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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  • © Ville d'Ettelbruck
    Patton Monument Ettelbruck
    Discover the Patton Memorial in Ettelbruck, an important place of remembrance. This monument honours General George Patton Jr, whose 3rd US Army liberated Ettelbruck in December 1944, stopping the invasion of the Wehrmacht during the Battle of the Bulge.
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  • © Pulsa Pictures & ORT Sud
    Nature reserve "Prënzebierg - Giele Botter"
    Nature has the final word
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  • © Phothoteque de la Ville de Luxembourg - Tony Krier, Unknown
    Shoah Memorial Trail in Luxembourg City
    Distance: 3,26 km
    Duration: 1:54 h
    Difficulty: easy
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  • © Visit Éislek
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    General Patton Memorial Museum
    The General Patton Memorial Museum in Ettelbruck commemorates the commander of the 3rd US Army whose troops liberated the town on 25 December 1944. The exhibition illustrates the most important events that occurred during the Second World War in Luxembourg.
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    Le Fonds Belval - "Möllerei" building
    Le Fonds Belval - "Möllerei" building
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  • © Jwh (CC BY-SA 3.0 lu)
    Niederkorn War memorial "Monument aux Morts"
    A memorial to the fallen and missing citizens of the community during the Second World War
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  • Museum-Memorial of Deportation
    During the German occupation (from 1942 to 1944) the former railwaystation of Hollerich was the point of departure of numerous young people forcefully enroled in the German army and of 4000 people that were forcefully “resettled” in Eastern parts of Germany for political reasons, loosing all their belongings in Luxembourg.
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  • © Pulsa Pictures_ORT SUD
    Schlakenwon Humpen
    In the middle of the nature reserve, this old cinder tipping car really stands out. A popular photo spot and a stunning viewing platform.
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  • © © Claude Piscitelli / ONT, Visit Luxembourg
    Thematic paths
    Geological Trail - "Giele Botter"
    Distance: 2,43 km
    Duration: 0:45 h
    Difficulty: medium
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  • © Pulsa pictures
    Documentation Centre for Human Migrations
    Migration history and the background of cultural diversity in Luxembourg - you will learn a lot here
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