Canton Esch-sur-Alzette district, Luxembourg

Places to visit near Bascharage

Bascharage is a town in Canton Esch-sur-Alzette district, Luxembourg, home to about 4,645 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit — 76 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 museums. The must-see places are Château de Sanem (4 km), Giele Botter (4 km) and Titelberg (6 km).

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Bascharage, Luxembourg
Bascharage, Canton Esch-sur-Alzette district, Luxembourg. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bascharage at a glance

Location
Canton Esch-sur-Alzette district, Luxembourg
Population
about 4,645
Coordinates
49.5673° N, 5.9073° E
Places within 50 km
138 (138 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Bascharage

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bascharage: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Bascharage

149 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bascharage. The closest is Château de Sanem (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bascharage

64 churches within 100 km of Bascharage. The closest is Saint-Henri (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bascharage

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bascharage. The closest is Giele Botter (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Giele Botter · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Titelberg · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Zolverknapp · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Mont Saint Jean · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Pfaffenthal Panorama Elevator · viewpoint · Canton Luxembourg · ~21 km · Must-see
  • The Bock · viewpoint · Canton Luxembourg · ~22 km · Must-see

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Museums near Bascharage

15 museums within 100 km of Bascharage. The closest is Musée de Tramways Et de Bus (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bascharage

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bascharage. The closest is Réserve Naturelle d'Hettange-Grande (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Bascharage

9 parks within 100 km of Bascharage. The closest is Parc de Merl (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Bascharage

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bascharage
  2. 4 km Château de Sanem · heritage site, Canton Esch-sur-Alzette
  3. 3 km Zolverknapp · viewpoint, Canton Esch-sur-Alzette
  4. 4 km Streikmonument · heritage site, Canton Esch-sur-Alzette
  5. 4 km Titelberg · viewpoint, Canton Esch-sur-Alzette
  6. 2 km Giele Botter · viewpoint, Canton Esch-sur-Alzette
  7. 4 km Back to Bascharage

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From travellers near Bascharage

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How to reach Bascharage

    All places near Bascharage by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bascharage by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage76149Château de Sanem (4 km)
    Churches2464Saint-Henri (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints819Giele Botter (4 km)
    Museums815Musée de Tramways Et de Bus (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens613Réserve Naturelle d'Hettange-Grande (31 km)
    Parks59Parc de Merl (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Lac de Messancy (9 km)
    Other attractions56Pétrusse Casemates (21 km)
    Treks24Auto-Pédestre Redange (28 km)
    Waterfalls11Gaalgebierg (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Le Juste Milieu (21 km)

    Bascharage: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bascharage?

    Château de Sanem (heritage site, about 4 km), Giele Botter (viewpoint, about 4 km), Titelberg (viewpoint, about 6 km), Zolverknapp (viewpoint, about 6 km), Streikmonument (heritage site, about 7 km), Gaalgebierg (waterfall, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bascharage?

    138 places on Spotwander: 76 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bascharage?

    Château de Sanem, about 4 km by road; Streikmonument (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bascharage?

    Saint-Henri, about 11 km by road; Saint-Remi (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bascharage?

    Giele Botter, about 4 km by road; Titelberg (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bascharage?

    Start in Bascharage, visit Château de Sanem, then Zolverknapp, then Streikmonument, then Titelberg, then Giele Botter, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bascharage?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Bascharage

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bascharage’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bascharage on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.