Newest project

New habitats in the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall

On 1 January 2020, the Environmental Fund project “Restoration of FFH 6510 and FFH 6210 habitats and species-rich grassland areas” was launched in the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall. As the project organizer, the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall is responsible for implementing and coordinating this 5…

On 1 January 2020, the Environmental Fund project “Restoration of FFH 6510 and FFH 6210 habitats and species-rich grassland areas” was launched in the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall. As the…

On 1 January 2020, the Environmental Fund project “Restoration of FFH 6510 and FFH 6210 habitats and species-rich grassland areas”…

“Bongerten” action plan

Orchard meadows (Bongerten) are not only a typical feature of the landscape in the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall, they also have high nature conservation significance as a habitat for many rare animal and plant species. The Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall…

Orchard meadows (Bongerten) are not only a typical feature of the landscape in the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall, they also have high nature conservation significance as a habitat for many…

Orchard meadows (Bongerten) are not only a typical feature of the landscape in the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall, they also…

Action programme for springs conservation

Luxembourg sandstone is known for its numerous springs, and that’s also true of the Mëllerdall. Calcareous tufa springs are also found here. They are classified by the European Fauna and Flora Habitats directive as a priority habitat, although they generally…

Luxembourg sandstone is known for its numerous springs, and that’s also true of the Mëllerdall. Calcareous tufa springs are also found here. They are classified by the European Fauna and…

Luxembourg sandstone is known for its numerous springs, and that’s also true of the Mëllerdall. Calcareous tufa springs are also…

Community garden in Consdorf

The municipality of Consdorf, in cooperation with the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall and with assistance from expert André Erpelding, has created a community garden in the centre of Consdorf. The site is owned by the municipality and has a surface…

The municipality of Consdorf, in cooperation with the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall and with assistance from expert André Erpelding, has created a community garden in the centre of Consdorf. The…

The municipality of Consdorf, in cooperation with the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall and with assistance from expert André Erpelding, has…

Drinking water protection

In contrast to the action programme for springs conservation, this project focuses on the long-term protection of our drinking water, which is of particular importance in the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall. Because of the geology of the region, most households…

In contrast to the action programme for springs conservation, this project focuses on the long-term protection of our drinking water, which is of particular importance in the Natur- & Geopark…

In contrast to the action programme for springs conservation, this project focuses on the long-term protection of our drinking water,…

Ecole du goût – Taste school for children and adults

We all eat food. At least three times a day. But where exactly does this essential means of survival come from? What does our piled-up plate have to do with the environment, the climate and regional development? And another thing…

We all eat food. At least three times a day. But where exactly does this essential means of survival come from? What does our piled-up plate have to do with…

We all eat food. At least three times a day. But where exactly does this essential means of survival come…

Environmentally friendly alternatives to gravel gardens

A campaign of the Mouvement Ecologique Gravel gardens have been booming in recent years. Very often, these supposedly cheap and easy-care stone deserts become a burden after a short time: the stones get colonised by algae, in the summer it becomes unbearably hot, “weeds” settle…

A campaign of the Mouvement Ecologique Gravel gardens have been booming in recent years. Very often, these supposedly cheap and easy-care stone deserts become a…

Insect hotel

Nesting aids for insects

An insect hotel creates “living space” for endangered insects. Wild bees, for example, can spend the winter in the various cavities or use them as nesting aids for their offspring. The “hotel guests” are harmless, so there is no danger…

An insect hotel creates “living space” for endangered insects. Wild bees, for example, can spend the winter in the various cavities or use them as nesting aids for their offspring.…

An insect hotel creates “living space” for endangered insects. Wild bees, for example, can spend the winter in the various…

Interment in nature – an alternative final resting place in the woods

In Berdorf there is a regional cemetery in the forest which is available for all citizens in the region of the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall. You can find more information in the following PDF (in German of French).

In Berdorf there is a regional cemetery in the forest which is available for all citizens in the region of the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall. You can find more information…

In Berdorf there is a regional cemetery in the forest which is available for all citizens in the region of…

INTERREG VA project – Dry stone walls in the Greater Region

Preserving, restoring and raising awareness of a high nature value heritage

As part of this INTERREG VA project (duration 4 years), the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall is working on the topic of dry stone walls. Together with five project partners from the Greater Region and numerous strategic partners, we are putting…

As part of this INTERREG VA project (duration 4 years), the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall is working on the topic of dry stone walls. Together with five project partners from…

As part of this INTERREG VA project (duration 4 years), the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall is working on the topic…

LEADER Project – CIRCLE

The project „CIRCLE“ was launched on March 2020, as part of the EU’s LEADER funding programme. The Natur- & Georpark Mëllerdall is responsible for implementing and coordinating the project. The aim of the “CIRCLE” project is to convey knowledge about…

The project „CIRCLE“ was launched on March 2020, as part of the EU’s LEADER funding programme. The Natur- & Georpark…

LEADER project – Holz vun hei (locally sourced wood)

The “Holz vun hei” project was launched on 1 October 2018 as part of the EU’s LEADER funding programme. The Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall is responsible for implementing and coordinating the project, the duration of which is two years. The…

The “Holz vun hei” project was launched on 1 October 2018 as part of the EU’s LEADER funding programme. The Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall is responsible for implementing and coordinating…

The “Holz vun hei” project was launched on 1 October 2018 as part of the EU’s LEADER funding programme. The…

LIFE IP ZENAPA

Zero Emission Nature Protection Areas

As of November 1, 2016, the “LIFE-IP ZENAPA – Zero Emission Nature Protection Areas” project was approved as part of the EU funding programme for environmental, nature conservation and climate action, “LIFE”. The applicant and project manager is the Institute…

As of November 1, 2016, the “LIFE-IP ZENAPA – Zero Emission Nature Protection Areas” project was approved as part of…

Mëllerdall Late Night Bus

The “Mëllerdall Late Night Bus” is a night public transport service serving dances and other parties and celebrations of a certain size. The main aim of the service is road safety, by providing users with perfectly safe return journeys to…

The “Mëllerdall Late Night Bus” is a night public transport service serving dances and other parties and celebrations of a certain size. The main aim of the service is road…

The “Mëllerdall Late Night Bus” is a night public transport service serving dances and other parties and celebrations of a…

Natura 2000

What is Natura 2000? Natura 2000 is a European network of protected areas for threatened or particularly typical natural habitats and species. The aim is to protect plants, animals and habitats in their natural areas of distribution all over Europe. The…

What is Natura 2000? Natura 2000 is a European network of protected areas for threatened or particularly typical natural habitats and species. The aim is to protect plants, animals and habitats…

What is Natura 2000? Natura 2000 is a European network of protected areas for threatened or particularly typical natural habitats and…

NaturErliefnisSchoul

Learning outdoors in and with nature

The NaturErliefnisSchoul is a Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall, Naturparkschoul héich 3 and elementary school ‘Beeforter Buergfénkelcher’ pilot project set up and run by Sandra Leoni and Joëlle Renoir. Both teachers wanted to work in partnership with the Natur- & Geopark…

The NaturErliefnisSchoul is a Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall, Naturparkschoul héich 3 and elementary school ‘Beeforter Buergfénkelcher’ pilot project set up…

Naturparkschoul – héich 3

Naturparkschoul – héich 3 Children are tomorrow’s decision-makers and people in charge! In order to encourage the upcoming generations to adopt an environmentally-aware and more sustainable lifestyle, the Natur- & Geopark aims to give children an opportunity from an early…

Naturparkschoul – héich 3 Children are tomorrow’s decision-makers and people in charge! In order to encourage the upcoming generations to…

New habitats in the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall

On 1 January 2020, the Environmental Fund project “Restoration of FFH 6510 and FFH 6210 habitats and species-rich grassland areas” was launched in the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall. As the…

On 1 January 2020, the Environmental Fund project “Restoration of FFH 6510 and FFH 6210 habitats and species-rich grassland areas”…

Northern crested newt

The northern crested newt (Triturus cristatus) is very rare throughout Europe and therefore strictly protected. The Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall is one of the few areas in Luxembourg where it can still be found. Conservation of the Mëllerdall population is…

The northern crested newt (Triturus cristatus) is very rare throughout Europe and therefore strictly protected. The Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall is one of the few areas in Luxembourg where it…

The northern crested newt (Triturus cristatus) is very rare throughout Europe and therefore strictly protected. The Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall…

Public green spaces and biodiversity

Towns and villages are an important habitat for many animal and plant species. Public green spaces in particular offer an ideal opportunity to promote biodiversity. In addition to the typical parks, the urban and village green spaces also include very…

Towns and villages are an important habitat for many animal and plant species. Public green spaces in particular offer an ideal opportunity to promote biodiversity. In addition to the typical…

Towns and villages are an important habitat for many animal and plant species. Public green spaces in particular offer an…

Recording the diversity of fruit varieties

Hundreds of fruits cultivars exist in the Natur- & Geopark

The east of Luxembourg is known for its abundance of fruit varieties. Apples include, for example, more than a hundred different varieties, including known and common ones like the Rhineland Winter Rambour, the Luxembourg Triumph or the K, as well…

The east of Luxembourg is known for its abundance of fruit varieties. Apples include, for example, more than a hundred different varieties, including known and common ones like the Rhineland…

The east of Luxembourg is known for its abundance of fruit varieties. Apples include, for example, more than a hundred…