Canton Luxembourg district, Luxembourg

Places to visit near Contern

Contern is a town in Canton Luxembourg district, Luxembourg, home to about 1,083 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit — 80 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 museums. The must-see places are Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial (6 km), Cathédrale Orthodoxe de Saint Nicolas (6 km) and Vicus Ricciacus (7 km).

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Contern, Luxembourg
Contern, Canton Luxembourg district, Luxembourg. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Contern at a glance

Location
Canton Luxembourg district, Luxembourg
Population
about 1,083
Coordinates
49.5819° N, 6.2267° E
Places within 50 km
150 (150 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 Contern

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

138 forts & heritage within 100 km of Contern. The closest is Vicus Ricciacus (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Contern

71 churches within 100 km of Contern. The closest is Cathédrale Orthodoxe de Saint Nicolas (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Contern

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Contern. The closest is The Bock (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • The Bock · viewpoint · Canton Luxembourg · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Pfaffenthal Panorama Elevator · viewpoint · Canton Luxembourg · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Widdebierg · viewpoint · Canton Grevenmacher · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Mont Saint Jean · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Zolverknapp · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Giele Botter · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~32 km · Must-see

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Museums near Contern

14 museums within 100 km of Contern. The closest is Musée National D'histoire Naturelle (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Contern

12 parks within 100 km of Contern. The closest is Parc Heintz (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Contern

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Contern. The closest is Réserve Naturelle Aarnescht (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Contern

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Contern
  2. 7 km Vicus Ricciacus · heritage site, Canton Remich
  3. 4 km Château d'Aspelt · heritage site, Canton Esch-sur-Alzette
  4. 3 km Cathédrale Orthodoxe de Saint Nicolas · church, Canton Luxembourg
  5. 6 km Hesperange Castle · heritage site, Canton Luxembourg
  6. 6 km Fort Dumoulin · fort, Canton Luxembourg
  7. 8 km Back to Contern

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How to reach Contern

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    Within 15 km of Contern

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Contern by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage80138Vicus Ricciacus (7 km)
    Churches3071Cathédrale Orthodoxe de Saint Nicolas (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints824The Bock (9 km)
    Museums914Musée National D'histoire Naturelle (9 km)
    Parks712Parc Heintz (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens412Réserve Naturelle Aarnescht (12 km)
    Other attractions66Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Lac d'Echternach (35 km)
    Treks24Auto-Pédestre Remich (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Le Juste Milieu (9 km)
    Waterfalls11Gaalgebierg (29 km)

    Contern: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Contern?

    Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial (monument, about 6 km), Cathédrale Orthodoxe de Saint Nicolas (church, about 6 km), Vicus Ricciacus (heritage site, about 7 km), Hesperange Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Château d'Aspelt (heritage site, about 8 km), Fort Dumoulin (fort, about 8 km).

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

    150 places on Spotwander: 80 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums, 7 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Contern?

    Vicus Ricciacus, about 7 km by road; Hesperange Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Contern?

    Cathédrale Orthodoxe de Saint Nicolas, about 6 km by road; Centre Culturel de Rencontre Abbaye de Neumünster (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Contern?

    The Bock, about 9 km by road; Pfaffenthal Panorama Elevator (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Contern?

    Start in Contern, visit Vicus Ricciacus, then Château d'Aspelt, then Cathédrale Orthodoxe de Saint Nicolas, then Hesperange Castle, then Fort Dumoulin, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Contern?

    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 Contern

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