Echternach
Echternach is located on the Sauer, which also forms the border with Germany. Founded by Saint Willibrord in 698, Echternach with its abbey and basilica is the oldest city in Luxembourg.
Basilica of Echternach
Echternach
The actual basilica is the fifth church to have been erected in this place. The first one was built by St Willibrord, after he had received donations by Abbess Irmina of Oeren (near Trier) and Pippin II in the years 698 and 706 (Merovingian church). Soon after his death on 7th November 739 this church was too small, as pilgrims came to his grave in great numbers to worship him as a saint…
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Roman villa
The Roman villa in Echternach is one of the largest and richest rural properties in the surrounding areas of Roman Trier.
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Dancing procession
The dancing procession still appeals to modern man, as it enables him to include his whole body in his prayer. Jumping and dancing are an expression of joy, but they can become real penance through the effort required. It evokes the feeling of advancing towards the eternal goal in the community of the people of God…
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Lake of Echternach
The approximately 30-acre, artificially landscaped lake in Echternach offers many leisure opportunities such as recreation, sports and culture.
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E-lake Festival
Echternach
The E-Lake Festival is an open-air festival in Echternach. It takes place every year on the second weekend of August.
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Abbey museum
The Abbey Museum which is situated in the vaulted cellars of the abbatial palace of 1727 and displays facsimiles of the most beautiful manuscripts created by the scriptorium of Echternach. It also offers a survey of the life and work of St Willibrord…
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Echternach - the oldest city in Luxembourg
Founded by Saint Willibrord in 698, Echternach is the oldest city in Luxembourg, with its beautiful abbey and basilica.
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The Rococo Pavilion
The Rococo Pavilion, formerly a pleasure garden of the monks, is located in the city park and was built in 1765 according to the plans of Paul Mungenast. In the park you will find some information columns regarding the role of the abbey gardens.
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