Schlasswee
Buerschent, Distrikt Dikrech

Are you looking for a fairytale destination? Luxembourg is the perfect place for you. With more than 50 castles and picturesque villages. Most of the castles around the country have been restored to their former beauty and invite you to discover the rich historic past of the country. Whether restored splendour or ruins, the buildings from an earlier era are reminders of the country's powerful past - and all have their own unique charm. They house delightful hotels, renowned restaurants and important exhibitions, and are also venues for festivals and concerts.

Montée du Château
Vianden, Diekirch

Luxembourg, land of castles. Nowhere else can you find so many castles in such a small area, stone witnesses of an eventful past. Imagine yourself back in the time of knights and damsels. Go on castle tours and experience the famous castle of Vianden, the white castle of Clervaux, the defiant castle of Bourscheid, the dizzying heights of Esch-sur-Sûre’s castle, the extensive castle of Wiltz and the castle of Brandenbourg nestling among gentle hills.

Montée du Château
Vianden, Diekirch

Vianden Castle is a real magnet for visitors, being one of the biggest and most beautiful feudal residences from the Romanesque and Gothic periods. The castle was built between the 11th and 14th century on the foundations of a Roman castle and a Carolingian refuge and for a long time belonged to the Grand Ducal family, before passing into state ownership in 1977. Since then it has been restored to all its former glory. Today, Vianden Castle is one of Europe’s leading historical monuments. There is a modern, interactive visitor centre in the entrance area.

4-6 Rue de Lultzhausen
Esch-sur-Sûre, Diekirch

The castle of Esch-sur-Sûre, whose foundations date back to the year 927, had an active life until the French Revolution. Today, the ruins of the castle are lit up majestically above the village and accessible for free.

Clervaux, Diekirch

In the heart of the Ardennes, the village of Clervaux is adorned with a 15th century castle, a Roman church and a large monastery of the Saint-Maurice and Saint-Maur Benedictines.The castle stands proudly on a rocky outcrop, surrounded in a horseshoe shape by the village’s houses.The picturesque quality and natural setting of the village in the valley of the Clerve river have made it a very popular location for visits. The old castle was wonderfully restored after its destruction in WWII and is now a true witness of a prestigious past, showing interesting exhibitions, such as the remarkable collection of documentary artistic photos “The Family of Man”, by Edward Steichen.

Rue du Château
Wiltz, Diekirch

The lovely Castle of Wiltz is not only home to the National Brewery Museum but also to the Tannery Museum as well as the Battle of the Bulge Museum 1944/45. In summer, the "Festival de Wiltz" also takes place here.

Schlasswee
Buerschent, Distrikt Dikrech

Luxembourg's largest castle also offers a breathtaking view of the hilly landscape. Enjoy the panorama and history at the same time when you visit Bourscheid Castle. The impressive fortress wall is flanked by six Gothic towers. Put yourself in the shoes of a damsel or a knight and let your gaze wander over the majestic landscape. In the evening, the building is illuminated and creates a unique atmosphere.

8 Ieweschtgaass
Branebuerg, Distrikt Dikrech

Luxembourg, land of castles. Experience the "Daydream" castle tour, with the famous castle of Vianden, the white castle of Clervaux, the defiant castle of Bourscheid, the dizzying heights of Esch-sur-Sûre’s castle, the extensive castle of Wiltz and the castle of Brandenbourg nestling among gentle hills.