Mullerthal Nature Park Announces Upcoming Orchard Month Activities

The Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall (Mullerthal nature park) has announced a series of events as part of the "Mount vum Bongert" (Month of the Orchard), an initiative that celebrates orchards and local products.

The nature park noted that orchards form part of the region's cultural and natural heritage, with fruits from the "Bongerten" having long been used for a variety of purposes. Even today, local producers transform the fruits of the orchards into high-quality regional products (apple juice, brandies, cider, etc.). Since 2020 the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall has organised an annual "Mount vum Bongert”, an initiative which offers the public an opportunity to discover Mullerthal's meadows and orchards from different angles.

Culinary highlights

During “Mount vum Bongert”, various restaurants in the region offer menus based on regional fruit and refined products made from it. These special menus are available at Dimmer restaurant in Wallendorf-Pont (from now until Sunday 22 November), Reilander Millen restaurant (from Thursday 1 to Sunday 18 October), A Schulesch restaurant in Heffingen (from Tuesday 6 to Friday 16 October) and Gruber restaurant in Steinheim (from Thursday 8 October to Monday 9 November).

On Friday 30 October, from 19:30 to 21:30, there will be a tasting of quality spirits, accompanied by a visit to the Weber-Walch distillery in Reisdorf. Together with distiller Pit Weber and spirits sommelier Paul Thill, you will be able to taste a variety of spirits and learn interesting facts about distillation. Registration is available at naturpark-mellerdall.lu.

The École du Goût of Luxembourg’s three nature parks is offering a cooking workshop for children aged six to twelve on Tuesday 3 November from 14:30 to 17:00. On the menu: recipes featuring delicious pumpkins, crisp apples, juicy pears and mysterious aromatic herbs, sourced from their own garden and the region’s traditional orchards. For further details and registration, visit ecoledugout.lu.

Variety exhibition

In the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall region, 138 different varieties of apples have already been recorded – demonstrating the diversity of the region’s traditional orchards. The Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall will provide an overview of this varietal diversity on Saturday 10 October as part of the apple juice festival (Vizfest) in Echternach. At the market square, visitors will be able to discover different regional apple varieties and learn more about the importance of traditional orchards, as well as about the possibilities for maintaining and planting trees. On this occasion, the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall will also provide information about relevant services and ongoing projects in the region.

The information stand will be open from 10:00 to 18:00. At the same time, the apple juice festival (Vizfest) organised by the Guides & Scouts of Echternach will take place in the market square.

Interactive trail on the theme of traditional orchards

In the municipality of Reisdorf, an interactive trail dedicated to fruit trees and traditional orchards is available until Saturday 31 October. Along this approximately 7 km route, children and adults can tackle questions and challenges about the history of traditional orchards. The rally can be started individually at any time using the Actionbound app. Please note the questions are available exclusively in Luxembourgish.

The starting point is at the former Reisdorf railway station (6, Route de la Sûre), where there is a map of the route and the QR code required to start the rally.

Workshop on the diversity of varieties for children

On Tuesday 13 October, the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall is inviting children aged six to twelve and their accompanying adults to a fun workshop dedicated to the diversity of regional apple varieties. From 14:30 to 16:00, participants will be able to discover different apple varieties in a traditional orchard in Berdorf and learn more about the distinctive characteristics and importance of these orchards. Participation is free of charge. Registration information can be found at naturpark-mellerdall.lu.

Free harvesting equipment

At the Natur- & Geopark Mëllerdall, it is possible to borrow “Rollblitz” fruit-harvesting tools free of charge. Among other things, these tools make it possible to easily collect apples, pears, walnuts and chestnuts from the ground without having to bend down. Those interested can register by tel: 26 87 82 91 - 25 or by completing the form at naturpark-mellerdall.lu.

For more information about all the activities and local festivals, visit https://www.naturpark-mellerdall.lu/mount-vum-bongert-2026/.