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Castle · Echternach, Echternach
Châteaux de Beaufort (Castelos de Beaufort)
Two castles side by side in Beaufort: the ruins of the medieval castle, built between the 11th and 17th centuries, and the Renaissance castle from 1649, visited with a guide and ending with a tasting of the cassis liqueur Cassero.
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About Châteaux de Beaufort (Castelos de Beaufort)
Beaufort is on the Mullerthal plateau, about 15 km from Echternach, and has two castles standing next to each other. The medieval castle, built in stages between 1050 and 1650, sits on a sandstone rock above a valley and, abandoned in the 17th century, became a ruin. It was restored and opened to the public in 1932.
The visit to the ruins can be self-guided or guided and follows the walls, the bridge over the moat, the towers, the kitchen, the well and the rooms, with spiral staircases and viewpoints over the valley and the castle lake. The ensemble clearly shows the phases of a regional castle, from the initial keep to the fortified residence.
Beside it, the Renaissance castle was built in 1649 by Governor Jean-Georges de Beck, when the medieval castle ceased to be inhabited. The visit, only with a guide, shows the halls, the furnishings and the life of the last resident, and ends with a tasting of Cassero, a cassis liqueur produced in Beaufort.
The castle is usually open from mid-March to mid-November. The village has a small lake and is a stop on the Mullerthal Trail, with paths that lead to the plateau’s rock formations.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 hour for the ruins; an additional 45 minutes to 1 hour for the guided tour of the Renaissance castle.
Best time
From mid-March to mid-November, when it is usually open. The guided tour times for the Renaissance castle vary; confirm before you go.
How to get there
It is on rue du Château in Beaufort, about 15 km from Echternach and Diekirch. There are buses from Echternach and Diekirch to the village; by car, there is parking near the entrance.
Tip
Check the guided tour times for the Renaissance castle in advance, as that is the only way to see the interior. Walk down the valley below the ruins for the photo of the castle on the rock.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Châteaux de Beaufort (Castelos de Beaufort)
What is the difference between the two castles?
The medieval one is a restored ruin, built between the 11th and 17th centuries. The Renaissance one, from 1649, is an intact residence with halls and furnishings; it is visited only with a guide.
What is the Cassero?
A cassis liqueur made in Beaufort, sampled at the end of the guided tour of the Renaissance castle.
When do the castles open?
They usually open from mid-March to mid-November. Check the schedules, especially for the guided tours.