The walls of the current Kulturhuef tell the story of the building: two different facade colours mark the old and new function of the premises.
The two buildings of the former slaughterhouse have been completely renovated and extended. The sensitively executed combination of old and new architectural elements creates a creative environment for the new institution.
The former slaughterhouse, located directly on the banks of the Moselle and on the German border, has been given a new life under the name "Kulturhuef". It is an exceptional cultural venue with three sections: museum, cinema and bistro, which makes it unique both in Luxembourg and in the Greater Region. A variety of events are organised throughout the year.
One of the most important aspects is to break down barriers and enable inclusive coexistence through culture. All offers are accessible, which is why the Kulturhuef has been awarded a label accordingly (EUREWELCOME). Accessibility for people with limited mobility, accessibility for wheelchair users, partially accessibility for people with visual impairments.
The buildings are easily accessible, with accessible lifts and toilets. Two public car parks at the entrances to the Kulturhuef are reserved for people with disabilities. Assistance dogs are allowed in the museum, cinema and bistro.
The first reference to the decision to build a slaughterhouse in Grevenmacher can be found in a state tender from 1900.
The location of the complex was defined as close to the mouth of the "Leitschbaach", not far from the Moselle and along the Prinz-Heinrich railway line (in operation until 1954).
The site was inaugurated in 1902 and served as a slaughterhouse until 1975.
Between 1975 and 1999, the premises had many different functions: Sanitary facilities for the nearby football pitch, accommodation for the local scout group "St Laurent", storage for the local festival committee and social housing.
In the 1990s, representatives of the municipality of Grevenmacher, the Ministry of Culture, the "Sites et Monuments" heritage protection organisation and the "Cercle Graphique Luxembourgeois" decided to put the building to cultural use.
In 1994, the then Minister of Culture, Marie-Josée Jacobs, gave the green light for a printing museum in Grevenmacher.
In 1995, the remodelling began under the direction of architect Romain Schmitz.
The official opening of the Kulturhuef took place on 29 June 2000.
Since then, two colours have adorned the walls: salmon for the original building... and grey for the newly constructed extensions.
The bistro, cinema and the museum with the two exhibitions on letterpress printing and playing cards are now open to visitors.
