Six safety tips for the Fouer
While the annual Schueberfouer puts the fun into funfair for roughly two million visitors every year, the event also brings lots of opportunities for pickpockets.

(CS/ks) While the annual Schueberfouer puts the fun into funfair for roughly two million visitors every year, the event also brings lots of opportunities for pickpockets.
To avoid a trip to the temporary police station, set up at the Fouer's main entrance, take a look at our six safety tips.
1) Leave valuables at home
Police strongly encourage visitors to leave all but essential valuables at home. For example, consider which bank card to take. By planning your budget you can also avoid taking unnecessary amounts of cash. Other documents normally stored in your wallet should also be removed. For example, if you're travelling by public transport, leave your driver's licence at home. Should a wallet be stolen this limits the amount of damage.
2) Safely store wallets and mobile phones
Keep wallets, mobile phones or other valuables safely stored away. For example, avoid keeping them in coat or trouser pockets, easily accessible for pickpockets. Backpacks should be worn on your front and shoulder bags should be carried with the clasp or closure facing your body. While not particularly attractive, fanny packs or neck pouches are a good alternative. Additionally, do not leave your bags unattended, for example when sitting down at a food stall.
3) Watch out in the crowds
Especially during busy periods pickpockets are at work, as they are less noticeable and can hide among the throngs of people visiting the Fouer. Pay especially close attention to your bags and valuables when moving in a crowd.
4) Don't fall for tricks
Be wary of pickpocket tricks. These include bumping into someone, accidentally dropping food on someone and helping clean up the mess or other such distractions.
5) Register your children with police
While this is not related to pickpockets at the Fouer, losing a child in the crowds is a nightmare scenario for many parents. Police offer to register children at their station. The kids receive a badge with a number and the phone number of police. The number correspondends to the phone number of the parents. When a child is brought to the police station this makes it easy to contact parents.
6) Abid by traffic rules
During the Fouer police are also increasingly on the lookout for traffic offenders. Parking is very limited in the area around the Fouer and paid parking hours have been extended until 1am at night. It is also forbidden to queue at the Robert Schuman parking when the underground car park is full. To avoid getting a ticket, follow traffic rules or simply use public transport.
Editor's Picks
European Parliament briefly suspends Luxembourg's Semedo
Germany to extend lockdown until mid-February, mulls curfew
Under Biden, more countries could follow US in space
Fraud case focuses on details of 2013 suicide at EIB
On-line, mobile? Luxembourg banks taking it slow
Sign up for your
free newsletters
Get the Luxembourg Times
delivered to your inbox twice a day