 
Welcome
to Larochette,
Veilz, Velz, Feltz, Fels, Rupes, Roketa, La Roiche, La Rochette, Larochette - During
the past 800 years of the Felser castle and town history many names an manner of writing
were used.
The
name "Fiels" (Fels in German or Larochette in French,) appears for the first time in the Luxembourgish history
around 1176 with Arnoldies de Rupe. The name Rupes (Latin = Rock = Fels in
German) means the rock the castle is built on.
This
nice little town is located in the center of Luxemburg, at the border of a
natural area called "Little Switzerland".
Currently
the population has reached around 1750 people and is a mixture of over 20 different
nationalities.
In
the old days Larochette was an industrial town where mainly cloth factories and
manufactories were located. Nowadays, the main industry is Tourism.
Larochette
has a very nice center called "Bleech" with a kiosk where during the
summer months
concerts, markets and other cultural manifestations are organized by the local
authorities and clubs. See also our Local Pages
Surrounded
by shops, hotels, restaurants and cafés is the Bleech also
"the"
place to go for a good meal or a drink on one of the beautifully located
terraces around this very "picturesque" center. Take a look at the
"What can I do in Larochette" to see
some ideas of entertainment during your visit.
Several campings, are located in the direct
neighborhood.
A
castle, very impressively built on the rocks high above the village,
is completing the surroundings. The
ruins of Larochette castle are witnesses of the existence of a huge 11th century fortress. The
so-called "Créhange House" has recently been completely restored.
A
short (±3 Minutes) film showing the changes of the Castle due to the restoration is downloadable here (4.5Mb
Real Player file)
 Larochette,
the small town on the banks of the “White Ernz”, has been a well-known
holiday resort and one of the most popular excursion centers for about a century.
Its
tourist importance has been favored as well by the town's historical past as by
its central geographical situation.
Vast
forests, strange raven rocks, sunny slopes and shady valleys represent interesting and quite charming hiking grounds. (30Km
of walking paths).
During
the summer a very impressive Night-Glow takes place after the competitions of the Luxembourg
Hot Air Balloon Championship.
Under
the condition of favorable weather, the huge hot-air balloons are raised in the
center of Larochette between the houses and hotels.
From August 3rd to 13th 2000 the Hot Air Balloon European
Championship took place in the area around Meysembourg only 3 Km (1.8 M)
from Larochette. We have seen Take-offs of more than 120 balloons
simultaneously, 22 competition flights and amazing fantasy balloons. See the Special
Pages for pictures of this event!
 Larochette
owns a restored factory building now used as a Cultural Center. During
the year local clubs can rent this facility to organize events like concerts
(see also the Page of the local Musicband
"Philharmonie de Larochette"), Balls, carnival,
theater, dinner parties, Etc.
Congresses
can be hold here under the lead of the local hotel-owners.
Relaxation
and amusement are guaranteed by an all-round leisure time program:
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Concerts and cultural activities during the whole year, (see the what's on page)
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All-weather swimming pool, sporting facilities and miniature golf (See also the Picture Gallery)
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Modern first class camping grounds and nice, comfortable holiday-flats.
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Moreover, a
youth hostel and modern hotels with above average to luxurious rooms and a first
rate international cuisine take good care of the guest’s well-being.
Please find here some useful addresses in Larochette and of possible hospices or campings.
Visit us soon,
here you find a
useful map,
or take a walk through the Virtual Visitor page.
 Even better do not waist time and
visit Larochette right now! Click the "Beam me up Scotty" button and ......
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