Roman artifacts dating to AD 150 on the hill "Am Hüttenberg" attest to the early origins of Waxweiler.

Around 700, Saint Willibrord (657–739), a Benedictine monk from Northumbria, brought Christianity to Waxweiler (see also Dancing procession of Echternach) and at that time the Church was founded in the town.

Shortly after the start of World War I, two German soldiers on guard duty were killed by friendly fire in Waxweiler.

World War II started in 1939 and on January 8, 1945 a massive bomb attack occurred on Waxweiler.

Shortly before Christmas in 2004, a massive fire destroyed the bell tower of the church and caused extensive damage.