Things to do in Weiswampach:
lakes and trails, season by season.

Published on 13 October 2026 · 6 min read

Weiswampach is a small commune in the far north of Luxembourg, with two lakes in the heart of the village. Here's what we recommend to our guests, along with what the commune and the regional tourist office say, as of 13 October 2026.

The two lakes

Weiswampach has 2 766 inhabitants over 35.3 km², with a highest point of 538 m, according to the commune's tourism website. Visit Éislek counts it among the northernmost communes in the country. In the heart of the village, two large artificial lakes of six hectares each set the rhythm of local life.

The lower lake, the one in our photos, is about 950 m on foot from Casa 56, around twelve minutes (OpenStreetMap calculation). Visit Éislek describes it as a popular starting point for strolls, hikes and outdoor activities.

Summer: swimming, pedalos, paddleboarding

In summer, the commune presents the two lakes as a place for swimming and relaxing. You can also bring your own kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Pedalos can be hired for 10 € per half hour, or 15 € per hour.

Please note: as of 13 October 2026, the commune has posted a swimming ban on the upper lake because of blue-green algae. The notice is at the top of the visit-weiswampach.lu website. Check it on the day, or call the Tourist Info on +352 97 91 99.

Fishing is also closed at the moment because of scientific testing, and the commune gives no date for reopening. Normally, no permit is needed, but fishing is never allowed during the swimming season.

All year round: two trails by the water

Two nature trails start from the lakes, plus a longer circuit. The figures come from Visit Éislek, the regional tourist office.

• The Arnica trail: 7.51 km, 2 hours. It starts at 33, Wilwerdangerstrooss, by the lake, and follows the shore in places. Its waymark: a yellow arnica flower on a white background. Arnica flowers from June to September.
• The Conzefenn trail: 8.17 km, 2 hours 10 minutes. It starts from the lake car park, on the edge of the village, and crosses the nature reserve of the same name, almost flat, with stretches of boardwalk. The plant maze is on its route.
• The WW 3, for a longer walk: 11.16 km, 2 hours 55 minutes, starting from the lake, waymarked in white and blue. Visit Éislek suggests it for a day out to the Binsfeld rural museum.

On the Conzefenn, keep your eyes open. The commune points out arnica there, and the peacock butterfly.

Families

Visit Éislek suggests an easy day out. In the morning, the large leisure area near the lake, with its boat-shaped playground, the plant maze and a nature discovery trail. In the afternoon, if the weather's fine, the lake, its pedalos and its big lawns.

For older children who are used to walking, the tourist office recommends the Cactusbësch nature discovery trail in Lieler: 6.09 km, 1 hour 50 minutes, to learn about the forest and its small inhabitants. For a short loop from the village, the local WW 2 trail is 6.51 km and rated easy.

By e-bike to Ouren

The “Looss d'Kierch am Duerf” circuits were designed for e-bikes. They pass the little churches of the area's villages. The Weiswampach one goes to Ouren, in Belgium: 27.92 km, 2 hours 35 minutes, medium difficulty. Visit Éislek recommends it for moderately fit cyclists and for children aged 12 and over who are used to cycling, but not for racing bikes. It mostly uses quiet roads: it isn't a dedicated cycle path.

Good to know: the road between Oberhausen and Ouren is closed for roadworks, in principle until the end of 2026. A diversion is signposted, and Ouren can still be reached via Weiswampach (notice published on 17 September 2026). To recharge your battery, there's a free charging point at 33, Gruuss-Strooss, on our street.

A little history

In Weiswampach (Om Leempuddel), the Lancaster Memorial pays tribute to fourteen young men whose Lancaster bombers crashed in Weiswampach during the Second World War. The Arnica trail also has information boards, one of which tells the story of an old shelter from that war.

Autumn: St Martin's Day

In November, the St Martin's procession makes its way through the village. In 2026, the celebration takes place on Saturday 14 November in the marquee at the Centre de Loisirs, with the lantern parade behind St Martin on horseback. The programme is in our article on the year's events.

Winter: sledging and walks

When there's snow, the commune points to gentle slopes around the lakes for sledging, with family or friends. The lakeside trails are also good for a winter walk. Its advice: wrap up warm and check the weather before you set off.

If it rains

Visit Éislek suggests the Arkadium in Huldange, with bowling and arcade games, the workshops at the Binsfeld rural museum, by reservation, and the Orion cinema in Troisvierges.

Where to eat and stay

For lunch, Visit Éislek mentions the Fonk bakery, on the main street. For the evening, its “Discover Weiswampach” guide suggests two places, including “an Italian atmosphere at Casa 56”.

Here at 64, Gruuss-Strooss, you'll find the fish of the day depending on what's come in, pizza made the Naples way and our homemade pasta. The Hotel Casa56 is at the same address, with free parking for hotel guests. One guest summed up his evening like this:

“A good night at the hotel in a spacious, well-kept room, an excellent dinner at the restaurant with welcoming, quality service and a nice breakfast to get the next day off to a good start, in short, recommended without hesitation!” (Christian W. · Google review)

Breakfast, however, is at the Fonk bakery, next to the hotel entrance, and is paid for separately.

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