Konz

Konz is an administrative municipality in the Trier-Saarburg district, situated where the Saar and Moselle rivers meet. The area spreads across several villages and settlements built along and between these two waterways.

The settlement began during Roman times as Contionacum, serving as an important stopping point on trade routes connecting Rome with lands to the north. After the Roman period ended, the location developed into a local center within the region.

The municipality has maintained sister city partnerships with French and Belgian communities since 1972, bringing regular cultural exchanges that residents experience through community events. These international connections shape how people in different neighborhoods interact and celebrate together.

The best time to explore is on weekends, when various neighborhoods hold local events and the area is most active. The municipality is easy to reach by car and parking is readily available in most areas.

Each November, more than 20 different neighborhoods and villages hold Saint Martin's Day parades led by children carrying handmade lanterns. This scattered tradition across the municipality shows how deeply neighborhood celebrations matter to local life.