Helperknapp is a commune in central Luxembourg, in the canton of Mersch. It was established on 1 January 2018 from the amalgamation of the communes of Boevange-sur-Attert and Tuntange.
Populated places
The commune consists of the following villages:
Boevange-sur-Attert Section: Bill Boevange-sur-Attert Brouch Buschdorf Grevenknapp Fënsterdall Obenthalt Brichermillen (lieu-dit) Fënsterdallerhéicht (lieu-dit) Helperknapp (lieu-dit)
Tuntange Section: Ansembourg Bour Hollenfels Marienthal Tuntange (seat) Claushof (lieu-dit) Kalbacherhof (lieu-dit) Marienthalerhof (lieu-dit)
History
In a two referendums held simultaneously in Boevange-sur-Attert and Tuntange on 25 May 2014, the citizens of both communes approved a municipal merger, with 69.51% and 64.09%, respectively, in favour. Based on the poll, legislators of the two communes voted in favor of the merger. Consequently, on January 1, 2018, Boevange-sur-Attert and Tüntingen were subsumed into the new municipality of Helperknapp. The name "Helperknapp" derives from the name of a hill of the same name located within the commune.
Population
Twin towns — sister cities
Helperknapp is twinned with: Zechin, Germany
References
Communes in Mersch (canton) Towns in Luxembourg