Urspelt

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Urspelt is a locality in the commune of Clervaux, in northern Luxembourg. As of 2005, the village has a population of 96. ()

Local name: Ischpelt Area: 1.13 mi²Coordinates: 50°4'30"N, 6°2'44"E

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Urspelt – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Family of Man, Lancaster Memorial, Clervaux Castle, Clervaux Abbey.

1.6 miSW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
The Family of Man, Clervaux
41 min walk • The Family of Man was an ambitious exhibition of 503 photographs from 68 countries curated by Edward Steichen, the director of the New York City Museum of Modern Art's Department of Photography. According to Steichen, the exhibition represented the "culmination of his career." The title was taken from a line in a Carl Sandburg poem.
5.5 miNE
Memorial
Lancaster Memorial
140 min walk • The Lancaster Memorial is a memorial in the northern Luxembourg locality of Weiswampach, which was erected 60 years after World War II in memory of 14 allied airmen, 13 of whom died on the spot and one who was made prisoner by the Germans. During the night from 12 to 13 August 1944 their aircraft, two Avro Lancasters, were shot down.
1.5 miSW
Forts and castles
Clervaux Castle, Clervaux
40 min walk • Clervaux Castle in the town of Clervaux in Northern Luxembourg dates back to the 12th century. Destroyed by the fire in the Second World War during the Battle of the Bulge, the castle has now been fully rebuilt.
1.6 miSW
Monastery, Romanesque revival architecture
Clervaux Abbey, Clervaux
41 min walk • The Abbey of St. Maurice and St. Maurus of Clervaux, founded in 1890, is a Benedictine monastery in Clervaux, Luxembourg. It is a member of the Solesmes Congregation in the Benedictine Confederation.
~260 ftS
Hotel, Forts and castles
Urspelt Castle, Clervaux
2 min walk • Urspelt Castle is located in the little village of Urspelt some 3 km north-east of Clervaux in northern Luxembourg. Though the castle has a history going back at least three centuries, today's building dates from 1860. After comprehensive restoration work and additions, it recently opened as a hotel and meeting centre.
3.6 miNW
Town
Asselborn
92 min walk • One of the town's main attractions is the stunning Asselborn Castle, a 12th-century fortress that has been beautifully preserved. Visitors can explore the castle's grounds and learn about its fascinating history, making it a must-see for history enthusiasts.
4.6 miN
Locality
Weiswampach
118 min walk • One of the highlights of Weiswampach is the beautiful Upper Sûre Lake, which is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and swimming. The surrounding area is also home to a variety of wildlife, making it a haven for birdwatching and nature photography.
1.9 miSE
Village
Roder
49 min walk • Roder is a village in the commune of Munshausen, in northern Luxembourg. As of 2015, the village has a population of 66.
1 miE
Village
Fischbach
25 min walk • Fischbach is a village in the commune of Clervaux, in northern Luxembourg. As of 2018, the village has a population of 112. Fischbach is one of the municipalities of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
2.2 miSW
Town
Eselborn
57 min walk • Eselborn is a small town in the commune of Clervaux, in northern Luxembourg. as of 2018, the town has a population of 492.