Echternach (Iechternach)
Municipality located in eastern Luxembourg

- Echternach (Iechternach)
- Surface: 20,49 km²
- Population: 5382
- Official website
About Echternach (Iechternach)
Municipality located in eastern Luxembourg
- Surface: 20,49 km²
- Population: 5382
- Density: 263 / km2
- Greater Region
Introduction to the commune
Located in eastern Luxembourg, Echternach is the oldest town in Luxembourg, located in the Mullerthal region commonly known as Luxembourg's Little Switzerland.
Schools in Echternach
The commune has two schools, the Millermoaler Schull basic school and a classical high school. The Echternach high school is one of the only schools in the Grand Duchy to offer complete study cycles in both types of education (classical secondary education and general secondary education).The commune is also home to a music school, which is the regional center for music and dance education.
Would you like to live there? Many ads/offers are available for apartments for sale, apartments for rent, houses for sale and houses for rent in the commune of Echternach.
Transportation in Echternach
Echternach has a train station as well as a bus station, from which many connections can be made throughout the territory.
Heritage
As the oldest town in the country, Echternach has a rich heritage, with buildings such as the Roman Villa. The town has retained its medieval character, with its medieval wall dating back to the 10th century. In the 13th century, the wall was endowed with approximately twenty towers and doors.
5 towers have been restored and 2 have been converted into holiday homes operated by the local tourist office.The beautiful abbey, a former building for Benedictine monks, is also accessible to visitors. The program includes a tour of the enclosed spaces, the cloister and the old dining hall. On the other side, the abbey museum shows the history of the monastery and works of art such as decorative gold paintings of the first letters of the Gospel.
Culture in Echternach
The town offers many activities throughout the year. In the summer there are concerts such as the Echternach International Festival, classical music concerts in May and June, the jazz festival in September and folklore festivals.
In 2008, Echternach was awarded the title of European destination of excellence by the European Commission, and in 2010 the traditional dance procession which takes place every Tuesday during Pentecost has been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list.
Sports in Echternach
Located right in the heart of nature, the town offers many hiking trails which are accessible to anyone (both young and old).For those who love being on two wheels, many moderate bike paths have been created along the Sûre; the most difficult are meant for mountain bikes, but the Bike Park is available to all.
Shopping in Echternach
There are many shops and stores in town, for the enjoyment of those who love shopping.
Tourism in Echternach
The Trifolion cultural, tourist and convention center is located in the heart of the historic city center, next to the basilica and Echternach Abbey. It is made up of 3 entities within the event sector: Trifolion Culture, Trifolion Convention and Trifolion Society. Nearly 200 events are organized each year. It also houses the Echternach music school and the Musical Union.
Located next to the city, the lake is a very inviting place for a long walk or a paddle boat ride.
Ecology
The commune is part of the Climate Pact program, which is inspired by the European Energy Award. It is a system for quality management and certification within the energy policy and climate protection sectors which assesses and rewards communal involvement.
Price
Registered average price in the community |
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Price range per m2 for new apartments |
- Minimum | - Maximum | - Average |
Price range per m2 for existing apartments |
3 578 € Minimum | 6 974 € Maximum | 5 141 € Average |
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Advertised prices for sale on the territory of the municipality
Houses
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Rooms | Cheapest | Most exp. | Average | Nmb | Cheapest | Most exp. | Average | Nmb |
1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2 | 470 000 | 1 300 000 | 885 000 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
3 | 1 075 000 | 1 595 000 | 1 280 000 | 3 | 995 000 | 995 000 | 995 000 | 1 |
4 | 555 000 | 1 100 000 | 810 000 | 3 | - | - | - | - |
5 | 890 000 | 890 000 | 890 000 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
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Apartments
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Rooms | Cheapest | Most exp. | Average | Nmb | Cheapest | Most exp. | Average | Nmb |
1 | 350 000 | 350 000 | 350 000 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
2 | 470 000 | 470 000 | 470 000 | 1 | 615 000 | 669 000 | 635 000 | 3 |
3 | - | - | - | - | 1 100 000 | 1 100 000 | 1 100 000 | 1 |
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Changes in the average price per m2
Advertised rents on IMMOTOP.LU m2Advertised prices for rent on the territory of the municipality
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Apartments
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Rooms | Cheapest | Most exp. | Average | Nmb | Cheapest | Most exp. | Average | Nmb |
1 | 990 | 990 | 990 | 1 | 1 050 | 1 050 | 1 050 | 1 |
2 | 1 100 | 1 350 | 1 225 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
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Estate agencies in Echternach
Offers in Echternach

Business premises for sale in ECHTERNACH 16BPS

Parking for rent in ECHTERNACH YA3S

House for sale in ECHTERNACH 1BZ01

Apartment for rent in ECHTERNACH UDKK

Garage for rent in ECHTERNACH 127E1

Individual house for sale in ECHTERNACH 17OCW

Apartment for rent in ECHTERNACH VH15

Store for rent in ECHTERNACH 1DR8H

Apartment for sale in ECHTERNACH 1D06Y

Office for rent in ECHTERNACH 19OLS