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Bourscheid Castle
Extensive medieval castle ruins on a rocky spur 150 metres above the Sûre river, with a car park and panoramic Ardennes views.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Diekirch
Diekirch, Luxembourg · Europe
About Diekirch
Diekirch works well as a base: 5 minutes from Tandel, 14km from Mullerthal.
Diekirch is in Luxembourg, with about 7,300 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Tandel, about 4 km away.
Diekirch (French pronunciation: [dikiʁʃ]; German pronunciation: [ˈdiːkɪʁç]; Luxembourgish: Dikrech [ˈdikʀəɕ] or (locally) Dikrich [ˈdikʀiɕ]; from Diet-Kirch, i.e. "people's church") is a commune with city status in north-eastern Luxembourg, in the canton of Diekirch and, until its abolition in 2015, the district ofRead more
Diekirch. The town is situated on the banks of the Sauer river.
The town's heraldic shield, showing a crowned lion on a castle, was granted in 1988. It is based on the town's 14th-century seal and arms.
In 1977, Diekirch became the first town in Luxembourg to have a pedestrian zone.
Diekirch is home to a brewery of national importance carrying the town's name.
Three secondary schools are located in Diekirch: Lycée classique de Diekirch, Lycée technique hôtelier Alexis Heck and Nordstadlycée.
The town is home to the national operational headquarters of the Luxembourgish Army at the Haerebierg Military Centre (located on the hill Herrenberg) and the National Museum of Military History, reflecting Diekirch's pivotal role in the Battle of the Bulge, a major battle of World War II. It was here that the river Sauer was crossed on the night of January 18, 1945, by the US 5th Infantry division.
The town is also the seat of one of the six regional headquarters of the Grand Ducal Police and one of Luxembourg's two judicial districts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Diekirch?
Within an hour or so of Diekirch: Bourscheid Castle (7 km), Vianden Castle (8 km), Beaufort Castle (10 km), Larochette Castle (10 km).
Are there any good drives near Diekirch?
The nearest famous roads are Route du Vin, Baraque de Fraiture and Moselle Valley Road (B53).
Where is Diekirch?
Diekirch is in Diekirch, Luxembourg, about 4 km from Tandel.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,295
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Luxembourg
- Region
- Diekirch
- Timezone
- Europe/Luxembourg
- Coordinates
- 49.8669, 6.1545
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Worth the detour from Diekirch
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Vianden Castle
Magnificently restored Romanesque and Gothic castle perched above the charming town of Vianden in the Ardennes.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Beaufort Castle
A romantic medieval ruin paired with a Renaissance château at the edge of the Mullerthal forest region.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Larochette Castle
Twin ruined castles of rival noble lines perched on a sandstone crag 150 m above the half-timbered town of Larochette, midway between Luxembourg City and the Mullerthal, with the restored Gothic 'Créhange House' to explore.
10 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.
14 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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Esch-sur-Sûre
A tiny medieval village wrapped almost entirely by a hairpin loop of the Sûre beneath a ruined hilltop tower.
16 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Mullerthal Trail
Spectacular hiking trail through Luxembourg's 'Little Switzerland', featuring dramatic sandstone rock formations and lush forests.
17 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Diekirch
- 28 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.
- 29 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
- 29 kmChemin de la CornicheRampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
- 39 kmRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
- 49 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
- 52 kmBaraque de FraitureBelgium's second-highest point at 652 m, a windswept Ardennes plateau crossroads on the N89 with a small ski station and sweeping high-fen scenery.
Driving in Luxembourg
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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