Vianden

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Vianden
Veianen
Coat of arms of Vianden
Location of Vianden in Luxembourg
District Diekirch
Canton Vianden
LAU 2 LU00004003
Geography
Area
Area rank
9.67 km²
108th of 116
Highest point
Highest point rank
515 m
=19th of 116
Lowest point
Lowest point rank
198 m
=27th of 116
Population
Population (2005)
Population rank
1,561
68th of 116
Density (2005)
Density rank
161.4 /km²
37th of 116
List of communes of Luxembourg

Vianden (Luxemburgish: Veianen) is a commune with city status in north-eastern Luxembourg with over 1,500 inhabitants. It is the capital of the canton of Vianden, which is part of the district of Diekirch. Vianden lies on the Our river, near the border between Luxembourg and Germany.

As of 2005, the town of Vianden, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 1,511. It is known for its impressive castle and beautiful location in the Our valley.

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Coordinates: 49°56′N 6°13′E