From the number of rides to how the fairground is kept clean, these are some of the key numbers that play a role in ensuring that the Schueberfouer runs smoothly. 

4.4ha

Since 2019, the fairground has covered an area of 4.4 hectares. The catering facilities are mainly concentrated in the northwest of the Glacis and visitors can access the Schueberfouer via two tram stops (Théâter and Faïencerie) or from one of eight pedestrian accesses.

6 nationalities

Like Luxembourg itself, the The Schueberfouer is diverse. French fairground workers are the most numerous, ahead of the Luxembourgers and Germans.

16 hygiene agents

The City of Luxembourg's Hygiene Service has a roster of 16 hygiene agents it mobilises throughout the Schueberfouer. During the last edition, in 2019, more than 90 tonnes of waste was collected in addition to a total of 690 Valorlux recycling bags with a 120-litre capacity.

20 days

The Schueberfouer starts this Friday 19 August and ends on Wednesday 7 September. During the 20 days of celebration, rides will be accessible from 12pm to 1am and the food stands from 11am to 1am.

50%

To enjoy rides at half price, you will have to wait until the last day, Wednesday 7 September. As is the tradition, all the attractions and games will be accessible at 50% off. The fair ends with a big fireworks display at 10pm from the Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge. On 24 August, there will also be a family day with reduced prices.

223 fairground vendors

The City of Luxembourg has selected 223 of the 500 applications received for this 2022 edition. The Schueberfouer offers "a mixture of tradition, gastronomy and sensational attractions", says the City of Luxembourg. This is reflected in the distribution of the types of attractions and food and drinks stands.

680th edition

Founded in 1340 by John the Blind, the Schueberfouer marks its return this year with its 680th edition.In addition to the pandemic-related cancellations in 2020 and 2021, the event was also suspended between 1914 and 1918 due to the First World War and from 1940 to 1944 during the Second World War. It should be noted that the 1941, 1942 and 1943 editions took place, but under the control of the German occupiers, says Steve Kayser, a historian who specialises in the Schueberfouer.

2023

This edition is the last one before the municipal elections on 11 June 2023 (followed by parliamentary elections in October). This is significant for the traditional mayors’ day on Tuesday 23 August.

This article was originally published in and has been translated by Delano.