Remich · Grevenmacher · Luxembourg

Luxembourg Mosela

Vineyards on slopes above the Mosela River, crémant cellars cut into the rock, boat trips and Schengen, the village on the tripoint where the agreement that opened European borders was signed.

Mosela

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The Luxembourg Mosela is the strip in the southeast of the country along the Mosela River, which marks the border with Germany for about 42 km, from Schengen in the south to Wasserbillig in the north. The river-facing slopes are covered in vineyards, and villages line the water, linked by the Route du Vin, the wine road.

It is Luxembourg's wine region. The most planted grapes are white varieties such as Rivaner, Elbling, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris and Riesling, and the region is known for crémant, the sparkling wine made by the traditional method with a second fermentation in the bottle. Several houses, like the Caves St Martin in Remich and Bernard-Massard in Grevenmacher, open their cellars for tours with tastings. From September to October, during the harvest, the villages hold wine festivals.

Remich, with its riverside esplanade, is the most sought-after town in the region, and boat trips depart from there. Schengen, at the southern tip, sits at the point where Luxembourg, France and Germany meet; it was there, aboard a boat on the river, that the Acordo de Schengen was signed in 1985, and the Museu Europeu tells that story. Grevenmacher, to the north, has sparkling wine cellars and a butterfly garden.

This destination brings together 3 cities: Remich, Schengen, Grevenmacher.

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The cities on this trip

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Where Luxembourg Mosela is

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How to get there: Luxembourg Mosela

✈ Aeroporto de Luxemburgo-Findel (LUX), in Findel · 25 km to Remich

Check before booking. From the capital, buses reach Remich and Grevenmacher in about 35 to 45 minutes, and from Remich there are buses to Schengen. There are no trains serving the towns of the Luxembourg Mosela. By car, Remich is about 23 km from the capital.

Suggested arrival point: Remich

Remich · Luxembourg Mosela Suggested arrival point

Remich

Remich sits on the Mosela riverbank, on the border with Germany, and is the most sought-after town in the wine region. The tree-lined esplanade runs along the river, with cafés, hotels and the boarding point for sightseeing boats. In the surroundings are the Caves St Martin, carved into the rock, and, in Bech-Kleinmacher, the A Possen museum in an old winemakers' house. Buses run from Remich to Schengen.

Remich · Luxembourg Mosela

Schengen

Schengen is a village of vineyards at the southern end of the Luxembourg Moselle, at the point where Luxembourg, France and Germany meet. It was on board a boat on the river, opposite the village, that the Schengen Agreement was signed on 14 June 1985, leading to the end of internal border controls in Europe. The Museu Europeu and the riverside monuments tell that story.

Grevenmacher · Luxembourg Mosela

Grevenmacher

Grevenmacher is in the north of the Luxembourg Mosela, on the riverfront facing Germany. It's a wine and sparkling-wine town, with the Bernard-Massard cellars open for visits, a tropical butterfly garden and the quay where sightseeing boats depart. It's about 15 km from Trier, the Roman city on the German side.

The local experience

Things to do in Luxembourg Mosela

Grevenmacher · Grevenmacher · Winery

Caves Bernard-Massard

House of sparkling wines and still wines in Grevenmacher, beside the Mosela bridge, with visits to the cellars that show crémant production by the traditional method and a tasting at the end.

Remich · Remich · Promenade

Esplanade de Remich (Esplanada de Remich)

A tree-lined walk on the Mosela bank, with benches, cafés, hotels and the boarding point for sightseeing boats. It offers views of the river and the vineyards on the German bank.

Schengen · Remich · Museum

Musée européen Schengen (Museu Europeu Schengen)

Museum on the banks of the Moselle in Schengen about the Schengen Agreement, signed in 1985 on the river opposite the village, and about the opening of borders in Europe. Next to it are monuments to the agreement and the quay where the signing boat was moored.

Remich · Remich · Winery

Caves St Martin

Wine cellars and crémant producer in Remich, with galleries dug into the limestone totaling nearly 1 km. The guided tour explains the traditional sparkling wine method and ends with a tasting.

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Grevenmacher · Grevenmacher · Garden

Päiperleksgaart (Jardim de Borboletas de Grevenmacher)

Tropical indoor garden of more than 600 m², kept at about 28 °C, where 30 to 40 species of butterflies fly freely among tropical plants, Chinese quails and chameleons.

Remich · Remich · Museum

Musée A Possen (Museu A Possen)

Folklore and wine museum in an old winemakers' house in Bech-Kleinmacher, 3 km from Remich, which shows life in the Luxembourg Mosela in the 19th century and the early 20th.

Before you go

Practical information

A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.

When to go

From May to October, when the vineyards are green and sightseeing boats are running (generally from April to October). The harvest and wine festivals usually take place in September and October. In winter, from November to March, the vineyards are bare, some tours stop and the cellars reduce opening hours; check ahead.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

How many days to stay

One day is enough for Remich, with its esplanade and a crémant cellar, and for Schengen. With two days there is time for Grevenmacher, a boat trip and the Route du Vin by car or bike, stopping in the villages and wineries.

Which city to stay in

Remich has hotels on the esplanade facing the river and is the most practical base, with buses to the capital and to Schengen. Grevenmacher has smaller hotels near the center and the boat pier. The villages on the Route du Vin, such as Ehnen, Wormeldange and Wellenstein, have guesthouses and winemakers' accommodations. Day trippers can stay in the capital.

Respect the place

Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.

Get your questions answered

Frequently asked questions about Luxembourg Mosela

Can you do the Mosela as a day trip from the capital?

Yes. Remich and Grevenmacher are about 35 to 45 minutes by bus from the capital, and Schengen about 20 minutes further from Remich. One day is enough for Remich, a cellar and Schengen.

What is Luxembourg crémant?

The region's sparkling wine, made by the traditional method with the second fermentation in the bottle, like Champagne. The cellars in Remich and Grevenmacher typically offer tours with tastings.

Do I need a car in the Mosela?

Not for Remich, Grevenmacher and Schengen, which are served by buses. A car or bicycle is helpful for touring the Route du Vin and stopping at wineries in the smaller villages. If you plan to drink at tastings, choose the bus.

Are there boat trips on the Mosela?

Yes. Sightseeing boats usually depart from Remich, Grevenmacher and Schengen from April to October, offering short stretches or half-day trips. Check schedules and operating days.

Can you cross over to Germany?

Yes. Bridges link Remich, Grevenmacher, Schengen and other villages to the German side of the river. To continue to Trier, the Roman city on the German Mosela, Grevenmacher and Wasserbillig are the closest departure points.

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