Kopstal
Encyclopedia
Kopstal is a commune
and a small town in central Luxembourg
. The towns of Kopstal and Bridel
belong to this commune. Kopstal is a small town, with a population of 644 , located in a valley between forested hills situated beneath Bridel.
It is in the countryside and at ten minutes distance driving from the capital. School children are able to attend the schools in the city and young people can enjoy Luxemburg City's night life. There are many paths through the forests next to Kopstal.
Kopstal was formed on 1 July 1853, when it was detached from the communes of Kehlen
(in Capellen canton
) and Steinsel
(in Luxembourg canton
). The law forming Kopstal was passed on the 22 February 1853.
Communes of Luxembourg
The communes of Luxembourg are the lowest nation-wide administrative division in Luxembourg. They conform to LAU level 2.Within the hierarchy of administrative subdivisions, communes come directly below cantons, which are directly below districts. Communes are often re-arranged, being merged or...
and a small town in central Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
. The towns of Kopstal and Bridel
Bridel
Bridel is a town in the commune of Kopstal, central Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 2,858....
belong to this commune. Kopstal is a small town, with a population of 644 , located in a valley between forested hills situated beneath Bridel.
It is in the countryside and at ten minutes distance driving from the capital. School children are able to attend the schools in the city and young people can enjoy Luxemburg City's night life. There are many paths through the forests next to Kopstal.
Kopstal was formed on 1 July 1853, when it was detached from the communes of Kehlen
Kehlen
Kehlen is a commune and town in western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Capellen, which is part of the district of Luxembourg., the town of Kehlen, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 1,627. Other towns within the commune include Dondelange, Keispelt, Meispelt,...
(in Capellen canton
Capellen (canton)
Capellen is a canton in the south-west of Luxembourg, in the Luxembourg District. The capital is Capellen .The canton consists of the following 11 communes:*Bascharage*Clemency*Dippach*Garnich*Hobscheid*Kehlen*Koerich*Kopstal*Mamer...
) and Steinsel
Steinsel
Steinsel is a commune and town in central Luxembourg. It is located north of Luxembourg City., the town of Steinsel, which lies in the west of the commune, has a population of 1,844. Other towns within the commune include Heisdorf and Mullendorf....
(in Luxembourg canton
Luxembourg (canton)
Luxembourg, sometimes Luxemburg, is a canton in the south of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, in the Luxembourg District. The capital is Luxembourg City.The canton consists of the following 11 communes:* Bertrange* Contern* Hesperange* Luxembourg...
). The law forming Kopstal was passed on the 22 February 1853.