The nearly 700 year-old water castle is located three kilometers north of Bitburg in Rittersdorf. It houses in the Gothic Knights' Hall, the registrar's office (branch) of the District Administration of the Bitburg region.
The legacy of the last abbot of Echternach is now a special attraction in the region. The late baroque castle with its beautiful gardens and outbuildings as well as the adjoining grounds of the former ironworks tell a story all of their own.
The "Ehrenfriedhof" in Bitburg is a commemorative cemetery for soldiers who died in both World Wars. The cemetery attracted world-wide attention in 1985 causing a great deal of controversy from the Jewish communities as well as the Veterans of WWII. The President of United States, Ronald Reagan and West German chancellor Helmut Kohl were to visit Kolmeshoehe to lay a wreath on a tombstone.
The former farming town has retained its medieval charm until today
Similar to the Huwelslay near Holsthum, a bizarre grotto has been created here by calcareous sinter deposits.
New via ferrata with exciting climbing sections around the historic town of Neuerburg
The church is a remarkable instance of late Gothic style, revealing various components and ornaments inspired by Renaissance style.
As a resting place, the small Roman temple, the Grutenhäuschen, offers visitors a breathtaking view of the nearby Moselle.
Opened in 2016, the glass elevator covers 71 meters and connects the upper city center to the Alzette Valley. It offers unique panoramic views.The ride is free of charge.
The Bourbon plateau got its name from the former Fort Bourbon and it had been included in the fortification for ages.