List of castles in Luxembourg
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By some optimistic estimates, there are as many as 130 castles in Luxembourg
but more realistically there are probably just over a hundred, although many of these could be considered large residences or manor houses rather than castles.
The present list of castles in Luxembourg runs to about 50 and includes all the well-known fortresses and residential chateaux in the country. Below the main list, there is a sublist mentioning some of the other castles which may be included at a later date.
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
but more realistically there are probably just over a hundred, although many of these could be considered large residences or manor houses rather than castles.
The present list of castles in Luxembourg runs to about 50 and includes all the well-known fortresses and residential chateaux in the country. Below the main list, there is a sublist mentioning some of the other castles which may be included at a later date.
Main list
Image | Name | Construction date | Location | Current state |
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Ansembourg Castle Ansembourg Castle Ansembourg Castle , sometimes known as the Old Castle of Ansembourg, in central Luxembourg is one of the castles belonging to the Valley of the Seven Castles. Located high above the little village of Ansembourg, the medieval castle is still inhabited today.-History:The property is first mentioned... |
1135 | Ansembourg Ansembourg Ansembourg is a village in the commune of Tuntange, in western Luxembourg. , the village has a population of 40.Ansembourg is in part of the Eisch valley known as the Valley of the Seven Castles. The village is the site of two of the seven castles... |
Privately owned, no visitors | |
New Castle of Ansembourg New Castle of Ansembourg The New Castle of Ansembourg , in central Luxembourg is one of the castles belonging to the Valley of the Seven Castles. Located about one kilometre or just over half a mile below the Old Castle of Ansembourg, it was built by the industrialist Thomas Bidart in 1639.-History:In 1639, Thomas Bidart... |
1639 | Ansembourg Ansembourg Ansembourg is a village in the commune of Tuntange, in western Luxembourg. , the village has a population of 40.Ansembourg is in part of the Eisch valley known as the Valley of the Seven Castles. The village is the site of two of the seven castles... |
Privately owned, renovated, gardens open to the public | |
Aspelt Castle Aspelt Castle Aspelt Castle , located in Aspelt in the south of Luxembourg, is a Baroque residence built in 1590 on the site of a medieval castle from the 11th century. There are now plans to renovate the building.-History:... |
1590 | Aspelt Aspelt Aspelt is a small town in the commune of Frisange, in southern Luxembourg. In 2005, its population was 970.Aspelt Castle in the centre of the town is a Baroque residence built in 1590 on the site of a medieval castle from the 11th century. There are now plans to renovate the building.... |
Undergoing restoration | |
Beaufort Castle Beaufort Castle, Luxembourg Beaufort Castle dating from the 11th century consists of the ruins of the medieval fortress and an adjacent Renaissance château. It is located in Beaufort in eastern Luxembourg.-History:... |
11th century | Beaufort Beaufort, Luxembourg Beaufort is a commune and town in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Echternach, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher.In 2005, the town of Beaufort, which lies in the centre of the commune, had a population of 1,366. Other towns within the commune include Dillingen.The old... |
Ruin, open to visitors | |
Beggen Castle | 1895 | Dommeldange Dommeldange Dommeldange is a quarter in north-eastern Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.In 2001, the quarter had a population of 1,798 people.... |
Now Russian Embassy | |
Berg Castle Berg Castle Berg Castle , also called Colmar-Berg, is the principal residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. It is situated in the town of Colmar-Berg, in central Luxembourg, near the confluence of the Alzette and the Attert, two of Luxembourg's most important rivers.-History:The estate at Colmar-Berg first... |
1911 | Colmar-Berg Colmar-Berg Colmar-Berg is a commune and town in central Luxembourg, in the canton of Mersch. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Attert and Alzette.... |
Grand-ducal residence | |
Bettange-sur-Mess Castle Bettange-sur-Mess Castle Bettange-sur-Mess Castle is located in the village of Bettange-sur-Mess near Dippach in the south-west of Luxembourg. Built in 1753 by René Louis de Geisen, the castle has changed ownership several times. Since 1996, it has been a retraining centre for mentally handicapped persons run by the... |
1753 | Bettange-sur-Mess Bettange-sur-Mess Bettange-sur-Mess is a small village in the commune of Dippach, in south-western Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 974.It is situated on the Mess River, from which its suffix is derived.... |
Rehabilitation centre for mentally handicapped persons | |
Bettembourg Castle Bettembourg Castle Bettembourg Castle located in the centre of Bettembourg in the south of Luxembourg has a history starting in 1733 when it was built as the residence of a farming family. Today it houses the offices and services of the local commune.-History:... |
1733 | Bettembourg Bettembourg Bettembourg is a commune and town in southern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, which is part of the district of Luxembourg., the town of Bettembourg, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 7,157... |
Town hall of Bettembourg | |
Bettendorf Castle Bettendorf Castle Bettendorf Castle is located in the village of Bettendorf in eastern Luxembourg. While there appears to have been a castle from the 13th century, today's Baroque building dates from 1728 and was restored in 1962. The castle is privately owned and cannot be visited.-References:... |
1728 | Bettendorf Bettendorf Bettendorf may refer to:*Bettendorf, Germany, a municipality in the district of Rhein-Lahn, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany*Bettendorf, Iowa, a neighbor city to Davenport, Iowa in Scott County, Iowa, United States*Bettendorf High School... |
Privately owned, no visitors | |
Betzdorf Castle Betzdorf Castle Betzdorf Castle is a former castle in the commune of Betzdorf, in eastern Luxembourg. It is the headquarters of SES S.A., the world's largest satellite operator in terms of revenue and the largest component of Luxembourg Stock Exchange's main LuxX Index. It is located north-west of Betzdorf... |
17th century | Betzdorf Betzdorf Betzdorf may refer to:*Betzdorf, Luxembourg, a village and municipality in Luxembourg*Betzdorf, Germany, a town, municipality and Verbandsgemeinde in Germany*Betzdorf... |
Owned by SES communications, no visitors | |
Born Castle Born Castle Born Castle is located in the centre of the little village of Born some 8 km north of Wasserbillig in south-eastern Luxembourg. It has a history dating from 1286 when the Lords of Born lived there. In particular, they were associated with the families of Hattstein, Faust d'Aschaffenbourg and de... |
18th century | Born, Luxembourg | Privately owned | |
Bourglinster Castle Bourglinster Castle Bourglinster Castle is located in the village of Bourglinster in central Luxembourg some to the east of Luxembourg City. Now housing a restaurant and facilities for business and cultural gatherings, the castle has a history stretching back to the 11th century.-History:The castle is first... |
11th century | Bourglinster Bourglinster Bourglinster is a small town in the commune of Junglinster, in central Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 641.The 11th century Bourglinster Castle near the centre of the town has been fully restored and is available for cultural events and business meetings.-References:... |
Hotel and conference centre | |
Bourscheid Castle Bourscheid Castle Bourscheid Castle is located near the village of Bourscheid in north-eastern Luxembourg. The medieval castle stands on a site with archeological evidence of structures dating back to Roman times... |
1095 | Bourscheid Bourscheid Bourscheid is a commune and small town in north-eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Diekirch, which is part of the district of Diekirch., the town of Bourscheid, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 266... |
Partly restored, open to visitors | |
Brandenbourg Castle Brandenbourg Castle Brandenbourg Castle , now a ruin, is located on a promontory some 70 metres above the village of Brandenbourg in north-eastern Luxembourg. It has a history going back to the 9th and 10th centuries when there was a wooden fort on the site. The 13th century keep, now 11.9 metres high, used to have... |
13th century | Brandenbourg Brandenbourg Brandenbourg is a village in the commune of Tandel, in north-eastern Luxembourg. It lies in the valley of the Blees river, and is the site of the 10th century Brandenbourg Castle. , the village has a population of 189.... |
Ruin, no longer open to visitors | |
Clemency Castle Clemency Castle Clemency Castle is located in the little town of Clemency which is close to the Belgian border in south-eastern Luxembourg. The small residential castle adjacent to the church was built in the 1660s in the Renaissance style... |
1665 | Clemency Clemency, Luxembourg Clemency is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Capellen, which is part of the district of Luxembourg.... , SW Luxembourg |
Fully restored, occasionally open to visitors | |
Clervaux Castle Clervaux Castle Clervaux Castle in the town of Clervaux in northern Luxembourg dates back to the 12th century. Destroyed by fire in the Second World War during the Battle of the Bulge, the castle has now been fully rebuilt... |
12th century | Clervaux Clervaux Clervaux is a commune and town in northern Luxembourg, administrative capital of the canton of Clervaux.-History:The city was the site of heavy fighting during World War II, in the December 1944 .-Population:... |
Fully restored, open to visitors | |
Colpach Castle Colpach Castle Colpach Castle , located in Colpach-Bas near Ell in western Luxembourg, dates from the beginning of the 14th century when it was a stronghold. It was adapted as a manor house in the 18th century. Today it is a convalescent centre run by the Red Cross.... |
18th century | Colpach-Bas Colpach-Bas Colpach-Bas is a village in the commune of Ell, in western Luxembourg. , the village has a population of 105.Colpach Castle dates from the beginning of the 14th century when it was a stronghold. It was adapted as a manor house in the 18th century. Today it is a convalescent centre run by the Red... |
Convalescent centre | |
Differdange Castle Differdange Castle Differdange Castle , located on a hill in the centre of Differdange in southern Luxembourg, was built in 1577 although an earlier fortified castle of Differdange dates from around 1310... |
1577 | Differdange Differdange Differdange is a commune with city status in south-western Luxembourg. Differdange is an industrial city that was home to much of Luxembourg's steel production, and lies near the borders with Belgium and France... |
Miami University Miami University Dolibois European Center Miami University Dolibois European Center, abbreviated to MUDEC, is an overseas campus of Miami University, and based in Differdange, in south-western Luxembourg. Between 125 and 130 students per semester study at MUDEC, from Miami and other American universities.The centre is named after John E... |
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Dommeldange Castle Dommeldange Castle Dommeldange Castle is located in Dommeldange, the most northerly quarter of Luxembourg City in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Initially a private residence built for the owner of the local iron works, it is now the Embassy of the People's Republic of China.-History:The castle appears to have been... |
17th century | Dommeldange Dommeldange Dommeldange is a quarter in north-eastern Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.In 2001, the quarter had a population of 1,798 people.... |
Chinese Embassy | |
Dudelange Castle Dudelange Castle The ruins of Dudelange Castle are located on Mont St Jean, a forested hill to the west of Dudelange in the south of Luxembourg. The castle was completed in the early 16th century but was destroyed in 1552.-History:... |
15th century | Mont St. Jean, Luxembourg Mont St. Jean, Luxembourg Mont St. Jean is a hill, castle, and religious site in the commune of Dudelange, in southern Luxembourg. The summit is at .Mont St. Jean has probably been a point of religious interest since pre-Christian times. The annual pilgrimage to St. John's Chapel, on the summit, on St. John's Eve was... |
Now just a ruin | |
Erpeldange Castle Erpeldange Castle Erpeldange Castle , located in the town of the same name in north-eastern Luxembourg, now houses the administrative offices for the Commune of Erpeldange. It has a history dating from the 13th century.-History:... |
1630 | Erpeldange Erpeldange Erpeldange is a commune and small town in north-eastern Luxembourg. It lies along the river Sauer, between Ettelbruck and Diekirch. It is part of the canton of Diekirch, which is part of the district of Diekirch.... |
Commune offices | |
Esch-sur-Sûre Castle Esch-sur-Sûre Castle Esch-sur-Sûre Castle , now a ruin, is located on a spur in the small town of Esch-sur-Sûre in the north-west of Luxembourg. It is naturally protected by a sharp meander in the River Sûre which surrounds the town and the castle on three sides.-History:... |
13th century | Esch-sur-Sûre Esch-sur-Sûre Esch-sur-Sûre is a commune and small town in north-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Wiltz, which is part of the district of Diekirch... |
Ruins, site open to visitors | |
Fischbach Castle Fischbach Castle Fischbach Castle is a castle in Luxembourg. It is situated near the town of Fischbach, in central Luxembourg.-History:... |
17th century | Fischbach Fischbach, Luxembourg Fischbach is a commune and village in central Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Mersch, which is part of the district of Luxembourg., the village of Fischbach, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 178. Other towns within the commune include Angelsberg and Schoos... |
Grand-ducal residence | |
Grand Ducal Palace, Luxembourg Grand Ducal Palace, Luxembourg The Grand Ducal Palace is a palace in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is the official residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and where he performs most of his duties as head of state of the Grand Duchy.-History:... |
1572 | Luxembourg City Luxembourg (city) The city of Luxembourg , also known as Luxembourg City , is a commune with city status, and the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It is located at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse Rivers in southern Luxembourg... |
Grand-ducal palace | |
Heisdorf Castle Heisdorf Castle Heisdorf Castle located in the village of Heisdorf in central Luxembourg was built by Baron Lippmann in the late 19th century. Surrounded by a large park, it was desgined by the Belgian architect Charles Thirion. In 1916, the Sisters of the Christian Doctrine acquired the property as a... |
19th century | Heisdorf Heisdorf Heisdorf is a town in the commune of Steinsel, in central Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 1,553.... |
Old people's home | |
Hesperange Castle Hesperange Castle Hesperange Castle is a ruin located high above the town of Hesperange in southern Luxembourg.-History:The castle probably dates from the early 13th century when the Counts of Luxembourg gave Hesperange to the Lords of Rodenmacher who sided with the French when the Burgundians conquored Luxembourg... |
13th century | Hesperange Hesperange Hesperange is a commune and town in southern Luxembourg. It is located south-east of Luxembourg City.The total population of the commune is 13,103 persons... |
Ruin, privately owned, not accessible | |
Hollenfels Castle Hollenfels Castle Hollenfels Castle , with a history dating back to the 11th century, is one of the castles located close to the River Eisch in the so-called Valley of the Seven Castles in central Luxembourg... |
11th century | Hollenfels Hollenfels Hollenfels is a village in the commune of Tuntange, in western Luxembourg. , the village has a population of 238.Hollenfels is famous for the huge keep of its imposing medieval castle overlooking the valley below.-References:... |
Educational centre for young people | |
Koerich Castle Koerich Castle Koerich Castle is a ruin located in the village of Koerich in central Luxembourg. With a history dating back to the 12th century, it is one of the castles in the so-called Valley of the Seven Castles.-Location:... |
13th century | Koerich Koerich Koerich is a commune and village in western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Capellen, which is part of the district of Luxembourg., the commune of Koerich has a population of 2,075. The other small communities in the commune are Goeblange, Goetzingen and Windhof... |
Ruins, site open to visitors | |
La Fontaine Castle La Fontaine Castle La Fontaine Castle is the name of a former castle which was located in Clausen, Luxembourg. The sumptuous building was the residence of Peter Ernst I von Mansfeld-Vorderort, governor of Luxembourg, who began its construction in 1563 and continued to extend it until his death in 1604. For this... |
1563 | Clausen Clausen, Luxembourg Clausen is a quarter in central Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.In 2001, the quarter had a population of 886 people.... , Luxembourg City Luxembourg (city) The city of Luxembourg , also known as Luxembourg City , is a commune with city status, and the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It is located at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse Rivers in southern Luxembourg... |
Today almost nothing remains of the former palace | |
Larochette Castle Larochette Castle Larochette Castle stands high above the town of Larochette in central Luxembourg. Dating from the 11th century, the castle was destroyed by fire at the end of the 16th century... |
11th century | Larochette Larochette Larochette is a commune and town in central Luxembourg, in the canton of Mersch. It is situated on the White Ernz river. The town is dominated by the partly ruined Larochette Castle.... |
Open to the public in summer | |
Mamer Castle Mamer Castle Mamer Castle is the town hall for the commune of Mamer, in south-western Luxembourg. It is the home of the communal council, the site of local government offices, and the centre of administration for communal services.... |
1830 | Mamer Mamer Mamer is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is located west of Luxembourg City. The commune includes the town of Mamer, and also the smaller communities of Capellen and Holzem. Mamer is situated on the river Mamer, a tributary of the Alzette... |
Town hall and communal offices | |
Mersch Castle Mersch Castle Mersch Castle in central Luxembourg is one of the castles belonging to the Valley of the Seven Castles. Located in the centre of Mersch, its history goes back to the 13th century. Today the castle houses the administrative offices of the local commune.... |
16th century | Mersch Mersch Mersch is a commune and town in central Luxembourg, capital of the canton of Mersch. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Alzette, Mamer and Eisch., the town of Mersch, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 3,345... |
Commune's administration, site can be visited | |
Meysembourg Castle Meysembourg Castle Meysembourg Castle is located some 2 km south-west of Larochette in central Luxembourg. While the site has a history dating back to the 12th century, today's castle was built in 1880 in Neo-Renaissance style and is privately owned.-History:... |
1880 | Near Larochette Larochette Larochette is a commune and town in central Luxembourg, in the canton of Mersch. It is situated on the White Ernz river. The town is dominated by the partly ruined Larochette Castle.... |
Privately owned, no visitors | |
Munsbach Castle Munsbach Castle Munsbach Castle is located to the south-west of Munsbach near Schuttrange in central Luxembourg. It now belongs to the Institut Universitaire International Luxembourg which provides educational courses in business, European law and public sector management.The castle is a residence in the Baroque... |
1775 | Munsbach Munsbach Munsbach is a small town in the commune of Schuttrange, in southern Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 566.The Baroque style Munsbach Castle from 1775 is home to the Institut Universitaire International Luxembourg which provides educational courses in business, Europeaan law and public... |
Educational institution | |
Pettingen Castle Pettingen Castle Pettingen Castle is located in the village of Pettingen some 4 km north of Mersch in central Luxembourg. It is one of the best preserved fortified castles in the country.-History:... |
16th century | Pettingen Pettingen Pettingen is a village in the commune of Mersch, in central Luxembourg. , the village has a population of 198.Pettingen Castle in the centre of the village is one of the best preserved fortified castles in the country.-References:... |
Ruin, open to the public | |
Rosport Castle Tudor Museum The Tudor Museum , also known as Rosport Castle , is located in the little town of Rosport in eastern Luxembourg. Built in 1892, it was the home of the Luxembourg inventor Henri Tudor. Since May 2009, the castle has housed the Tudor Museum.-Location:... |
1892 | Rosport Rosport Rosport is a commune and small town in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Echternach, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher., the town of Rosport, which lies in the north-east of the commune, has a population of 656... |
Museum open to the public | |
Sanem Castle Sanem Castle Sanem Castle , located in the village of Sanem near Esch-sur-Alzette in south-western Luxembourg has a history dating back to the 13th century. Today's building was completed in 1557 after the medieval castle had been partly destroyed... |
1557 | Sanem Sanem Sanem is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, which is part of the district of Luxembourg. The administrative centre and largest town is Belvaux.... |
Children's home | |
Schengen Castle Schengen Castle Schengen Castle is located in the village of Schengen in the south-east of Luxembourg close to the borders with France and Germany. Dating from 1390 but almost completely rebuilt in the 19th century, it is now a hotel and conference centre.-History:... |
19th century | Schengen Schengen Schengen may refer to:* Schengen Agreement, a European treaty that provided for the removal of border controls between participating countries* Schengen Area, the group of European countries that have abolished border controls between each other... |
Hotel and convention centre | |
Schoenfels Castle Schoenfels Castle Schoenfels Castle , with a history dating back to the 12th century, is one of the castles belonging to the Valley of the Seven Castles in central Luxembourg. Located in the village of Schoenfels in the Mamer Valley between Kopstal and Mersch, it now belongs to the State of Luxembourg. -History:The... |
17th century | Schoenfels Schoenfels Schoenfels is a village in the commune of Mersch, in central Luxembourg. , the village has a population of 208. It is the location of Junction 3 of the A7 motorway, which goes from Luxembourg City to Clervaux.... |
Site open to the public | |
Schuttbourg Schuttbourg Schuttbourg is a castle in Luxembourg. It is located near the town of Kautenbach, above the left bank of the Clerve. It is now owned by two engineers who will be fixing it up.-References:... |
1830 | Near Kautenbach Kautenbach Kautenbach is a village in the commune of Kiischpelt, in northern Luxembourg. In 2005, the village had a population of 120.Kautenbach was a commune in the canton of Wiltz until January 1 2006, when it was merged with the commune of Wilwerwiltz to form the new commune of Kiischpelt. The law... |
Privately owned, no visitors | |
Schauwenburg Castle Schauwenburg Castle Schauwenburg Castle in Bertrange in south-western Luxembourg has a history dating back to the Middle Ages when, according to historical references from the early 13th century, the Lords of Bertrange occupied a fortified castle. Today's building originated in the 16th century as testified by the... |
16th century | Bertrange Bertrange Bertrange is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is located 6.5 km west of Luxembourg City., the town of Bertrange, which lies in the north-east of the commune, has a population of 6,021 of which just over half are Luxemburgers... |
Town hall and communal offices | |
Senningen Castle Senningen Castle Senningen Castle is located to the west of Niederanven some 11 km from Luxembourg City in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Today it is used by the State for official meetings.-History:... |
1750 | Near Niederanven Niederanven Niederanven is a commune and town in Luxembourg. Its population is 5,440 and it is located north-east of Luxembourg City, adjacent to the Luxembourg-Findel International Airport .-Overview:... |
Governmental conference centre, no visitors | |
Septfontaines Castle Septfontaines Castle Septfontaines Castle in central Luxembourg is one of the castles belonging to the Valley of the Seven Castles. Located high above the village of Septfontaines, the medieval castle is now privately owned.-History:... |
13th century | Septfontaines Septfontaines Septfontaines is a commune and small town in western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Capellen, which is part of the district of Luxembourg. , the town of Septfontaines, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 356... |
Privately owned, no visitors | |
Septfontaines, Rollingergrund Château de Septfontaines The Château de Septfontaines is located in the Rollingergrund district of Luxembourg City. Now a listed building, it has been associated over the years with Luxembourg's Villeroy & Boch porcelain factory which closed in 2010.-History:... |
1775 | Luxembourg City Luxembourg (city) The city of Luxembourg , also known as Luxembourg City , is a commune with city status, and the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It is located at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse Rivers in southern Luxembourg... |
Convention centre | |
Stadtbredimus Castle Stadtbredimus Castle Stadtbredimus Castle , located on the banks of the Moselle in the village of Stadtbredimus in south-eastern Luxembourg, has a history going back to the 13th century when a fortified castle stood on the site. In 1724, today's castle was built on the ruins of the old fort and, after some questionable... |
1724 | Stadtbredimus Stadtbredimus Stadtbredimus is a commune and small town in south-eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Remich, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher., the town of Stadtbredimus, which lies in the south-east of the commune, has a population of 676... |
Wine cooperative | |
Stolzembourg Castle Stolzembourg Castle Stolzembourg Castle is located on a hill in the centre of the village of Stolzembourg in north-eastern Luxembourg. The current building was built on the ruins of the medieval castle in 1898 in the style of a Scottish country house.-History:... |
1898 | Stolzembourg Stolzembourg Stolzembourg is a village in the commune of Putscheid, in north-eastern Luxembourg. , the village has a population of 170.Stolzembourg Castle is located on a hill in the centre of the village. The current building was built on the ruins of the medieval castle in 1898 in the style of a Scottish... |
Privately owned, no visitors | |
Urspelt Castle Urspelt Castle Urspelt Castle is located in the little village of Urspelt some 3 km north-east of Clervaux in northern Luxembourg. Though the castle has a history going back at least three centuries, today's building dates from 1860... |
1860 | near Clervaux Clervaux Clervaux is a commune and town in northern Luxembourg, administrative capital of the canton of Clervaux.-History:The city was the site of heavy fighting during World War II, in the December 1944 .-Population:... |
Hotel | |
Useldange Castle Useldange Castle Useldange Castle is a medieval castle, now mainly in ruin, located in the village of Useldange in western Luxembourg. The site can be visited throughout the year with special arrangements for poorly sighted visitors.-Location:... |
12th century | Useldange Useldange Useldange is a commune and small town in western Luxembourg, in the canton of Redange., the town of Useldange, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 622. Other towns within the commune include Everlange, Rippweiler, and Schandel.... |
Ruins open to the public | |
Vianden Castle Vianden Castle Vianden Castle , located in Vianden in the north of Luxembourg, is one of the largest fortified castles west of the Rhine. With origins dating from the 10th century, the castle was built in the Romanesque style from the 11th to 14th centuries. Gothic transformations and trimmings were added at the... |
Mainly 11th to 14th century | Vianden Vianden Vianden is a commune with city status in the Oesling, north-eastern Luxembourg, with over 1,500 inhabitants. It is the capital of the canton of Vianden, which is part of the district of Diekirch. Vianden lies on the Our river, near the border between Luxembourg and Germany., the town of Vianden,... |
Fully restored, open to the public throughout the year | |
Walferdange Castle Walferdange Castle Walferdange Castle , located in the small town of Walferdange in central Luxembourg, dates from 1824 when William I of the Netherlands who was also Grand Duke of Luxembourg built it as a stud farm. It is now part of the University of Luxembourg.-History:... |
1824 | Walferdange Walferdange Walferdange is a commune and small town in central Luxembourg. It is located north of Luxembourg City., the town of Walferdange, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 728. Other towns within the commune include Helmsange and Bereldange.The commune of Walferdange was formed... |
University of Luxembourg | |
Wiltz Castle Wiltz Castle Wiltz Castle , located in Wiltz in the north of Luxembourg, dates back to 1573. It is now known above all for hosting an annual music festival.-History:... |
1727 | Wiltz Wiltz Wiltz is a commune with city status in north-western Luxembourg, capital of the canton Wiltz. Wiltz is situated on the banks of the river Wiltz. It was also a battleground in the Battle of the Bulge, near the end of World War II... |
Retirement home | |
Wintrange Castle Wintrange Castle Wintrange Castle , located in the centre of Wintrange near Schengen in south-eastern Luxembourg, is a privately owned Renaissnace style castle built in 1610.-Location:... |
1610 | Wintrange Wintrange Wintrange is a small town in the commune of Schengen, in south-eastern Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 402. In 2006, the Commune de Remerschen was renamed Commune de Schengen.- Village of Wintrange :... |
Privately owned, no visitors | |
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This is a list of less important castles or castles which are not yet covered by articles in the English Wikipedia.- Berlaymont Castle in ClervauxClervauxClervaux is a commune and town in northern Luxembourg, administrative capital of the canton of Clervaux.-History:The city was the site of heavy fighting during World War II, in the December 1944 .-Population:...
(small 12th century castle rebuilt 1635, now a hotel) - Birtrange Castle near SchierenSchierenSchieren is a commune and town in central Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Diekirch, which is part of the district of Diekirch., the town of Schieren, which lies in the west of the commune, has a population of 1,358....
(privately owned) - Ell Castle near RedangeRedangeRedange or Redange-sur-Attert is a commune and town in western Luxembourg, near the border with Belgium. It is the capital of the canton of Redange. Redange is situated on the river Attert, a tributary of the Alzette....
(once a minor fort, now used for agricultural activities) - Heringen in the MullerthalLittle Switzerland (Luxembourg)Little Switzerland is a nickname for a region in the east of Luxembourg, bestowed upon the region on account of its reputed geographic similarities to Switzerland. It is roughly contiguous with the canton of Echternach...
(an unimpressive ruin) - Kockelscheuer Castle just south of Luxembourg CityLuxembourg (city)The city of Luxembourg , also known as Luxembourg City , is a commune with city status, and the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It is located at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse Rivers in southern Luxembourg...
(19th century private residence) - Mertert Castle near WasserbilligWasserbilligWasserbillig is a town in the commune of Mertert, in eastern Luxembourg. , Wasserbillig has 2,186 inhabitants, which makes it the largest town in Mertert. It lies at the confluence of the rivers Moselle and Sauer, which form the border with Germany at the town...
(built in the 1870s, offers accommodation) - Moestroff Castle near BettendorfBettendorfBettendorf may refer to:*Bettendorf, Germany, a municipality in the district of Rhein-Lahn, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany*Bettendorf, Iowa, a neighbor city to Davenport, Iowa in Scott County, Iowa, United States*Bettendorf High School...
in eastern Luxembourg (dates from 1433, privately owned) - Schorels Castle near EschetteEschetteEschette is a village in the commune of Rambrouch and the canton of Redange in western Luxembourg. As of 2008, it has 38 inhabitants.The remains of Schorels Castle, an old fort, are located near Eschette....
(only remnants of walls remain) - Schrassig Castle, now demolished dated from the 17th century