Echternach (, ; or locally ) is a commune with city status in the canton of Echternach, in eastern Luxembourg. Echternach lies near the border with Germany, and is the oldest town in Luxembourg.
Echternach is a town in eastern Luxembourg located near the German border that holds the distinction of being Luxembourg's oldest town. As a commune with city status in its own canton, it represents an important historical center in the country.
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Assuming you come from Luxembourg City, you can get there by Bus: Bus lines 201, 211 and 212 take you from the Municipal Theatre to Echternach via Kirchberg in under one hour (Jan 2025). Car: Leaving the city via Kirchberg, the directions to Echternach are well explained. Bike: Via Kirchberg, you got a perfectly signed cycling-trail which should take about 3 hours.
As Echternach is a small town. You can easily get around by walking.
thumb|Willibrord Well in the crypt of St. Willibrord Basilica; the well attracts pilgrims who believe the water will heal skin diseases
Visit the small cinema "Cine Sura", the oldest movie theatre in Luxembourg. Shows from Friday-Wednesday.
Macarons mous, typical traditional sweets. Taste like pure sugar, but at least you should give them a try. Can be bought at the Patisserie Zimmer and Patisserie Simon.
thumb|Place du Marché with Aal Eechternoach on the right thumb|Willibrord Basilica of Echternach Most cafés are situated around the town square and the main shopping road
Echternach is located in Mullerthal, which is a sub-region of the Grevenmacher District. It is referred to as Luxembourg's little Switzerland, seen its landscape. The area offers many stunning sights.
The Mullerthal: Commonly referred to as Luxembourg's Little Switzerland, Mullerthal offers mostly breathtaking hiking and cycling routes through the forested mountains, and stunning panoramas. Echternach is located in this region, and a tour through the region may be interesting to you. Luxembourg City: Looking for the big city or simply an airport? Head for Luxembourg. Diekirch: Diekirch is most known for its own beer. There's nowhere better to taste a beer than in the city it has been brewed in. Bitburg: Bitburg is located across the border in Germany. Like Diekirch, it is known for its own beer, Bitburger.
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