Grevenmacher

Moselle wine town on the German border

Picturesque wine town of 5,274 inhabitants on the Moselle River in eastern Luxembourg, near the German border. Canton capital renowned for its Moselle wine region, charming market square, and riverside location. A cultural and tourism destination offering the 'Miseler way of life'.

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What to expect

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Grevenmacher — canton capital on the Moselle with an historic market square and wine culture since Roman times

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Mertert — the largest inland port in Luxembourg, with Wasserbillig at the German/Moselle border crossing

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Wormeldange — heart of Luxembourg's premier Riesling and Rivaner wine-growing villages

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Scenic Moselle cycling route connecting all communes along the river

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Easy access to Germany (Trier 20 min) and excellent road connections to Luxembourg City

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Limited public transport to some wine villages — a car is recommended for daily life

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Small housing stock in the most sought-after riverside communes

The lifestyle

A relaxed wine-region lifestyle centred on the Moselle River. Grevenmacher town offers a full range of services and the traditional market square. Mertert and Wasserbillig provide a border-town atmosphere with easy access to Germany. Wormeldange and the smaller wine villages attract those seeking rural tranquility amid vineyards, cycling paths and riverside walking routes.

The market

Attractive Moselle riverside market benefiting from tourism, scenic settings and proximity to Germany. Grevenmacher and Mertert offer the widest housing choice in the canton. Wine village properties are limited and sought-after. All benefit from good road and bus connections to Luxembourg City and cross-border Germany.

Shopping & Culture

Shopping

•Grevenmacher town centre — local shops, supermarket, weekly market
•Wasserbillig / Mertert — supermarkets and services near the German border crossing
•Wine cellars and tasting rooms throughout Grevenmacher, Wormeldange and the Moselle route
•German border retail (Trier, Perl) easily accessible by car (~20 min)

Cultural Attractions

•Historic Marktplatz (market square) — Grevenmacher
•Wine cellars and viticulture heritage tours throughout the canton
•Moselle riverfront promenade and boat cruises
•Visit Maacher tourism centre
•Wormeldange wine festival and Moselle wine route events
•Mertert inland port and Moselle river views

Sports & Parks

•Moselle cycling route — flat, scenic path running the full length of the canton
•Outdoor swimming pool in Grevenmacher (Bain en plein air)
•Riverside walks and vineyard trails throughout the canton
•Scenic viewpoints over the Moselle valley from the plateau above Grevenmacher
•Cross-border cycling and walking routes into Germany

Waste Collection Schedule

Valorlux (Blue Bags)

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Organic Waste (Brown Bin)

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General Waste (Grey Bin)

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Transport

Bus Lines & Connections

•CityBus Grevenmacher (Ruffbus) — local service within Grevenmacher
•RGTR bus routes connecting Grevenmacher, Mertert, Wasserbillig and surrounding villages
•Free national public transport throughout Luxembourg
•Easy road access to German border — no direct train service in the canton

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