Esch-sur-Sûre

Luxembourg

View of the town with part of the castle remains in the background.

See Esch-sur-Alzette for the former mining town in the south of Luxembourg.

Esch-sur-Sûre is a town located in the Luxembourgian Ardennes. The town of Esch-sur-Sûre is rather small, counting just over 300 inhabitants.

The Esch-Sûre lake, directly behind the dam, which can be seen on the bottom left. Esch-sur-Sûre is mostly known for the Upper Sûre dam, built in the 1960s to meet the country's drinking water needs.

The -sur-Sûre suffix of the town's name refers to the river Sauer, which is called Sûre in French. The name means nothing more than Esch on the river Sauer.

View of the Esch-sur-Sûre ruins

  • Esch-sur-Sûre castle ruins. The ruins on top of the hill are the main attraction of the town. They can be explored for free, just make sure not to damage yourself with the steep hills that the castle ruins are built on top of.
  • House of the nature reserve, 15 Route de Lultzhausen, L-9650 Esch-sur-Sûre, +352 89 93 31-1. Monday-Friday: 10:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00. Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 14:00-18:00. Closed on Wednesdays.. Information centre, permanent exposition about the park, sale of regional products.

Esch-sur-Sûre castle ruins. The ruins on top of the hill are the main attraction of the town. They can be explored for free, just make sure not to damage yourself with the steep hills that the castle ruins are built on top of.

House of the nature reserve, 15 Route de Lultzhausen, L-9650 Esch-sur-Sûre, +352 89 93 31-1. Monday-Friday: 10:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00. Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 14:00-18:00. Closed on Wednesdays.. Information centre, permanent exposition about the park, sale of regional products.

  • Bicycles, E-bikes and mountainbikes can be rented.
  • Guided tours of the town can be done.

Bicycles, E-bikes and mountainbikes can be rented.

Guided tours of the town can be done.

  • Schmaach Ëm de Séi a méi", 1 Rue du Moulin, +352 26 88 90 03. Small and cozy shop that sells regional products.

Schmaach Ëm de Séi a méi", 1 Rue du Moulin, +352 26 88 90 03. Small and cozy shop that sells regional products.

  • Esch-sur-Sûre Tourist Information, 14 Rue d'Eglise, L-9650 Esch-sur-Sûre, +352 26 88 95-41.

Esch-sur-Sûre Tourist Information, 14 Rue d'Eglise, L-9650 Esch-sur-Sûre, +352 26 88 95-41.

Explore the rest of the Luxembourgian Ardennes.

  • Diekirch, known most for it beer.
  • Ettelbruck
  • Clervaux
  • Vianden Had enough of the Ardennes? Try the Mullerthal region known for its scenic terrain or, if you're more into city trips, visit Luxembourg.