Holler is a village in the commune of Weiswampach, in northern Luxembourg. As of 2010, the village had a population of 93.

Many of the houses in the village were built in the 17th and 18th centuries, and have been restored.[1]

History

Holler was first mentioned in a document dating from the year 893.[1]

Church

Holler Church

Holler is home to a small 12th century Romanesque-Gothic church. It features high Gothic arches, palm vaulting, and frescoes dating from the 14th century. The church is classified as a historical monument.

Economy

The economy is dominated by agriculture, mostly potatoes. The seed potatoes are exported as far as Africa.

Footnotes

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  1. 1 2 "Holler" (in French). Retrieved 2013-02-01.

50°07′25″N 6°02′58″E / 50.12361°N 6.04944°E / 50.12361; 6.04944


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