Réimervilla Echternach

About the museum

When Lake Echternach was being built in 1975, the remains of one of the largest Roman villas north of the Alps came to light. Excavations took place in 1975 and 1976, and the results were published in 1981 in the standard work “Ausgrabungen in Echternach”. According to the museum, the complex was first built in 70 AD and was in use from the 1st to the 5th century. It was the epitome of Roman luxury: walls clad in marble, mosaic floors, thermal baths and even underfloor heating.

Today, visitors can explore the well-preserved walls and the large water basin in the greenery by the lake. In the visitor center, scenes from the daily life of the villa’s residents are re-enacted, from getting dressed and bathing to everyday meals; detailed building models show how the villa developed over time. A film also gives an impression of Roman culture.

The site includes a Roman kitchen garden with medicinal and spice plants, vegetables, herbs, a grapevine pergola and fruit trees. It shows which plants the Celts already grew and which the Romans introduced, from dill and asparagus to figs and peaches. The site is looked after by the Musée national d’archéologie, d’histoire et d’art (MNAHA).

Highlights

• Remains of one of the largest Roman villas north of the Alps
• Visitor center with re-enacted daily-life scenes and building models
• Roman kitchen garden with more than 70 plant species
• Well-preserved walls and large water basin by Lake Echternach
• Free Argo app with augmented-reality archaeology

Permanent exhibitions

• Römische Villa mit Besucherzentrum – Uncovered walls and water basin of the villa, plus a visitor center with re-enacted daily-life scenes and building models.
• Römischer Nutzgarten – Reconstructed garden with medicinal and spice plants, vegetables, fruit trees and a grapevine pergola.

Operated by

Musée national d’archéologie, d’histoire et d’art (MNAHA)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Visiting the villa is free; only guided tours cost money. For information and to register for tours, call +352 47 93 30-214 or -414.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The theater tour “Vergiss mich nicht!” is aimed at visitors aged 9 and up (registration required).

Getting there & parking

The villa is right on the shore of Lake Echternach; after your visit you can walk around the lake.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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