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National Museum of Military History Diekirch

The National Military History Museum in Diekirch tells the story of the Battle of Bulge (1944-45). Some of the main exhibits are detailed life-size models that give clear views of the struggles faced by soldiers and civilians. As well, there are permanent e...

Luxembourg-Hamm, American Military Cemetery

Luxembourg American Military Cemetery. Resting place of 5 076 American soldiers who fell during the Second World War. The american cemetery was established on 29 December 1944 as a temporary burial ground for soldiers killed in the fighting in the Arden...

General Patton Memorial Museum Ettelbruck

Military equipment of the U.S. and German forces. Historical exhibition of the events of the Second World War. Documentation on the life of General Patton. ...

Circular walk "Sentier des Passeurs"

The Smugglers Trail illustrates the border realities in the border region: the smuggling operations to Belgium in the vicinity of Troisvierges. The trail traces, in broad terms, the actual route taken by smugglers and their human cargo. Length: 12 ...

Marche Internationale de Diekirch

12, 20 or 40 km hike. ...

Military heritage in Luxembourg

As of the first Luxembourgish militia up to today’s modern army, Luxembourg’s military history has been marked by worldwide events. The consecutive operations of the Battle of the Bulge are displayed at the National Museum of Military History. The National Museum of the Resistance describes the fate of clandestines during World War II. The military cemeteries of Luxembourg-Hamm and Sandweiler, as well as the many memorials, confirm the presence of numerous foreign troops on the Luxembourgish territory.

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