Things to see and do Echternach

The market square, which is on the route of the dancing Procession, is a major area of the city center. Its particular form comes from the route of two major Roman pathways that crossed there. At its center, the Cross of Justice, called "Urtsel" (the column of the judgment), affirmed the secular power of the abbey. Destroyed by the French revolutionary troops in 1794, it was not until 1938 that she rose… to be destroyed again in 1944. It was finally rebuilt in 1982, according to the plans of the eighteenth century.

The Beaufort Tourist Office offers many brochures on various activities in the region. You will find a map of hikes around Beaufort and in the Mullerthal region. It also takes care of the maintenance of the hiking trails and organizes events throughout the year. It is also the operator of the Camping Park Beaufort, the open air swimming pool and the ice rink of Beaufort. Rent a Bike bicycle rental.

The tourist office of Larochette, whose building has been completely renovated in winter 2019-2020, offers numerous brochures on Larochette and its region, and sells the LuxembourgCard as well as various walking maps of the Luxembourg Little Switzerland region and the national map of bicycle paths. Its brochures can be downloaded from its website. You will also find information on accommodation and restaurants, as well as many souvenirs of the region, postcards and regional products.

This exciting cultural tour through the city is well worth following! The brochure is available at the Tourist Office but can also be downloaded from its website. In total, 15 points of interest are to be discovered during this beautiful walk, which starts in front of the Tourist Office. Examples include the rococo pavilion (18th century) in the city park, the basilica and the Roman villa (one of the largest in Central Europe!).

Rosport is home to the country's only sparkling mineral water spring, located on the edge of the Vulkaneifel region known for its volcanic activity, which continues to this day. Discovered in 1955 by geologist Michel Lucius, the spring was exploited from 1959 onwards. The company's logo, a horse, illustrates how the river Sûre was crossed on horseback before the first bridge was built. Temporarily closed to visitors, the production site will reopen its doors to the public in 2024.

This museum is dedicated to scientific research, especially the work of Henri Tudor. This 19th century man, passionate about electricity, was in his time a precursor and creator of genius. He was one of the great instigators of the lead-acid battery and was at the origin of research and tests on city lighting. A pedagogical, but also fun, visit with workshops on electrical energy that will make you contribute. Learn how to magnetize confetti or make electricity by pedalling.

The Romanesque chapel of Romanesque style, characterised by its square tower, was built in the th century. Imposing arches built with coloured sandstone (reddish brown) are built on massive pillars. Stone altars date from the early 1630 th century and the Renaissance Chair. The statue of the Virgin is one of the few remarkably well preserved wooden statues and dates back to the th century. A soothing place, which deserves a look at its peaceful atmosphere as well as its art wonders.

The Lower Sûre Trail leads walkers from Echternach in the Mullerthal Region to Wasserbilig in the extreme northeast of the Luxembourg Moselle. The 23 km long tour can be done in one day. But if you want to enjoy the landscape and the views along the way, you can also opt for a stop in Born. The scenery is typical of Luxembourg's Little Switzerland, with its beech trees, ferns and rock formations, before the final plunge into the Moselle valley.

Located inside the basilica itself, the museum exhibits a large painting, images and historical texts on the procession and traces the key dates in the history of St. Willibrord's Basilica. You will also find many remains of St Willibrord. In the corridor there is also a lapidary museum exhibiting the remains of the burial chambers of the former abbey. A most interesting visit.

This walk takes you to 9 themed stations in the Schnellert forest. This protected area offers numerous viewpoints and the entire route is part of an explanatory approach to the formation of the landscape (boulders, ridges and cliffs). Fauna and flora are of a rare density. The route ends with a passage through the cauldron-shaped Wanterbaach gorge and its waterfall, which is difficult to cross in bad weather (beware, it's slippery!).