Things to see and do The Eislek Ardennes

This is the information point of the Robbesscheier nature centre. The Bureau Tourist Center provides, among other things, bike rentals for half or full days. You will find a list of the workshops on offer (weaving wool, forging a sculpture, making bread, making a candle...) as well as the opening hours and prices. You can book the activities on site or via their website. The Tourist Center also organizes tailor-made programs for groups.

This 37.6 km walking loop around the Haute-Sûre lake allows you to cross several picturesque villages that border the immense body of water, with a magnificent view of the dam from the cornice road. In addition to enjoying the calm of the lake, you will be able to admire the lush flora and fauna of the area. It is possible to eat and sleep in Esch-sur-Sûre, Kaundorf, Bavaria, Liefrange, Bavaria, Boulaide, Arsdorf, Insenborn and Lultzhausen.

This 6.5 km long walking route is signposted through nature, starting and finishing at the church car park in Hoscheid. Along the route, four artists from Luxembourg and abroad created a total of 17 sound points in order to present the region from a new angle, that of listening to nature and the sounds one makes oneself. The trail can be done alone or with a guide (on request at the tourist office).

Installed in the Maison du parc, on the very site of the old drapery closed in 1975, this museum allows the visitor to discover the artisanal manufacture of sheets from sheep's wool. During guided tours (only on request), the carefully restored machines come into action and revive this once flourishing industry. The drapery regularly hosts textile art exhibitions, where traditional crafts are combined with contemporary creation, and organises textile workshops for children and adults.

The Maison du Parc naturel de la Haute-Sûre has been housed since 1992 in an old restored drapery. It houses the Nature Park Visitor Centre as well as a tourist information centre, a shop with regional products (honeys, jams, etc.), the Drapery Museum and an interactive exhibition on the Nature Park. It also regularly hosts temporary exhibitions. Guided tours can be organised on request.

In Hosingen, the Maison du parc naturel de l'Our provides all the information about this natural park in the Luxembourg Ardennes. It also houses a permanent, fun and interactive exhibition on the natural, economic, historical and cultural heritage of the region. It includes six thematic and discovery islands. The explanatory panels are in Luxembourgish, but QR codes allow access to the French version.

Like the other regions of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Luxembourg Ardennes (the Eislek) has its own regional tourist office. Its website gathers information on all the towns in this region (Wiltz, Vianden, Insenborn, Clervaux, etc.) and the events organised there. Brochures and hiking maps can be downloaded free of charge. The ORT Eislek also offers guided tours. More information is available on its website.

Diekirch is the capital of the district and canton and is a picturesque little town that is easy to discover on foot. For this reason, the Regional Tourist Office for the Luxembourg Ardennes (ORT Eislek) organises guided tours there. The route takes you through the pedestrian zone, through the old part of town, and reveals the museums and open-air entertainment, as well as the church of Saint-Laurent. The walk is suitable for families as well as the elderly.

A total of 17 marked circuits, with different levels of difficulty, offer you the possibility to discover the forests and valleys of the Luxembourg Ardennes by mountain bike. While some of the circuits are designed for the more sporty, others are ideal for family rides. Guided tours are organised for adults on request at the Regional Tourist Office Ardennes luxembourgeoises. Different types of bikes for the whole family are available for rent through Rent A Bike (see prices on the website).

Founded in 1972, the association Les Amis du château de Bourscheid (Friends of Bourscheid Castle) has as its main aim the safeguarding, development, restoration and tourist exploitation of the ruins of Bourscheid Castle, as well as the protection of the surrounding site. In addition, the association deals with all tourist, cultural, historical, archaeological, folklore and geographical activities on the territory of the former seigniory of Bourscheid.

The Hochfels rock is outside the village of Boulaide, in the direction of Bigonville. On this rocky promontory, in the middle of the vegetation, you will discover an anti-tank gun and a field howitzer dating from the Second World War. The two guns, one American and one German, had been abandoned near the crossroads of the Poteau de Doncols. The site was laid out in 1970 with wooden panels providing notes explaining their origin. The view on the lake of the Haute-Sûre is quite nice.

Located in a wood near the village and marked "Bunker" or "B", this bunker can only be reached on foot. During the Nazi occupation, the resistance built underground bunkers in which resistance fighters hid. Five bunkers were inhabited during the German occupation in Kaundorf. The bunker An der Runschelt was restored and listed in 1987. A memorial plaque is affixed to the bunker in honor of all the patriots who succeeded in rescuing the draft dodgers from the Germans.

The bomb that makes up this very discreet memorial located on the outskirts of the village was found intact in a wood near the commune, after being dropped by an American plane on Christmas Day 1944. It was installed there in September 1980, in memory of the victims of the Battle of the Bulge which took place during the winter of 1944-1945. This bloody episode of the Second World War caused more than 200,000 dead, wounded and missing.

During the Von Rundstedt offensive (the first offensive of the Battle of the Bulge), the inhabitants of Bavigne promised to erect a chapel to Mary. And so, since 1953, this rounded summit, known locally as Harelerberg, has been topped by three large wooden crosses and this chapel. Until recently, a stone statue of the Virgin Mary stood on a stone pedestal, but for safety reasons it was moved to the parish church.

The solar boat offers guided tours on the lake of the Haute-Sûre, to discover its fauna and its surrounding nature. The tour lasts about 2 hours and is well worth the detour: the nature is perfectly preserved and the place looks like a real haven of peace. If you wish, the "amphibian tour" combines the boat tour with a hike along the left bank of the reservoir. Reservations are required at the Maison du Parc naturel.

Inaugurated in 2012, the Diekirch History[s] Museum comprises five rooms, each dedicated to a specific thematic area. Each subject is presented according to a chronological development from prehistory to the present day. Historical exhibits such as a Roman mosaic, the work of archaeologists, the investigations of historians and the observations of geologists are on display. This museum is located on the same site as the town's Maison de la Culture.

The Brewery History Museum is located on the second floor of the National Conservatory of Historic Vehicles (CNVH). Lovers of the good "Diekirchoise" will be able to learn about the history of the brewery here and discover barrels, glasses, bottles, packaging, advertising posters, illuminated signs and all sorts of accessories in its effigy on display in the showcase.

This craft micro-brewery was founded in 2001 and has belonged to the Simon Group since 2006. It is part of the Cornelyshaff restaurant and produces four beers: Wäissen Ourdaller (white), Wëllen Ourdaller, Karel (amber) and Hannah (hemp-flavored). They are made with malt, hops and, depending on the type of beer, various types of cereal. All using traditional processes. The micro-brewery is open to visitors on request.

This memorial was erected on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the liberation of Luxembourg by the Allied armies. It contains the plaques of the American units that took part in the battle. Nearby, a 3 km-long memorial trail leads through the woods that were the object of intense fighting. The holes of the riflemen correspond to the locations of the bodies of the 160 German and American soldiers who were discovered there after the fighting that followed on December 30, 1944.

Nicknamed "the inkwell" because of its original octagonal shape, this tiny neo-Gothic chapel with its white walls is a true rarity. Built between 1849 and 1852, it is dedicated to Saint Cunégonde. The patron saint is represented in several forms: there is a statue above the portal and on the altar as well as a painting in the stained glass window. Since 1991, the building has been on the national inventory of listed monuments.

Formerly located in the heart of Clervaux, in the basement of a hotel, the Toy Museum has moved and is now housed in the former barn on the Robbesscheier site. This private collection of 10,000 pieces allows visitors to rediscover the world of his childhood but also that of his parents and grandparents. There are miniature railroads and car circuits, dolls, lead soldiers, rocking horses, doll's houses, and many other beautiful surprises. A magical world to discover with the family.

Covering 11.2 hectares on the right bank of the river Sûre, the Nature Discovery Park In Bedingen is an extension of the municipal park of Diekirch. It is equipped with various interactive stations that guide visitors through the flora and fauna of the area. On the way, you meet Scottish cattle and donkeys, the city's mascot. Although they are in pens, they are easily approached by children, who will be delighted to pet them.

In 1630, Godefroy d'Eltz et de Clervaux and his wife Dorothée de Raville donated the Chapel of the Three Virgins to the Franciscans so that they could welcome the numerous pilgrims. The religious set about building a convent. Ten years later, they began to build the church which was completed in 1658. The bell tower dates from 1924. The interior impresses by the richness of its baroque decoration. The cult of the Three Virgins, daughters of St. Sophie who died for their faith around 130, certainly replaced the veneration of three pagan deities.

Built in the 9th and 13th centuries, there are still very beautiful ruins of Brandenburg Castle (name of its first known owner, Godfrey of Brandenburg - 1244-1284). After extensive archaeological excavations, some dangerous parts were consolidated and a secure route was built. The wooden route with explanatory panels starts at the tunnel that connects the main castle with the farmyard of the original castle keep. The path makes a detour through the spacious chapel of the original castle and also allows you to admire the beautiful cellars.

The Syndicat d'Initiative de Clervaux is responsible for promoting the destination. Here you'll find all the information you need about the town and the surrounding area: accommodation, restaurants, activity schedules, walking maps, special events, etc. You can also rent bicycles on site. The Tourist Office also organizes free guided tours of the town, Saint-Maurice Abbey and the Battle of the Bulge. The staff are very welcoming!

The Burfelt Forest Discovery Centre is located on a peninsula in an imposing complex of 18th century buildings. The centre offers an educational nature trail, a permanent exhibition on oak coppice management, thematic exhibitions and educational activities for schoolchildren. Note that the solar boat excursions on the lake, Solarboot Um Sei, stop at its nautical base.

With an area of 18 387 hectares (about 250 km ²), this park, established in 1999, comprises 7 communes (Boulaide, Ell, Esch-sur-Safe, Heiderscheid, Lake of Haute-safe, Neunhausen and Weinseler). The resident population is approximately 5 500 inhabitants.

The lake of Haute-Safe and its facilities are the main point of the park. This artificial lake, 380 hectares and 27 km in length, was created in 1961 by the construction of a dam that allows the supply of two thirds of the country to drinking water. The bottom of the main restraint, upstream of the Misery Bridge, is a wild fauna, elsewhere threatened with extinction, such as the otter, the wild cat or the grouse. The lake trail (42 km) allows walkers to admire the beauty of the region and there is the possibility to practise a good number of water sports. The park is the starting point for many thematic circuits with distances ranging from 600 m to 8 km and rides.

Inaugurated in 1995, this museum and a monument were erected in honour of General George Patton, commander of the US Third Army, who liberated Ettelbruck during the Second World War on 25 December 1944. Numerous photographs and documents document the German invasion in May 1940, the Nazi occupation, and the liberation by American troops. Numerous weapons and military equipment are on display. General Patton is buried in the American military cemetery of Luxembourg-Hamm, in the eastern suburbs of Luxembourg City.

The CAPE, located in the heart of the country and at the gateway to the Ardennes, is a regional cultural centre renowned in Luxembourg for the quality and diversity of the shows on offer (music, theatre, dance, plastic and visual arts, film...). The establishment is composed of three theatres in which around a hundred events for all age groups take place every year. It is a serious competitor of the Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg-Ville.

The Ettelbruck Tourist Office welcomes you in the City Tourist Office to inform you about activities and walks in the region. In high season, it offers guided tours of the city trail through the old town and the pedestrian zone. It also organizes, together with the municipal services, events such as Nei Ettelbréck, Candle Night, Wine Fair, etc. It is also the municipal administration that manages Camping Ettelbruck.

The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built in 1757 on older foundations. The tower dates back to 1806. In the apse there is a Gothic Eucharistic cupboard. The altarpiece with a central niche in perspective dates back to the second half of the 18th century. Its polychromy was made in 1858 by Peter Dausch and Nicholas Stegreiff of Trier. The Müller organ dates from 1901 and the altar is a listed monument.

Situated near the bridge over the river Our, the church of St. Nicholas was built in the lower town by the Order of the Knights Templar, towards the end of the 13th century, when Vianden was divided into two parishes. The building was destroyed by fire in 1723 and rebuilt the following year. The interior, a single nave with a ribbed vault, houses a Baroque high altar, made in 1768 by the carpenter Fischbach from Vianden and enriched with Rococo elements. Note that until 1801 the lower town was part of the parish of Roth.

One of the country's most important religious monuments. From Gothic style to two naves, it was built in 1248 by Count Henri I of Vianden to thank Trinitarian for having bought his father, made prisoner by the Saracens during the crusades. The cloister belonged to the former monastery of Trinitarian. The convent is sold for auction and divided into private property in 1783 when order is abolished; it is only later that it will be restored and restored.

The Tourist Office is also the address of the Tourist Guides of the Luxembourg Ardennes. Situated in the heart of Vianden, on the banks of the river Our, the Tourist Office houses many brochures about the town but also about the Oesling region. You will find timetables and prices of activities as well as information about hotels, campsites, restaurants and cafés in the surrounding area. You can also visit the website.

The remains of this former copper mine are located 1.5 km from Stolzembourg. More than 500 years old, it has attracted many prospectors in the past. The visit, with a guide, follows three stages:the museum, which presents among other things the history of the mine and the extraction techniques. The geological trail, which places the site in its history and its environment (2.5 km), and finally, the discovery of part of the underground galleries, 50 m underground.

This church, founded in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 16th century, has a late medieval Gothic nave. Its ribbed vaults include a group of remarkable frescoes. They date from the 15th and 16th centuries and depict scenes from the Old and New Testaments as well as the saints who were venerated in the region. The furniture dates from the end of the 17th century. On Pentecost Sunday, an open-air mass is celebrated in honour of St Willibrord to whom the church is dedicated. This remarkable church is classified as a National Monument.

Its foundations date back to the 13th century. The tower is made of Ardennes schist and the façades of the nave are covered with the white plaster typical of the Ardennes. The interior of the chapel has a single nave with three bays. The keystone above the high altar represents the coat of arms of Frederick II of Brandenburg. The altarpiece of the altar illustrates the glorification of the patron saint of the church. Murals from the 15th and 16th centuries depict a crucified Christ, the symbols of the four evangelists and polychrome ornamentation of the flames.

Founded in 1989 under the name "Domaine touristique du cheval de trait ardennais", the site has been called the Robbesscheier Nature Center since 2013. It covers more than 6 hectares and includes a discovery park, accommodation and a restaurant. The children discover, through several workshops, the Luxembourgish way of life of yesteryear such as the baking of bread or the work of the blacksmith. The domain also organizes bicycle, walking and carriage tours.

Built in 1653 and rebuilt in 1772, this modest chapel is a place of pilgrimage on Whit Monday. It houses an impressive white baroque altarpiece with a statue of Saint Pirmin. The bishop is said to have lived as a hermit near the cluse in which there is a well, whose water is said to have medicinal virtues (it was used to cure children's diseases). Be careful not to confuse the tiny hermitage, which is located a few dozen meters from the main road, with this building, which is located on a higher ground.

On 16 December 1944, under the command of General von Rundstedt, German troops attacked the American line along the Sûre and the Our. This bloody episode of the Second World War, which lasted two months and caused thousands of casualties, is called the Battle of the Bulge. This museum looks back on this historical period that led to the final liberation of Luxembourg from the occupier. It displays documents but also uniforms and weapons.

The chapel was built in 1762 in a late baroque style by Count Adrien Jean-Baptiste de Lannoy and his wife Constance de Wignancourt to make it a place of pilgrimage dedicated to Mary. On the portal are represented their coat of arms and a relief of Our Lady of Loreto. Inside, the ceiling is adorned with a stuccoed rocaille decoration. The high altar is surrounded by two funerary monuments of the Lannoy family. The bell tower could have housed a hermit during services.

The first Christian altar was probably built in the 7th century on a Roman shrine and gave its name to the town, diet kirch meaning "people's church". Of the Romanesque building constructed around the year 1000, only a 12th century tower remains today. In the 15th century, the church was transformed to have two naves in Gothic style. The 16th century frescoes illustrate the life of St. Lawrence, the patron saint of the church. In the crypt there are Roman and Merovingian sarcophagi from the 6th century that were discovered under the church.

The Diekirch brewery was founded in 1871 and is today part of the Brasserie de Luxembourg group, which has been part of the Belgian-Brazilian group Anheuser-Busch InBev since 2005. The latter has introduced into the company a whole range of major international brands: Leffe, Hoegaarden, Belle-Vue, Stella Artois, Jupiler, Franziskaner, Beck's and Super-Bock. Three Diekirch beers are brewed on the site (Reserve, Premium and Grand Cru) as well as the Mousel beer.

The Diekirch Tourist Office provides information on the opening hours of many establishments in the city, on its cultural sites, monuments and churches, as well as on the opening hours and prices of museums, restaurants and hotels. You will also find information about the signposted walks in Diekirch through woods, fields, meadows, along brooks and rivers, and on cycle paths. The Tourist Office also manages the Camping de la Sûre.

Housed in a former bourgeois house, the City History Museum reconstructs the interiors of the 18th and 19th centuries and the lives of the inhabitants of Vianden with the help of pictures, objects and musical installations. Completely restructured in 2009, it presents several themes, including: "Bakery of the 1950s", "Meat, from the Celts to the present day", "Vaudeville" and finally "Edmond de la Fontaine, known as Dicks", dedicated to the Luxembourg national poet of the 19th century.

Plantations, earthworks, water, sculptures, paths, and stone fields form a very beautiful 2.5 hectare complex in which it is pleasant to walk. The "Wiltz Garden" project was initiated in 1983 by Luxembourg and foreign artists who wanted to develop models of intervention in the public space and the social environment. Thus, this garden has been laid out by disabled people, long-term unemployed people, participants in temporary workshops and artists, some of whom continue to provide for its upkeep.

The Commune of Bourscheid consists of a total of eight villages: Bourscheid, Kehmen, Lipperscheid, Scheidel, Schlindermanderscheid, Goebelsmühle, Michelau and Welscheid. The Syndicat d'Initiative et de Tourisme Bourscheid, located on the Camping Panorama site, will provide you with all the information about these villages (accommodation, activities, timetables, train, bus...). You will also find maps of walks in the region (free or at a derisory price).

This museum, housed in the former A Schiewesch (Shepherd's) farmhouse, gives visitors a clear idea of peasant life in days gone by. The converted rooms and the cobbler's and weaver's workshops provide an insight into the evolution of farming since the ^16th century. Several farm machines are on display in the barn. The museum is the largest of its kind in the region. Adjacent to the museum, a 10-room luxury vacation home has recently been opened, complete with whirlpool bath and Finnish sauna.

Would you like to discover the region with a local and competent guide who knows his town like the back of his hand? Call on the Luxembourg Ardennes Guides! They offer you the opportunity to visit the region by sharing with you their historical and cultural knowledge about the many points of interest of the Eislek, but also their personal experiences and favourites. A great way to discover Luxembourg.