European Archaeology Days

From 13 to 15 June 2025, European Archaeology Days (EAD) invites the public to discover archaeology through more than 5,000 events organised in Luxembourg and 30 countries across Europe.

‘European Archaeology Days offer a wonderful opportunity to highlight the richness of Luxembourg's archaeological heritage,’ says Minister of Culture Eric Thill. "I am particularly pleased that the remarkable work of the INRA is being showcased in this way, in collaboration with all those involved in preserving and passing on our shared history. These days are an invitation to reconnect with our roots and better understand the foundations of our society."

European Archaeology Days are organised by INRA under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and the Council of Europe. In partnership with the main stakeholders, museums and volunteer associations active in the field of archaeology and heritage in Luxembourg, INRA is organising for the first time in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg three days of visits and open days across the country and at a multitude of sites and periods. Whether you are a history buff or simply curious, with your family or school class, come and discover the behind-the-scenes world of heritage and archaeological research.

Programme

13 June - Bertrange, Grevenmacher

10:00 am: Presentation/Open Day at INRA (Bertrange) - workshops: what is archaeology, presentation of the inventory and mapping service, land use planning, tour of the storage facilities.

7:00 p.m.: Official opening by Minister of Culture Eric Thill followed by a lecture on Die Rettungsgrabungen in Grevenmacher-Granzegebur und die Entwicklung der Siedlungskammer Potaschberg in der Eisenzeit (The rescue excavations in Grevenmacher-Granzegebur and the development of the Potaschberg settlement chamber in the Iron Age).

Reception hosted by the municipality of Grevenmacher.

14 June - Titelberg, Goeblange, Echternach

10:00 a.m.: Guided tour of Titelberg at the end of the morning

2:00 p.m.: Tour of the Giewel villa by the Georges Kayser Altertumsfuerscher

3:00 p.m.: Tour of the Réimer Villa in Echternach

15 June - Luxembourg, Müllerthal, Biodiversum

10:00 a.m.: Guided tour of the Mansfeld site

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Open house at the Luxembourg Prehistoric Society (Müllerthal)

3:00 p.m.: Tour of the archaeological collections at the National Museum of Fine Arts

4:00 p.m.: Guided tour of the KeltenWelten exhibition (Biodiversum)

All activities are free of charge, but some require registration.

For more information: https://journees-archeologie.eu/fru-3937/c-2025/lg-en/luxembourg/Home