Esch-sur-Sûre

Esch-sur-Sûre is mostly known for the Upper Sûre dam, built in the 1960s to meet the country's drinking water needs.
The -sur-Sûre suffix of the town's name refers to the river Sauer, which is called Sûre in French. The name means nothing more than Esch on the river Sauer.

By public transport

To get to Esch-sur-Sûre by public transport, it is necessary to take a train to Ettelbruck first. From here, bus 535 runs every two hours to Esch-sur-Sûre. Other bus connections connect the small town to Wiltz and Rambrouch, which links to Colmar-Berg and Diekirch.

By car

When travelling from Luxembourg City's centre, use the Avenue Emile Reuter, turning onto the Rue de Rollingergrund (Route nationale 12), and stay on this National route. After having crossed the river Sauer (Sûre), take the first left turn leading you through a tunnel. This road will take you straight to Esch-sur-Sûre.

Having just over 300 citizens, Esch-sur-Sûre is a very small town. It can be travelled by foot very easily.

• Esch-sur-Sûre castle ruinsThe ruins on top of the hill are the main attraction of the town. They can be explored for free, just make sure not to damage yourself with the steep hills that the castle ruins are built on top of.

• House of the nature reserve

  phone: +352 89 93 31-1
  address: 15 Route de Lultzhausen, L-9650 Esch-sur-Sûre
  Information centre, permanent exposition about the park, sale of regional products.

• Bicycles, E-bikes and mountainbikes can be rented.
• Guided tours of the town can be done.

• Schmaach Ëm de Séi a méi"

  phone: +352 26 88 90 03
  address: 1 Rue du Moulin
  Small and cozy shop that sells regional products.

• Hôtel-Restaurant Le Postillon

  address: 1 Rue de l'Église, L-9650 Esch-sur-Sûre
  3-star hotel.

• Hôtel-Restaurant Beau-site

  phone: +352 83 91 34
  address: 2 Rue de Kaundorf, L-9650 Esch-sur-Sûre

• Comte Godefroy

  phone: +352 83 91 10
  address: 1 Rue du Pont, L-9650 Esch-sur-Sûre
  4-star hotel.

• Hôtel-Restaurant Braas

  phone: +352 83 92 13
  address: 1 an Haesbich, L-9150 Eschdorf

• Hotel Bissen

  phone: +352 26 88 92 91
  address: 1 Route de Bastogne, L-9659 Heidersheidergrund

• Esch-sur-Sûre Tourist Information

  phone: +352 26 88 95-41
  address: 14 Rue d'Eglise, L-9650 Esch-sur-Sûre

Explore the rest of the Luxembourgian Ardennes.

• Diekirch, known most for it beer.
• Ettelbruck
• Clervaux
• Vianden

Had enough of the Ardennes? Try the Mullerthal region known for its scenic terrain or, if you're more into city trips, visit Luxembourg.