Echternach
Echternach is a small town with about 5,000 inhabitants on the eastern border of Luxembourg, just a hop away from Germany. It's Luxembourg's oldest town, based on an old monastery founded in 698. Aside from that, it holds the crypt of Willibrord, one of the Northumbrian missionary saints, as he died in Echternach in the year 739. His crypt can be seen in the Saint Willibrord Basilica.
Get in
- Bus: The buslines 111 and 110 take you from the central station and the main bus station (Aldringer) to Echternach in under one hour.
- Car: Leaving the city via Kirchberg, the directions to Echternach are well explained.
- Bike: Via Kirchberg, you got a perfectly signed cycling-trail which should take about 3 hours.
Get around
See
Basilica of Saint WillibrordThe Basilica's crypts are the final resting place of Northumbrian missionary saint Willibrord, who died in Echternach in 739. The crypts can be visited for free. In the crypts you will find the chest with the body of Willibrord inside, as well as the Willibrord well, the water of which is believed to cure skin diseases.
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Museum of the Abbey of Echternach
address: 11, Parvis de la Basilique, L-6486 EchternachThe Abbey is a museum of the catholic past of the city. It's worth a visit. -
Echternach town square
address: Place du Marché, EchternachMost notable is the centre's square cross and the historical guildhall "Denzelt" is a nice place to see and stay. You can also roam through the city and see the remains of the city wall. The towers of which have been converted to living spaces. -
Roman Villa
address: By the Lac d'EchternachShows the remains of an ancient roman house. -
Lac d'Echternach
address: Chemin vers Rodenhof, EchternachThe Lac d'Echternach (Lake of Echternach), is an artificial lake. You can walk around the lake in approximately 150 minutes. Bikes can be rented at the Youth Hostel. -
phone: +352 72 02 96address: 4a, Rue du Pont, L-6471 Echternach
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address: Rokoko Pavillon, Park, L-6486 Echternach
Outside of town
Echternach is located in the Mullerthal, which offers many cycling and hiking routes through forested regions, with large rocks all around. Aside from that the Mullerthal also offers lovely panoramas. Some of the biggest attractions are:- In the village of Berdorf, 6 km away via N10 and CR364, the Hohllay (“hollow rock”) is interesting to see.
- A bit farther afield, about 13 km west via the CR118, CR356 and CR121/CR356, is the Schiessentümpel, a beautiful waterfall near Waldbillig. The scenic bridge over the waterfall tends to be very crowded on sunny days.
Do
- Visit the small cinema "Cine Sura", the oldest movie theatre in Luxembourg. Shows from Friday-Wednesday.
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address: Around the Lac d'EchternachThe E-Lake festival is a large festival for those that love rock, electro and hip-hop music. Regularly it features general live music on Friday, internationally known DJs on Saturday and an 80s Sunday.
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International Festival Echternach
phone: +352 72 83 47Features classical music in July and jazz music in September and October. CyclingThere are well-maintained cycling paths to Luxembourg, Diekirch, Vianden, Wasserbillig, Trier (GER) and Bitburg (GER). Bikes can be rented at many locations throughout the Mullerthal region. Perhaps the best place to rent is near the Youth Hostel by the Lac d'Echternach.
Buy
- Macarons mous, typical traditional sweets. Taste like pure sugar, but at least you should give them a try. Can be bought at the Patisserie Zimmer and Patisserie Simon.
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phone: +352 26 72 51address: 117 rte de Luxembourg, L-6562 EchternachEchternach location of the Delhaize supermarket chain.
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phone: +352 28 28 90 12address: 47 Rue des Remparts, L-6477 EchternachCactus, like Delhaize, is a supermarket chain.
Eat
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Restaurant-Pizzeria Du Passage
phone: +352 26 72 14 19address: 2 Rue du Haut Ruisseau, L-6446 Echternach -
Restaurant Pizzeria Giorgio
phone: +352 72 99 34address: 4 Rue André Duchscher, L-6434 Echternach -
Brasserie-Restaurant Aal Eechternoach
phone: +352 26 72 08 80address: 38 Place du Marché, L-6460 Echternach -
phone: +352 26 72 19 18address: 117 Route de Luxembourg, L-6562 Echternach
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phone: +352 26 72 12 65address: 19 Place du Marché, L-6460 Echternach
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phone: +352 26 72 16 33address: 7 Route du Luxembourg, L-6450 Echternach
Drink
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Café de la Poste
phone: +352 72 02 31address: 3 Place du Marché, L-6460 Echternach -
Café de Philo'soff
phone: +352 26 76 28 68address: 31 r. de la Gare, L-6440 Echternach
Sleep
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phone: +352 72 82 83address: Oam Nonnesees, L-6474 EchternachFive star hotel on the outskirts of Echternach
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phone: +352 72 93 83address: 1, Route de Berdorf, L-6409 EchternachFour star hotel to the west of Echternach
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phone: +352 72 96 72address: 27, Route de Diekirch, L-6430 Echternach4-star hotel
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phone: +352 72 94 83address: 7-8, Place du Marché, L-6460 Echternach4-star hotel
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phone: +352 72 00 68-1address: 6, Lauterborn, L-6562 Echternach4-star hotel
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phone: +352 72 88 06address: 49, Rue de la Gare, L-6440 Echternach3-star hotel
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phone: +352 77 98 09address: 2, Rue de la Gare, L-6440 Echternach3-star hotel
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phone: +352 72 00 72address: 13, Place du Marché, L-6460 Echternach2-star hotel
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phone: +352 72 60 81address: 10, rue de la Gare, L-6440 Echternach
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phone: +352 72 77 59address: 7, Route de Luxembourg, L-6450 Echternach3-star hotel
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Hôtel Bon Accueil
phone: +352 72 00 52address: 3, Rue des Merciers, L-6464 Echternach
Go next
Echternach is located in Mullerthal, which is a sub-region of the Grevenmacher District. It is referred to as Luxembourg's little Switzerland, seen its landscape. The area offers many stunning sights.
- The Mullerthal: Commonly refered to as Luxembourg's Little Switzerland, Mullerthal offers mostly breathtaking hiking and cycling routes through the forested mountains, and stunning panoramas. Echternach is located in this region, and a tour through the region may be interesting to you.
- Luxembourg City: Looking for the big city or simply an airport? Head for Luxembourg.
- Diekirch: Diekirch is most known for its own beer. There's nowhere better to taste a beer than in the city it has been brewed in.
- Bitburg: Bitburg is located across the border in Germany. Like Diekirch, it is known for its own beer, Bitburger.