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Schengen

The Moselle village where the border-free Schengen Agreement was signed.

about 60 min

For storytellers

Why Schengen matters

The Schengen Agreement of 1985 was signed on a boat on the Moselle here, and the village gave its name to the border-free travel area. The European Museum explains the story, and the Moselle riverbank is a pleasant place to walk.

Talking points

  • The agreement was signed on a river boat.
  • The village sits at a border meeting point.
  • A museum explains the story.

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Within about 40 km, closest first.

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