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Upper Sûre Lake – Lac de la Haute-Sûre, Luxembourg 2012📷 TRANOS APOSTOLOS, CC BY 3.0

Upper Sûre Lake

Esch-sur-Sûre, Luxembourg

Nature

A reservoir winding through the Ardennes woods, used for drinking water, with bathing areas at Insenborn and Lultzhausen; only electric boats, sailing boats and canoes are allowed. The dam just west of Esch-sur-Sûre gives a good view.

Nearest town
Esch-sur-Sûre, Luxembourg
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
49.9000, 5.8700

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Luxembourg: No motorway tolls for cars. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Luxembourg’s Ardennes: Bourscheid, Upper Sûre and Clervaux – Buerschent, Schlasswee© Procrastineur49 · CC0
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Luxembourg’s Ardennes: Bourscheid, Upper Sûre and Clervaux

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Bourscheid Castle – Buerschent, Schlasswee© Procrastineur49 · CC0
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The Family of Man, Clervaux Castle

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20200829 Vianden castle 03© Flocci Nivis · CC BY 4.0
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Vianden Castle

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping LiefrangeCampsite
    1 km from Upper Sûre Lake
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Camping FuussekaulCampsite
    9 km from Upper Sûre Lake
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Camping BerkelCampsite
    10 km from Upper Sûre Lake
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  • L'Eau ViveCampsite
    12 km from Upper Sûre Lake
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Camping EttelbruckCampsite
    16 km from Upper Sûre Lake
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  • Camping BleesbruckCampsite
    23 km from Upper Sûre Lake · 184 pitches
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All campsites in Luxembourg · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Upper Sûre Lake?

Upper Sûre Lake is in Esch-sur-Sûre, Luxembourg, at GPS 49.9000, 5.8700. It is about 9 km from Wiltz.

Can you camp near Upper Sûre Lake?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Liefrange, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 57 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Upper Sûre Lake?

Upper Sûre Lake is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Luxembourg’s Ardennes: Bourscheid, Upper Sûre and Clervaux.

What is there to see near Upper Sûre Lake?

Places worth a stop nearby: Bourscheid Castle (14 km), Mardasson Memorial (16 km), The Family of Man, Clervaux Castle (21 km) and Vianden Castle (24 km).

When is the best time to visit Upper Sûre Lake?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)