Yet the central region of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is rife with unsuspected treasures and magical places that are sure to surprise many a visitor. You can discover them by participating in one of the guided tours around a wide range of different sites that will be organised during the 2019 season.
Take a stroll through the gardens of Ansembourg Castle, among mythological sculptures and water features ; explore the remains of the luxurious Gallo-Roman villa near Goeblange and imagine what life would have been like for a rich Treveri lord; admire the futuristic architecture of the Rébierg water reservoir and watch the sunset from its summit – for all of these experiences, a qualified guide will be on hand to reveal a few choice secrets.
Speaking of secrets, the city of Mersch, the geographical centre of the Grand Duchy, can be explored alongside a member of the Friends of History. Useldange Castle, whose imposing keep houses an exhibition on daily life in the Middle Ages, will fascinate lovers of mediaeval history. It is also home to an educational cultural walk specially designed for the visually impaired.
The many rural museums, such as the Museum of Pottery in Nospelt, the Museum of Old Crafting Professions in Beckerich, the Distillery in Kehlen, the birthplace of famous geologist Michel Lucius in Reimberg and the Thillenvogtei in Rindschleiden, all curated with skill and attention to detail, will make your stay in the region both exciting and informative in many respects. “Raschpëtzer”: behind this mysterious name lies an eloquent testament to Roman engineering - an underground aqueduct located in Helmsange Forest near Walferdange, whose secrets a qualified expert will reveal to you in great detail.
If you are looking to experience moments of unique beauty, you will enjoy exploring the Schlammwiss nature reserve in Uebersyren or the historic walk in Kehlen during a night visit. Guttland by Night invites you to explore many of these sites in a different atmosphere. The city of Mersch highlights its main attractions with special lighting.
In Beckerich, a torchlight walk in the footsteps of the region’s history and stories will take you, among other places, to the Kuelebierg Chapel for a musical interlude, and end with a traditional Luxembourgish dish, the Bouneschlupp. Of course, the rustic villa in Goeblange and Useldange Castle become all the more bewitching by torchlight.
All of this is just a small selection of the many discoveries and encounters that await you when you visit Guttland this year. Wherever you come from, whatever the time of year, you will not have time to be bored during your stay in Guttland!
