Schieren (German pronunciation: [ˈʃiːʁən]) is a commune and town in central Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Diekirch.

Schieren is served by a railway station, and the commune encompasses the hamlet of Birtrange, which contains Birtrange castle.

Schieren was formed on 1 July 1850, when it was detached from the commune of Ettelbruck, along with the commune of Erpeldange. The law forming Schieren was passed on 22 January 1850.

In 1894, Schieren established a fire station with five volunteer firefighters. It contains a church.

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External links

  • Media related to Schieren (Luxembourg) at Wikimedia Commons
  • (in French)
  • (in German)