Remich: Moselle river port, old town and vineyards

Remich and the Moselle

Remich lies on the Moselle in south-eastern Luxembourg. In antiquity it was called Remacum and was known as a settlement of fishers and boatmen. The town is one of Luxembourg’s river ports on the Moselle. The river carries inland vessels and yachts, and excursion boats travel through the three-country area.

The Navi-Tour starts at Quai de la Moselle in Remich.

Promenade and old town

The Moselle promenade runs for three kilometres and is lined with cherry and lime trees. The Bacchus Fountain, by Luxembourg artist Will Lofy, marks part of the esplanade. Narrow lanes lead from the promenade into the older town. St Nicolas Gate is dedicated to the patron saint of fishers and boatmen and leads toward Rue St Cunibert, where the birthplace of Saint Cunibert, later bishop of Cologne in the seventh century, is located. Rue Macher is a pedestrian street with small squares and fountains.

Vineyards and the Upper Moselle valley

Wine has been produced in the Moselle valley for about 2,000 years. Vineyards around Remich lie mainly south and west of the town; woodland begins to the north. Scheierbierg and Primerberg are known local wine sites. Walking and cycling routes cross the vineyards and follow parts of the former Janglisbunn narrow-gauge railway from Remich to Ellange.

The parish church, dedicated to Saints Stephen and Lawrence, dates to 1817. The historic cemetery lies beside it and includes the grave of the Lamort-Velter family, known for charitable donations.