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Gilsdorf

Diekirch, Luxembourg · Europe

About Gilsdorf

Gilsdorf works well as a base: 5 minutes from Tandel, 13km from Mullerthal.

Gilsdorf is a town located in Diekirch, Luxembourg. With a population of 1,145, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gilsdorf sits in Luxembourg, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Luxembourg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gilsdorf to your route.

About Gilsdorf

Gilsdorf (German pronunciation: [ˈɡɪlsˌdɔʁf]; Luxembourgish: Gilsdref) is a small town in the commune of Bettendorf, in north-eastern Luxembourg. As of 2025, the town has a population of 1,154. Prince Louis of Luxembourg, the third son of Grand Duke Henri, married at the village church in 2006. While it was an

Read more unusual choice of venue for the wedding of a Prince of the ruling Grand Ducal family, it is supposed that its relative isolation from the City of Luxembourg proved to be a favourable factor. While the approach to media and publicity matters by the Grand Ducal family since the Henri's accession in 2000 has varied markedly, it has been assumed that the presumed desire of the Grand Ducal family to avoid publicity, as far as possible, was a significant reason for the choice of Gilsdorf for the wedding.

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Where is Gilsdorf located?

Gilsdorf is located in Diekirch, Luxembourg, Europe. The coordinates are 49.8650 latitude, 6.1798 longitude.

What is the population of Gilsdorf?

Gilsdorf has a population of approximately 1,145 people, making it a town in Luxembourg.

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Quick Information

Population
1,145
Continent
Europe
Country
Luxembourg
Region
Diekirch
Timezone
Europe/Luxembourg
Coordinates
49.8650, 6.1798

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Luxembourg

Police
113
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Gilsdorf

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

National Museum of Military History Diekirch

Luxembourg's foremost Battle of the Bulge museum, packed with tanks, vehicles and life-size winter dioramas of the 1944-45 Ardennes fighting around Diekirch.

2 km · about 5 min drive

castle

Vianden Castle

Magnificently restored Romanesque and Gothic castle perched above the charming town of Vianden in the Ardennes.

8 km · about 15 min drive

castle

Beaufort Castle

A romantic medieval ruin paired with a Renaissance château at the edge of the Mullerthal forest region.

8 km · about 15 min drive

castle

Larochette Castle

Twin ruined castles of rival noble lines perched on a sandstone crag 150 m above the half-timbered town of Larochette, midway between Luxembourg City and the Mullerthal, with the restored Gothic 'Créhange House' to explore.

9 km · about 15 min drive

castle

Bourscheid Castle

Extensive medieval castle ruins on a rocky spur 150 metres above the Sûre river, with a car park and panoramic Ardennes views.

10 km · about 20 min drive

waterfall

Schiessentümpel Waterfall (Schéissendëmpel)

Three-cascade waterfall under a small stone bridge on the Black Ernz in the Mullerthal, a short walk from roadside parking.

12 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Mullerthal

Sandstone rock landscape in eastern Luxembourg known as Little Switzerland, with narrow gorges, waterfalls and forest trailhead car parks.

13 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Mullerthal Trail

Spectacular hiking trail through Luxembourg's 'Little Switzerland', featuring dramatic sandstone rock formations and lush forests.

15 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Gilsdorf

  • 24 kmLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
  • 28 kmGrand Duchess Charlotte BridgeLuxembourg City's striking 'Red Bridge', a scarlet steel span soaring 74 m above the Alzette valley to link the old town with the Kirchberg European quarter.
  • 28 kmChemin de la CornicheRampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
  • 38 kmRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
  • 48 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
  • 53 kmBaraque de FraitureBelgium's second-highest point at 652 m, a windswept Ardennes plateau crossroads on the N89 with a small ski station and sweeping high-fen scenery.

Driving in Luxembourg

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Gilsdorf.

Diekirch

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Bettendorf

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3 km awayPop. 1,072

Tandel

🇱🇺 Luxembourg

4 km awayPop. 89

Erpeldange

🇱🇺 Luxembourg

5 km awayPop. 845

Ettelbruck

🇱🇺 Luxembourg

6 km awayPop. 6,364

Reisdorf

🇱🇺 Luxembourg

6 km awayPop. 493

Medernach

🇱🇺 Luxembourg

7 km awayPop. 907

Warken

🇱🇺 Luxembourg

7 km awayPop. 1,554

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