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Schoenfels

Coordinates: 49°43′N 6°06′E / 49.717°N 6.100°E / 49.717; 6.100
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Schoenfels Castle

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.

History

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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

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

49°43′N 6°06′E / 49.717°N 6.100°E / 49.717; 6.100