Wasserbillig in Mertert, Grevenmacher, Luxembourg — Western Europe
Otto Rienermann
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 4, 2025
1. Otto Rienermann Marker
Otto Rienermann
Pionier der deutsch-luxemburgischen Aussöhnung nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg
Otto Rienermann nutzte seine persönliche und familiäre Verwurzelung in Luxemburg zur Vermittlung von Kontakten zwischen führenden Persönlichkeiten beiderseits der Grenze. Die Einrichtung der Fähre (1966) zwischen Wasserbillig und Oberbillig sowie der Wiederaufbau der im Krieg zerstörten Sauerbrücke in Wasserbillig (1952/53) fielen in seine Amtszeit als Presse-, Kultur- und Wirtschaftsattaché an der deutschen Botschaft in Luxemburg.
Birthplace of Otto Rienermann - Pioneer of German-Luxembourg reconciliation after the Second World War
Otto Rienermann used his personal and family roots in Luxembourg to facilitate contacts between leading figures on both sides of the border. The establishment of the ferry (1966) between Wasserbillig and Oberbillig and the reconstruction of the Sauer Bridge in Wasserbillig, which had been destroyed in the war (1952-53), took place during his term as press, cultural and economic attaché at the German
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is March 14, 1911.
Location. 49° 42.854′ N, 6° 30.146′ E. Marker is in Mertert, Grevenmacher. It is in Wasserbillig. It is at the intersection of Rue des Batâliers and Grand-Rue, on the left when traveling south on Rue des Batâliers. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grand-Rue 48, Mertert, Grevenmacher 6612, Luxembourg. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Wartime Refuge Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Burghaus/Gasthaus “zum Löwen” / Castle House/Inn “zum Löwen” (approx. 3.3 kilometers away in Germany); Igeler Säule / Igel Column (approx. 3.4 kilometers away in Germany); Goetheplatz / Goethe Square (approx. 3.4 kilometers away in Germany); Igel (approx. 3.4 kilometers away in Germany); Umfeldgestaltung Igeler Säule / Design of the Igel Column Surroundings (approx. 3.4 kilometers away in Germany); Karl Marx (approx. 10.6 kilometers away in Germany); Karl Marx (1818-1883) (approx. 11.3 kilometers away in Germany).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 4, 2025
2. Otto Rienermann Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here, a bit to the right of the building entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 5, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on February 6, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
