Staying in and around Luxembourg City
Luxembourg City is not built for large vehicles. The old town, Ville Haute, is a maze of pedestrian lanes and the Grund valley is off-limits to motorhomes. Your realistic options are the campsites on the plateau: Camping Kockelscheuer, about 10 minutes' drive south of the centre near the Kockelscheuer ice rink, and Camping Bon Accueil in Alzingen, a few minutes further on the N3. Both take motorhomes, have electric hook-ups and sanitary blocks, and run roughly 25–40 euros per night depending on season and vehicle size. From Kockelscheuer, bus line 18 reaches the Gare Centrale in about 20 minutes; from Alzingen, line 13 does the same. Neither site is scenic, but they are practical and quiet at night.
If you want to be closer to the action, the Glacis car park on the Limpertsberg side accepts motorhomes in designated bays and is a 15-minute walk from the centre. It is not a campsite: no hook-ups, no showers, and a nightly fee applies. I would only use it for one night as a city stop, and only in a van under 6.5 metres. The Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg funicular and the free public lift at Plateau du Saint-Esprit make getting up and down the valley easy without driving. For a city break of two nights or more, a hotel near the Gare or in Belair is simpler and often cheaper than paying for a site plus buses. Book a room with parking if you are leaving the motorhome at the campsite and commuting in.
The Mullerthal and the Ardennes
The Mullerthal region, known as Little Switzerland, is the best motorhome territory in the country. Camping Birkelt in Larochette is the largest and most convenient base, with pitches for motorhomes, a pool and direct access to the Mullerthal Trail. It sits a 10-minute walk from Larochette's medieval castle and a 15-minute drive from Echternach. Expect around 30–45 euros per night in high season. A smaller alternative is Camping Trois Frontières near Rosport, on the German border, where the Sûre river meets the Moselle vineyards. From either site you can walk the W5 or W6 loops without moving the van. The trails are well marked but narrow in places; a 7-metre motorhome is fine on the access roads, a 9-metre one is not.
Further north, the Ardennes around Clervaux and Wiltz are quieter and cheaper. Camping Kohnenhof in Wahlhausen sits right on the Our river and charges roughly 20–30 euros per night, with direct access to the Mullerthal Trail's northern extension and the Clervaux forest. The town of Clervaux itself has a famous photographic exhibition at the castle, and the drive from Wahlhausen takes 15 minutes. Wiltz has a municipal site near the castle, open April to October. What I would skip is trying to drive a motorhome through the village of Esch-sur-Sûre on a summer weekend: the streets are narrow and the car park fills by 10am. Park at the Lultzhausen reservoir instead and cycle in.
The Moselle and the south
The Moselle valley is wine country, and the village of Remich is the gateway. Camping Remich sits on the riverbank a 5-minute walk from the promenade and the ferry to Germany. Pitches are tight and the site is popular with Dutch and German motorhomers from May to September; book ahead for July and August. Remich itself has a small casino, a riverside path and hourly buses to Luxembourg City. Ten minutes upstream, Wormeldange has a quiet municipal aire near the wine cooperative. The Crémant route runs along the N10 and is fine for motorhomes, though the side roads up to the vineyards are not. In September, the grape harvest makes the valley busy; in October, it is calm and the wine cellars are open.
In the south, the Red Lands around Esch-sur-Alzette and Differdange are industrial heritage territory. Camping Esch-sur-Alzette is basic but cheap, around 15–20 euros, and the town's Belval quarter is worth a half-day for its converted steelworks and the Rockhal concert hall. Dudelange has a small site near the reservoir. This area is not scenic, but it is close to the French border and the A13 motorway. If you are arriving late from Metz or Thionville, it is a sensible first night. For a family stay, the south has the Parc Merveilleux in Bettembourg, 15 minutes from the Esch site, with free parking for motorhomes in the main lot.
Rules, tolls and when to book a hotel
Motorhomes over 3.5 tonnes need a vignette for Luxembourg's motorways, available online for a short period. Smaller vans pay nothing. Wild camping is illegal everywhere in the Grand Duchy; the police do enforce it, especially around the Mullerthal and the Upper Sûre lake. Fuel is cheaper than in Belgium and Germany, so fill up before leaving. The best months are May, June and September: the campsites are open, the trails are dry and the Moselle is not yet crowded. July and August are peak, with the Larochette and Remich sites often full at weekends. Winter closes most sites from November to March, so a hotel is the only realistic option then.
Where a hotel beats the motorhome: a two-night city break in Luxembourg City, a winter visit, or any trip where you want to eat in Remich or Echternach without driving back to a pitch. The Gare district has the widest choice of rooms and the best bus links, and hotels there often have garages for vans under 2 metres. If you are travelling with a motorhome and want one comfortable night mid-trip, book a hotel in Echternach or Clervaux and leave the van at the campsite. That is what I would do for the Mullerthal: two nights at Birkelt, one night in a hotel in Echternach, then back on the road.
Hotels in Echternach
Questions, answered
Can I wild camp in Luxembourg with a motorhome?
No. Wild camping is illegal throughout the Grand Duchy, including on forestry tracks and reservoir car parks. The police fine offenders, particularly in the Mullerthal and around the Upper Sûre lake. Use official campsites or designated motorhome aires, which are listed by the national tourist office.
How much does a motorhome pitch cost in Luxembourg?
Expect roughly 15–25 euros per night for a basic pitch with electricity in the south or Ardennes, and 25–45 euros at larger sites such as Birkelt in Larochette or Remich on the Moselle. Prices vary by season and vehicle size, so confirm when booking.
Do I need a vignette for a motorhome in Luxembourg?
Only vehicles over 3.5 tonnes need a motorway vignette. Standard campervans and vans under that weight pay no tolls on Luxembourg's motorways. The vignette is available for short periods online and is checked at the border and on main routes.
Where can I park a motorhome near Luxembourg City?
Camping Kockelscheuer, about 10 minutes south of the centre, and Camping Bon Accueil in Alzingen are the two practical sites, with bus links to the Gare Centrale. The Glacis car park on Limpertsberg accepts motorhomes for short city stops but has no facilities.
Is a motorhome too big for the Mullerthal trails?
Access roads to Larochette and Rosport are fine for vans up to about 7 metres. Beyond that, the narrow lanes and tight village corners around Esch-sur-Sûre and Beaufort become difficult. Park at the campsite and use the marked trailheads instead of driving between them.
When do Luxembourg campsites close for winter?
Most close from November to March, including the sites at Remich and Larochette. A few stay open year-round near Luxembourg City and Esch-sur-Alzette, but facilities may be limited. Between November and March, a hotel is the reliable choice.
Can I take a motorhome on the Moselle ferry at Remich?
The passenger ferry between Remich and Nennig does not carry motorhomes. Cross the river by road at Remich or Wormeldange instead. The bridges are wide enough for standard campervans, and the N10 along the Luxembourg bank is suitable for motorhomes.
Which is better for a first motorhome trip: Mullerthal or Moselle?
Mullerthal, for the walking and the campsite at Larochette. The Moselle is better for wine and cycling but the pitches at Remich are tight and busy in summer. If you want one base for three nights, I would choose Birkelt and drive to Echternach and the Moselle as day trips.
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