Clervaux facts for kids

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General view of Clervaux.
Coat of arms
Map showing, in orange, the Clervaux commune
Country	Luxembourg
Canton	Clervaux
Commune	Clervaux
Area
• Total	85.0 km2 (32.8 sq mi)
Highest elevation	544 m (1,785 ft)
Lowest elevation	274 m (899 ft)
Population  (2017)
• Total	5,069
• Density	59.64/km2 (154.45/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
LAU2	LU00001001
Website	Official website: http://www.clervaux.lu/

Clervaux (which is Klierf in Luxembourgish and Clerf in German) is a town and a commune in northern Luxembourg. It's like a county and its main town, and it's the capital of the canton of Clervaux.

The town is located in the beautiful valley of the Clerve river. It's also part of the Natural Park of the Our, which is a protected natural area.

History of Clervaux

When was Clervaux involved in World War II?

Clervaux saw a lot of intense fighting during World War II. This happened in December 1944, as part of a big event called the "Battle of the Bulge". This battle was a major attack by German forces.

How did Clervaux change in 2012?

In 2012, the commune (which is like a local government area) of Clervaux became much larger. It joined together with two other nearby communes, Heinerscheid and Munshausen. This made the Clervaux commune bigger and stronger.

Geography of Clervaux

Where is Clervaux located?

The Clervaux commune is found in a region called the Oesling. This area is part of the larger Ardennes forest region. The entire commune covers an area of about 85 square kilometers (33 square miles).

What are the highest and lowest points in Clervaux?

The highest point in the commune is a place called Schwaarzenhiwwel, near the town of Marnach. It stands at 544 meters (1,785 feet) high. The lowest point is 274 meters (899 feet) high. This low point is in the valley of the Our river, close to the town of Roder. The altitude of the town itself ranges from 208 to 428 meters (682 to 1,404 feet). At the railway station, the altitude is 360 meters (1,181 feet).

Which countries border Clervaux?

To the east, the Our river forms the border between Clervaux and Germany. To the north, the commune shares a border with Belgium. In fact, Clervaux is special because it's where the borders of three countries meet: Luxembourg, Germany, and Belgium!

		Weiswampach	Burg-Reuland (Belgium
	Wincrange		Sevenig (Germany) Dahnen (Germany)
		Clervaux
	Eschweiler Kiischpelt	Parc Hosingen	Dasburg (Germany)

Population of Clervaux

How many people live in Clervaux?

In 2017, there were 5,069 people living in the Clervaux commune. This means the population density was about 60 people per square kilometer. Population density tells you how many people live in a certain area.

What other towns are in the Clervaux commune?

Besides the main town of Clervaux, the commune includes several other smaller towns and villages. These are:

Evolution of the population in Clervaux

Places to Visit in Clervaux

What can you see at Clervaux Castle?

The Clervaux Castle is a must-see! Inside, you'll find a special photo exhibit called "The Family of Man". This famous collection of photos was put together by Edward Steichen. The castle also has a "Battle of the Bulge Museum". It shows many items from World War II. Plus, there's an exhibit with models of castles and palaces from all over Luxembourg.

What is the Abbey of St. Maurice and St. Maur?

The Abbey of St. Maurice and St. Maur is a beautiful monastery. It's located very close to the town of Clervaux. A famous writer from Iceland, Halldór Laxness, who won the Nobel Prize, even stayed at this abbey for some time.

What about the Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian?

The Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian was built between 1910 and 1912. It's another interesting building to see in Clervaux.

Images for kids

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  Clervaux before 2012

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  Heinerscheid

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  Munshausen

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  Clervaux in 2012

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  Castle of Clervaux

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  Castle of Clervaux

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  Abbey of St. Maurice and St. Maur

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  Saints Cosmas and Damian church

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  Hôtel du Parc in Clervaux.

Related pages

• Cantons of Luxembourg
• Communes of Luxembourg
• List of cities in Luxembourg