Following the Moselle Path

Along the rushing river of the same name, the picturesque Moselle Path cuts through a spectacular landscape. It begins in Wasserbillig and winds through historic villages and breathtaking villages until it finally ends in Schengen. The entire path measures about 32 miles, and there are many places to stop along the way. Do not miss these popular attractions along the Moselle Path:

Aquarium Sàrl – Wasserbillig

Right at the confluence of the River Sure and the River Moselle, this unique aquarium contains 90,000 litres of water. In it, you will find all of the different species known to inhabit the Moselle. The aquarium itself is located in a pretty park near the mouth of the Sure. From here, you may hop a ferry to Germany—or keep following the Moselle Path into another town.

Grevenmacher

The small town of Grevenmacher along the Moselle is home to two unusual museums: One is dedicated to the history of printing, and one celebrates the work of Jean Deudoune (founder of a business of playing card makers that thrived for over 130 years.) The Printing Museum tells the story of printing in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg through audio-visual displays and traditional exhibits. The Museum of Playing Cards has artifacts dating back to 1754; there are cards, tools, and even a film. Both museums are worthwhile tourist attractions in the Moselle area.

While in Grevenmacher, be sure to check out its many historical sites as well. A 26-metre-tall watchtower overlooks the parish church, while winding alleyways connect all corners of the fortified town. The Place du Marche is characterized by a charming bronze statue of an itinerant blind minstrel with his dog.

Other must-see attractions in Grevenmacher include its exotic Butterfly Garden, the M.S. Princesse Marie-Astrid, and the famous wine cellars of the Caves Bernard-Massard.

Rosport

Ancient Rosport is worth a stop for one reason: its 14^th-century church. The Girsterklaus features an incredible shrine to the Virgin Mary and a tower that was built quite some years later. Its interior is known for the beautiful paintings of twelve saints that adorn the vaulted ceilings of the transept. Pilgrimages historically take place on the first Sunday after August 15^th.

The church is actually located about two miles south of Rosport, a popular tourist resort along the Lower Sure. Lovely walking trails meander through vineyards and orchards, along the river and over hills overlooking the German villages of Wintersdorf and Wintersdorferberg. The Hoelt is a popular summit accessed by two different trails.

Echternach

An historical waterfront town filled with interesting sites, Echternach is definitely worth a stop. Among its most visited landmarks are the Roman Villa and Interpretation Centre (a sprawling compound of over 70 rooms, many of which were constructed over five periods between the 1^st and 5^th centuries) and the beautiful Baroque-style Benedictine Abbey. The Church of St Peter and St Paul, the Museum of Prehistory, the picturesque shores of Echternach Lake, the medieval Abbey Museum, the fascinating Basilica of St Willibrord (built around AD 700) and parts of La Petite Suisse (a delightful region of forests, valleys, streams and carved sandstone perfect for hiking and climbing) can also be found here.

Echternach hosts the International Music Festival each year, and it also beasts its own unique Place du Marche (home to the late-Gothic Old Town Hall and the Denzalt, among other attractions.) To best experience all that the town has to offer, follow the Cultural Walk that passes the most important buildings and museums. It starts at the local tourist office, which is conveniently close to many of the best hotels in Echternach (including the Bel Air and the Hotel Ritschlay, which is located close by.)