Esch-sur-Sûre


 * See Esch-sur-Alzette for the former mining town in the south of Luxembourg.

Esch-sur-Sûre is a town of 2,640 inhabitants (2018) in Luxembourg.

Understand
Esch-sur-Sûre is mostly known for the Upper Sûre dam, built in the 1960s to meet the country's drinking water needs.

The -sur-Sûre suffix of the town's name refers to the river Sauer, which is called Sûre in French. The name means nothing more than Esch on the river Sauer.

By public transport
To get to Esch-sur-Sûre by public transport, it is necessary to take a train to Ettelbruck first. From here, bus 535 runs every two hours to Esch-sur-Sûre. Other bus connections connect the small town to Wiltz and Rambrouch, which links to Colmar-Berg and Diekirch.

By car
When travelling from Luxembourg City's centre, use the Avenue Emile Reuter, turning onto the Rue de Rollingergrund (Route nationale 12), and stay on this National route. After having crossed the river Sauer (Sûre), take the first left turn leading you through a tunnel. This road will take you straight to Esch-sur-Sûre.

Get around
Having just over 300 citizens, Esch-sur-Sûre is a very small town. It can be travelled by foot very easily.

Do

 * Bicycles, E-bikes and mountainbikes can be rented.
 * Guided tours of the town can be done.

Go next
Explore the rest of the Luxembourgian Ardennes. Had enough of the Ardennes? Try the Mullerthal region known for its scenic terrain or, if you're more into city trips, visit Luxembourg.
 * Diekirch, known most for it beer.
 * Ettelbruck
 * Clervaux
 * Vianden