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Voykit pocket guide · Luxembourg
Grevenmacher
Gréiwemaacher
Spend half a day in Grevenmacher: butterfly garden, Moselle river walk and a quick lunch; no overnight needed.
Grevenmacher is a small Moselle‑river town with a butterfly garden, wine‑route scenery and easy bus links. One half‑day covers the main sights; stay elsewhere for night‑time.
- Country
- Luxembourg
- Local name
- Gréiwemaacher
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (cold, limited boat service)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- POST, Tango and Orange Luxembourg; prepaid SIMs in shops with ID.
- Emergency
- Police 113 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard continental plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Round up.; Restaurant: Service included; 5–10% for good service.; Taxi: Round up.
- Water
- Tap water is safe.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets in the capital's centre; cafés for customers.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €2–3 |
| Pastry | €2–4 |
| Meal at Restaurant Savory | ≈€80 per person (set menu) |
| Bus ride | €2–3 (check) |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ≈€15–20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LUX · Luxembourg Findel Airport
- Nearest international airport, 40 km (25 mi) northNearest international airport, 25 mi (40 km) north
Typical fares
- Bus Gare Routière → Luxembourg City
- about €6 one‑way, 30 min (check schedule)
- Taxi A1 exit 13 → Hotel Simon's Plaza
- ≈ €12–15, 5 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk the town centre, use regional buses (Gare Routière) to Diekirch, Echternach or Luxembourg City; car via A1/E44; no train station.
See and do
Known for
- Butterfly Garden (Jardin des Papillons)
- Moselle wine route
- River boat docks
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Remich | Bus from Gare Routière, about 15 min | ≈30 min round‑trip |
| Mertert | Bus, about 20 min | ≈40 min round‑trip |
Sleep
- Hotel Simon's Plaza
- 4‑star, on A1 exit 13, convenient for car or bus arrivals
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Entschëllegtent-shuh-legt |
| Thank you | Mercimehr-see |
| How much is it? | Wéi vill kascht dat?vey vil kahst daht |
| Where is the bus stop? | Wou ass d'Busstop?voo ass doo bus-stop |
| Can I pay by card? | Kann ech mat Kaart bezuelen?kann ekh mat kahrt beh-tsoo-len |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; three cheek kisses among friends; avoid: Loud familiarity
- Language: 'Moien' then French or English; avoid: Calling Luxembourgish a German dialect
- Punctuality: On time for meals and meetings; avoid: Last-minute cancellations
Scams and watch-outs
- No railway station – rely on buses or car.
- Boat schedules vary by season; check before planning a cruise.
Grevenmacher is safe; main risks are traffic on the A1 and occasional pickpocketing in bus stations – keep an eye on belongings.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Grevenmacher yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Butterfly Garden (Jardin des Papillons)
- Moselle wine route
- River boat docks
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Grevenmacher official site: grevenmacher.lu/
- Wikivoyage: Grevenmacher, revision 4505853 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4505853
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/grevenmacher). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.