famous road
Route du Vin
Wine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Schengen
Remich, Luxembourg · Europe
About Schengen
Schengen works well as a base: 15 minutes from Mondorf-les-Bains, 8km from Route du Vin.
Schengen is in Remich, Luxembourg, with about 5,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Mondorf-les-Bains, about 7 km away.
Schengen (Luxembourgish: [ˈʃæŋən] , French: [ʃɛŋɡɛn] , German: [ˈʃɛŋən]) is a wine-making village and commune in far south-eastern Luxembourg, on the western bank of the river Moselle. The commune border includes the tripoint where the borders of Germany, France, and Luxembourg meet.
After the mergers with BurmerangeRead more
and Wellenstein in 2011, the commune has a population of 4,224 with an area of 31.42 square kilometres (12.13 sq mi).
The largest settlement within the commune of Schengen is Remerschen after which the commune used to be named. The name of the commune was changed in 2006 to take advantage of Schengen's name recognition after the signing of the Schengen Agreement there in 1985. The town of Schengen itself had a population of 704 as of 2025.
Schengen Castle dates from 1390 but was almost completely rebuilt in the 19th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Schengen?
Within an hour or so of Schengen: Route du Vin (8 km), Rodemack (9 km), Saarschleife (14 km), Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial (20 km).
Are there any good drives near Schengen?
The nearest famous roads are Route du Vin, Moselle Valley Road (B53) and Voie Sacrée.
Where is Schengen?
Schengen is in Remich, Luxembourg, about 7 km from Mondorf-les-Bains.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,196
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Luxembourg
- Region
- Remich
- Timezone
- Europe/Luxembourg
- Coordinates
- 49.4700, 6.3620
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Worth the detour from Schengen
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Rodemack
Fortified Lorraine village dubbed the 'Little Carcassonne', minutes from the Luxembourg border, with 700 m of intact medieval ramparts, a massive gate tower and flower-lined lanes.
9 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Saarschleife
From the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
14 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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Luxembourg City Old Town
A dramatic fortress capital perched on cliffs above gorges, its UNESCO ramparts and casemates carved into the rock.
23 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Bock Casemates
A honeycomb of cannon tunnels bored through the Bock promontory, the cradle of Luxembourg City's clifftop fortress.
23 km · about 25 min drive
bridge
Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge
Luxembourg 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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Chemin de la Corniche
Rampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Schengen
- Right hereRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
- Right hereSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
- 23 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.
- 23 kmChemin de la CornicheRampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
- 24 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
- 79 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
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