Bourscheid Castle
Bourscheid Castle stands on a rocky outcrop roughly 150 meters above the River Sûre in northeastern Luxembourg, first mentioned in records from 1095. Built around 1000 CE on even earlier foundations, it was progressively expanded: the outer wall between 1350 and 1384, a courtyard around 1477, and artillery bastions in the 16th century.
After the last lord died without heirs in 1512, three families — the von Metternichs, counts of Merl, and those of Ahr — simultaneously occupied distinct towers and halls. Archaeological digs have revealed Roman, Merovingian, Carolingian, and Ottonian remains beneath the medieval fabric. Listed in 1936 and acquired by the Luxembourg state in 1972, the ruins are accessible year-round with audio tours in five languages.
Visitor information
- Location
- Bourscheid
- Country
- Luxembourg
- Tier
- C (Worth a visit if you're already in the area)
- Coordinates
- 49.9053, 6.0797
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bourscheid Castle?
- Bourscheid Castle is in Bourscheid, Luxembourg (approximately 49.9053, 6.0797).
- Can you visit Bourscheid Castle?
- Yes — Bourscheid Castle is a recognised tourist attraction in Luxembourg.
- What tier is Bourscheid Castle on the Castle Atlas?
- Bourscheid Castle is rated C tier on the Castle Atlas — Worth a visit if you're already in the area.
- What can you see at Bourscheid Castle?
- Bourscheid Castle stands on a rocky outcrop roughly 150 meters above the River Sûre in northeastern Luxembourg, first mentioned in records from 1095. Built around 1000 CE on even earlier foundations, it was progressively expanded: the outer wall between 1350 and 1384, a courtyard around 1477, and artillery bastions in the 16th century.