A STORY TO DISCOVER

Meet Grevenmacher

Beside the Moselle, Grevenmacher invites you to explore its streets, heritage and places to gather. Discover the town and the stories that make it special.

Discover our history

FROM EARLY ROOTS TO TODAY

Grevenmacher through time

Celts & Romans

Their presence leaves traces in the Grevenmacher area.

1052

An exchange gives Walram of Arlon and his wife usufruct rights over Grevenmacher.

1153

Henry IV secures Grevenmacher’s attachment to the County of Luxembourg.

1252

Henry V, known as Henry the Blond, grants the town a charter of freedom.

1345

John the Blind pledges Grevenmacher to his uncle Baldwin, Archbishop of Trier.

1357

Wenceslas I grants market rights and permission to use a seal.

1688

The fortifications are dismantled on the orders of Louis XIV.

1822

A major fire destroys part of the town.

1882

The first cross-border bridge to Wellen opens to traffic.

1955

A post-war bridge reconnects Grevenmacher and Wellen.

1964

The canalisation of the Moselle marks a new chapter for navigation.

2013

The new bridge between Grevenmacher and Wellen opens.

Grevenmacher at a glance

Plan your walk and find your bearings. Explore the town map to get ready for your visit to Grevenmacher.

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Our team

Alain Goedert

President

Frank Dumont

Member

Monique Aertsen

Member

Tun Cavaleiro

Member

Laurent Durel

Member

Jean Kayser

Member

Marc Krier

Member

René Sertznig

Treasurer

Henri Streng

Member

Carlo Welsch

Member

Nathalie Welsch

Member

Mariette Konert

Tourism consultant

Monique Hermes

Municipal representative

Myriam Schwartz

Tourist information

Let’s plan your visit

Have a question about Grevenmacher, somewhere to stay or something to do? Contact our team for advice on exploring the town, the region and places across the border.