Schumans Eck Trail Wiltz
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Places of remembrance

Windows into the past

Places of remembrance show a culture of remembrance that is very much alive. You can visit many such places in Luxembourg, markers of significant moments, people and events gone by.

There are the sites that recall the two world wars. Memorials, border fortifications, memorial paths, and, of course, museums. The extensive heritage and vestiges of this presence will be visible in the towns and landscapes of the Grand Duchy for a long time to come. The Liberation Route Europe (LRE) Hiking Trail Luxembourg project also commemorates the liberation of Europe at the end of the Second World War. Following in the footsteps of the Allied troops of that time, it links up the places of remembrance in Luxembourg and beyond its borders.

After the turbulent times of war, the foundations for the modern Europe of today were laid in Luxembourg: a clear commitment to European values and open borders. The corresponding agreement was signed in 1985 in the small winegrowing village of Schengen. More precisely, on the Moselle in the border triangle of Luxembourg, Germany and France on the ship called the Princesse Marie-Astrid. To this day, the Schengen Agreement guarantees freedom of movement across borders within Europe. The European Museum in Schengen tells its story. The original historic ship is currently being converted into an exhibition space on the theme of Europe.

There is also a culture of remembrance outside of politics. The Industrial Revolution also left visible traces in Luxembourg - especially in the southern mining region, the cradle of Luxembourg’s steel industry and the source of its prosperity. The name "Minett" recalls the iron ore in the ground and the mines dug into the land. The pits, blast furnaces and abandoned factories, which can be experienced on the Minett Trail, tell the story of a dynamic past. In the north of the country, you can visit the slate museum and cloth factory, among other things. Here, too, the industrial past remains alive.

Remember, understand, hope

Transforming Experiences: Remembrance and Travel

Travelling to commemorate can be an intense experience, especially for a German who decides to visit several World War II memorials in one day. Facing what these moments elicit and experiencing these settings for oneself is a worthwhile endeavour. A personal take on the war.

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German Military Cemetery
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American Military Cemetery in Hamm
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  • © Ville d'Esch
    Le Fonds Belval - "Massenoire" building
    An exhibition space like no other.
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  • © Visit Éislek
    Airmen's monument
    Take a journey into the past to the airmen's memorial in Maulusmühle. The wreckage of the aircraft on the ground tells the tragic story of six American airmen who lost their lives during the Battle of the Bulge.
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  • © Pancake! Photographie
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    National Museum of Military History Diekirch
    Discover life-size dioramas that sensitively depict the battles and lives of soldiers during the Second World War and explore the impressive collection of over 100,000 military artefacts!
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  • © ORT SUD
    Square Hyman Josefson
    This memorial is dedicated to 2nd. Lt. Hyman Josefson, the first US casualty in Luxembourg during World War II
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  • © Pulsa Pictures
    Historical steam train "Train 1900"
    Fancy a journey back in time ?
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  • © Brasserie Nationale
    Brasserie Nationale (Bofferding & Battin)
    Discover the world of beers from Luxemburg at the Brasserie Nationale (Bofferding & Battin)
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  • © Pulsa Pictures, ORT SUD
    Thematic paths
    Didactic trail "Natura 2000" - Ellergronn
    Distance: 11,92 km
    Duration: 3:20 h
    Difficulty: medium
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  • © mnr
    Memorial spots in Esch-sur-Alzette
    Never forget
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  • © Phothoteque de la Ville de Luxembourg - Tony Krier, Unknown
    Shoah Memorial Trail in Luxembourg City
    Distance: 3,26 km
    Duration: 1:54 h
    Difficulty: easy
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  • Anti-tank gun 43
    At the Houfëls viewpoint, the imposing presence of two World War II relics awaits visitors.
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