Overview
Schengen is primarily significant as a place of European political history: the Schengen Agreement, which abolished passport controls between most EU member states, was signed here in 1985. Today, the village of 4,800 people serves as a quiet cultural stopover at the tripoint where Luxembourg, Germany, and France meet along the Moselle River.
Architecture · Day Trips · History
Before you go
Accommodation
Schengen has no hotels. Accommodation is available across the Moselle in Perl, Germany, with doubles from €82-85 per night.
Activities
The European Museum is the main attraction, open daily 10:00-18:00 (free entry). The Schengen Agreement monuments and Berlin Wall piece are outdoors.
Transport
Schengen is best reached by car via the N10 or A13 highway. The village is walkable, and bike rental is available at Rue Robert Goebbels.