Vianden Attractions

Vianden is an extremely picturesque location on both banks of the Our.

Its fine feudal manor dates back to the ninth C. and was the seat of the Counts of Vianden. It is a fine medieval building and was handed down to the dynasty of Orange-Nassau. It is mostly restored and unrivaled in the Ardennes and Eifel for its architectural significance. There is an outer wall with guard towers that encircles the town.

The parish church, with its two naves (former Trinitarian church) was built in Gothic style in 1248 and has been recently renovated. It is one of the most significant religious buildings in the country. The former Trinitarian cloister, dating from 1250, houses a lapidary museum.

The rural art museum, a former mansion, captures the 18th and 19th C. images exactly. In an adjoining house there is a doll and toy museum with over 500 dolls.

The house where the author Victor Hugo lived during his exile in 1871 now houses a collection of souvenirs of his various visits to Vianden and the rest of Luxembourg.

A large network of walking paths, well-maintained and signposted, offers access to the beautiful countryside of the Our valley. The chairlift climbs to a height of 440 meters, allowing for splendid views.

Other attractions include: an outdoor heated swimming pool, a cycle path from Vianden to Echternach and Diekirch, and the Our dam and hydro-electric power station.