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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Echternach

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Echternach, Luxembourg

Updated November 9, 2025
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If you can do the steep stairs safely, the upper view is worth it

Echternach, Luxembourg

Wollefsschlucht (Wolf Gorge)

In the heart of Luxembourg's "little Switzerland" weaves a breathtaking natural sandstone canyon with a mythological past.
Entrance to the crypt, accessed from inside the Saint-Willibrord Basillica.

Echternach, Luxembourg

The Crypt of Saint Willibrord

Below the altar in Saint-Willibrord Basilica rests the mortal remains of Luxembourg's patron saint.
Roman villa of Echternach.

Echternach, Luxembourg

Roman villa of Echternach

The ruins of one of the most important Roman villas north of the Alps.
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Hohllay Cave

Berdorf, Luxembourg

Hohllay Cave

This Luxembourg cave is covered in cryptic looking marks left by mining activity.
2 miles from Echternach
The incredible rock formations at Priedegtstull

Berdorf, Luxembourg

Priedegtstull

These exceptionally narrow openings between giant rocks will test your daring.
3 miles from Echternach
Schiessentümpel

Beidweiler, Luxembourg

Schiessentümpel

This tri-part waterfall is a little bit of fairytale beauty in the heart of Luxembourg's Little Switzerland.
5 miles from Echternach
Beaufort Castle

Beaufort, Luxembourg

Beaufort Castles

This noble mash-up in eastern Luxembourg is part Medieval, part Renaissance, all castle.
6 miles from Echternach
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