Éislek
', also known by its German name ', or English Oesling, is a region covering the northern part of both the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and, within the greater Ardennes area that also covers parts of Belgium and France. covers 32% of the territory of Luxembourg; to the south of lies Gutland, which covers the remaining 68% of the Grand Duchy as well as the southern part of the Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm.
Features
The region is characterised by hills and large deciduous forests. Almost all of Luxembourg's tallest hills are in, particularly in the north and north-west, near the borders with Belgium and Germany. Its main hill chains are cut by scenic river valleys, most notable those of the Clerve, Our, upper Sauer, and Wiltz.Towns and villages
is sparsely populated, with few larger towns; Clervaux, Vianden and Wiltz are the largest ones in the Luxembourgish part of, of which only Wiltz has a population of over 6,000 people. The area is known for its hill-side villages, which rely upon the visitors that the tourist season brings.History
In the late 18th century, a rural popular rising against the French Revolutionary forces was centered upon the area.In World War II, the Battle of the Bulge was partly fought in the region in late 1944 and early 1945.