Hopping procession of Echternach

26may6:00 am6:00 pmHopping procession of Echternach

Event Details

Every year on Whit Tuesday, thousands of pilgrims and spectators gather to participate in Europe’s largest traditional dancing procession, an event which has been awarded UNESCO World heritage status. Dancers wearing white shirts and dark trousers or skirts and holding handkerchiefs perform hop (the hopping step is sideways and forward) around the city, accompanied by a polka melody. Read more about it here.
Where: Parvis de la Basilique, L-6486 Echternach
When: Tuesday, 26 May 2026 – 01h00
Age: all ages
Cost: Free
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