The Battle of the Bulge

The Battle of the Bulge

The Battle of the Bulge is the name given to the military operations that took place in the Ardennes region during the winter of 1944/5. It began on 16th December 1944 with a surprise German attack later known as the “Von Rundstedt Offensive”.

The end came in late January 1945 when the Germans were forced beyond their starting point.

total duration 4,5 hours
trip: 90 minutes and 100 km
return from Schumanns Eck to Clervaux: 29 km

Please check opening times before visiting each attraction.

Éislek3

Distance 0 km

Clervaux

Clervaux Castle | Museum of the Battle of the Bulge | The Family of Man

Clervaux: Clervaux castle was destroyed by fire on 19th December 1944. It was restored and has become a symbol of reconstruction with respect for traditional architectural values.

Visit to the Battle of the Bulge Museum in Clervaux castle (30 minute duration, free access with the Luxembourg Card).

“The Family of Man” exhibition: a message for peace assembled by Edward Steichen. This exhibition is part of UNESCO’s Memory of the World programme (45 minute duration, free access with the Luxembourg Card).

Leave for Diekirch (30km).

2 results

© Visit Éislek
Clervaux Castle
Discover Clervaux Castle, built in the 12th century and restored after the Second World War. Admire the exhibitions in the castle, including the Museum of the Battle of the Bulge, the model buildings of Luxembourg castles and the photo exhibition "The Family of Man".
Find out more
© Pancake! Photographie
free
with theLuxembourgCard
The Family of Man
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of "The Family of Man" photo exhibition in Clervaux! Be inspired by this unique collection that captures the life, cultures and emotions of mankind in breathtaking images!
Find out more

Distance 0 km

Diekirch

National Military History Museum | Général Georges S. Patton (statue and museum)

Visit of the National Military History Museum

Battle of the Bulge scenes are represented with life-size models which reflect the personal experiences of civilians and soldiers around Diekirch. This includes an exhibition of military material, archive photos and more. The history of the Luxembourgish army since 1940 is also featured in another section of the museum.

Free access with the Luxembourg Card - guided tour on demand costs €5 per person. Duration 90 minutes.

Lunch in Diekirch - Leave Diekirch for Wiltz - 36km

During the journey:
Ettelbruck: Statue of General Georges S. Patton, memorial US Sherman tank (15 minutes).
As an option, one can visit the General Patton Memorial Museum - free access with the Luxembourg Card (guided tour 60 minutes)

2 results

© Pancake! Photographie
free
with theLuxembourgCard
National Museum of Military History Diekirch
Discover life-size dioramas that sensitively depict the battles and lives of soldiers during the Second World War and explore the impressive collection of over 100,000 military artefacts!
Find out more
© Visit Éislek
free
with theLuxembourgCard
General Patton Memorial Museum
The General Patton Memorial Museum in Ettelbruck commemorates the commander of the 3rd US Army whose troops liberated the town on 25 December 1944. The exhibition illustrates the most important events that occurred during the Second World War in Luxembourg.
Find out more

Distance 0 km

Wiltz

Monument de la grève | Musée de la brasserie et de la tannerie | Sentier pédestre du Souvenir

Wiltz - Cité des Martyrs

La décision de l’enrôlement de force entraînait la grève générale au Luxembourg. C’est à Wiltz que débuta le 31 août 1942 le mouvement de résistance à l’oppresseur nazi. Déclenchée à la fabrique de cuir Ideal, la grève regagna bientôt la ville entière et bon nombre d’autres localités du pays. Cet héroïsme sous l’occupation allemande de 1940 à 1945 a valu à la ville le titre de "Cité Martyre".

Monument de la grève avec vue panoramique sur la ville (durée 15 minutes)
Section "cité des martyrs" au Musée de la brasserie et de la tannerie, château de Wiltz. (durée 30 minutes) entrée gratuite avec la Luxembourg Card.

Route Wiltz - Schumanns Eck : 5 km

Schumans Eck : le Sentier pédestre du Souvenir, d'une longueur de 2,8 km, permet aux visiteurs de découvrir les alentours du champ de bataille "Schumans Eck" en suivant les traces des trous de fusiliers ("foxholes") où de nombreux soldats américains et allemands ont combattu et trouvé la mort pendant le "Bataille des Ardennes 1944-45".

Visite guidée: durée 1 heure.

3 results

© Visit Éislek
Wiltz Castle
Discover the imposing Wiltz Castle! Explore the Museum of the Art of Brewing and the Battle of the Bulge Museum and experience cultural events in the charming amphitheatre against this historic backdrop.
Find out more
© Mike Zenari
free
with theLuxembourgCard
National Brewery Museum and Tannery Museum
Discover the fascinating brewery museum in the historic ambience of Wiltz Castle! Immerse yourself in the world of beer making, take part in a brewmaster course and enjoy your own brew on site.
Find out more
© Visit Éislek
Museum of the Battle of the Bulge Wiltz
Discover the moving history of the "martyr town" during the Battle of the Bulge in the interactive museum in Wiltz. Experience history up close in the beautiful Wiltz Castle.
Find out more