Wellenstein
Encyclopedia
Wellenstein is a commune
and small town in south-eastern Luxembourg
. It is part of the canton of Remich
, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher
. The commune's administrative centre is Bech-Kleinmacher
.
, the town of Wellenstein, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 453. Other towns within the commune include Bech-Kleinmacher and Schwebsange
.
On 25 October 2005, members of the pan-European organisation Cultural Village of Europe offered a declaration on village life to the European Commission
er of Agriculture and Rural Development Mariann Fischer Boel
in Wellenstein. This "Declaration of Wellenstein" lists qualities of life in small communities.
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 small town in south-eastern 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...
. It is part of the canton of Remich
Remich (canton)
Remich is a canton in the east of Luxembourg, in the Grevenmacher District. The capital is Remich.The canton consists of the following 10 communes:*Bous*Burmerange*Dalheim*Lenningen*Mondorf-les-Bains*Remich*Schengen*Stadtbredimus*Waldbredimus...
, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher
Grevenmacher (district)
The District of Grevenmacher is one of three districts of Luxembourg. It contains 3 cantons divided into 26 communes:#Echternach#*Beaufort#*Bech#*Berdorf#*Consdorf#*Echternach#*Mompach#*Rosport#*Waldbillig#Grevenmacher#*Betzdorf#*Biwer...
. The commune's administrative centre is Bech-Kleinmacher
Bech-Kleinmacher
Bech-Kleinmacher is a small town in the commune of Wellenstein, in south-eastern Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 536. It is the administrative centre of Wellenstein commune....
.
, the town of Wellenstein, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 453. Other towns within the commune include Bech-Kleinmacher and Schwebsange
Schwebsange
Schwebsange is a small town in the commune of Wellenstein, in south-eastern Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 277....
.
On 25 October 2005, members of the pan-European organisation Cultural Village of Europe offered a declaration on village life to the European Commission
European Commission
The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union's treaties and the general day-to-day running of the Union....
er of Agriculture and Rural Development Mariann Fischer Boel
Mariann Fischer Boel
Mariann Fischer Boel is a Danish politician, serving as European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development from 2004 to 2009...
in Wellenstein. This "Declaration of Wellenstein" lists qualities of life in small communities.