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National Museum of Military History Diekirch
Luxembourg's foremost Battle of the Bulge museum, packed with tanks, vehicles and life-size winter dioramas of the 1944-45 Ardennes fighting around Diekirch.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Gilsdorf
Diekirch, Luxembourg · Europe
About Gilsdorf
Gilsdorf works well as a base: 5 minutes from Tandel, 13km from Mullerthal.
Gilsdorf is in Diekirch, Luxembourg, with about 1,100 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Tandel, about 4 km away.
Gilsdorf (German pronunciation: [ˈɡɪlsˌdɔʁf]; Luxembourgish: Gilsdref) is a small town in the commune of Bettendorf, in north-eastern Luxembourg. As of 2025, the town has a population of 1,154.
Prince Louis of Luxembourg, the third son of Grand Duke Henri, married his partner Tessy Antony at the village church inRead more
2006, where the pair had baptised their son Gabriel earlier that year. While it was an unusual choice of venue for the wedding of a prince of the ruling Grand Ducal family, it is supposed that its relative isolation from Luxembourg City proved to be a favourable factor considering the Grand Ducal family to avoid publicity as far as possible. Some speculation also arose concerning the Gilsdorf church's connection to the Charismatic movement.
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What is there to see near Gilsdorf?
Within an hour or so of Gilsdorf: National Museum of Military History Diekirch (2 km), Vianden Castle (8 km), Beaufort Castle (8 km), Bourscheid Castle (8 km).
Are there any good drives near Gilsdorf?
The nearest famous roads are Route du Vin, Baraque de Fraiture and Moselle Valley Road (B53).
Where is Gilsdorf?
Gilsdorf is in Diekirch, Luxembourg, about 4 km from Tandel.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,145
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Luxembourg
- Region
- Diekirch
- Timezone
- Europe/Luxembourg
- Coordinates
- 49.8650, 6.1798
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Worth the detour from Gilsdorf
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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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.
8 km · about 15 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.
9 km · about 15 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 25 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
natural wonder
Mullerthal Trail
Spectacular hiking trail through Luxembourg's 'Little Switzerland', featuring dramatic sandstone rock formations and lush forests.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Gilsdorf
- 28 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
- 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.
- 28 kmChemin de la CornicheRampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
- 38 kmRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
- 48 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
- 53 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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