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Basilica of Saint Willibrord

Echternach, Luxembourg

History

The abbey church of Luxembourg’s oldest town, with the tomb of Saint Willibrord in the crypt. The dancing procession held here on Whit Tuesday is on UNESCO’s intangible heritage list.

Nearest town
Echternach, Luxembourg
Category
History & culture
GPS
49.8128, 6.4192

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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Campsites nearby

  • Belle-Vue 2000Campsite
    5 km from Basilica of Saint Willibrord · 380 pitches
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  • MartbuschCampsite
    6 km from Basilica of Saint Willibrord
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  • Wies-NeuCampsite
    8 km from Basilica of Saint Willibrord
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  • Campingplatz Alter Bahnhof MetzdorfCampsite
    9 km from Basilica of Saint Willibrord
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  • Camping Park BeaufortCampsite
    10 km from Basilica of Saint Willibrord
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  • Camping NeumuhleCampsite
    14 km from Basilica of Saint Willibrord · 105 pitches
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All campsites in Luxembourg · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Basilica of Saint Willibrord?

Basilica of Saint Willibrord is in Echternach, Luxembourg, at GPS 49.8128, 6.4192. It is about 15 km from Grevenmacher.

Can you camp near Basilica of Saint Willibrord?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Campingpark Freibad Echternacherbrück, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 60 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Basilica of Saint Willibrord?

Basilica of Saint Willibrord is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mullerthal and the Luxembourg Moselle.

What is there to see near Basilica of Saint Willibrord?

Places worth a stop nearby: Schiessentümpel (7 km), Beaufort Castle (10 km), Larochette Castle (15 km) and Porta Nigra (17 km).

When is the best time to visit Basilica of Saint Willibrord?

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)