Things to see and do Grevenmacher

The Princess Marie-Astrid is not only a boat for excursions on the Moselle, but it can also be used as an atypical public transport. There are several stops between Trier (Germany), Wasserbillig, Grevenmacher, Wormeldange, Stadtbredimus, Remich, Bech-Kleinmacher and Schengen. The cruises take place aboard a vessel built in 2010 which is 60 m long and can carry 500 passengers. Catering and wine tasting on board.

Bernard Massard is one of the brands that are no longer presented... During this stopover in the heart of the Wine Route, its cellars invite you to a visit that includes the projection of a film on the production and history of the Massard family, a guided tour of part of the cellars and several tasting formulas. If you are not very interested in visiting the site, opt directly for the wine-tasting formula. You can also visit the wine library, which offers all the vintages and wines of the different estates (Bernard-Massard, Clos des Rochers...).

The tourist information office of the town of Grevenmacher provides information on local, regional and cross-border tourist offers. In the Tourist Info building, you will find brochures on the walking trails, such as the cultural walk through the old town or the trail of tales and legends. The administration of the Wine Route campsite and the medieval tower, which has been converted into accommodation, are managed by the Tourist Info building.

Taking place in the Kulturhuef Museum, the permanent exhibition Gutenberg Revisited retraces the technological evolution of printing in Luxembourg, particularly between 1850 and 1950. To be seen among many other things: toggle presses, steam-operated letterpresses, cardboard cutters and cutters for bookbinding or platen presses. This is a whole world that disappeared with the advent of offset printing.

Since 1782, the belfry has served as the bell tower of the decanal church of Saint-Laurent. The old watchtower dates from the 12th century. It is 26 m high and the thickness of its walls varies from 1.50 to 1.80 m. It is located exactly in the middle of the old fortified enclosure. The nave, erected by the Cistercian abbey of Clairefontaine (in 1782), has undergone several transformations and renovations, in 1927-1928 by the architect Joseph Jentgen and in 1981 by the architect Jean Petit.

This beautiful manor house bears the name of its former owner, Pierre d'Osbourg. At the beginning of the th century, this gentleman donated all his property to the city and founded one of the first civil hospices in Luxembourg. On the wall of the perron, you can see the city's coat of arms. The building was housed in the Christian doctrine of the Christian Doctrine until 1980. There are also classrooms in the rooms. Today, the house houses the municipal music school.

Blannen Theis, who plays a tune on his violin, has become one of Grevenmacher's most legendary figures. Created in 1991 by the Luxembourg artist Will Lofy, the bronze statue depicts the singer Mathias Schou with his dog. Born in 1747 in Grevenmacher, this artist was either visually impaired or blind, and is said to have been the first to make the Luxembourg language known through the songs he performed at festivals and fairs, a practice that was not at all popular at the time. He died in 1824 in Eich.

Visit the website or call the ORT for any tourist information on the Luxembourg Moselle. Numerous explanatory brochures are sent to you on request and can be downloaded directly from the site. Don't hesitate to ask for the maps of the "Itinéraires d'excellence" and the agenda of activities in the region. On its website, the ORT also allows you to buy tickets for attractions and to book the events and visits it organises.

Jean Dieudonné, founder of a dynasty of cartiers in the region, was born around 1720 near Thionville. The Musée du Jeu de cartes reconstructs his workshop from the early 19th century, with the press as it was then working, as well as the stencils, clichés and other tools used to make the cards. It gives a precise view of the printing techniques of the time, explained in more detail by the interactive terminals.

Nearly 500 butterflies are housed in this large 600 m² tropical greenhouse, which is constantly maintained at 28°C and 70 to 80% humidity. These superb specimens, from the most distant lands, evolve in a setting where nearly 250 exotic plants are gathered. You will also be able to discover their biological life cycle which includes four distinct stages: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis and butterfly. Since 2011, the butterfly garden has been operated as a professional inclusion workshop for people with intellectual disabilities.

Symbol of the city, the Holy Cross Chapel has watched over the inhabitants of the city since 1737. The majestic stone cross placed in the apse is its centrepiece. The building that can be admired today was built - or rebuilt - in 1737, as indicated on the stone above the entrance door. Three Stations of the Cross (1627, 1875 and 1956) along the way are known. In 1956, the Holy Cross Mountain and its chapel were declared Monument to the Dead of the Town of Grevenmacher. Since 2015, the complex has been classified as a national monument.

It is difficult to pass through the Moselle region without stopping at one of its wine cellars... This is why Domaines Vinsmoselle, the largest producer of Luxembourg wine and crémant, offers you a guided tour and a tasting. The visit can take place at the Caves des vignerons de Wellenstein, founded in 1930 and the most important site of its kind in Luxembourg, or at the Caves de Wormeldange, housed in a prestigious Art Deco building.

Housed in a former abattoir that was completely renovated in 2000, the Centre culturel Kulturhuef in Grevenmacher comprises three entities: a Luxembourg printing and playing card museum, a cinema offering the latest film releases, and a bistro serving snacks and fine wines from the region. The center also organizes numerous events and workshops, for young and old alike. In short, Grevenmacher's Kulturhuef cultural center is an essential meeting place for Grevenmacher's cultural life.