Canton Luxembourg district, Luxembourg

Places to visit near Steinsel

Steinsel is a town in Canton Luxembourg district, Luxembourg, home to about 1,879 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit — 81 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Christ Sauveur (5 km), Château de Schoenfels (7 km) and Château de Septfontaines (7 km).

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

Steinsel at a glance

Location
Canton Luxembourg district, Luxembourg
Population
about 1,879
Coordinates
49.6769° N, 6.1239° 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

Top places to visit near Steinsel

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

137 forts & heritage within 100 km of Steinsel. The closest is Château de Schoenfels (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Steinsel

63 churches within 100 km of Steinsel. The closest is Christ Sauveur (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Steinsel

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Steinsel. The closest is Pfaffenthal Panorama Elevator (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Pfaffenthal Panorama Elevator · viewpoint · Canton Luxembourg · ~9 km · Must-see
  • The Bock · viewpoint · Canton Luxembourg · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Widdebierg · viewpoint · Canton Grevenmacher · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Mont Saint Jean · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Zolverknapp · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Giele Botter · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~29 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Steinsel

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

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Museums near Steinsel

13 museums within 100 km of Steinsel. The closest is Mudam (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Steinsel

8 parks within 100 km of Steinsel. The closest is Edouard André Municipal Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Steinsel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Steinsel
  2. 8 km Fort Olizy · fort, Canton Luxembourg
  3. 3 km Château de Septfontaines · heritage site, Canton Luxembourg
  4. 5 km Christ Sauveur · church, Canton Capellen
  5. 8 km Château de Hollenfels · heritage site, Canton Mersch
  6. 4 km Château de Schoenfels · heritage site, Canton Mersch
  7. 7 km Back to Steinsel

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    Within 15 km of Steinsel

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Steinsel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage81137Château de Schoenfels (7 km)
    Churches2863Christ Sauveur (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints832Pfaffenthal Panorama Elevator (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens415Réserve Naturelle Aarnescht (12 km)
    Museums913Mudam (8 km)
    Parks58Edouard André Municipal Park (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38Lac de Messancy (30 km)
    Other attractions66Le Passe-muraille (9 km)
    Treks44Auto-Pédestre Redange (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Le Juste Milieu (11 km)
    Waterfalls11Gaalgebierg (30 km)
    Caves01Buchenloch (91 km)

    Steinsel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Steinsel?

    Christ Sauveur (church, about 5 km), Château de Schoenfels (heritage site, about 7 km), Château de Septfontaines (heritage site, about 7 km), Château de Hollenfels (heritage site, about 8 km), Fort Olizy (fort, about 8 km), Monument Robert Schuman (monument, about 8 km).

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

    150 places on Spotwander: 81 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Steinsel?

    Château de Schoenfels, about 7 km by road; Château de Septfontaines (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Steinsel?

    Christ Sauveur, about 5 km by road; Saints-Apôtres-Pierre-et-Paul (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Steinsel?

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

    What is a good one-day trip from Steinsel?

    Start in Steinsel, visit Fort Olizy, then Château de Septfontaines, then Christ Sauveur, then Château de Hollenfels, then Château de Schoenfels, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Steinsel?

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

    Towns near Steinsel

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