Bourscheid Castle
Bourscheid, Luxembourg
One of the largest castle ruins in Luxembourg, on a spur above a bend of the Sûre with wide views over wooded hills. Paid entry, audio guides; parking below the walls.
Bourscheid Castle probably originated in the 10th century and was extended in the 14th and 15th centuries with a curtain wall and Gothic towers. It is regarded as the largest castle in Luxembourg and stands about 150 m above the Sûre on a steep rocky spur; its round towers are characteristic. The site has been owned by the state since 1972, which had it restored. In the evening the castle is floodlit, making it visible from afar.
An audio guide in seven languages, including German, takes you around the site in about 90 minutes; children’s versions are available in German, Luxembourgish, French, Dutch and English. The castle offers wide views over the Sûre valley. It is open all year, dogs on leads are welcome, and there is a small snack bar. A free car park with about 30 spaces is available at the castle on Schlasswee; alternatively you can get there by public transport, for example by bus to the “Beim Schlass” stop.
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- Bourscheid, Luxembourg
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 49.9091, 6.0655
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Luxembourg: No motorway tolls for cars. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Bourscheid Castle?
Bourscheid Castle is in Bourscheid, Luxembourg, at GPS 49.9091, 6.0655. It is about 9 km from Esch-sur-Sûre.
Can you camp near Bourscheid Castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping du Moulin, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 82 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Bourscheid Castle?
Bourscheid Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Luxembourg’s Ardennes: Bourscheid, Upper Sûre and Clervaux.
What is there to see near Bourscheid Castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Vianden Castle (10 km), Upper Sûre Lake (14 km), The Family of Man, Clervaux Castle (16 km) and Larochette Castle (18 km).
When is the best time to visit Bourscheid Castle?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)