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Sandweiler

Luxembourg, Luxembourg · Europe

About Sandweiler

Sandweiler works well as a base: 5 minutes from Contern, 13km from Route du Vin.

Sandweiler is a town located in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. With a population of 2,522, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sandweiler 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 Sandweiler to your route.

About Sandweiler

Sandweiler (German pronunciation: [ˈzantvaɪlɐ]; Luxembourgish pronunciation: [ˈzɑntvɑɪ̯lɐ] ) is a commune and town in southern Luxembourg. It is located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of Luxembourg City. As of 2025, the town of Sandweiler, which lies in the south-west of the commune, has a population of 3,847. Other

Read more settlements within the commune include Findel and Birelerhaff. The commune is dominated by Luxembourg Airport, Luxembourg's only international airport and the fifth-busiest cargo airport in Europe, which lies to the north and west of the town of Sandweiler. It is also home to the Sandweiler German war cemetery. The commune is surrounded by forests.

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Where is Sandweiler located?

Sandweiler is located in Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Europe. The coordinates are 49.6147 latitude, 6.2222 longitude.

What is the population of Sandweiler?

Sandweiler has a population of approximately 2,522 people, making it a town in Luxembourg.

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Quick Information

Population
2,522
Continent
Europe
Country
Luxembourg
Region
Luxembourg
Timezone
Europe/Luxembourg
Coordinates
49.6147, 6.2222

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Luxembourg

Police
113
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Sandweiler

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.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Bock Casemates

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

6 km · about 10 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.

6 km · about 10 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.

6 km · about 10 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.

7 km · about 10 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.

7 km · about 10 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Luxembourg Moselle Valley

Terraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.

13 km · about 25 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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Sandweiler

  • 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 hereChemin de la CornicheRampart walkway along Luxembourg City's old walls, described as Europe's most beautiful balcony, overlooking the Grund quarter.
  • Right hereLuxembourg Moselle ValleyTerraced Riesling vineyards line the gentle Moselle, a string of wine villages on a slow scenic river drive.
  • Right hereRoute du VinWine road running about 42 kilometres along the Moselle from Schengen to Wasserbillig, linking terraced vineyards and riverside villages.
  • 27 kmSaarschleifeFrom the Cloef viewpoint and treetop walk, the Saar River carves a spectacular horseshoe through forested hills.
  • 79 kmBaraque de FraitureBelgium's second-highest point at 652 m, a windswept Ardennes plateau crossroads on the N89 with a small ski station and sweeping high-fen scenery.

Driving in Luxembourg

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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