Guttland
Central / West Region
Just outside the city of Luxembourg, the visitors will find an enchanting setting of charming villages with old farm houses, imposing castles and beautiful natural landscapes. The region offers a calm and peaceful environment, despite it being located at the geographic center of the country. Hundreds of kilometers of hiking and cycling trails meander through the untouched landscapes. The historic heritage is ubiquitous, whether in the Valley of the Seven Castles, on the many Gallo-Roman sites or in the rural museums. At the same time, antiquity and modernity go hand in hand in the Guttland region, which is shown by the plethora of regional innovative and sustainable projects.
Travel back to the Middle Ages
Embark on a journey back in time in the Guttland region; nowhere else in Luxembourg such a density of feudal residences can be found. A highlight is the so-called Valley of the Seven Castles, which extends over 24 kilometers and includes the castles of Mersch, Schoenfels, Koerich, Hollenfels and Septfontaines as well as the two castles of Ansembourg. The castle ruins of Pettingen and the castle of Useldange are also definitely worth a visit. The path for visually impaired visitors in the castle of Useldange was even qualified as a pilot project by the UNESCO. Throughout the region every year various medieval festivals and other events breathe new life into the old castle compounds.
Slow Tourism
In the Guttland region, the accent is placed on "Slow Tourism", le tourisme lent. Countless hiking and cycling path promote soft mobility, local products play an important role and authenticity and tradition are highly valued. Within the canton Redange, the local economy and the buying bower of the local population are strengthened through the "Beki", a local currency.
At the Vitarium, the visitor center of the dairy factory Luxlait, the visitors can discover the world of milk and observe the various production processes. Guided tours on renewable energies and sustainable development are organised at the mill in Beckerich. The various traditional festivities enable the visitors to get to know the customs of the region.
For example at the "Emaischen" in Nospelt, hundreds of "Péckvillercher" (ceramic bird's whistles), a typical product of Luxembourg, are sold. For those looking for an activity far from the crowds, Rindschleiden is the place to be. The 12 stations of the meditation path in the tiny village invite the visitors to pause and reflect.
Where : Ansembourg
To the west of the country, the baroque gardens in terraces of the new...
Where : Uebersyren
The 375 ha large wetland Schlammwiss in Uebersyren is the largest, connected...
Where : Rindschleiden
In the rural museum Thillenvogtei visitors can travel back in time, and...
Where : Steinfort
Outdoor climbing fun: Steinfort Adventure Steinfort Adventure offers...
Where : Useldange
The division of estates created the lordship of Useldange around the year...
The municipality of Beckerich is known for its mineral water and its use of renewable energy. It has, however, much more to offer to its visitors. The cultural center...
The pumping station in Koerich uses the rich sources of the region to supply the south of Luxembourg with drinking water. The building, which dates back to the beginning of the...
Whether you arrive on foot, by bike, by car or by train, the municipality of Mersch, located in the geographical centre of Luxembourg, welcomes its visitors with a variety of...
Although the municipality of Niederanven is located in the immediate vicinity of the Findel airport and the large traffic axes, its villages Niederanven, Oberanven, Hostert,...
Living in the shadow of their castle with its impressive tower, in which a magnificent exhibition depicts life in the Middle Ages, the inhabitants of Useldingen do not lack any...
Every year in November, Walferdingen revolves around books. Authors and readers, publishers and collectors, dealers and bargain-hunters meet at the Walfer Bicherdeeg (book days...
Office Régional du Tourisme du Centre et de l'Ouest
Mersch
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