of the river reach a height of about and are used mainly for cattle grazing, orchards and forestry. In view of the NE-SW orientation of the river at Born, the community enjoys long periods of sunshine, unlike many of the villages along the Sauer which often lie in the shade of the hills. Summer temperatures average about but often reach and more. Rainfall is moderate. There is sometimes a little snow in the winter. Occasionally the River Sauer floods its banks, with the possibility of flooding in the village itself. Local services Born is served by the Wasserbillig-Echternach bus route with buses every half-hour. From Wasserbillig, there are trains to Luxembourg and Trier. Born has is a large camping site beside the river as well as two hotels and restaurants. There are several large supermarkets and stores in Wasserbillig () but there are also smaller shops in Rosport () and in the German village of Langsur () on the other side of the river. The new primary school was opened in 2004. The Centre Polyvalent is used for concerts, exhibitions and local events. Tourism Born is a riverside resort and visited by both Luxembourgers and foreign tourists, including from Germany and the Netherlands. The cycle track along the River Sauer is within reach of the Moselle Valley, Trier and Echternach. There are also a number of signposted walks in the area, offering views from the surrounding hills. And, at all times of the year, there is fishing along the banks of the Sauer. During the summer months, there are several village fêtes, grill parties and brass band concerts in the town. External links Google maps roadmap French: Mompach Commune official site Footnotes Mompach Towns in Luxembourg