Schieren

The Alzette River defines the setting of Schieren — its valley gathers the commune’s homes, farmland and rail corridor in northern Luxembourg. In the canton of Diekirch, Schieren stands where the country’s central lowlands begin to give way to the more rugged north, with open agricultural ground and wooded slopes close to the settlement. Schieren railway station lies on CFL Line 10, the main route running north from Luxembourg City through the Alzette valley toward Troisvierges and the Belgian border. The commune also belongs to Luxembourg’s multilingual civic culture, in which Luxembourgish, French and German all have public roles. Browse webcams nearby to place Schieren within the Alzette valley and northern Luxembourg.

Canton Diekirch occupies a hilly inland district in northern Luxembourg. The Sûre River runs through the town of Diekirch, while wooded slopes and cultivated uplands reflect the transition toward the Ardennes. To the north, Vianden Castle rises above the Our Valley, one of Luxembourg’s most recognisable historic monuments. Diekirch also houses the National Museum of Military History, which documents the Second World War and the Battle of the Bulge. Browse other webcams across northern Luxembourg to place Canton Diekirch in a wider geographic context.

Luxembourg is best known internationally for its role as a European financial centre. This small Grand Duchy sits between Belgium, France and Germany, with the Moselle River forming part of its eastern border and the wooded Ardennes extending across the north. Luxembourg City is defined by its deep river valleys, the historic Old Town and the remains of formidable fortifications, together listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. European institutions also give the capital an international character, while the village of Schengen recalls the agreement that helped reshape travel across much of Europe. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Luxembourg.