Diekirch: Museums, History and Nature

Diekirch brings together several different themes for a stay: museums dedicated to military and local history, historic buildings, recurring events and the “In Bedigen” nature park. The town is located right on the Sauer River. When looking for a hotel in Diekirch, these highlights can help you tailor your stay to your main interest: local history, an event or nature.

Museums and historical themes

The collection at the National Museum of Military History Diekirch comprises more than 100,000 military artefacts. Life-size dioramas depict battles from the Second World War and soldiers’ lives. The Museum of the History of Diekirch covers the town’s history from prehistoric times to the present day and displays an ancient Roman mosaic. The National Museum for Historical Vehicles traces the history of vehicles. The Beermuseum of the Diekirch Brewery focuses on the development of Diekirch Brewery’s advertising over more than a century, as presented through a private collection. This offers a chronological overview of Diekirch alongside clearly defined topics such as military history, vehicles and brewery advertising. The Museum of the History of Diekirch offers special workshops for children based on its exhibitions; check their current availability in advance.

Church, monument and remembrance

The old Church of St. Lawrence was built in the Middle Ages on a Roman place of worship. Its interior is adorned with elaborate frescoes from the 16th and 17th centuries; the church was declared a national monument in 2017. This building brings together Roman connections, medieval architectural history, early modern wall paintings and a more recent heritage designation.

The US Memorial Diekirch commemorates all US military units that were stationed in Diekirch and the surrounding areas, fought there or passed through between September 1944 and February 1945. The Deiwelselter near Diekirch is built on a dolmen that, according to studies, is about 4,000 years old.

Events throughout the year

Diekirch’s Cavalcade is a carnival parade held on the Sunday before Rose Monday. Al Dikkrich is a traditional five-day fair in July. The Cavalcade follows the carnival calendar, while Al Dikkrich takes place in July. If you are travelling for either event, check the specific dates for your preferred travel period.

The Sauer River and “In Bedigen” nature park

The “In Bedigen” nature park covers around 12 hectares and features flowering meadows, fruit trees, Scottish Highland cattle and a herd of donkeys. The park has a 2.5-kilometre nature trail with 12 interactive information panels about the flora and fauna of the nature reserve. The trail adds a specific educational focus to the landscape and wildlife: its panels cover the flora and fauna of the nature reserve.

Getting there and finding your way around

Diekirch station is served directly from Luxembourg City. Check the current timetable before travelling. Tourist Info Diekirch is located in the heart of the pedestrian zone and provides information about Diekirch and its diverse surroundings; check the Tourist Info’s current notices in advance.

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