Schoenfels Explained

Schoenfels is a village in the commune of Mersch, in central Luxembourg., 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.

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Registre national des personnes physiques RNPP : Population par localité . 2024-01-07 . data.public.lu.
  2. https://www.visitluxembourg.com/schoenfels "Schoenfels", Visit Luxembourg, Luxembourg for Tourism