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Sandweiler is one of the municipalities bordering the city of Luxembourg, located to the east of the Luxembourg capital. It is one of the smallest municipalities in Luxembourg.
It includes the villages of Sandweiler and Findel, where Luxembourg Airport and the Luxembourg detention center are located.
The municipality of Sandweiler is a pretty rural village with all the amenities you could need. The village of Sandweiler is located 5 km from the capital. It is close to Luxembourg City and the districts of Hamm and Cents, which were once part of the municipality, and the district of Pulvermuhl.
The Findel part is closer to Sennningerberg (municipality of Niederanven) and the Cents and Neudorf districts of Luxembourg City.
Sandweiler has a rich history. Its origins date back to Roman times. In the Middle Ages, Sandweiler was part of Munster Abbey.
The Catholic church in Sandweiler dates back to the 18th century.
Sandweiler is home to an American war cemetery, which is easy to visit and provides an opportunity to learn about contemporary history.
Despite its small size, Sandweiler offers many amenities.
Residents of Sandweiler have access to several shops, which is quite rare for a small town.
These include a Leclerc mini-market, a fishmonger, a bakery and pastry shop, and several restaurants and bars. There is also an optician, two hairdressers, a beauty salon, and a florist.
Residents can also visit various medical practices and a pharmacy. Several banks are also located in the village, as well as a real estate agency.
A gas station allows you to fill up your vehicle. You can also find food and other items there on Sundays and public holidays.
A small shopping area at the entrance to the village has several stores: home furnishings and decor, clothing, toys, a butcher, and a supermarket.
A market is held twice a month on the village's main square, every other Thursday.
Sandweiler also has a nursery and a municipal school. The "Youth Center" is open to all young people between the ages of 12 and 26.
These facilities contribute to making the municipality socially dynamic and attractive to families.
The municipality also has a large soccer field, a tennis club, and a squash club where you can also dance.
Surrounded by greenery, it is easy to go jogging and take family walks in the nearby forests.
Nearby, the village of Contern hosts the International Comic Strip Festival every year.
The town is very well served by public transport from Luxembourg.
Several bus lines to the east of the country or the airport stop in Sandweiler. Buses reach Luxembourg city center in just 20 minutes.
The town also has a train station, Sandweiler-Contern, which connects to the capital in 10 minutes.
The village of Sandweiler is dominatedby Luxembourg-Findel International Airport. It is one of the leading cargo airports in Europe.
In terms of road access, direct access to the A1 motorway via the Irrgarten roundabout and the presence of the N2 make travel easy.
In addition, it is possible to travel between Sandweiler and Luxembourg by bike thanks to three cycle paths.
The SNCA (Société Nationale de Circulation Automobile) and the SNCT (Société Nationale de Contrôle Technique) are based in Sandweiler. You will need to go there for any administrative procedures relating to your motor vehicle.
Visit the Sandweiler municipal website.
Today, more and more foreign residents are moving to Sandweiler because of its proximity to Luxembourg City. In addition, housing prices are significantly lower than in the capital.
A major real estate project is expected to be launched in the coming years, below the SNCT, with the construction of more than 90 homes, 2,000 m² of retail space, and 3,500 m² of office space.
To find out more about real estate prices in Sandweiler and the municipalities around Luxembourg City, follow this link.
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