European Museum Schengen
Schengen, Luxembourg
A museum on the Moselle in the village that gave its name to Europe's border-free travel area, with a small exhibition on the agreement. Stop for the riverside walk and the nearby European monument.
Schengen lies on the Moselle at the point where Luxembourg, Germany and France meet. On 14 June 1985, representatives of five states, namely Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, signed the agreement on the gradual abolition of border controls aboard the passenger ship Princesse Marie-Astrid. The European Museum opened on 13 June 2010, 25 years after the signing.
The permanent exhibition covers 200 square metres. Among other things, it features an interactive map of border changes since 1815 as well as displays on visa procedures and the Schengen Information System; one area is aimed at children. About 45 minutes is enough for a visit, plus a walk along the banks of the Moselle. According to the tourist office, the museum is currently closed for renovation (as of October 2026). Please check before you travel whether it has reopened.
- Nearest town
- Schengen, Luxembourg
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 49.4690, 6.3636
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Luxembourg: No motorway tolls for cars. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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- Camping Municipal Les TilleulsCampsite3 km from European Museum SchengenTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Mosel-Camping DreiländereckCampsite8 km from European Museum SchengenTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping du PortCampsite14 km from European Museum Schengen · 74 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Bon Accueil AlzingenCampsite19 km from European Museum SchengenTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping LeukbachtalCampsite19 km from European Museum SchengenTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Reisemobilpark SaarburgMotorhome stopover20 km from European Museum Schengen · 100 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is European Museum Schengen?
European Museum Schengen is in Schengen, Luxembourg, at GPS 49.4690, 6.3636. It is about 8 km from Remich.
Can you camp near European Museum Schengen?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Reisemobilplatz PerlBad, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 27 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near European Museum Schengen?
Places worth a stop nearby: Remich (8 km), Saarschleife viewpoint (14 km), Bock Casemates (23 km) and Schiessentümpel (35 km).
When is the best time to visit European Museum Schengen?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)