Wiltz

Wiltz is a municipality in northwestern Luxembourg that stretches along the Wiltz River at an elevation of 477 meters (1,565 feet). The town functions as an administrative center for the region and provides services to surrounding communities.

The town received its official status in 1240, and its castle was completed in 1727. The castle then served as a private school for girls from 1851 to 1950.

The Festival of Wiltz brings music and performing arts to the town each summer, while the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima draws pilgrims on Ascension Day. These events shape how residents gather and create regular meeting points for the community.

The town is easy to explore on foot since the main areas are centrally arranged. For visitors who want to see the surrounding villages and landscapes, it helps to use the various paths along the river.

An American soldier named Richard Brookins started a Saint Nicholas celebration during World War II that became an annual tradition. Local residents have continued this observance to this day, keeping alive a special memory from that era.

Location: Canton of Wiltz

Capital city: Wiltz

Elevation above the sea: 477 m

Shares border with: Kiischpelt, Goesdorf, Lac de la Haute-Sûre, Winseler, Wincrange, Clervaux

Website: https://wiltz.lu

GPS coordinates: 49.96611,5.93250

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45