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Beaufort Castle (medieval ruins)

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    June 10, 2025

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    Key facts at a glance:

    Consists of:
    Medieval castle ruins (11th–17th centuries)
    Renaissance castle (built from 1643)


    History:
    11th century: First castle complex with a moat.
    14th–16th centuries: Expansion under various noble families.
    1643–1649: Construction of the Renaissance castle by Baron von Beck.
    From the 18th century: Deterioration, used as a quarry.
    Since the 19th century: Restoration, now owned by the Luxembourg state.


    Visit:
    Ruins: Open to the public (April–November, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.).
    Renaissance castle: Guided tour only (including historical furniture, distillery, and liqueur tasting).
    Highlights: Historical flair, beautiful gardens, Cassero liqueur, picturesque surroundings.
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    March 28, 2018

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    The history of Beaufort Castle dates back to the 12th century. At that time, the castle was built as a residence for the Lords of Beaufort. After their extinction, the castle changed hands several times. In the 17th century, a palace was finally built above the ruins, which also still stands today.

    From the end of the 17th century, the castle was no longer inhabited and gradually fell into disrepair. Renovation work only began in the 20th century, and today the impressive castle complex can be visited.

    Information on opening hours can be found here: beaufortcastles.com/de.
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    July 4, 2021

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    A wonderfully preserved castle, very winding and countless stairs lead to cellars, towers and numerous rooms. A lot of effort is made to find a good balance between authenticity and preservation. Entry 5 € (as of June 2021)
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    Elevation 310 m

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