Hopelslay Nature Reserve

The Hopelslay nature reserve near Remich is a small but fine jewel on the Luxembourg Moselle. It comprises steep, south-facing slopes formerly used for viticulture. Today, valuable semi-dry grasslands with remarkable flora have developed here. The area is particularly known for its occurrence of rare orchid species, which are in full bloom in early summer. The warm, sunny slopes are also an important habitat for reptiles like the wall lizard and for thermophilic insects. A narrow path leads through the reserve, offering dramatic views of the opposite vineyards and the Moselle loop at Remich. Hopelslay is a great example of how abandoned agricultural land can become biodiversity hotspots.

Nearby cities

Dudelange

Dudelange is located in the far south of the country, right on the border with France.

Kirchberg Financial District

The Kirchberg district is the economic heart of Luxembourg and one of the world's most important financial centers.

Schifflange

Schifflange is located in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette and is a classic industrial municipality.

Walferdange

Walferdange is located north of the capital in the Alzette valley.

Bettembourg

Bettembourg is an important municipality in southern Luxembourg.

Strassen

Strassen is a wealthy municipality directly west of the capital.

Bertrange

Bertrange is a suburban municipality west of the capital.

Grevenmacher

Grevenmacher is located on the Moselle river in the east of the country.

Mamer

Mamer is located west of Luxembourg City and is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the country.

Kayl

Kayl is located in southern Luxembourg in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette.

Rumelange

Rumelange is located in the far south of Luxembourg on the French border.

Schiplange

Schiplange is a village in the south of Luxembourg.

Mondercange

Mondercange is located in the southwest of the country and is a rapidly growing residential municipality.

Mondorf-les-Bains

Mondorf-les-Bains is a famous spa town in southeastern Luxembourg.

Junglinster

Junglinster is a municipality in eastern Luxembourg.

History & landmarks

Luxembourg City Hall

The neoclassical administrative building on Place Guillaume II is the hub of the capital's local government.

Schengen

The symbol of a borderless Europe, located at the border triangle on the beautiful Moselle river.

Nature

Hopelslay Nature Reserve (Remich)

This reserve near Remich protects valuable limestone rocks and dry grasslands.

Réimecherbierg

Réimecherbierg is a sun-exposed slope above Remich, famous for its vineyards and Mediterranean-style flora.

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Scheierbierg Nature Reserve

This reserve near Wellenstein protects valuable dry grasslands on shell limestone.

Scheierbierg Nature Reserve (Wellenstein)

This reserve near Wellenstein protects species-rich calcareous grasslands and hedge landscapes.

Greiveldange Hills

The hills around Greiveldange offer a diverse landscape of dense forests, steep vineyards, and deep-cut valleys.

Remerschen Lakes

These lakes formed by gravel extraction near Remerschen are now an important nature reserve and leisure center.

More places

Remich Wine Logistics Center

Remich is the economic center of Luxembourgish viticulture.

Jongenbësch at Bech-Kleinmacher

This forest protection area in eastern Luxembourg preserves valuable oak-hornbeam forests.

Jongenbësch Forest Reserve

This forest near Bech-Kleinmacher hosts remarkable stands of oak and hornbeam on calcareous soil.

Moselle Valley

The Moselle Valley forms the natural border between Luxembourg and Germany.

Pällembierg Nature Reserve

The Pällembierg near Wormeldange is known for its semi-dry grasslands and an extraordinary variety of wild orchids.

Biodiversum Remerschen

Biodiversum is a futuristic nature conservation center on an artificial peninsula in Remerschen.