Canton Mersch district, Luxembourg

Places to visit near Vichten

Vichten is a town in Canton Mersch district, Luxembourg, home to about 764 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 66 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Château d'Useldange (5 km), Château de Berg (8 km) and Castle Birtrange (9 km).

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Vichten, Luxembourg
Vichten, Canton Mersch district, Luxembourg. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vichten at a glance

Location
Canton Mersch district, Luxembourg
Population
about 764
Coordinates
49.8031° N, 6.0000° E
Places within 50 km
130 (130 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 Vichten

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

140 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vichten. The closest is Château d'Useldange (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Vichten

59 churches within 100 km of Vichten. The closest is Saint-Remi (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vichten

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vichten. The closest is Napoléonsgaart (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Napoléonsgaart · viewpoint · Canton Redange · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Pfaffenthal Panorama Elevator · viewpoint · Canton Luxembourg · ~29 km · Must-see
  • The Bock · viewpoint · Canton Luxembourg · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Widdebierg · viewpoint · Canton Grevenmacher · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Giele Botter · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Titelberg · viewpoint · Canton Esch-sur-Alzette · ~39 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vichten

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vichten. The closest is Réserve Naturelle Vallée de la Haute-Sûre - Bruch/Pont Misère (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Vichten

12 museums within 100 km of Vichten. The closest is Musée Militaire de Diekirch (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vichten

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vichten. The closest is Lac de la Haute-Sûre (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Vichten

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vichten
  2. 10 km Auto-Pédestre Redange · trek, Canton Redange
  3. 7 km Château d'Useldange · heritage site, Canton Redange
  4. 9 km Menhir of Reckingen · heritage site, Canton Mersch
  5. 8 km Château de Berg · heritage site, Canton Mersch
  6. 2 km Castle Birtrange · heritage site, Canton Diekirch
  7. 9 km Back to Vichten

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From travellers near Vichten

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How to reach Vichten

    All places near Vichten by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vichten by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage66140Château d'Useldange (5 km)
    Churches2359Saint-Remi (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1034Napoléonsgaart (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens317Réserve Naturelle Vallée de la Haute-Sûre - Bruch/Pont Misère (21 km)
    Museums912Musée Militaire de Diekirch (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs49Lac de la Haute-Sûre (18 km)
    Parks57Parc Municipal (17 km)
    Other attractions46Le Passe-muraille (29 km)
    Treks44Auto-Pédestre Redange (10 km)
    Waterfalls13Gaalgebierg (41 km)
    Caves02Buchenloch (84 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Le Juste Milieu (31 km)

    Vichten: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vichten?

    Château d'Useldange (heritage site, about 5 km), Château de Berg (heritage site, about 8 km), Castle Birtrange (heritage site, about 9 km), Menhir of Reckingen (heritage site, about 9 km), Auto-Pédestre Redange (trek, about 10 km), Château de Pettingen (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 66 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vichten?

    Château d'Useldange, about 5 km by road; Château de Berg (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vichten?

    Saint-Remi, about 19 km by road; Christ Sauveur (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vichten?

    Napoléonsgaart, about 12 km by road; Pfaffenthal Panorama Elevator (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vichten?

    Start in Vichten, visit Auto-Pédestre Redange, then Château d'Useldange, then Menhir of Reckingen, then Château de Berg, then Castle Birtrange, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vichten?

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

    Towns near Vichten

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