Canton
Grevenmacher
Portrait
of the canton
Canton Grevenmacher is located in the east of
Luxembourg. It has one official city: Grevenmacher. With approximately 33,712
inhabitants (2025) and an area of 211 km², the canton marks the northern part
of the Luxembourgish wine region of the Moselle.
Today, the canton is known, among other things, as an important destination for wine tourism.
Vineyards in the town of Ahn, Municipality of Wormeldange
Oberdonven, Municipality of Flaxweiler
Landscape
The landscape of Canton Grevenmacher is characterized by deep valleys and high plateaus, with soils made of Keuper and limestone. The rivers Moselle, Sûre, Syre, White Ernz, and Black Ernz shape the landscape. In the town of Wasserbillig, the Sûre and Moselle rivers meet, marking the lowest point in Luxembourg. Thanks to the microclimate and fertile soils along the Moselle, the canton is ideally suited for viticulture.
The river Moselle in the town of Machtum, Municipality of
Woremeldange
The river Syre near the town of Manternach, Municipality of Manternach
Monument "op der Spatz" near the lowest point of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, Wasserbillig, Municipality of Wasserbillig-Mertert
History
Historically, the canton was shaped by antiquity and its
strategically important location. The Celts and later the Romans settled along
the river Moselle. The church tower of St. Laurent in the city of Grevenmacher
was built on the remains of an old Roman tower. Vineyards have been cultivated
in the canton for a long time.
Remains of Roman tombs on the Potaschberg, Municipality of Grevenmacher
The city of Grevenmacher is a medieval fortified town that controlled trade and river transport, thus gaining importance. Over the centuries, viticulture developed into an important economic and tourist sector in the canton. The port of the town of Mertert is the largest port in Luxembourg, and river shipping remains significant to this day. In Canton Grevenmacher, in the town of Betzdorf, SES—a pioneer in the satellite sector—has its headquarters.
City of Grevenmacher
Culture
Culturally, Canton Grevenmacher connects tradition, heritage, and community. Towns like Ahn—known for the highest number of independent winemakers—and Ehnen showcase well-preserved rural architecture, while monuments such as Bourglinster castle and Wormer Koeppchen are integral parts of Luxembourg’s heritage.
Wormer Koeppchen, Municipality of Wormeldange
Ehnen, Municipality of Wormeldange
Bourglinster castle, Bourglinster, Municipality of Junglinster
Attractions
Sculptures such as Wil Lofy’s "Blannen Theis" in
the city of Grevenmacher and the "Steefuuss" in the town of Manternach
make the canton a folkloric reflection of Luxembourg.
Statue of the "Blannen Theis" by Wil Lofy, City of Grevenmacher
Statue of the "Steefuuss", Manternach, Municipality of Manternach
Famous wine festivals include the Grevenmacher Wine and
Grape Festival and "Meechtemer Wäischmaachen" in the town of Machtum. Every year, during the Wine and
Grape Festival, the Wine Queen is crowned in the city of Grevenmacher. The
cantons of Grevenmacher and Remich are the traditional producers of AOP wines
and Crémant de Luxembourg.
The canton is popular for wine tourism, with wine tastings
along the Moselle, cycling routes through the vineyards, and hikes in the Sûre
or Syre Valleys.
“Meechtemer Wäischmaachen” in the town of Machtum,
Machtum, Municipaltiy of Wormeldange
Typical alley in the city of Grevenmacher