Meurthe-et-Moselle district, Grand Est, France

Places to visit near Longwy

Longwy is a town in Meurthe-et-Moselle district, Grand Est, France, home to about 14,695 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 66 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 7 museums and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Château de Longwy (1 km), Ancienne Ligne Pétange - Lamadeleine (6 km) and Église Saint-Hubert (8 km).

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Longwy, Grand Est
Longwy, Meurthe-et-Moselle district, Grand Est, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Longwy at a glance

Location
Meurthe-et-Moselle district, Grand Est, France
Population
about 14,695
Coordinates
49.5217° N, 5.7619° E
Places within 50 km
121 (121 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 Longwy

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

151 forts & heritage within 100 km of Longwy. The closest is Château de Longwy (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Longwy

68 churches within 100 km of Longwy. The closest is Église Saint-Hubert (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Longwy

15 museums within 100 km of Longwy. The closest is Musée de Tramways Et de Bus (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Longwy

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

  • Titelberg · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Giele Botter · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Zolverknapp · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Mont Saint Jean · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Pfaffenthal Panorama Elevator · viewpoint · Canton Luxembourg · ~36 km · Must-see
  • The Bock · viewpoint · Canton Luxembourg · ~36 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Longwy

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Longwy. The closest is Réserve Naturelle de Raymond Mayné (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Longwy

10 parks within 100 km of Longwy. The closest is Parc Merveilleux (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Longwy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Longwy
  2. 1 km Château de Longwy · heritage site, Meurthe-et-Moselle
  3. 6 km Ancienne Ligne Pétange - Lamadeleine · heritage site, Canton Esch-sur-Alzette
  4. 5 km Giele Botter · viewpoint, Canton Esch-sur-Alzette
  5. 2 km Titelberg · viewpoint, Canton Esch-sur-Alzette
  6. 16 km Église Saint-Hubert · church, Meurthe-et-Moselle
  7. 8 km Back to Longwy

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How to reach Longwy

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Longwy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage66151Château de Longwy (1 km)
    Churches2368Église Saint-Hubert (8 km)
    Museums715Musée de Tramways Et de Bus (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints814Titelberg (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens511Réserve Naturelle de Raymond Mayné (25 km)
    Parks410Parc Merveilleux (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Lac de Messancy (12 km)
    Other attractions46Pétrusse Casemates (35 km)
    Treks14Auto-Pédestre Redange (37 km)
    Waterfalls11Gaalgebierg (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Le Juste Milieu (35 km)

    Longwy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Longwy?

    Château de Longwy (heritage site, about 1 km), Ancienne Ligne Pétange - Lamadeleine (heritage site, about 6 km), Église Saint-Hubert (church, about 8 km), Titelberg (viewpoint, about 9 km), Giele Botter (viewpoint, about 11 km), Château Mathelin (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    121 places on Spotwander: 66 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 7 museums, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Longwy?

    Château de Longwy, about 1 km by road; Ancienne Ligne Pétange - Lamadeleine (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Longwy?

    Église Saint-Hubert, about 8 km by road; Saint-Henri (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Longwy?

    Musée de Tramways Et de Bus, about 33 km by road; Galerie d’art contemporain ‘Am Tunnel’ (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Longwy?

    Start in Longwy, visit Château de Longwy, then Ancienne Ligne Pétange - Lamadeleine, then Giele Botter, then Titelberg, then Église Saint-Hubert, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Longwy?

    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 Longwy

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