Ettelbruck, Gare

An impressive piece of history and many spectacular views await you on the Sentier Adrien Ries. Named after the Luxembourgish lawyer, economic expert, and author Adrien Ries, the hiking trail leads you over a total of 57 kilometers around the municipalities of the Nordstad. The Éislek combines natural landscapes with urban places. Surrounded by uninhabited slopes and plateaus, the Nordstad is the gateway to the Éislek. The Sentier Adrien Ries is divided into three circular hiking routes.

In addition to the impressive statue of General Patton, the museum houses a rich documentation of the general's life. With a unique collection of thousands of photographs, documents and historical objects, the museum illustrates various events of the Second World War that shaped Luxembourg's history. A special room is dedicated to the little-known topics of military archaeology and the air war over Luxembourg. The museum presents a very rich collection of items recovered from the battlefields of Luxembourg. A particular attraction are the aircraft engines, some of which are still in good condition, as well as the on-board weapons and flight instruments distorted by the impact.

Alain Welter reimagined the façade of the Patton Museum to pay tribute to General Patton, the liberator of Ettelbruck. This work bridges historical memory and contemporary art, embedding this heritage permanently into the urban landscape.