This small Luxembourg town made history as the birthplace of the Schengen Agreement, which enables passport-free travel across 26 European countries.
Schengen, a small village in southeastern Luxembourg with fewer than 520 residents, sits at the meeting point of Luxembourg, Germany, and France. At the European Museum, you can explore interactive exhibits about European unity, while along the Moselle River, local winemakers craft crémant in centuries-old cellars. Walk the border triangle trail to spot metal star sculptures representing Schengen member states, or join a wine tasting at family-run vineyards where grapevines stretch across three countries.
Getting to Schengen
From Luxembourg City, take Bus 175 to Mondorf-Christophorus, then connect to Bus 185 to reach Schengen in under an hour. By car, follow the E29 toward Remich and turn right onto Route National 10 before the German border. The nearest airport is Luxembourg (LUX), 31 kilometers away, while Frankfurt Airport lies 220 kilometers from Schengen.
The European Museum Experience
The European Museum chronicles European unity through multimedia displays and artifacts across 200 square meters. Steel monuments mark the signing locations of the 1985 and 1990 agreements, while the "Columns of Nations" display includes metal star sculptures for each Schengen Area member state. You'll find all exhibit information in German, French, and English.
Wine Production Along the Moselle
Winemakers cultivate grapes on both sides of the Moselle River, focusing on crémant production using traditional champagne methods. At Lucien Gloden's vineyard, which extends across Luxembourg, France, and Germany, you can taste wines produced from 5 hectares of vines that yield 40,000 bottles each year.
Outdoor Exploration
The 7.7-kilometer "Schengen without borders" trail begins at the European Museum and climbs to viewpoints 300 meters above the Moselle Valley. The path crosses into France before returning to Luxembourg, passing through vineyards and oak forests. Rent bikes at Rentabike Miserland on Rue Robert Goebbels or take a river cruise to see the valley from the water.
Practical Information
Visit the Schengen Tourist Information office, located on a floating pontoon at 6 Rue Robert Goebbels, to plan your activities. For emergencies, call electricity services at 8002-9900, gas at 8007-3001, or water services at 621 308 935. The tourist office runs the Europe Direct information centre, connecting visitors with European Commission resources.
