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Presentations at the BCL

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Welcome to the Banque centrale du Luxembourg

The BCL opens its doors to allow the public to learn more about the bank, its activities, the history of its buildings and the Luxembourg currency until the introduction of the euro.

What is the BCL? And the euro area? Who is responsible for the security of your payments? Why is it important that prices remain stable and what does this mean for your purchasing power? What is the history of the Luxembourg currency? Find out the answers to these questions and many more at the BCL headquarters.

Presentations are for groups of 15 to 25 people. They are held on either Thursday evening or Friday afternoon and can be given in Luxembourgish, French or English depending on the visitors' preference.

 

Information for visitors

 

Two possible presentations:

Presentation 1, on the national and European missions of the BCL (with films and a short quiz) followed by a cocktail reception offered by the BCL

Presentation 2, on the history of the BCL buildings and the Luxembourg currency until the introduction of the euro followed by a cocktail reception offered by the BCL

Visiting times

Thursday at 18:00

Friday at 14:30

Duration of visit

Presentation 1 - 120 minutes
Presentation 2 - 120 minutes

Pre-registration
  • To register for a visit, send an email to info@bcl.lu
  • Visits can be requested up to three months in advance and no later than four weeks before the date of the visit
  • See our privacy statement for information regarding the processing of your personal data.

Language of visit

Luxembourgish, French or English (please indicate your language preference in your email). Written presentations are in French or English. The audio content is available in Luxembourgish, French, English and German.

Entry

Free of charge, valid national ID card or passport required.

Group size

Groups of 15 participants minimum and 25 participants maximum – indicate the number of places you wish to reserve in your email to info@bcl.lu.

Minimum  age

We recommend a minimum age of 18. Students can benefit from presentations adapted to their needs. If you are interested, please send an email to info@bcl.lu

For young schoolchildren (9-12 years old), a full week is dedicated to them each year during the "Money Week" (Woch vun de Suen). If you are interested, please send an email to info@bcl.lu.

Already made a booking?

Here is some practical information to help you prepare for your visit. Also, remember to leave enough time for the security check.

Practical information

Note for visitors
  • Bring valid proof of identity and have it ready when entering the site. Please note that only national ID cards or passports are accepted; driving licences, student or corporate IDs and residence permits are not sufficient to be granted access to the BCL premises.
  • Leave sufficient time for the mandatory security check every visitor has to undergo. You may have to wait longer.
  • Note that weapons, other dangerous items and harmful substances are not permitted on BCL premises.
  • Ensure that no personal belongings or luggage are left unattended.
  • Follow all instructions from security staff.

Parking
  • We strongly recommend that visitors use public transport, if possible, as it is difficult to park near the BCL. For large groups, we recommend the Glacis car park; parking spaces are also available for buses. It is not possible to park your car in the BCL car park.

Emergencies and evacuation
  • In case of emergency, please dial 112 from any BCL phone or contact any member of BCL Security.
  • Whenever you hear a public announcement, listen carefully and follow the instructions of security staff.
  • If instructed to do so, evacuate the building. Do not panic, do not run and do not go back.
  • Follow the green light signals, visible in all corridors that lead to the emergency exits.
  • Do not use the elevators.
  • Go to the indicated assembly point. Do not re-enter the building unless invited to do so.

Surveillance policy

For details on the use of CCTV at the BCL premises, please mail to info@bcl.lu.


Frequently asked questions

The BCL has a range of textual, visual and interactive elements explaining in particular the Bank’s missions and activities as well as the history of its buildings and the Luxembourg currency up to the introduction of the euro.

The conference room and the historic Hall of the BCL headquarters are open to visitors. Access to the offices and the Pierre Werner building is not possible.

Send an email to info@bcl.lu with the following details:

  • brief description of your group
  • number of participants
  • preferred language (Luxembourgish, French or English)
  • suggestions for suitable dates, bearing in mind our visiting times (see above)

We will then check whether we can accommodate your request and get back to you within a week.

Visit slots are mainly allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority is given to first-time visitors.

Oral presentations are in Luxembourgish, French or English. The texts of the written presentations are available in French or English. The audio content is available in Luxembourgish, French, English and German.

We offer programs for students. The recommended minimum age is 16 years. If you are interested, please send an email to info@bcl.lu.

For young schoolchildren (9-12 years old), a full week is dedicated to them each year during the "Money Week" (Woch vun de Suen). If you are interested, please send an email to info@bcl.lu.

The conference room and the historic Hall where the cocktail will be held are located in the building called Ancien Royal, which is located in Luxembourg City (2 boulevard Royal). Access to the offices and the Pierre Werner building is not possible.

If you are interested in learning more about the history of the BCL's buildings, we invite you to register for the dedicated presentation (Presentation 2, on the history of the BCL buildings and the Luxembourg currency until the introduction of the euro followed by a cocktail offered by the BC).

We strongly recommend using public transport, as parking around the BCL is limited. The nearest public transport stops are Badanstalt, Pescatore and Royal.

For large groups, parking spaces for buses are available at the Glacis car park. It is not possible to park your car in the BCL car park.

The BCL exclusively welcomes visitors for a presentation during the above-mentioned hours. It is closed on weekends and public holidays. You can also visit the BCL during its annual Open Day.

The BCL welcomes the public exclusively for a presentation during the above-mentioned days and hours. It is closed on weekends and public holidays. You can also visit the BCL during its annual Open House.

We are constantly seeking to improve our visitor programme and rely on your feedback. You can share your thoughts with us by visiting www.menti.com and entering the code 52 44 33.