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Echternach
A unique combination of nature, history and culture
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Are you curious to know all about Luxembourg´s oldest town? Are you planning to visit Echternach - or Iechternach in Luxembourgish - or even Eechternoach, as the local people call it? Or perhaps you want to explore the “Petite Suisse Luxembourgeoise” and look at the outstanding sites in the region? Are you planning a stay in the area? You are looking for information about sights, events and activities?
Then Iechternach.lu is just the right place for you. Our site offers you all kinds of information about Echternach and the Mullerthal Region, also called Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland, as well as a number of old pictures / old postcards. Here you can also check what is being written about Echternach in the news and and learn about the special events in the region.
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Events & Activities
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What better way to enjoy a break from culture and history than a hike adapted to your preferences along the romantic paths through/past the rocks of Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland or along the Sûre. Read more
A number of traditions and cultual festivities highlight the yearly calendar. The most particular and the best known religious tradition is the Dancing Procession, which attracts masses of pilgrims and visitors. The unique Dancing Procession, which attracts thousands of pilgrims and visitors on Tuesday after Whitsun, was put on the UNESCO World Heritage List of Mankind’s immaterial Values in 2010. Then there is the prestigious international festival of classical music and an open-air-party at the lake that attracts thousands of young people every year … More regular Events
Or maybe you are on holiday and finally want to have a break from work-stress. Just relax at the lake. More about the lake
What is going on, what can I do? Check the agenda
or check the events and activities overview
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Sightseeing
Echternach looks back on two thousand years of history. So there are many sights to visit.
The Romans, the Merovingians, the Franks, the Benedictine monks, the burgers, they have all contributed to the embellishment of their fortified town.
The architectural monuments include the remains of one of the biggest Roman palaces north of the Alps, the 18th century Benedictine Abbey, the “Denzelt”, the natural beauty of the Mullerthal, St Peter and Paul Church - built on an ancient Roman castle, the Romanesque Basilica with Saint Willibrord’s shrine and the medieval town wall.
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A unique combination of nature, history and culture
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Echternach is one of the major tourist centers in the
Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg. The 1.300-year-old
market town, with an even longer history, set in the
exceptional landscape of the Müllerthal boasts a
number of historic buildings and museums. In addition
there is a river flowing through the town and a lake for
recreational activities nearby. In short: Echternach
offers its visitors a unique combination of nature,
history and culture.
The town counts 5.600 inhabitants, 15 hotels,
a modern youth hostel, three camping sites.
Echternach is called Iechternach in Luxembourgish
or Eechternoach in the local Echternach-Dialect.
The yearly calendar of Echternach and the neighbouring villages features a number of ancient traditions, outstanding cultural events and sport meetings. Read more
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Around Echternach
The area around Echternach, the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg and the border regions of the neighboring countries, like France, Germany and Belgium are also worth a visit:
Sights (close to Echternach) – click here
Other places worth a visit (in the country) - click here
Further away – click here
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