Before you go

Your trip to Clervaux.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Clervaux – Clervaux Destination Vianden and the Ardenas

How to get there

Aeroporto de Luxemburgo-Findel (LUX) Findel · 65 km
Gare de Clervaux (estação de trem) 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before booking. From the capital, the train on the line to Liège reaches Clervaux in about 1 hour; the station is a 10-minute walk from the castle. By car it’s about 60 km via the northern motorway and the national road. Public transport is free except for first class on the train; check beforehand.

How many days

One day is enough for The Family of Man, the museum of the Batalha das Ardenas in the castle, and the abbey. Those who like walking can stay overnight in town and do a section of the Escapardenne route, which passes through Clervaux.

When to go

From May to September, with long days and the trails open. October usually brings autumn colours in the valley. The exhibition The Family of Man is usually closed two days a week and may have winter closures; check before you go.

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

Do you need a car?

No: the train from the capital stops in town, and the castle, the abbey and the centre are all walkable. The abbey is on the slope, about a 15-minute climb. A car helps if you want to continue to Vianden or the Haute-Sûre lake the same day.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Clervaux

Morning
The Family of Man
From the train, walk 10 minutes to the castle and start with the exhibition The Family of Man. Allow 1h30 for the 503 photographs.
Afternoon
Museu da Batalha das Ardenas and scale models
Have lunch in the town centre and return to the castle for the Museu da Batalha das Ardenas and the scale models of the country's castles. On the way out, see the Sherman tank and the monument to the American soldier in front.
Late afternoon
Abadia de Saint-Maurice
Walk up the slope to the Benedictine abbey. If it coincides with a service, the monks usually sing in Gregorian chant; check the time.
Evening
Return or dinner in the town centre
Go down to the town centre for dinner or take the train back to the capital, which takes about 1 hour.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Can you get to Clervaux by train from the capital?

Yes, on the line that runs from Cidade de Luxemburgo to Liège, in about 1 hour. The station is a 10-minute walk from the castle.

What is The Family of Man?

An exhibition of 503 photographs by 273 photographers from 68 countries, created by Edward Steichen for the Museu de Arte Moderna de Nova York in 1955. It has been in Clervaux since 1994 and is registered by UNESCO in the Memória do Mundo program.

Can Clervaux be combined with Vianden on the same day?

It works by car, about 30 km. By public transport it's slower, with a change in Ettelbruck or Diekirch; check the timetables.

What is the Escapardenne trail?

A long-distance trail that links the Luxembourg Ardennes to the Belgian Ardennes, passing through Clervaux and Vianden. Short sections can be done in a day from the town.

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