scenic viewpoint
Luxembourg Moselle Valley
Terraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
7 km · about 15 min drive
EuropeLuxembourgGrevenmacher
Betzdorf
Grevenmacher, Luxembourg · Europe
About Betzdorf
Betzdorf works well as a base: 5 minutes from Roodt-sur-Syre, 12km from Mullerthal Trail.
Betzdorf is in Grevenmacher, Luxembourg, with about 248 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Roodt-sur-Syre, about 4 km away.
Betzdorf (German pronunciation: [ˈbɛtsdɔʁf]; Luxembourgish: Betzder [ˈbætsdɐ] ) is a commune and town in the canton of Grevenmacher, in eastern Luxembourg.
As of 2025, the town of Betzdorf, which lies in the north-east of the commune, has a population of 284 inhabitants. Other settlements within the commune includeRead more
the commune's administrative centre, Berg, as well as Mensdorf, Olingen, and Roodt-sur-Syre.
Betzdorf Castle is the birthplace of Grand Duke Henri and is now the headquarters of SES, the world's largest satellite operator in terms of revenue and one of the four largest components of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange's main LuxX Index.
Where to Stay in Betzdorf
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Betzdorf.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Betzdorf.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Betzdorf?
Within an hour or so of Betzdorf: Luxembourg Moselle Valley (7 km), Mullerthal Trail (12 km), Schiessentümpel Waterfall (Schéissendëmpel) (12 km), Mullerthal (13 km).
Are there any good drives near Betzdorf?
The nearest famous roads are Route du Vin, Moselle Valley Road (B53) and Baraque de Fraiture.
Where is Betzdorf?
Betzdorf is in Grevenmacher, Luxembourg, about 4 km from Roodt-sur-Syre.
Road trip
Drive to Betzdorf
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Betzdorf. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 248
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Luxembourg
- Region
- Grevenmacher
- Timezone
- Europe/Luxembourg
- Coordinates
- 49.6833, 6.3500
Tags
Worth the detour from Betzdorf
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Mullerthal Trail
Spectacular hiking trail through Luxembourg's 'Little Switzerland', featuring dramatic sandstone rock formations and lush forests.
12 km · about 25 min drive
waterfall
Schiessentümpel Waterfall (Schéissendëmpel)
Three-cascade waterfall under a small stone bridge on the Black Ernz in the Mullerthal, a short walk from roadside parking.
12 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Mullerthal
Sandstone rock landscape in eastern Luxembourg known as Little Switzerland, with narrow gorges, waterfalls and forest trailhead car parks.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial
American military cemetery at Hamm holding over 5,000 graves including General Patton's, with visitor parking off the access road.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Echternach Basilica
The abbey town of Luxembourg's oldest city, famed for its UNESCO dancing procession and a Romanesque basilica.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Echternach Abbey
Benedictine abbey founded in 698 in Luxembourg's oldest town, with a basilica, museum and parking near the German border bridge.
15 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Route du Vin
Wine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Betzdorf
- Right hereLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
- Right hereRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
- 17 kmGrand Duchess Charlotte BridgeLuxembourg City's striking 'Red Bridge', a scarlet steel span soaring 74 m above the Alzette valley to link the old town with the Kirchberg European quarter.
- 18 kmChemin de la CornicheRampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
- 25 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
- 64 kmMoselle Valley Road (B53)A slow, beautiful river road through the steepest vineyards in Europe between Trier and Koblenz.
Driving in Luxembourg
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Betzdorf.
Plan a trip around Betzdorf
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Betzdorf.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.