Betzdorf, Luxembourg facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Betzdorf Betzder  (Luxembourgish)
Commune
Town hall
Flag Coat of arms
Map of Luxembourg with Betzdorf highlighted in orange, and the canton in dark red
Country	Luxembourg
Canton	Grevenmacher
Area rank	? of 100
Highest elevation	358 m (1,175 ft)
• Rank	79th of 100
Lowest elevation	218 m (715 ft)
• Rank	34th of 100
Population  (1 January 2019)
• Total	4,002
• Rank	42nd of 100
• Density rank	95th of 100
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
LAU 2	LU0001101
Website	betzdorf.lu

Betzdorf (which is Betzder in the local language) is a small town and a "commune" in eastern Luxembourg. A commune is like a local government area, similar to a township or district. Betzdorf is located in the Grevenmacher canton, which is a larger administrative region.

As of 2024, the town of Betzdorf itself has about 288 people living there. However, the whole commune of Betzdorf includes other villages. These include Berg (where the commune's main offices are), Mensdorf, Olingen, and Roodt-sur-Syre.

Did you know that Betzdorf Castle is a very special place? It's where Grand Duke Henri, the current ruler of Luxembourg, was born! Today, this castle is the main office for SES. SES is one of the biggest satellite companies in the world. They help send TV signals and internet to many places using satellites in space.

How Many People Live in Betzdorf?

The number of people living in Betzdorf has changed a lot over the years. You can see how the population has grown in the chart below.

Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, in 2019

Famous People from Betzdorf

Betzdorf has been home to some interesting people throughout history.

Artists and Royalty

• Bernard Molitor (1755–1833): He was a very skilled cabinet-maker from Luxembourg. He created beautiful furniture.
• Archduchess Marie-Astrid of Austria (born 1954): She is the eldest child of Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
• Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg (born 1955): He is the current Grand Duke, or ruler, of Luxembourg. He was born in Betzdorf Castle.
• Princess Margaretha of Liechtenstein (born 1957): She is a princess from two royal families, connecting Luxembourg and Liechtenstein.

Who Are Betzdorf's Mayors?

The mayor is the leader of the commune. They help make important decisions for the people living in Betzdorf. Here is a list of the people who have served as mayor over the years.