WiltzStreet closures and parking bans in place for 58th Fátima pilgrimage

On Thursday, several street closures and parking bans will be in place in Wiltz for the 58th pilgrimage to the Our Lady of Fátima monument.

As is customary each year on Ascension Day, thousands of attendees are expected to take part in the event. In light of the large crowds, local authorities have announced multiple traffic restrictions between 9am and 8pm on Thursday, 14 May.

The following overview outlines the affected streets, driving bans, and parking restrictions.

Street closures

Campingstrooss (partially), Rue Charles Lambert, Rue du Dix Septembre (partially), Rue Geetz, Beim Hundsburn, Rue du Pont (partially), Bäim Reenert, Rue Michel Rodange, Rue des Sports (partially), Place des Tilleuls

Driving ban (except for residents, bicycles, and buses)

Rue Aneschbach, op Bäessent, am Bongert, Campingstrooss (partially), Avenue de la Gare, op der Hiel, An der Kaul, Bäim Kaulebeerig, Rue du Moulin à vent, Route de Noertrange, Rue du Pont (partially), Rue des Prés, Rue Léopold Richard, Rue du Dix Septembre (partially), Fabrikswee, Rue Joseph Simon, Rue des Sports (partially), Rue des Tanneurs, Rue Michel Thilges (partially), Rue des Tisserands

Strict parking ban

Op Bäessent, Campingstrooss (partially), Rue Charles Lambert, Rue de la Chapelle, Rue du Dix Septembre (partially), Rue Geetz, Beim Hundsburn, Route de Noertrange, Rue du Pont, Bäim Reenert, Rue Michel Rodange, Rue Joseph Simon, Place des Tilleuls, Avenue du 31 août 1942, Route de Winseler, Rue du Village

The road closures and driving and parking restrictions during the 2026 Fatima pilgrimage

© Wiltz Local Council

Public transport

The most convenient way to travel to Wiltz on Thursday is by bus or train. Visitors arriving by car are encouraged to use one of the approximately 900 signposted park-and-ride (P+R) spaces and take advantage of the shuttle bus service. The shuttle will run every 15 minutes between 10am and 2pm, and again from 5pm to 9pm. Stops include: Gare, Lann Quai 2, Lycée du Nord, Huuschtewee Parking, Clinique, Schlass, Kautebacherstrooss, Steekämmchen, Am Pëtz, Post. Trains will operate every 30 minutes between Kautenbach and Wiltz.

Bus line 142 will be cancelled for the entire day. Lines 143, 144, and 160 will run only as far as the Weidingen-Steekämmchen stop, where passengers can transfer to the shuttle bus.

The shuttle bus timetable during the 2026 pilgrimage to Fatima

© Wiltz Local Council

Camping

As in previous years, barbecuing and camping in natural areas are prohibited. For those wishing to engage in these activities, the local scouts offer an alternative: camping spots at their “Toutschenmühle” site in Weidingen. On Thursday, trains will also make an exceptional stop at “Paradiso”.

The Wiltz local council requests that all visitors keep the natural surroundings clean and dispose of rubbish in the available bins.