Wintrange
Encyclopedia
Wintrange is a small town in the commune
of Schengen
, in south-eastern Luxembourg
. , the town has a population of 402. In 2006, the Commune de Remerschen
was renamed Commune de Schengen
.
. Facing west, Wintrange has one of the best vineyards in Luxembourg's Moselle valley growing mainly white wines and Pinot
. Wintrange lies at the foot of a vineyard hill named Felsberg. A stairway with 595 steps leads to the top of Felsberg. The sculpture of Donatus reigns over the village, protecting the wines from storm and hail. The vineyards' plateau consists of deciduous and coniferous forests.
Château de Wintrange
built in 1610. The Château de Wintrange is a historic landmark nested in the Moselle valley and is surrounded by a 1.5 hectare private wild park.
Adjacent to the park is the Haff Remich bird sanctuary and national park with lakes and ponds stretching down to the Moselle.
The Château is privately owned. It is an ideal location for smaller conferences, exclusive weddings or private events.
Communes of Luxembourg
The communes of Luxembourg are the lowest nation-wide administrative division in Luxembourg. They conform to LAU level 2.Within the hierarchy of administrative subdivisions, communes come directly below cantons, which are directly below districts. Communes are often re-arranged, being merged or...
of Schengen
Schengen
Schengen may refer to:* Schengen Agreement, a European treaty that provided for the removal of border controls between participating countries* Schengen Area, the group of European countries that have abolished border controls between each other...
, in south-eastern Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
. , the town has a population of 402. In 2006, the Commune de Remerschen
Remerschen
Remerschen is a former commune and small wine-growing town in south-eastern Luxembourg, belonging to the commune of Schengen, near the point where the borders of Germany, France and Luxembourg come together....
was renamed Commune de Schengen
Schengen
Schengen may refer to:* Schengen Agreement, a European treaty that provided for the removal of border controls between participating countries* Schengen Area, the group of European countries that have abolished border controls between each other...
.
Village of Wintrange
The serene village of Wintrange is embraced by vineyards and the wild nature reserve and bird sanctuary called Haff Remich with its abundance of diverse trees and plants that feed birds throughout the year. The nature reserve spreads south towards RemerschenRemerschen
Remerschen is a former commune and small wine-growing town in south-eastern Luxembourg, belonging to the commune of Schengen, near the point where the borders of Germany, France and Luxembourg come together....
. Facing west, Wintrange has one of the best vineyards in Luxembourg's Moselle valley growing mainly white wines and Pinot
Pinot
-Grape varieties:* One of several grape varieties and associated wines** Pinot blanc ** Pinot gris ** Pinot meunier** Pinot noir...
. Wintrange lies at the foot of a vineyard hill named Felsberg. A stairway with 595 steps leads to the top of Felsberg. The sculpture of Donatus reigns over the village, protecting the wines from storm and hail. The vineyards' plateau consists of deciduous and coniferous forests.
Château de Wintrange
Located in the village's center lies the privately owned RenaissanceRenaissance
The Renaissance was a cultural movement that spanned roughly the 14th to the 17th century, beginning in Italy in the Late Middle Ages and later spreading to the rest of Europe. The term is also used more loosely to refer to the historical era, but since the changes of the Renaissance were not...
Château de Wintrange
Wintrange Castle
Wintrange Castle , located in the centre of Wintrange near Schengen in south-eastern Luxembourg, is a privately owned Renaissnace style castle built in 1610.-Location:...
built in 1610. The Château de Wintrange is a historic landmark nested in the Moselle valley and is surrounded by a 1.5 hectare private wild park.
Adjacent to the park is the Haff Remich bird sanctuary and national park with lakes and ponds stretching down to the Moselle.
The Château is privately owned. It is an ideal location for smaller conferences, exclusive weddings or private events.