcome, and the change of scenery.
Terra Coop and its community-based market garden concept
Terra Coop is an AMAP (Association for the Preservation of Small-Scale Farming) in Luxembourg, on Rue Eicherfeld.
By becoming a member of the association, you’ll receive a weekly basket filled with the harvest of the week (fruits, vegetables, root vegetables, herbs, etc.).
The products in your basket are fresh, organic, seasonal, and local, but the contents aren’t revealed until you place your order!
Le Chat Biotté and its bundles of organic vegetables
Le Chat Biotté also offers baskets of 100% organic fruits 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 nearby farms. You’ll find three different types of boxes: the “energy bundle” consisting solely of fruit, the “vegetarian bundle” consisting solely of vegetables, and the “balance bundle” featuring both fruit and vegetables.
The service operates on a subscription basis (from one month to one year) and offers excellent value for money.
The little extra? The order includes recipes!
Co-labor: Social Reintegration and Sustainability
Located in Walferdange, Co-labor is first and foremost a socially and environmentally responsible company. It offers baskets of fresh fruits and vegetables, produced in an eco-friendly manner.
Each “Grenge-Kuerf” basket contains organic fruits, vegetables, and salads sourced from local orchards and gardens. When local harvests are limited, they’re supplemented with other organic fruits 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 to suit every family! You can pick up your order in Walferdange or Luxembourg City, and home delivery is available.
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Gielt-Band – Yellow Ribbon: “Here you can pick”
If you see a yellow ribbon on a tree with the words “You may pick here,” feel free to pick the fruit from the tree.
Launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Sylvicol (the Association of Luxembourg Municipalities), this initiative aims to reduce food waste and promote solidarity by allowing free picking for personal use.
Responsible Consumption in Luxembourg
Growing Your Own Vegetables with Community Gardens
To meet the demand for gardens, the City of Luxembourg and an increasing number of municipalities are offering an original and innovative concept: community gardens!
Designed for people who don’t have a private garden, community gardens allow you to grow flowers, vegetables, herbs, and fruit. Each community garden consists of a “shared” area, as well as several “private” plots. 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 various plants.
Farming is done in an eco-friendly, environmentally responsible way. Pesticides and chemical fertilizers are prohibited, as are GMOs. Compost bins are also available.
Exclusively reserved for residents of the neighborhoods where they are located, these gardens are designed with sustainable agriculture in mind. The goal is also to foster a friendly atmosphere among friends and neighbors. Picnic tables are provided.
In addition, the City of Luxembourg offers every resident who rents a plot training provided by a professional gardener to help them make the most of their plot.
Check with your local municipality to see if plots are available.
You can also visit the Eise gaart website , the portal for community gardens in Luxembourg. The site features shared gardens in Luxembourg and explains how to join one. You’ll also find information on ecological gardening and a calendar of events in and around community gardens nationwide. Created in partnership with CELL – Center for Ecological Learning Luxembourg, the site is available in French, English, and German.
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Eating Responsibly
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) founded in 1986.
The goal is to raise consumer awareness of healthy production methods that highlight local expertise. Slow Food promotes a diet based on sustainable production, combined with the pleasure of enjoying flavorful foods. Slow Food emphasizes the conviviality of the dining experience.
Information site on responsible eating with changeonsdemenu.lu
To learn more about responsible eating in Luxembourg, visit changeonsdemenu.lu. Created in collaboration between SOS Faim and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Luxembourg, you’ll find plenty of information on how to eat in an eco-friendly and responsible way.
You can find tips on how to consume more responsibly. You can even have fun calculating your food footprint. As for us, the verdict is “Good, but could do better”! Enough to find areas for improvement…
An interactive map of responsible food systems in Luxembourg lists local producers, retail outlets, processing facilities, and even citizen initiatives. It’s ideal for shopping or sourcing food in an environmentally responsible way in Luxembourg.
Buying in bulk in Luxembourg
Bulk shopping isn’t very widespread in Luxembourg yet, except of course at local markets. Some retailers even offer returnable containers to encourage reuse.
Nevertheless, more and more supermarkets and convenience stores are offering bulk product sections. You can stock up on both food and non-food items . Prices aren’t always lower than you might expect. Additionally, some meat or cheese counters will serve food in your own containers. Remember to bring them along with your reusable bags when you go shopping.
Zero-Waste Stores
As for stores specializing in zero-waste, note the wonderful fair-trade initiative of Buttek-Mosaïk in Filsdorf, run by volunteers. Open Monday through Thursday, the shop donates its profits to the association Action pour un Monde Uni.
Kilogram.lu is a social impact company based in Capellen. Orders can be placed online and delivered to your home or picked up at pickup points. Food jars are returnable. A store has just opened in Capellen.
Co-labor stores also offer bulk products.
Eco-friendly events and initiatives
Promoting green mobility and energy
Consuming more responsibly isn’t limited to food. To preserve our planet and reduce our ecological footprint, we can rethink how we get around by adopting sustainable mobility. There are many ways to get involved in preserving our planet.
Our energy consumption can also be greener. Luxembourg energy providers 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.
If you want to generate your own electricity, install solar panels. Substantial government subsidies are available. And with the third-party payment system set to take effect in 2026, you won’t even have to pay the subsidy portion upfront.
“Green Event” Labels
Under the leadership 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” commit to reducing the ecological footprint of the event in question.
The Duck Race is a “Green Event.” Don’t hesitate to join in!
Nature Cleanup Initiatives
If you care about the cleanliness of your environment, help create a cleaner natural environment by participating in the “Grouss Botz” or big cleanup. These events take place in the spring and are organized by the municipalities.
Repairing broken items
Want to give your broken items a second life but aren’t handy? “Repair Cafés” are a must-visit!
In addition to the friendly atmosphere, you’ll find volunteers there who can help you repair almost anything: appliances, furniture, bikes, toys, clothes, and more.
Check with your local municipality for more information.
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