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Contern

Luxembourg, Luxembourg · Europe

About Contern

Contern works well as a base: 5 minutes from Sandweiler, 11km from Route du Vin.

Contern is a town located in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. With a population of 1,083, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Contern sits in Luxembourg, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Luxembourg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Contern to your route.

About Contern

Contern (German pronunciation: [ˈkɔntɐn]; Luxembourgish: Conter [ˈkontɐ] ) is a commune and town in southern Luxembourg. It is located east of Luxembourg City. As of 2025 the commune has a population of 4,513 whereas the town itself, which lies in the south-west of the commune, has a population of 2,123. The main

Read more towns are Contern, Moutfort and Oetrange and there are two small villages, Medingen and Milbech. Additionally the commune contains the lieux-dits of Bricherhaff, Brichermillen, Kréintgeshaff, Kackerterhaff (which means "cockerel farm" in Luxembourgish), Éitermillen, Marxeknupp and Pleitrange. The commune also contains the industrial zones of Chaux de Contern, and Rosswenkel, as well as the activity zone of Weiergewan. The town dates back to around the 9th century and was initially economically focused on farming. Having gone through various changes in governance over the centuries, the commune as it exists today was formed around the 19th century. In recent years Contern has industrialised; however, it mainly functions as a commuter town into Luxembourg City, as do most of the other settlements in the commune. As a result, Contern boasts the 10th highest median average salary out of all 100 communes in Luxembourg as of 2025.

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Where is Contern located?

Contern is located in Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Europe. The coordinates are 49.5819 latitude, 6.2267 longitude.

What is the population of Contern?

Contern has a population of approximately 1,083 people, making it a town in Luxembourg.

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Quick Information

Population
1,083
Continent
Europe
Country
Luxembourg
Region
Luxembourg
Timezone
Europe/Luxembourg
Coordinates
49.5819, 6.2267

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Luxembourg

Police
113
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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EuropeLuxembourgLuxembourgTown

Worth the detour from Contern

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial

American military cemetery at Hamm holding over 5,000 graves including General Patton's, with visitor parking off the access road.

4 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Bock Casemates

A honeycomb of cannon tunnels bored through the Bock promontory, the cradle of Luxembourg City's clifftop fortress.

7 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Chemin de la Corniche

Rampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Luxembourg City Old Town

A dramatic fortress capital perched on cliffs above gorges, its UNESCO ramparts and casemates carved into the rock.

8 km · about 15 min drive

bridge

Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge

Luxembourg City's striking 'Red Bridge', a scarlet steel span soaring 74 m above the Alzette valley to link the old town with the Kirchberg European quarter.

8 km · about 15 min drive

cathedral

Notre-Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg

Late Gothic cathedral in Luxembourg City with Renaissance detailing and the crypt tombs of the grand ducal family.

8 km · about 15 min drive

famous road

Route du Vin

Wine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Rodemack

Fortified Lorraine village dubbed the 'Little Carcassonne', minutes from the Luxembourg border, with 700 m of intact medieval ramparts, a massive gate tower and flower-lined lanes.

13 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Contern

  • Right hereChemin de la CornicheRampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
  • Right hereGrand Duchess Charlotte BridgeLuxembourg City's striking 'Red Bridge', a scarlet steel span soaring 74 m above the Alzette valley to link the old town with the Kirchberg European quarter.
  • Right hereRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
  • Right hereLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
  • 25 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.

Driving in Luxembourg

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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