Schoenfels

Schoenfels

Schoenfels

Village in Luxembourg

Schoenfels (Luxembourgish: Schëndels) is a village in the commune of Mersch, in central Luxembourg. As of 2024, the village has a population of 237.[1] It is the location of Junction 3 of the A7 motorway, which goes from Luxembourg City to Clervaux. It is notable for Schoenfels Castle.

View of Schoenfels village
Schoenfels Castle

History

The hamlet of Schoenfels is first mentioned by the name of Scindalasheim in a deed of 846 as a gift by Bishop Hetto of Trier to Abbot Marcuardus of Prüm.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Registre national des personnes physiques RNPP : Population par localité". data.public.lu. 2024-01-07.
  2. [2]
    "Schoenfels", Visit Luxembourg, Luxembourg for Tourism
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