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Mersh commune in Luxembourg

Explore the charm of the municipality of Mersh in Luxembourg. Discover its picturesque landscapes, rich cultural heritage and vibrant community, that lives and prospers in this commune in Luxembourg.

Last time updated
30.07.24

Mersch is a commune situated in the heart of the country, the administrative center of the canton bearing the same name. It is a rare inland canton that has no borders with other countries — only with neighboring cantons.

General characteristics of Mersch commune

The capital of the commune is likewise called Mersch. This town is built at the confluence of the Alzette, Mamer and Eisch rivers and is located 15 kilometers (9 miles) north of Luxembourg City. 

Just over ten thousand people live in the commune. About a third of them live in the town of Mersch. Шn Mersch, there are fewer foreigners than the national average. Almost half of Luxembourg’s residents are migrants, and in Mersch they account for less than 40%. But there is a large Portuguese community living here: about 15% of the commune’s population, while the national average is around 7%.

The symbol of the town is Saint Michel's Tower.

Mersch is a good place for business people who do not want to live in a concrete jungle. There are many green areas and at the same time, Luxembourg City and its business district Kirchberg are close by.

The infrastructure of the Mersch commune in Luxembourg

Mersch commune can be described as a tourist region. There are many places of interest here, mostly old European castles:

  • Schoenfels Castle
  • Guttland Trails
  • Mersch Castle
  • Church of Mersch
  • Pettingen Castle

Transport accessibility

By train
The easiest way to get from Luxembourg City to Mersch is by train. It takes only 20 minutes and runs 24 hours a day. The intervals depend on the time of day. During the day, trains leave every 10-30 minutes, but at night the break can be as long as an hour or two. Trains leave from the Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg station and arrive at the Mersch station.
By bus
Alternatively, you can take bus number 111. It takes half an hour, departs from Badanstalt, and arrives at the Mersch bus station. Unfortunately, the bus doesn't run from 10:40 p.m. to 7:40 a.m., so you still have to wait for a train or take a cab at night.
By bike
Like many other places in Luxembourg, Mersch is excellent for cycling. There are many bicycle paths, such as the safe and pleasant routes in Camping Krounebierg. There are also more than ten cycling routes through Mersch that might interest you.

All public transport in Luxembourg is free of charge — read more about it in our dedicated article.

Renting and buying real estate in Mersch

The price of real estate depends on whether it is a house or an apartment and how old the structure is. So, the average price per square meter in an old apartment will be about 5,300 euros against 8,200 euros in a new one.

For buying the average price is 

5,300 euros/m2
in commune
12,243 euros/m2
the capital's average

For renting the average price is 

20 euros/m2
in commune
30.72 euros/m2
the capital's average

New houses are even more expensive: about 8,400 euros per square meter. An old house will probably be cheaper, but the difference is not so great: a square meter will cost about 7,300 euros.

It makes sense to buy a home or an apartment in Mersch if you care about living in a green environment-oriented space while staying in close proximity to the capital at the same time. Otherwise, you can find cheaper housing in other areas (Fischbach) or housing at a similar price, but closer to the capital (Steinsel).

Rental housing in Mershe is not expensive compared to the rest of the country, but also not cheap: about 20 euros per square meter. A 60-meter apartment will cost you about 1,200 euros a month.

In the most inexpensive corners of the country, you may be lucky to find a cheaper place to live, but at best it will cost 1,5 times less. While in Luxembourg City rental prices are about twice as high.

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Infrastructure of Mersch commune

Let's take a closer look into what you can find in Mersch commune in Luxembourg.

Schools, creches, and education
Shopping malls in Mersch
Swimming pool
Nature areas
Activities for kids
Cultural sightseengs
Mersch restaurants, bars and cafes

Mersch historical overview

Did you know, that the settlement existed in this area since the days of Roman Gaul. At that time it was called Marisca. The modern name is most likely a modified version of the old one. Marisca was quite densely populated: archaeologists have found many ruins and mosaics here.

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People lived here even before the Roman Empire era, but we know very little about them. Concrete evidence of this is an ancient three-meter-high stone pillar from the Neolithic period, called a menhir. It is located in the western part of the commune and is called the Menhir of Beisenerbierg.

It was specifically in Mersch in 1871, when the famous Luxembourg poet Nic Welter was born. Although Nic wrote almost exclusively in German, he is known as the author of the first Luxembourgish schoolbook!

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which settlements are part of the Mersch commune, except the town of Mersch

Where can I get my car fixed in Mersch

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Source: bestplacesnthings.com, www.krounebierg.lu, www.campingkrounebierg.lu, www.expatnotes.lu

We took photos from these sources: Violeta Solomon on Google Maps, Topaz Shopping Center, Grand Frais Facebook, Swimming pool Krounebierg Facebook, Camping Krounebierg Facebook, Balloon Trophy Facebook, fitkannermiersch.lu.

Authors: Serafima
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