Diekirch is a commune with town status in north-eastern Luxembourg, capital city of the canton Diekirch and the district of Diekirch. The town is situated on the banks of the Sauer river.
The towns heraldic shield, showing a crowned lion on a castle, was granted in It is based on the towns 14th century seal and arms. Diekirch was the first town in Luxembourg to have a pedestrian zone, in Diekirch is home to a brewery of national importance carrying the towns name. It was here that the river Sauer was crossed on the night of January 18, , by the US 5th Infantry division.
The town is also the seat of one of the six regional headquarters of the Grand Ducal Police and of one of the two judicial districts of Luxembourg. As far as sports events are concerned, Diekirch has gained a reputation for its annual cross country running competition — the Eurocross — which is an IAAF permit meeting and attracts world-class runners, with Gabriela Szabo and Irina Mikitenko among its past winners. Diekirch Escorts Diekirch is a commune with town status in north-eastern Luxembourg, capital city of the canton Diekirch and the district of Diekirch.
