Moselle district, Grand Est, France

Places to visit near Cattenom

Cattenom is a town in Moselle district, Grand Est, France, home to about 2,417 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 84 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Fort de Koenigsmacker (4 km), Ouvrage Bois-Karre (7 km) and Réserve Naturelle d'Hettange-Grande (8 km).

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Cattenom, Grand Est
Cattenom, Moselle district, Grand Est, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cattenom at a glance

Location
Moselle district, Grand Est, France
Population
about 2,417
Coordinates
49.4063° N, 6.2430° E
Places within 50 km
165 (165 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

Top places to visit near Cattenom

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cattenom: 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 Cattenom

142 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cattenom. The closest is Fort de Koenigsmacker (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cattenom

75 churches within 100 km of Cattenom. The closest is Église Saint-Étienne (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cattenom

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cattenom. The closest is Mont Saint Jean (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mont Saint Jean · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~20 km · Must-see
  • The Bock · viewpoint · Canton Luxembourg · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Pfaffenthal Panorama Elevator · viewpoint · Canton Luxembourg · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Zolverknapp · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Widdebierg · viewpoint · Canton Grevenmacher · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Giele Botter · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~38 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cattenom

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cattenom. The closest is Réserve Naturelle d'Hettange-Grande (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Cattenom

13 parks within 100 km of Cattenom. The closest is Parc Merveilleux (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Cattenom

13 museums within 100 km of Cattenom. The closest is Galerie d’art contemporain ‘Am Tunnel’ (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cattenom

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cattenom
  2. 4 km Fort de Koenigsmacker · fort, Moselle
  3. 8 km Château de la Grange · heritage site, Moselle
  4. 4 km Église Saint-Étienne · church, Moselle
  5. 1 km Réserve Naturelle d'Hettange-Grande · nature spot, Moselle
  6. 7 km Ouvrage Bois-Karre · heritage site, Moselle
  7. 7 km Back to Cattenom

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From travellers near Cattenom

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How to reach Cattenom

    All places near Cattenom by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cattenom by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage84142Fort de Koenigsmacker (4 km)
    Churches4175Église Saint-Étienne (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints917Mont Saint Jean (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens513Réserve Naturelle d'Hettange-Grande (8 km)
    Parks713Parc Merveilleux (18 km)
    Museums1013Galerie d’art contemporain ‘Am Tunnel’ (30 km)
    Other attractions56Chartreuse de Rettel (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Lac de Messancy (47 km)
    Treks13Auto-Pédestre Remich (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Le Juste Milieu (28 km)
    Waterfalls11Gaalgebierg (33 km)
    Temples01Sri Maha Mariamman Tempel (77 km)

    Cattenom: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cattenom?

    Fort de Koenigsmacker (fort, about 4 km), Ouvrage Bois-Karre (heritage site, about 7 km), Réserve Naturelle d'Hettange-Grande (nature spot, about 8 km), Château de la Grange (heritage site, about 8 km), Église Saint-Étienne (church, about 8 km), Anciennes Fortifications (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    165 places on Spotwander: 84 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cattenom?

    Fort de Koenigsmacker, about 4 km by road; Ouvrage Bois-Karre (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cattenom?

    Église Saint-Étienne, about 8 km by road; Église Saint-Maximin (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cattenom?

    Mont Saint Jean, about 20 km by road; The Bock (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cattenom?

    Start in Cattenom, visit Fort de Koenigsmacker, then Château de la Grange, then Église Saint-Étienne, then Réserve Naturelle d'Hettange-Grande, then Ouvrage Bois-Karre, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cattenom?

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

    Towns near Cattenom

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