Echternach, in eastern Luxembourg near the German border, is considered the oldest town in the country. The commune had 5,936 residents in 2025 and gives its name to the canton of Echternach.
Its historic centre and its position on the border make it popular with buyers looking for character, and with people who work on both sides of the border.
Prices are about a quarter below the national average.
Echternach Property Market — Registered Prices 2025–2026
Existing apartments in Echternach sold for an average of €5,739 per m², about 26% below the national average of €7,712, with 31 sales in twelve months. There were fewer than 10 new-build sales, so no new-build average is published.
| Property type | Average price per m² | Usual range per m² | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing apartment | €5,739 | €3,960 – €8,657 | 31 |
| New-build apartment (VEFA) | fewer than 10 sales, not published | ||
Source: Observatoire de l’Habitat (Ministry of Housing), prices registered in notarial deeds, 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026, commune of Echternach. The usual range leaves out the lowest and highest 5% of prices. Houses are not published per commune.
Selling your property in Echternach
The usual range in Echternach is wide, from €3,960 to €8,657 per m²: condition, floor, outdoor space and energy class decide where your property sits.
- The right price from the start. The average was €5,739 per m² for existing apartments, but sales ranged from €3,960 to €8,657: condition, floor, outdoor space, parking and energy class make the difference. A price set too high at the start makes the sale longer.
- The market right now. Across the country, prices in the second quarter of 2026 were 2.2% below a year earlier but 1.1% up on the previous quarter (STATEC): buyers are back, but they compare.
- Documents to prepare. The energy performance certificate (required to sell), the floor plans and, for an apartment, the condominium accounts and minutes of the last general meetings.
Daily Life in Echternach
Location
- Border: near Germany, in the east of the country.
- History: considered the oldest town in Luxembourg.
Why Work With Daniela in Echternach
In a smaller market like Echternach, the street, the view and the condition of the building make a large difference. I base every valuation on the official prices registered in notarial deeds for Echternach, then adjust for what makes your property different: its condition, energy class, floor, outdoor space and parking.
I work in English, French and Italian, so buyers and sellers can deal with me in their own language. I am affiliated with RE/MAX One.
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What is the average property price in Echternach?
Between July 2025 and June 2026, existing apartments in Echternach sold for an average of €5,739 per m² (usual range €3,960 – €8,657, 31 sales). New-build apartments had fewer than 10 sales, so no average is published. Source: Observatoire de l’Habitat, prices registered in notarial deeds.
Where is Echternach?
In eastern Luxembourg, near the German border. It is considered the oldest town in the country.
Is Echternach cheaper than the national average?
Yes: existing apartments sold for €5,739 per m² on average, against a national average of €7,712 over the same period.
Why is there no new-build price for Echternach?
The Observatoire de l’Habitat does not publish an average when a commune has fewer than 10 sales in the period, which was the case for new-build apartments in Echternach.
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