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Things to see in Diekirch (Luxembourg): 89 places and when to go
Diekirch is a town in Luxembourg, and this site lists 89 places in and around it, mainly Temples (34), History (17), Hiking (17). The best known are Berg Castle, Vianden Castle and E3 European long distance path. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Luxembourg · 49.8833, 6.1667
- Places
- 89 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (34) · History (17) · Hiking (17) · Museums and art (16) · With kids (3) · Architecture (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LUX Luxembourg, 29 km as the crow flies
What to see in Diekirch
The places in and around Diekirch, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Berg CastlePrincipal residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg9.5 km
- Vianden CastleCastle in Luxembourg6.3 km
- E3 European long distance pathWalking path14 km
- Beaufort Castle, LuxembourgCastle in Beaufort, Luxembourg10 km
- Bourscheid CastleCastle6.7 km
- Brandenbourg CastleRuins in Luxembourg3.9 km
- Larochette CastleCastle11 km
- Bettendorf CastlePrivate castle in Luxembourg3.9 km
- National Museum of Military HistoryMilitary museum in Diekirch, Luxembourg1.5 km
- Stolzembourg CastleCastle in Luxembourg9.2 km
- Erpeldange CastleChâteau4.7 km
- Meysembourg CastleCastle13 km
- Birtrange CastleCastle in Luxembourg8.4 km
- Trinity Church of ViandenRoman catholic church in Vianden, Luxembourg6.2 km
- Bollendorf CastleCastle in Germany15 km
- DäiwelselterMegalith in Diekirch, Luxembourg2.9 km
- Saint Nicholas Church ViandenChurch in Vianden, Luxembourg6.4 km
- Chapelle Saint-AubinTemples8.7 km
- Église Saint-CorneilleChurch building in Luxembourg13 km
- HockelstuermTower in Vianden, Luxembourg6.3 km
- copper mine of StolzembourgMine in Luxembourg9.5 km
- Église Saint-LucChurch in Dillingen, Luxembourg11 km
- Victor-Hugo-LiteraturmuséeMuseum6.4 km
- Église de l'Assomption de la Bienheureuse-Vierge-MarieChurch in Bollendorf-Pont, Luxembourg15 km
And the other 65, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Chapelle Saint-Nicolas, Église du Sacré-Coeur, Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, église Saint-Laurent, Église Saint-Odon, Église Saint-Willibrord, Église Saint-Roch, St. Peter, Chapel of Bildchen, Chapelle Saint-Antoine-l'Ermite, Chapelle Notre-Dame des Douleurs, Chapelle Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur, Église de la Conversion-de-Saint-Paul, Église de la Nativité de la Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie, Chapelle Saint-Jean-Évangéliste, Église Saint-Marc, Église des Saints-Anges-Gardiens, Saint Michael Chapel, Nachtmanderscheid, Église de la Nativité de la Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie, Chapelle Sainte-Anne, Église Saint-Aubin, Église Saint-Barthélemy, Église Saint-Bernard, Église Saint-Maximilien, Saint Michael church of Colmar-Berg, Église Sainte-Gertrude, St. Johannes der Täufer
- History: Castle Beaufort, Luxembourg, Chapelle Notre-Dame, Schloss Roth
- Architecture: Border Bridge over the Sauer River at Wallendorf
- Nature: Ourschleife/Falkenstein, Saueruecht
- With kids: AquaNat’Our, Piscine de Vianden, Schwimmbad Camping Altschmiede
- Museums and art: Beiemusee, Conservatoire National de Véhicules Historiques Diekirch, General Patton Memorial, Geo-Expo, Musée d'Histoire de la Brasserie Diekirch, Musée d'Histoire(s) de la ville de Diekirch, Musée de la Ville de Vianden et du Jouet, Museum of the copper mines, Pompjeesmusee Gemeng Miersch, Textil Musée Larochette, Veiner Konstgalerie, Vitarium by Luxlait
- Food and drink: Brasserie de Luxembourg Mousel-Diekirch
- Hiking: CFL Michelau-Ettelbruck, Escapardenne Lee Trail, E2 European long distance path, E2 European long distance path, European long distance path E3 - part Luxembourg, Camino de Santiago, Matthiasweg, Mosel-Our-Weg, Mullerthal Trail Extra Tour A, Mullerthal Trail Extra Tour B, Promenade du Souvenir, Sentier Adrien Ries, Sentier de la Petite Suisse, Sentier des Auberges de Jeunesse, Sentier Maurice Cosyn, Sentier Victor Hugo
When to go to Diekirch
The best time to visit Diekirch is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:20
- FebPossible9:50
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:31
- MayBest time15:10
- JunBest time16:06
- JulBest time15:43
- AugBest time14:15
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:27
- NovPossible8:45
- DecPossible7:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54. In April, 89 of the 89 places are at their best.
When to go to Luxembourg in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Diekirch
The nearest main airport is Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX, Luxembourg), 29 km as the crow flies. How to get around Luxembourg (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Luxembourg, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Diekirch?
The best known: Berg Castle, Vianden Castle, E3 European long distance path, Beaufort Castle, Luxembourg, Bourscheid Castle. In all, 89 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Diekirch?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54.
How do you get to Diekirch?
The nearest main airport is Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX), 29 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Diekirch as the destination and these 89 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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