Canton Luxembourg district, Luxembourg

Places to visit near Strassen

Strassen is a town in Canton Luxembourg district, Luxembourg, home to about 6,006 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit — 81 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 museums. The must-see places are Château de Septfontaines (3 km), Saint-Gengoul (3 km) and Réimesch Thermen Zu Mamer (3 km).

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

Strassen at a glance

Location
Canton Luxembourg district, Luxembourg
Population
about 6,006
Coordinates
49.6206° N, 6.0733° E
Places within 50 km
149 (149 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 Strassen

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

137 forts & heritage within 100 km of Strassen. The closest is Château de Septfontaines (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Strassen

68 churches within 100 km of Strassen. The closest is Saint-Gengoul (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Strassen

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Strassen. The closest is Pfaffenthal Panorama Elevator (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Pfaffenthal Panorama Elevator · viewpoint · Canton Luxembourg · ~5 km · Must-see
  • The Bock · viewpoint · Canton Luxembourg · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Zolverknapp · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Mont Saint Jean · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Giele Botter · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Titelberg · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~22 km · Must-see

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Museums near Strassen

16 museums within 100 km of Strassen. The closest is Musée de Tramways Et de Bus (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Strassen

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Strassen. The closest is Réserve Naturelle Aarnescht (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Strassen

9 parks within 100 km of Strassen. The closest is Parc de Merl (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Strassen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Strassen
  2. 3 km Château de Septfontaines · heritage site, Canton Luxembourg
  3. 3 km Parc de Merl · park, Canton Luxembourg
  4. 1 km Musée de Tramways Et de Bus · museum, Canton Luxembourg
  5. 1 km Saint-Gengoul · church, Canton Luxembourg
  6. 6 km Réimesch Thermen Zu Mamer · heritage site, Canton Capellen
  7. 3 km Back to Strassen

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How to reach Strassen

    All places near Strassen by distance

    Within 15 km of Strassen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Strassen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage81137Château de Septfontaines (3 km)
    Churches3068Saint-Gengoul (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints826Pfaffenthal Panorama Elevator (5 km)
    Museums816Musée de Tramways Et de Bus (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens414Réserve Naturelle Aarnescht (17 km)
    Parks59Parc de Merl (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Lac de Messancy (23 km)
    Other attractions56Le Passe-muraille (5 km)
    Treks34Auto-Pédestre Redange (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Le Juste Milieu (6 km)
    Waterfalls11Gaalgebierg (21 km)

    Strassen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Strassen?

    Château de Septfontaines (heritage site, about 3 km), Saint-Gengoul (church, about 3 km), Réimesch Thermen Zu Mamer (heritage site, about 3 km), Musée de Tramways Et de Bus (museum, about 4 km), Parc de Merl (park, about 4 km), Mausolée des Soldats Français de la Grande Guerre (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    149 places on Spotwander: 81 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Strassen?

    Château de Septfontaines, about 3 km by road; Réimesch Thermen Zu Mamer (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Strassen?

    Saint-Gengoul, about 3 km by road; Saints-Apôtres-Pierre-et-Paul (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Strassen?

    Pfaffenthal Panorama Elevator, about 5 km by road; The Bock (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Strassen?

    Start in Strassen, visit Château de Septfontaines, then Parc de Merl, then Musée de Tramways Et de Bus, then Saint-Gengoul, then Réimesch Thermen Zu Mamer, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Strassen?

    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 Strassen

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