Discover the beautiful Moselle region by bicycle: explore in an active and environmentally-friendly way by cycling alongside the meandering river at the foot of the vineyards. The regional bicycle hire service is practical, simple and cheap to use – in line with the slogan “The Moselle moves!”. RentaBike miselerland offers free use of a helmet along with your bike. Bikes can be returned to any participating outlet.

The castle in Schengen dates back to a moated castle from the 13th century. The industrialist Jean-Nicolas Collart had most of it demolished in 1812 and built the present-day castle. Of the original moated castle, only one of the four massive round towers remains. Victor Hugo was an important guest at the castle. In 1871, he lived with his family in Altwies and also travelled to Schengen. He was so impressed by the old castle tower that he immediately made a sketch.* The lady of the castle, Mrs Collart, liked the picture so much that she provided him with the tower as a motif for the drawing. Hugo then made a second drawing, which can still be seen in the MNHA today. *The local anecdote says that Victor Hugo travelled to the Moselle village because he had heard about the beauty of Madame Collart, the lady of the castle at the time. During a coffee break, he spilt on his notepad. He then painted over the stain with the tower and the castle. The lady of the castle is said to have joked that if she received the drawing as a gift, she would sign the building over to him, including the inventory.

Visit the brand-new Schengen Museum, dedicated to the history and significance of the Schengen Agreement – a milestone in European integration. Signed on June 14, 1985, the Schengen Agreement is renowned worldwide as a true symbol of freedom of movement and the abolition of internal borders across most countries of the European Union and beyond. It is located in the heart of the "magic triangle" in the small wine-growing village of Schengen, where Luxembourg, France and Germany meet. Discover the impressive new exhibition right by the Moselle River and experience the signing of the agreement aboard the original ship "Prinzessin Marie-Astrid Europa." The museum is ideal for individual visitors and does not require a guide. Guided tours for groups are available by prior arrangement and take place mainly outdoors. Alongside many anecdotes and surprising details, experienced tour guides explain the history of the Schengen Agreement and its impact on our lives today.