Wiltz
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Understand
One of the many attractions of Wiltz is its castle, Wiltz Castle. This castle concludes of 2.4km 2 (600 acres) of lawns and gardens and hundreds of rooms. The construction of the Wiltz Castle was completed in 1727 and was used until the last Count of Wiltz died in 1793. From 1851 to 1950 it was used as a private girls school, becoming a retirement home after 1950.
The welfare and industrialisation of Wiltz boomed in the late 19th and early 20th century due to the leather industry.
During World War II, which started on the 10th of May, 1940, Wiltz became the city that stood up against the Nazi Germans by starting the general strike, a reaction to the directive of enlisting young Luxembourgers into the Wehrmacht. This general strike of 1942 paralysed the country and led to violent responses from the Nazi German occupiers. The town also was involved, though not directly in the Battle of the Bulge.
The welfare and industrialisation of Wiltz boomed in the late 19th and early 20th century due to the leather industry.
During World War II, which started on the 10th of May, 1940, Wiltz became the city that stood up against the Nazi Germans by starting the general strike, a reaction to the directive of enlisting young Luxembourgers into the Wehrmacht. This general strike of 1942 paralysed the country and led to violent responses from the Nazi German occupiers. The town also was involved, though not directly in the Battle of the Bulge.
Get in
By car
Wiltz can be reached directly from both the north and south (including Luxembourg City) by using the Route national 12, which goes through the town's centre. When coming from Belgium, Travel to Bastenaken using the A26/E25 and turn onto the N84, which will get you to the Luxembourgian border, where it will change into the Route national 15. Follow this route until it merges with the Route national 12. Where these roads intersect, take a left in the direction of Wiltz. This road will get you straight to Wiltz.By public transit
is located on railway 1b, a branch of railway 1 between Gouvy (Belgium) and Luxembourg City, which runs via Clervaux, Troisvierges, Ettelbruck and Mersch. All rail travel to Wiltz will have to switch to line 1b at Kautenbach. Bus services connect the town to Bastogne (Belgium) and Esch-sur-Sûre as well as the aforementioned Clervaux, Troisvierges and Ettelbruck.Get around
Wiltz can best be travelled by bike or car. When covering small distances, going by foot may be an option.
See
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Museum of the Ardennes Offensive
phone: +352 95 74 44address: 8 Rue du Château, Wiltz -
National Museum of Brewery and Leather works
phone: +352 95 74 44address: 35 Rue du Château, L-9516 Wiltz -
Gallery and Cultural centre Prabbeli
phone: +352 95 92 05-1address: 8 Rue de la Montange, Wiltz -
phone: +352 95 74 44address: 35 Rue du Château
Do
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phone: +352 95 74 44The Garden of Wiltz is a living monument consisting of 2.5 ha of plants, sculptures and lakes.
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phone: +352 661 551 540
- Hiking Wiltz has many routes for hikers, many passing by the Wiltz Castle.
- Cycling The steep terrain makes for difficult climbs, but nothing beats cycling in the Ardennes.
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Eat
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phone: +352 95 92 05 52address: 8-10 rue Gruberbeerig
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phone: +352 26 95 41 40address: 70 Rue de la Fontaine
Drink
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Café de la poste Le Carré
phone: +352 26 95 04 25address: 28 Montée des Écoles
Sleep
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phone: +352 95 80 18address: 1-3 Grand-Rue, Wiltz
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Logis Hotel Aux Anciennes Tanneries
phone: +352 95 75 99address: 42A Rue Jos Simon, Wiltz -
phone: +352 95 75 99address: 44 Rue Joseph Simon, L-9550 Wiltz
Connect
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phone: +352 95 74 44address: 35 Rue du Château (inside the castle)
Go next
Explore the rest of the Luxembourgian Ardennes by visiting Clervaux, Diekirch, Esch-sur-Sûre, Ettelbruck or Vianden.