Taking a deep breath of fresh air in the middle of beautiful rural landscapes is a nice and gentle way to regain energy in the heart of summer. For this, the Luxembourg Moselle, the natural border between the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and Germany, awaits visitors! You can go for a walk in the middle of orchards and vineyards, and you can take advantage of the Moselle to enjoy some water activities. The sky is blue, the summer temperatures are pleasant and we even have a small refreshing breeze which caresses us the face. All the conditions are met to travel along the Moselle, thinking of stopping in villages of character, where to stroll while tasting a delicious ice cream. With its new adventurous activities, the Luxembourg Moselle offers the whole family the opportunity to enjoy extraordinary experiences this year. And by downloading the free LAUSCHTOUR-APP application or by taking a walk with a passionate guide, you can optimize your understanding of the region's riches, secrets, legends and interesting anecdotes.
Enjoy the pleasures of being in natureIn
the, there are no less than 70 hikes that are proposed, to be done for a day or a half-day. You can take advantage of the superb panoramas offered on the Moselle valley and open your eyes to observe an exceptional fauna and flora. You can start by going to the Haff Réimech nature reserve and its ponds, a real ornithological paradise for amateurs. Then you can go to the Manternacher Fiels nature reserve along the Syre valley, with many educational trails that allow you to enjoy the rural landscape, but also to learn about agriculture and beekeeping. Strombierg is another beautiful nature reserve with impressive beech forests, vineyards, and a trail explaining the natural area around the small town of Schengen.For wine tourism enthusiasts, the Luxembourg Moselle also invites you to walk the 42 km between Schengen and Wasserbillig, which takes you along magnificent river landscapes and includes stops in historic villages to meet passionate winegrowers. Sparkling Crémants, elegant Rieslings, full-bodied Pinot Noirs: the Moselle also knows how to seduce the palate.
The Moselle is a unique opportunity to get closer to nature, and it is advisable to let yourself be guided through rock formations, vineyards and along wild orchid meadows by purchasing the new edition of the three-volume POCKETGUIDE series, which includes the many hiking trails.
Do you like biking? Then you should not miss the "Vëlosummer
", which offers routes throughout August to discover the many facets of the Moselle. Safe paths for cyclists, but also a multitude of animations to be found on the way.Summer swimming and water activitiesThe
Moselle River, in addition to shaping the landscape and offering beautiful walks along the water in the Luxembourg Moselle, is also a playground for lovers of water activities. You can start by taking an electric boat tour from the charming town of Remich, with Wateradventures by Navitours. With your family or friends, the electric boats allow you to navigate independently and enjoy the pleasant and relaxing surroundings of the Moselle. Unless you prefer to try stand-up paddle, waterstepper or shark surf bicycle, to live other playful moments. And don't forget the panoramic and gourmet cruises, to enjoy the view with a glass of crémant in hand.
On the hottest days, the Luxembourg Moselle offers swimming in various settings. The large open-air pools in Remich and Grevenmacher are always full of life. Another alternative is a stopover at the swimming lake in Remerschen, equipped with beautiful sunny lawns, 3 beach volleyball courts and paddling pools with slides for the little ones. For the older ones, it's also time for a first dive!
Culture in the Moselle regionA
stay in the Moselle region of Luxembourg also means focusing on culture. You can learn more about the Schengen Agreement at the European Museum of the same name; dive into the heart of the era of aviation pioneers at the Aviation Museum located in the thermal park of Mondorf-les-Bains; or be amazed by the European architecture of the Valentiny Foundation in Remerschen, which houses some of the artistic and architectural creations of François Valentiny. The seven museums in the region offer a wealth of cultural entertainment, including craft workshops, guided tours and lectures.
The youngest visitors are not to be outdone and appreciate the publication Schengen am Klengen
, which contains quizzes and riddles on the Schengen area, to explore its history in a playful way and understand why Schengen is considered the cradle of Europe.After these moments of culture, don't forget to treat yourself to an ice cream from one of the many ice cream shops in the region.
Note that a discount booklet is available in one of the 6 tourist information points of the region, but also at the participating structures, in order to take advantage of the various tourist offers at the best rates
Smart stuff :
Office Régional du Tourisme Région Moselle Luxembourgeoise52, route du Vin
L-5405 Bech-Kleinmacher
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www.visitmoselle.lu
Tel : +352 26 74 78 74
Fax : +352 26 74 78 94