Grand Duchy of Luxembourg North Attractions

The small village of Bettborn is located in a peaceful valley off the main roads. There are footpaths through the surrounding forests and orchards offering an ideal place for a rest.

Colmar-Berg is located at the confluence of the rivers Attert and Alzette (pop. 1,400). The town has the Grand Ducal residence, the Goodyear tire plant (international research center, test circuit, other plants), a sports center with indoor swimming pool and tennis courts, and walking paths. The town is in a valley surrounded by extensive woods.

Eischen - Gaichel is a picturesque village situated near the border with France. The village is overlooked by an illuminated church standing on a steep hill and lies in a region of green meadows and deep woods. Eischen- Gaichel is a good base for walking trips to surrounding villages.

The village of Junglinster (pop. 1,800) is dominated by the towers of Radio Luxembourg's transmitters. The Baroque parish church in the town is known for its pastel color scheme and the tombstones of the knights of Linster and in the neighboring town of Bourglinster there is an attractive manor house. Also in the region is a network of pleasant walking paths.

Kopstal (pop. 800) is located in the Mamer valley. There are a number of footpaths through the nearby forests. Bridel (pop. 2,250), its sister town, is located on a sunny plateau. These villages are starting points for a network of tourist routes that measures 60km.

The town of Lintgen is in the heart of Luxembourg, on the banks of the Alzette river. It is surrounded by hills and forests where there are pleasant walks.

Nommern is a rural village where the slopes are covered with fruit trees and the woods surrounding the village have flat ledges and holes (Nommerlayen) that are inviting for walks. The picturesque scenery features Luxembourg sandstone in the shape of a mushroom (Champignon). Also included in Nommern are the villages of Crutchen in the Alzette river valley surrounded by farms, Schrondweiler (Neoroman church) and Gladbach (chapel).

Situated on the Attert river, Redange-sur-Attert is a quiet and pleasant holiday resort. The town is in the center of densely wooded agricultural country and its streets are bordered with chestnut, ash and limetrees. There are old mills and farms, as well as the "Jangeli" bridge, a sports center and fishing ponds. Redange-sur-Attert is the main center in the canton of Redange and is a regional center for banking, administration, trade, and arts and crafts.

Saeul, with the surrounding villages of Schwebach, Kapweiler, Calmus and Ehner, is situated in the center of beautiful forests. It has a Romanesque church and a folklore market that operates in the springtime.

Septfontaines (pop. 500) lies in the middle of the extensive woods of the Eisch Valey, dominated by a medieval castle. It has a Gothic church and there are seven springs that meet at the Seven Fountains after which the town is named. There are walks through the Valley of the Seven Castles and an open-air swimming pool in Septfontaines.

The towns of Steinsel, Mullendorf and Heisdorf are located in the Alzette valley, 8km from Luxembourg city. In this region there are many attractions, including extensive forests, Roman ruins, various cultural activities (hobby market, strawberry and apple festivals, concerts, art gallery), sports facilities and a playground. In Heisdorf there is a Rambouillet-style castle with a fine park and trees. Steinsel is famous for its strawberry, apple and potato crops.

Tuntange, Hollenfels and Ansembourg are villages in the farmland of the Eisch valley. The feudal castle in Ansembourg is from the 12th C. and the manor house there was built in 1639. The Hollenfels castle is home to a beautiful youth hostel. The parish church in Tuntange contains a Pieta of note. In Bour, nearby, there is a benediction of horses, tractors and cars on Easter Monday.

The village of Useldange is on the banks of the river Attert and is dominated by two round towers and a defensive wall from the 14th century castle, and a keep from the 17th century. There are possibilities for both glider flying and pleasant walks in the surrounding woods.

Vichten is a small town situated in a region of green meadows and deep forests, away from heavy traffic. It is close to the towns of Mersch and Ettelbruck and to the valley of the Attert river. Vichten has numerous walking routes, Roman remains, a church with a historical steeple, and the Lourdes-grotto.