Day trips & escapes
Moselle wine country: a day trip from Luxembourg
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Vineyards along the Moselle river Luxembourg
The route
Train free to Wasserbillig (40 minutes), then rent a bike ($20/day) or take bus 130 down the Route du Vin through Wormeldange, Ehnen, Grevenmacher and Remich. Start at Caves Bernard-Massard in Grevenmacher — tour + tasting $18, opens 9:30am. It's Luxembourg's biggest sparkling wine house and gives you a solid crash course.
The good stops
Domaine Vinsmoselle in Wormeldange for cooperative wines and cheap tastings ($10). Caves Krier Frères in Remich for family-run traditional method sparkling. Lunch at Restaurant Pavillon Saint-Martin in Remich, on the river — the fish menu runs $28-$35. Luxembourg specialises in Riesling, Pinot Gris and crémant (sparkling); reds are rare and mostly mediocre. End the day back at Remich station and train home in 50 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book winery tours?
For weekend visits yes — email 2-3 days ahead. Weekdays you can usually walk in outside July-August.
Best time of year for the Moselle?
Mid-September during Fiederwäissen (young wine) season, or late April to early June when vines are green but crowds are thin.
Where to stay
Rooms worth pairing with this guide.
Ready to plan this trip?
Real prices for the places this piece names.
