Grevenmacher on the Moselle: Wine, Trails and History

Grevenmacher connects the Moselle with vineyards and a remarkably rich history. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Grevenmacher can tailor their stay to their own interests: historical traces lead along the former fortress wall, hiking trails open up viewpoints over the Moselle Valley, and wine and Crémant take centre stage at Caves Bernard-Massard. There is also a museum offering practical insights into the printing trade, a boat trip on the Moselle, and activities for relaxing or active days away.

Between the Moselle, vineyards and viewpoints

The landscape around Grevenmacher can be explored in several ways. The GM1 – Roman Monument hiking trail leads from Longkaul on the Hougeriicht hill to a view over the vineyards and the Moselle Valley. The GM2 – Gruussfooscht/Haard trail reaches the Gruussfooscht viewpoint and then continues through the forest towards Haard. Those who would like to place greater emphasis on the river can choose the Grevenmacher Auto-Pédestre hiking trail. It runs along the Moselle to the Kelsbaach Valley and then reaches a viewpoint overlooking the course of the Moselle.

These different trail options can help you plan your stay: on the one hand, there are vineyards and views from higher ground; on the other, the Moselle and a route through the valley. Grevenmacher also offers specific destinations for a day without a longer hike. The outdoor swimming pool has a large adult pool with diving boards at heights of 1 and 3 metres.

History that remains visible in the townscape

The historical and cultural circuit follows the traces of Grevenmacher’s history along the walls of the old fortress. The former fortress wall is just as much part of the historic townscape as the old fortress tower, which has served as the church tower of the parish church of Saint Lawrence since 1782. The Turgaass is also located by the town wall, an open-air gallery with six large illustrated panels about the town’s history. Among other things, they explain the right granted by Duke Wenceslaus I in 1357 to hold a weekly market.

Other notable landmarks include the Chapel of the Cross and the Way of the Cross. Both were added to Luxembourg’s list of national monuments in 2015; the Chapel of the Cross on Kreuzerberg was built in 1737. A sculpture of blannen Theis has been displayed in his hometown of Grevenmacher since 1991. Those who would like to look further back in time can find a dolmen from the pre-Christian era at Groesteen. Near the start of the Grevenmacher mountain-bike trail are also the archaeological remains at Potaschberg, where the foundations of an important funerary monument from the 2nd century can be seen.

Printing, wine and regional specialities

The Kulturhuef Musée is dedicated to the history of printing and displays numerous printing presses, tools and documents. Visitors can print something themselves and take home a memento. Free guided tours are offered in several languages. An exhibition also traces the history of a family from 1754 to 1880. At the Kulturhuef Kino, a snack bar complements the offering year-round with regional, organic and fair-trade products.

A visit to Caves Bernard-Massard is part of experiencing Moselle and wine culture. There, you can taste wines overlooking the Moselle and take part in guided tours about the production of wine and Crémant. Distillerie Henri Streng now offers a selection of liqueurs and gins. The MS Princesse Marie-Astrid provides a special perspective on the river and landscape: during a boat trip on the Moselle, guests can enjoy a gourmet meal in an elegant interior and admire vineyards, picturesque villages, as well as gentle hills and forests through large panoramic windows.

The right accommodation for your stay

A holiday apartment in Grevenmacher is a good fit for trips that combine culture, landscapes and culinary delights. This keeps your plans flexible: you decide from day to day which aspects to focus on and whether you would like to combine active pursuits with more relaxing experiences. Grevenmacher provides a varied setting for this, between the Moselle, vineyards and history.

Further destinations for orientation

If you would like to extend your travel planning beyond Grevenmacher, you can find further regional points of interest on the pages for Remich, Grevenmacher and Echternach. In addition, Luxembourg and Diekirch offer further opportunities to compare suitable travel destinations.

For the overarching travel overview: Luxembourg.