Schumans Eck Trail Wiltz
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Places of remembrance

Windows into the past

Places of remembrance show a culture of remembrance that is very much alive. You can visit many such places in Luxembourg, markers of significant moments, people and events gone by.

There are the sites that recall the two world wars. Memorials, border fortifications, memorial paths, and, of course, museums. The extensive heritage and vestiges of this presence will be visible in the towns and landscapes of the Grand Duchy for a long time to come. The Liberation Route Europe (LRE) Hiking Trail Luxembourg project also commemorates the liberation of Europe at the end of the Second World War. Following in the footsteps of the Allied troops of that time, it links up the places of remembrance in Luxembourg and beyond its borders.

After the turbulent times of war, the foundations for the modern Europe of today were laid in Luxembourg: a clear commitment to European values and open borders. The corresponding agreement was signed in 1985 in the small winegrowing village of Schengen. More precisely, on the Moselle in the border triangle of Luxembourg, Germany and France on the ship called the Princesse Marie-Astrid. To this day, the Schengen Agreement guarantees freedom of movement across borders within Europe. The European Museum in Schengen tells its story. The original historic ship is currently being converted into an exhibition space on the theme of Europe.

There is also a culture of remembrance outside of politics. The Industrial Revolution also left visible traces in Luxembourg - especially in the southern mining region, the cradle of Luxembourg’s steel industry and the source of its prosperity. The name "Minett" recalls the iron ore in the ground and the mines dug into the land. The pits, blast furnaces and abandoned factories, which can be experienced on the Minett Trail, tell the story of a dynamic past. In the north of the country, you can visit the slate museum and cloth factory, among other things. Here, too, the industrial past remains alive.

Remember, understand, hope

Transforming Experiences: Remembrance and Travel

Travelling to commemorate can be an intense experience, especially for a German who decides to visit several World War II memorials in one day. Facing what these moments elicit and experiencing these settings for oneself is a worthwhile endeavour. A personal take on the war.

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German Military Cemetery
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American Military Cemetery in Hamm
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    Interactive Discovery Center
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    "Gëlle Fra" Memorial & Place de la Constitution
    The "Golden Lady" (Gëlle Fra) on Constitution Square was set up in 1923 to commemorate the Luxembourgers who perished in the First World War.
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    Regional Museum of forced conscription
    This regional museum focuses on the complex history of forced recruitment during the Nazi occupation of Luxembourg and provides a poignant insight into the suffering of the Dudelange population during the war.
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    Esch-sur-Alzette Memorial Route
    Distance: 5,76 km
    Duration: 1:25 h
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  • Titelberg - Parc Industriel et Ferroviaire
    Titelberg - Parc Industriel et Ferroviaire, Fond-de-Gras
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    Monument "Schengen Agreement"
    In Schengen, the monument to the "Schengen Agreement" commemorates the signing of the Schengen Agreement.
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    German Cemetery Sandweiler
    This impressive war gravesite with around 10,900 graves bears witness to the fierce fighting that took place in Luxembourg and on its borders during World War II.
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    Auto-Pédestre trail Kayl
    Distance: 5,88 km
    Duration: 1:45 h
    Difficulty: easy
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  • Luxembourg American Cemetery
    The Luxembourg-American Cemetery in Hamm is the final resting place of 5.076 American soldiers who primarily died on the territory of the Grand-Duchy, from September 1944 to February 1945.
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    Léiffrächen
    The "Léiffrächen" in Kayl is a national place of pilgrimage and memorial
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