Discover Grevenmacher

Grevenmacher combines cultural history, wine traditions, nature experiences and active discoveries. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can plan their stay according to their preferred pace of travel: culture enthusiasts can look forward to historic buildings and exhibitions, while cyclists and food and wine lovers can set their own priorities. The town also offers a range of activities for trips with children, including an outdoor swimming pool and a tropical garden.

Cultural history between the chapel, city wall and printing press

A striking starting point for exploring Grevenmacher’s history is the Sainte-Croix Chapel. It was built in 1737, and its ensemble has been classified as a national monument since 2015. The former fortification wall also leads back to an older era of the town. It measured 280 × 250 metres and had 27 or 28 towers as well as four gates.

At Kulturhuef, the permanent exhibition “Gutenberg Revisited” explores the history of printing across two floors. The visit is not limited to looking around: you can print your own souvenir on a hand press. Also at Kulturhuef, the Dieudonné exhibition focuses on a dynasty of mapmakers that settled in Grevenmacher in 1754. The “Turgaass” complements these themes as an open-air gallery next to the city wall. Six illustrated panels tell the story of the town there.

Cycling and active days

There are two options with different focuses for an active stay. The Grevenmacher-Wellen bridge provides access to the Moselle Cycle Route. If you would rather include a shorter, signposted mountain bike route in your plans, you will find a 14.5-kilometre course starting in Grevenmacher. Both details help you organise your day according to your preferred cycling style, without presupposing a specific duration or level of difficulty.

The 24°C outdoor swimming pool also expands the range of options for warm days. It includes a large adult pool with one- and three-metre diving boards, a children’s pool with a slide and a small pool for the little ones. Those travelling with children can combine this activity with cultural discoveries or a bike ride, making the trip more varied.

Wine, Crémant and special views

Grevenmacher can also be discovered through its wine and culinary offerings. Maacher Wäimoart takes place every year on the Friday after Easter. Visitors can taste and order various wines and Crémants there. Caves Bernard-Massard offers a deeper insight with guided cellar tours covering the production of wine and Crémant. You can also taste wines from its own production there in a stylish setting with expansive views over the Moselle.

The MS Princesse Marie-Astrid offers another culinary perspective. The excursion boat serves a gourmet meal in a luxurious, elegant interior. The experience includes panoramic views of vineyards, picturesque villages, and gentle hills and forests. This provides a different way to spend a day of travel than visiting a museum or going on a bike ride.

A nature experience at the Butterfly Garden

The Butterfly Garden in Grevenmacher contains a tropical garden covering more than 600 square metres, with hundreds of exotic butterflies. Between 30 and 40 different butterfly species fly freely there. This makes the garden an appealing destination for anyone who wants to combine nature observation with a special indoor experience. Together with the outdoor swimming pool, exhibitions and culinary offerings, it creates a range of options for putting together both active and more relaxed days.

Which accommodation suits your travel plans?

When looking for a holiday apartment in Grevenmacher, it is worth first arranging the experiences you want. Those who prefer culture and local history can focus on the Sainte-Croix Chapel, Kulturhuef and Turgaass. For cyclists, access via the Grevenmacher-Wellen bridge and the 14.5-kilometre mountain bike route are key considerations. Those seeking culinary enjoyment can focus on cellar tours, wine tastings, Maacher Wäimoart or the gourmet meal aboard the MS Princesse Marie-Astrid. Accommodation in Grevenmacher therefore provides the right setting for structuring your holiday according to your own interests and the ages of the children travelling with you, without having to plan every day in the same way.

More places for planning your trip

If you would like to compare Grevenmacher with other places, you can also include Mertert, Wormeldange, Berbourg, Junglinster, Gonderange and Manternach in your further search.

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