Lancaster Memorial

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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. ()

Local name: Lancaster Memorial zu Wäisswampech Coordinates: 50°8'29"N, 6°6'48"E

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Lancaster Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buurgplaatz, Kneiff, Urspelt Castle, Urspelt.

4.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Buurgplaatz, Huldange
108 min walk • Buurgplaatz is a hill in the commune of Troisvierges, in northern Luxembourg. The 559-metre-high summit lies within the Oesling region at 50.1615°N 6.0281°E. It is often erroneously considered the highest point in Luxembourg. Actually, it is the second highest, after Kneiff at 560 m.
3.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kneiff, Troisvierges
91 min walk • Kneiff is a hill in the Ardennes, in the commune of Troisvierges, in northern Luxembourg, near the tripoint shared with Belgium and Germany. At 560 metres, it is the highest point in the country; it is 1 m taller than Buurgplaatz, which is often erroneously considered Luxembourg's highest point. It lies close to the town of Wilwerdange.
5.5 miSW
Hotel, Forts and castles
Urspelt Castle, Clervaux
141 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.
5.5 miSW
Locality
Urspelt
140 min walk • Urspelt is a locality in the commune of Clervaux, in northern Luxembourg. As of 2005, the village has a population of 96. Urspelt Castle has a history going back at least three centuries but today's building dates from 1860.
1.9 miW
Locality
Weiswampach
49 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.
5 miSW
Village
Fischbach
128 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.