- Population
- 302
- 302
- Elevation
- 478 m
- above sea level
- Local time
- UTC+01:00
- Europe/Luxembourg · UTC+01:00
- Airports
- LUX Luxembourg-Findel International Airport32 km
- HHN Frankfurt-Hahn Airport93 km
About Merscheid
Merscheid is a village. Location: Esch-sur-Sûre, Wiltz. Population: 302. Elevation: 478 m.
Merscheid (Luxembourgish: Mëtscheed) is a village in the commune of Esch-sur-Sûre, in north-western Luxembourg. As of September 2026, the village has a population of 320, and it is known for its picturesque countryside and natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, forests, and meadows, making it a popular destination for hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities.
Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
At a glance
- Area
- 4.3 km²
Source: Wikidata
Photos of Merscheid
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Lac de la Haute Sûre Johnny Chicago at lb.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Napoléonsgaard Cayambe · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population of Merscheid over time
| 2021 | 266 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 268 | |
| 2023 | 283 |
Censuses and official estimates; source: Wikidata.
Climate of Merscheid
Best months for sightseeingBest months for sightseeing: June–August.
This month · November
A cold month
Day 6° · Night 1° · Rain 90 mm
- Hottest month
- August (day 21°)
- Coldest month
- January (night -2°)
- Wettest month
- December (103 mm)
- Driest month
- August (60 mm)
Bars: average monthly low and high temperature. Below: precipitation. Monthly averages for 1970–2000 at about 18 km resolution, adjusted for elevation. Highlighted months are mild and relatively dry. Source: WorldClim 2.1 (CC BY 4.0).
Show values as a table
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high (°C) | 3° | 4° | 8° | 11° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 17° | 12° | 6° | 4° |
| Average low (°C) | -2° | -2° | 1° | 3° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 9° | 5° | 1° | -1° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 95 | 71 | 78 | 63 | 73 | 74 | 69 | 60 | 71 | 82 | 90 | 103 |
How to get to Merscheid
The nearest airport is Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX), 32 km to the southeast as the crow flies. The nearest large city is Trier, 50 km to the east.
Airports
- Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) Luxembourg 32 kmsoutheast
- Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) 93 kmeast
- Liège Airport (LGG) Grâce-Hollogne 93 kmnorthwest
Nearby large cities
- Trier Population: 100.1K 50 kmeast
- Metz Population: 123.9K 85 kmsouth
- Liège Population: 195.3K 90 kmnorth
- Aachen Population: 265.2K 101 kmnorth
- Namur Population: 110.9K 103 kmnorthwest
Straight-line distances; road distances are longer. Airport data: OurAirports.
Day trips from Merscheid
Within 100 km: 275 historic and cultural sites, 2,354 natural sites, 699 lakes, rivers and coasts.
0–25 km76 places
- Château de Berg Historic site 11 kmSE
- Wackendflass Natural site 22 kmW
- Bois du Vicaire Natural site 21 kmNW
- Tête des Beaux Charmes Natural site 23 kmSW
25–60 km957 places
- Étang des Épioux Lake 50 kmW
- Lac de Nisramont Lake 37 kmNW
- Mont de la Tour de Coo Mountain 59 kmN
- Montagne de Stockem Mountain 26 kmSW
60–100 km2,295 places
- Île du Moulin Island 82 kmN
- Île Monsin Island 91 kmN
- Île de Franche Garenne Island 94 kmN
- Île d'Androssart Island 89 kmNW
Straight-line distances.
Nearby attractions & nature
Everything nearby-
Napoléonsgaard Mountain, Rambrouch6.6 km SW
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Lac de la Haute Sûre Lake, Wiltz6 km NW
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Château de Berg Historic site, Schieren11 km SE -
Schloß Falkenstein Historic site, Waldhof-Falkenstein19 km NE -
Wark River, Diekirch10 km E -
Schuttburg Château Historic site, Parc Hosingen11 km N
Other cities and towns in Esch-sur-Sûre
Sources & licences
Data last updated: · 2 independent sources