Celts and Romans
Both tribes leave their traces in Grevenmacher.
1052
Following an exchange contract Count Walram of Arlon and his wife obtain usufruct of Grevenmacher.
1153
Count Henry IV can definitely attach Grevenmacher to the county of Luxembourg.
1252
Count Henry V (Henry the Blond) hands over the Freedom Charta to Grevenmacher.
1345
John of Luxembourg (John the Blind) gives Grevenmacher as a pledge to his uncle, Baldwin of Luxembourg, elector and archbishop of Trier.
1357
Duke Wenceslas grants market rights to Grevenmacher and the right to use a seal.
1388
For the first time Grevenmacher is amongst the cities having a seat with the right to vote in the diet of the duchy.
1418
Nobleman Peter of Osbourg bequeaths his whole fortune to the city of Grevenmacher. The civil hospice is founded.
1552
The troups of margrave Albrecht of Brandenburg invade Grevenmacher and plunder the locality.
1688
Upon order of Louis XIV the city-wall of Grevenmacher is grinded by General Boufflers.
1769
The name of the city is written for the first time as in today’s spelling : Grevenmacher
1782
The Parish church Saint Laurentius is built next to the watch and defense tower.
1804
The Emperor Napoleon 1st visits Grevenmacher. At that time, the Duchy of Luxembourg was part of the forest department.
1822
The “big fire” destroys 147 homes, 80 stables and 39 barns.
1839
Grevenmacher becomes the capital of the district and canton.
1880/1881
Construction of the first cross-border bridge between Grevenmacher and Wellen. It was opened to circulation in 1882.
1891
Opening of the railway line between Wasserbillig and Grevenmacher.
After 1918
The economical growth of the locality is rising and modern viticulture is starting.
1945
The second World War leaves bad traces in Grevenmacher. The cross-border bridge is destroyed.
Since 1950
Grevenmacher is growing steadily. Life is good in the modern booming city with its historical center.
1964
Inauguration of the canal of the Moselle and its barrage in Grevenmacher-Wellen and sluice in Grevenmacher. The Moselle river becomes an international navigation road.
1955
Opening of the “post-war” cross-border bridge Grevenmacher-Wellen.
2013
Opening of the new modern bridge between Grevenmacher and Wellen.