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Castles in Luxembourg

45 landmarks in the Castlemap atlas — every one mapped with a photo and its story, 40 with sourced founding dates, ranked by Wikipedia coverage and real readership.

The most famous castle in Luxembourg is Grand Ducal Palace, ranked #525 of 7,738 in the world — followed by Vianden Castle and Berg Castle.

The Castlemap atlas charts 25 castles, 1 fortress, 10 palaces & châteaux and 9 ruins in Luxembourg. They span more than 9 centuries — from Bock (founded 963) to Berg Castle (1911). Every one is plotted with its photo and story on the interactive castle map of Luxembourg.

Map of castles in Luxembourg

On the map they cluster thickest around Luxembourg — 45 within a 100 km day trip.

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By region: Castles on the Moselle.

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When they were built

Of the 45 landmarks mapped in Luxembourg, 40 carry a sourced founding date. Most were founded in the 19th century — 7 of them. 19 predate 1500 and 12 were built after 1700.

All 45 castles in Luxembourg

Grand Ducal Palace
Palace & château · 16th century · #1 in Luxembourg
The Grand Ducal Palace is a palace in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.
Vianden Castle
Castle · 11th century · #2 in Luxembourg
Vianden Castle (Luxembourgish: Veianer Schlass [ˈfɑɪ̯ɑnɐ ˈʃlɑs] or Veiner Schlooss [ˈfɑɪ̯nɐ ˈʃloːs] ; French: Château de Vianden; German: Schloss…
Berg Castle
Palace & château · 20th century · #3 in Luxembourg
Berg Castle is the principal residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. It is situated in the town of Colmar-Berg, in central Luxembourg, near the…
Fischbach Castle
Castle · #4 in Luxembourg
Fischbach Castle is a castle in Luxembourg. It is situated near the town of Fischbach, in central Luxembourg.
Beaufort Castle (Luxembourg)
Ruin · 12th century · #5 in Luxembourg
Beaufort Castle dating from the 11th century consists of the ruins of the medieval fortress and an adjacent residence from the 17th century.
Bock
Ruin · 10th century · #6 in Luxembourg
The Bock is a promontory in the eastern corner of Luxembourg City's historical upper town, the Ville Haute.
Clervaux Castle
Castle · 12th century · #7 in Luxembourg
Clervaux Castle in the town of Clervaux in Northern Luxembourg dates back to the 12th century.
Fort Thüngen
Fortress · 18th century · #8 in Luxembourg
Fort Thüngen is a historic fortification in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.
Ansembourg Castle
Castle · 12th century · #9 in Luxembourg
Ansembourg Old Castle, known as the Old Castle of Ansembourg, in central Luxembourg is one of the castles belonging to the Valley of the Seven…
Bourscheid Castle
Castle · 11th century · #10 in Luxembourg
Bourscheid Castle is located near the village of Bourscheid in north-eastern Luxembourg.
New Castle of Ansembourg
Castle · 17th century · #11 in Luxembourg
The New Castle of Ansembourg,, in central Luxembourg is one of the castles belonging to the Valley of the Seven Castles.
Schengen Castle
Palace & château · 19th century · #12 in Luxembourg
Schengen Castle is located in the village of Schengen in the south-east of Luxembourg close to the borders with France and Germany.
Esch-sur-Sûre Castle
Ruin · 12th century · #13 in Luxembourg
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.
Larochette Castle
Ruin · 11th century · #14 in Luxembourg
Larochette Castle stands high above the town of Larochette in central Luxembourg.
Brandenbourg Castle
Ruin · 10th century · #15 in Luxembourg
Brandenbourg Castle, now a ruin, is located on a promontory some 70 metres above the village of Brandenbourg in north-eastern Luxembourg.
Koerich Castle
Ruin · #16 in Luxembourg
Koerich Castle is a ruin located in the village of Koerich in central Luxembourg.
Hollenfels Castle
Castle · #17 in Luxembourg
Hollenfels Castle, with a history dating back to the 11th century, is one of the castles located close to the River Eisch in the Valley of the Seven…
Schoenfels Castle
Castle · 13th century · #18 in Luxembourg
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…
Colpach Castle
Castle · 14th century · #19 in Luxembourg
Colpach Castle, located in Colpach-Bas near Ell in western Luxembourg, dates from the beginning of the 14th century when it was a stronghold.
Mamer Castle
Palace & château · 19th century · #20 in Luxembourg
Mamer Castle is the town hall for the commune of Mamer, in south-western Luxembourg.
Septfontaines Castle
Castle · #21 in Luxembourg
Septfontaines Castle in central Luxembourg is one of the castles belonging to the Valley of the Seven Castles.
Bettendorf Castle
Castle · 18th century · #22 in Luxembourg
Bettendorf Castle is located in the village of Bettendorf in eastern Luxembourg.
Mersch Castle
Castle · 13th century · #23 in Luxembourg
Mersch Castle in central Luxembourg is one of the castles belonging to the Valley of the Seven Castles.
Useldange Castle
Ruin · 11th century · #24 in Luxembourg
Useldange Castle is a medieval castle, now mainly in ruin, located in the village of Useldange in western Luxembourg.
Urspelt Castle
Palace & château · 19th century · #25 in Luxembourg
Urspelt Castle is located in the village of Urspelt some 3 km north-east of Clervaux in northern Luxembourg.
Wiltz Castle
Castle · 16th century · #26 in Luxembourg
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.
Walferdange Castle
Palace & château · 19th century · #27 in Luxembourg
Walferdange Castle, located in the small town of Walferdange in central Luxembourg, dates from 1824, when William I of the Netherlands, who was also…
Erpeldange Castle
Castle · 12th century · #28 in Luxembourg
Erpeldange Castle, located in the town of the same name in north-eastern Luxembourg, now houses the administrative offices for the Commune of…
Differdange Castle
Palace & château · 16th century · #29 in Luxembourg
Differdange Castle is a Renaissance-era château located on a hill in the centre of Differdange in southern Luxembourg.
Sanem Castle
Castle · 17th century · #30 in Luxembourg
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.
Stolzembourg Castle
Castle · #31 in Luxembourg
Stolzembourg Castle is located on a hill in the centre of the village of Stolzembourg in north-eastern Luxembourg.
Schuttbourg Castle
Castle · 14th century · #32 in Luxembourg
Schuttbourg is a castle in Luxembourg. It is located near the town of Kautenbach, above the left bank of the Clerve.
Meysembourg Castle
Palace & château · 19th century · #33 in Luxembourg
Meysembourg Castle is located some 2 km south-west of Larochette in central Luxembourg.
Dommeldange Castle
Castle · 17th century · #34 in Luxembourg
Dommeldange Castle is located in Dommeldange, the northernmost district of Luxembourg City in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Senningen Castle
Palace & château · 19th century · #35 in Luxembourg
Senningen Castle is a revival-style castle, located in the town of Senningen, in the west of the commune of Niederanven, in the Grand Duchy of…
Pettingen Castle
Castle · 10th century · #36 in Luxembourg
Pettingen Castle is located in the village of Pettingen some 4 km north of Mersch in central Luxembourg.
Aspelt Castle
Castle · 16th century · #37 in Luxembourg
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…
Heisdorf Castle
Palace & château · 19th century · #38 in Luxembourg
Heisdorf Castle located in the village of Heisdorf in central Luxembourg was built by Baron Lippmann in the late 19th century.
Bourglinster Castle
Castle · 12th century · #39 in Luxembourg
Bourglinster Castle also known as Burg Linster, is located in the village of Bourglinster in central Luxembourg some 17 km to the east of Luxembourg…
Hesperange Castle
Ruin · 13th century · #40 in Luxembourg
Hesperange Castle is a ruin located high above the town of Hesperange in southern Luxembourg.
Bettembourg Castle
Castle · 18th century · #41 in Luxembourg
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…
Birtrange Castle
Castle · 13th century · #42 in Luxembourg
Birtrange Castle is a castle near Schieren, Luxembourg. The castle was constructed in the 13th century by Gaspard-Florent de Breiderbach, and built…
La Fontaine Castle
Ruin · 16th century · #43 in Luxembourg
La Fontaine Castle was a castle in Clausen, Luxembourg. The elaborate building was the residence of Peter Ernst I von Mansfeld-Vorderort, governor of…
Wintrange Castle
Castle · 17th century · #44 in Luxembourg
Wintrange Castle, located in the centre of Wintrange near Schengen in south-eastern Luxembourg, is a privately owned Renaissance style castle built…
Born Castle
Castle · 18th century · #45 in Luxembourg
Born Castle is located in the centre of the little village of Born some 8 km north of Wasserbillig in south-eastern Luxembourg.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are in Luxembourg?

The Castlemap atlas maps 45 landmarks (25 castles · 1 fortress · 10 palaces & châteaux · 9 ruins) in Luxembourg — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks from Wikidata, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the most famous castle in Luxembourg?

Grand Ducal Palace, ranked #525 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking, founded in the 16th century.

What is the oldest castle in Luxembourg?

The oldest dated landmark in the atlas in Luxembourg is Bock, founded 963. Earlier structures may have existed — this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Where are most of the castles in Luxembourg?

They cluster thickest around Luxembourg — 45 of the atlas's landmarks within 100 km.

How many castles are there in Luxembourg?