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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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  • ©MNHM
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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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  • ©Visit Éislek
    Distance trails
    Liberation Route Europe (Luxembourg) - Northern Variant
    Distance: 49,79 km
    Duration: 14:50 h
    Difficulty: difficult
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  • ©ORT Sud
    Circular routes
    Auto-Pédestre trail Rodange
    Distance: 7,80 km
    Duration: 2:10 h
    Difficulty: medium
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  • ©Gaul’s Legacy Tours
    Monument for Hyman Josefson
    The US memorial “September 9, 1944 – We will never forget” of Pétange, is actually dedicated to the 2nd Lt. Hyman Josefson, recorded as the first US soldier to loose his life on Luxembourg territory on September 9, 1944, the first day of American troops crossing the French border area liberating parts of southern Luxembourg.
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  • ©Ville d'Esch
    FerroForum
    The FerroForum was created with the aim of preserving and promoting the cultural and industrial heritage of Esch, as well as showcasing the know-how about the processing of iron and steel into products we use every day. The space, originally restored as part of the Esch 2022 European Capital of Culture programme, is a destination for all those who are curious about how metal objects (things that last) get made. Established as a non-profit association, the FerroForum space is located in the central workshop of the former Arbed Esch-Schifflange ironworks.
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  • ©Pulsa Pictures_ORT SUD
    Schlakewon Humpen
    In the middle of the nature reserve, this old cinder tipping car really stands out. A popular photo spot and a stunning viewing platform.
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  • ©Pulsa Pictures
    Mine train Minièresbunn
    A little time travel journey through the galleries of the Fond-de-Gras
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  • ©Pulsa Pictures, ORT SUD
    Circular routes
    Didactic path „Prënzebierg - Giele Botter"
    Distance: 7,64 km
    Duration: 2:10 h
    Difficulty: medium
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  • ©Pulsa Pictures_ORT SUD
    Mémorial "Porte d'Italie"
    A historic bond that should never be forgotten
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  • ©Gaul’s Legacy Tours
    Patton's headquarters in Luxembourg
    The use of the “Fondation Pescatore” building by General Patton as the Headquarters for his Third US Army (THUSA), is primarily known because of “Patton’s Prayer” in the chapel on the first floor of the building.
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