Wine tourism in Luxembourg: a feast for the senses

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In Luxembourg's Moselle region, wine takes on a whole new dimension, with exquisite tastings, opportunities to meet wine producers and enjoyable events all year round. Whether you live in Luxembourg or are just passing through, don't miss the opportunity to indulge in an immersive, accessible and delectable wine experience.

Discovering the source of delights

Wine tourism offers enthusiasts a perfect blend of wine and good food. This new type of holiday experience has been gaining momentum over the past few years, as the figures confirm (see inset). Large- and small-scale producers are appealing to a growing and increasingly knowledgeable audience, with opportunities for wine tasting and tours of wineries and vineyards all the way from Schengen to Wasserbillig.

Many associations, local authorities and industry consortia also organise day-long or weekend events where wine producers can present and sell their best vintages.

Domaines Vinsmoselle: the strength of a cooperative

Local leaders include the Domaines Vinsmoselle cooperative, Luxembourg's largest producer of wine and crémant, which brings together some 170 vintners. Domaines Vinsmoselle has four sites along the Moselle, in Remerschen, Wellenstein, Wormeldange and Grevenmacher, where staff take great pleasure in presenting the best vintages to visitors. Whether it's for a chance visit or an organised company outing, their facilities are suited to all occasions.

Independent wine growers: authenticity and passion

Independent wine growers (Privatwënzer) open their wineries and vineyards to visitors wishing to sample their local still and sparkling wines.

Make the most of the opportunity to learn more about their family stories and extraordinary architectural heritage in a relaxed, enjoyable setting. Some producers have even developed delicious menus based on local ingredients that will delight your taste buds.

Since 2016, the Kohll-Reuland winery, one of around 50 members of the independant vinters' association Privatwënzer, has been sharing its passion for wine with its guests from all over the world.
© Domaine Kohll-Reuland

A buoyant industry

According to a 2023 study by the Ministry of the Economy, 11% of tourists who spent at least one night in Luxembourg did a wine tasting or visited a winery. For tourists passing through, the number is even higher, standing at 13% or 360,000 people.

Events all year round

The main events for wine lovers are those held along the Moselle valley in Luxembourg:

Wine Cheese Enjoy (January and February)

If you fancy sampling the best wines and crémants of the Moselle with a delicious raclette or fondue, the Wine Cheese Enjoy event is a must on your wine route.

Organised by the Moselle Tourist Information Centre, this winter culinary experience takes place at the beginning of the year. The combination of cheese-based specialities paired perfectly with local still and sparkling wines invariably goes down a treat.

Wine Taste Enjoy (late spring)

From elegant sparkling wines and sophisticated white grape varieties like Riesling, Rivaner and Auxerrois, to rosés, reds and rare ice and straw wines, Luxembourg's vineyards yield a cornucopia of treasures.

If you are interested in exploring all the Moselle wine region has to offer, we would strongly recommend this festive event that takes place every year over Pentecost weekend in late spring.

Our vintners will be delighted to welcome you and give you the chance to sample their best products. The event also includes a packed programme of entertainment in a relaxed atmosphere over the two days.

Looking to soak up the authentic atmosphere at a traditional festival in a winegrowing village? Read on for our selection of great events:

This introduction to one of the most appealing forms of slow tourism would not be complete without mentioning another regional delight. Luxembourg is also known for its long tradition of fine fruit brandies. Every October, the distilleries along the Moselle put on an event called "D'Miselerland brennt" (Distillers' Day), which showcases the excellence of the fruit brandies produced from the region's orchards.

So come and check out Luxembourg's Moselle region, taking in local producers and sampling their extraordinary variety of still and sparkling wines all year round.

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