Name
Eischen takes its name from the river Eisch, which flows through the town. Its etymology goes back to the celtic word isc or ysche, meaning water. Since the 13th century, the town is mentioned in various chartas, with different spellings (e.g. Eysch, Eske, Yxen).
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