Luxembourg - 15 fun things to do this Autumn in Luxembourg

Ah Autumn! The schools start, the traffic on the motorway starts, the weather changes, the trees get some colours, the blankets start to be sold again in stores and also the sweaters and jackets. Ah Autumn!

I have to admit it is my favourite season. It is not cold yet so you don't have to wear your warmest jacket, there are a lot of fruits on the market, the forests around Luxembourg look amazing, there are a lot of harvest events as people start coming back from the holiday mood and things are slowly, but surely moving in our little Grand Duchy.

So what is there to do in Luxembourg in Autumn, you ask? Well, here is my list. It is subjective, of course, but it could be a reference to you if you want to have an active autumn.

1. Enjoy Schueberfouer - I know our beloved Schuebi only lasts up to September, 11th, but it is still in autumn and if it doesn't rain enjoying some mules on a terrace, taking advantage of the panorama offered by the wheel and tasting all the little delicious treats that a fair has to offer is still an option.

2. Take a walk in Mullerthal and notice the change in seasons - Autumn is still the season for the nature walks and what is the area everyone recommends? Mullerthal. Have one last hike before the winter season, take your camera and snap thousands of pictures to last a lifetime.

3. Visit the Vianden Castle and take a hike or go by car around it and admire the changing colours of the foliage - the Autumn colours are a spectacle in itself, but imagine all that with Vianden Castle as a backdrop. Taking that perfect picture is a Sunday task in itself.

4. Enjoy a wine tasting tour and try the beaujolais - Before coming to this region I had no idea what beaujolais was. We call it in Romanian, "must" and it is the first wine, it doesn't have that much alcohol and it is sweeter. Most of the Moselle Villages have wine fests in Autumn, search Facebook or the internet for one and prepare your glasses.

5. Take a trip along the Moselle or Saar rivers - See the Saar twisting and turning at the Cloef. I am not a fan of the wooden structure they install recently, but still the views from the Cloef are amazing. On top of that, if you are on a more active side, you can climb up and down the hill through the forest. I did it once, it was fine, never again :)

6. Immerse yourself in the Steam period at the Fond de Gras Steampunk Convention - This is the event to check in autumn in Luxembourg. I've skipped it last year and everyone was talking about it so you have to check it out. It is on the weekend of 28-29 September.

7. Take a final dip in the Upper Sure Lake or go kayaking - It really depends on the weather here in Luxembourg, as half of August was cold, who knows if we will really have that one last dip or kayaking trip, but you may never know.

8. Enjoy the last braderies and open markets in the towns as they will close during winter - What is nicer than walking around the stalls and spotting little treasures? Keep an eye on Facebook as by now they learned how to make those Facebook events and you have all the details there. The Arlon one is called Marche aux Puces and it takes place on the first Sunday of the month till October.

9. Cross the border in Belgium and do a beer tasting accompanied by beer cheese - That is a must if you live in the area. I know there is a war going between beer drinkers in Belgium and Germany deciding which one is better, so why not check them both? While you are in Belgium though, take a cheese plateau when visiting a trappist brewery, you will definitely thank me. My favourite is Lupulus.

10. Take a walk in the forest - any forest will do. As we do not have that many parks in Arlon, walking Luna in the forest is always on our list. And although we tend to go to the same forest, the forest is never the same. Sit there quietly and listen, it is something I always like to do.

11. Enjoy the local produce, autumn vegetables and take a jam making class - That is my plan anyways. I've never made jam in my life and I would like to learn how. Also there are a lot of vegetables I associate with autumn such as pumpkins, mushrooms, cabbages, corn, and a lot of warm dishes to be made from those. Try some!

12. Pick an apple in Steinsel, a pumpkin in Beringen, a plum in Mamer and nuts in Vianden - All those are events I've been to and enjoyed to an extent or the other. It is an experience to pick your own fruit from the trees so gather some friends and have a picking Sunday. You will like it despite the crowds!

13. Decorate your house for Halloween or celebrate the local version of it called Trauliicht, when you can carve a beet lanterns instead of pumpkins. Apparently, in Munhausen they celebrate this local Halloween. As in previous years I've complained as no one celebrates Halloween in the traditional way in Luxembourg, I'm excited to find out what is this Trauliicht all about. If I find the right info I will go and report back here on the blog.

14. Check the Eastern European Movies at CinEast Film Festival - I always like to check out at least one Romanian movie as usual they bring only the latest productions. But, go to the movies, see the differences between countries, enjoy a well organised festival!

15. Prepare yourself for Christmas - The winter lights will be lighted this year in November and also the Christmas Markets will start in the region around the same time. Granted, it is not related to autumn, but it is Christmas. This year I hope to properly celebrate it, as last year I was so busy I've almost forgot about it altogether.

I hope you enjoyed my little article as much as I've enjoyed writing it and as usual, you can find me on Instagram @mademoiselle.ralu