Echternach Travel Guide

 Beckhanne Says:  173 kms long, this river draws the border between Luxemburg and Germany. It raises in the Ardennes (Belgium) before flowing eastwards and crossing the border with Luxembourg. It then goes on o Germany and the Moselle. It makes for very nice walks either towards other parts... 

 Beckhanne Says:  This benedictine monastery was founded by Saint Willibrord, to which we own the founding of the city, in the 7th century. Although a big fire caused severe damage to the building, the new construction was finished in 1031. Its main feature is the alteration of pillars and... 

 Beckhanne Says:  The Law Cross or Colum of Justice stands on the market square, near the pedestrian shopping street. It was supposed to demonstrate abbot Willibrord's supremacy on the citizens regarding all matters of judgment. The cross was destroyed by the French revolutionary troops in... 

 mustertal Says:  The Abbey museum tells the history of the Abbey and Monastery, founded by Willibrod. It's history can be traced back to the 11th century.The museum is in the vaulted cellars of the abbatial palace of 1727, it also gives a quick over view of the works and life of Willibrod. 

 mustertal Says:  The Church and Abbey, was founded in 698, and, it's well worth a visit.They have a famous dancing procession, which is performed every Whit Tuesday, also an International Festival of classical music held in May - June. 

 hdv63 Says:  You can make a long walk along the river Sure (Sauer). The river is the border between Luxembourg and Germay. The bridge across the Sure is connecting Echternach with the German village Echternacherbrück on the other side. 

 pepemorris11 Says:  Start your trek near the Echternach bus terminus. Ask the locals for help. It is behind the bus terminus.. a little side lane and then you cross the road and then you begin your climb up the slope. Look out for sign E1 in green and white as well as the red M for Mullerthal.... 

 pepemorris11 Says:  About 60 km tracks through "Little Switzerland". You can get detailed walking maps free from tourist office. You can do the Mullerthal Trail. Get your info from this websitehttp://mullerthaltrail.lu/en/Links.html 

 Beckhanne Says:  If you happen to take a walk along the Sûre river you will surely go through the municipal park. Another nice little place in the town. Beautiful flower beds and perfect mown lawn. You'll also see a rococo pavilion built in 1761. 

 Beckhanne Says:  Enjoy a nice stroll through the streets and you'll come across nice little shops and beautiful fronts. I particularly appreciate the architecture. You can for example visit the Willibrord - founder of the town - basilica just off the market square, then cross the square and... 

 hydronetta Says:  Given the weather is good, there is a recreational centre with lake around 50 hectares. Also there are promenades in the beautiful muellerthal region that can cover a total of 70 kms!!Also the town is a perfect base to discover all the villages in the region either by car... 

 hydronetta Says:  The roman villa is a site situated in the recreational centre to the west of the town of Echternach and was excavated in 1975-6 and boasts a palace with 70 rooms, 2 baths, mosaic floors, heating systems. The site also houses the exhibition the “Life of Romans” and a roman... 

 hydronetta Says:  If you are the absolute museum type, then Echternach has its share to keep you occupied. There are totally 4 museums: the museum of prehistory (private collection), near to the Roman villa the “life of Romans”, the museum of the Abbey (with book illustrations and techniques)... 

 hydronetta Says:  The Baroque Abbey was designed by Leopold Durand from Lorraine and built by the Austrian family Mungenast. Since 1899 it houses the “Lycee classique d’Echternach”. It is an impressive building both in terms of architecture and size dominating the centre of the town. Just... 

 Ivo_singer Says:  The food here is great. A nice waitress (close your mouths guys) helped us translate some of the dishes served, but I stuck to pizza, basically.For an atmosphere upgrade, they usually have some musicians standing by, which just gives the place a little extra! I would... 

 Bigjones Says:  Nice North-African restaurant not far from the cafe "Le Philosophe". We ordered tajines and couscous. While waiting, we were offered different little salads with bread (carrots/coriander - thuna - onions/tomatoes/pepers) - Delicious ! So were the tajines, couscous and the...