Bettendorf, Luxembourg

Bettendorf (Luxembourgish: Bettenduerf) is a commune and town in eastern Luxembourg. It lies along the river Sauer. It is part of the canton of Diekirch, which is part of the district of Diekirch.

Bettendorf

Bettenduerf
Coat of arms
Map of Luxembourg with Bettendorf highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
Coordinates: 49.8833°N 6.2167°E / 49.8833; 6.2167
Country Luxembourg
CantonDiekirch
Area
  Total23.24 km2 (8.97 sq mi)
Area rank41st of 102
Highest elevation
422 m (1,385 ft)
  Rank34th of 102
Lowest elevation
180 m (590 ft)
  Rank16th of 102
Population
 (2018)
  Total2,821
  Rank54th of 102
  Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)
  Density rank57th of 102
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
LAU 2LU0000601
Websitebettendorf.lu

As of 2001, the town of Bettendorf itself, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 1,045. Other towns within the commune include Bleesbruck, Gilsdorf and Moestroff.

The privately owned Bettendorf Castle dates from 1728 and is built in the Baroque style.

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