Vianden
Vianden (Luxembourgish: Veianen [ˈfɑɪɑnən] ⓘ or (locally) Veinen [ˈfɑɪnən]) is a commune with town status in the Éislek, north-eastern Luxembourg, with a population of 2,203 as of 2023. It is part of the canton of the same name. Vianden lies on the Our river, near the border between Luxembourg and Germany.
Vianden
Veianen, Veinen | |
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Vianden from above | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Map of Luxembourg with Vianden highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red | |
| Coordinates: 49.9°N 6.2°E | |
| Country | Luxembourg |
| Canton | Vianden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.67 km2 (3.73 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 96th of 102 |
| Highest elevation | 515 m (1,690 ft) |
| • Rank | 15th of 102 |
| Lowest elevation | 198 m (650 ft) |
| • Rank | 24th of 102 |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Total | 2,203 |
| • Rank | 74th of 102 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (590/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 35th of 102 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| LAU 2 | LU0000903 |
| Website | vianden.lu |
| Click on the map for a fullscreen view | |
As of 2013, the town of Vianden, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 1,811. It is known for the Vianden Castle.
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