In this episode of our Minett Mash-Up podcast, we meet another decision-maker from one of the eleven municipalities of the Minett UNESCO Biosphere. The municipality of Kayl-Tétange is our sixth stop on this year’s journey through Luxembourg’s only biosphere reserve. Although neither Kayl nor Tétange had ironworks, the municipality, which is located alongside the Kaylbach, is closely tied to the industrial history of the region and its current natural wealth. We had plenty of exciting topics and stories to discuss with the mayor of Kayl in the park.
Our “Minett-Location” of the month: Park Ouerbett
We recorded this episode of “Minett Mash-Up” at the Park Ouerbett. This green space in the centre of Kayl, which opened in 2010, was even a finalist for the Luxembourg Architecture Prize in 2011. It is a peaceful retreat for all ages, offering a playground, public sports facilities, and a pavilion where a restaurant is set to reopen soon.
Our guest: Jean Weiler
Jean Weiler has been the mayor of the municipality of Kayl-Tétange since 2022. Prior to his political career, he worked as a teacher. He told us that he is a true resident of the Kayl Valley, having lived in all of its villages.
During our conversation, we discussed the challenges of developing a municipality located in a relatively narrow valley between two extraordinary nature reserves. We also talked to him about the ‘Plan de Développement Communal’ and the future Kayl-Nord district. We also discussed the local industrial history and the infrastructure created by the municipality, such as the Musée Ferrum.
Unser Quiz:
What is the name of the Minett Trail Kabaischen located in Tétange, in the municipality of Kayl?
- De Lutepitti
- D’Bremshaischen
- Den alen ARBED’s-Bureau
The ‘Käler Poteau’ separates the villages of Kayl and Rumelange. A road leads over this mountain. How high does this road go?
- 382 m
- 415 m
- 466m
Pierre Schiltz’s lamp factory began producing carbide lamps for miners in 1913. Pierre Schiltz was also the mayor of Kayl. How many times did he hold this position?
- Eng Kéier
- Zwou Kéieren
- Dräi Kéieren
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Links to the topics of this episode:
- The municipality of Kayl – A municipality in the Kayl Valley consisting of the villages of Kayl and Tétange
- Musée Ferrum – A local museum about the industrial history of the municipality of Kayl
- Park Ouerbett – A park in the centre of Kayl
- Park Hummerland – A park in the centre of Tétange
- Monument National des Mineurs – Monument commemorating all victims of mining in Luxembourg
- Plan de développement communal – Development plan for the municipality of Kayl and Tétange
- Schungfabrik – Former shoe production site and current cultural centre of the municipality
- Karbidsluuchtefabrick – Factory of Pierre Schiltz where lamps for miners were produced
- Minettswee – A ten-kilometre hiking trail summarising the history of Minett mining in the Kayl Valley
- Jean Schortgen – The first worker to be elected to Luxembourg’s parliament
- Den alen ARBED’s-Büro – Kabaischen of the Minett Trail in Tétange
- Haard Nature Reserve – One of the six core zones of the Minett Biosphere Reserve, partly located within the municipality
- Léiffrächen Nature Reserve – Another nature reserve near Kayl and is also a core zone of the biosphere reserve
- Musée des Mines – The national mining museum in Rumelange
- Beyond the frame – Photo exhibition on display at the Musée Ferrum until September
- Pierre Schiltz – Lamp manufacturer and local politician in Kayl
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