Beaufort Castle
Beaufort, Luxembourg
The ruins of a medieval fortress beside a later Renaissance château, at the western edge of the Mullerthal. The village is known for its blackcurrant liqueur.
Beaufort Castle (Château de Beaufort) in eastern Luxembourg has two parts: a medieval castle ruin and a nearby 17th-century residence with preserved interiors. The site probably began in the 11th century as a small, square fortress on a rock, with a moat and a second wall. In 1192 Wauthier de Wiltz et Beaufort is recorded as the first lord; in the 12th century a keep and an enlarged gate were added.
In 1539 Bernard von Velbrück added a large wing with cross-framed windows. Johann Baron von Beck began the residence in 1643 and his son completed it in 1649. The decayed castle was at times used as a quarry; in 1850 it became a national monument, and in 1893 Henri Even restored the newer building. Wikipedia dates the clearing of the ruin and its opening to visitors to 1928 (Edmond Linkels), Visit Luxembourg to 1932. The state acquired the property in 1981.
The ruin can be explored with or without a guide, the residence only on a guided tour that ends with a tasting of the blackcurrant liqueur Cassero. According to Visit Luxembourg it is open daily from mid-March to mid-November (as of October 2026, check hours in advance).
- Nearest town
- Beaufort, Luxembourg
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 49.8357, 6.2905
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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Campsites nearby
- Camping Park BeaufortCampsite0 km from Beaufort CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Wies-NeuCampsite3 km from Beaufort CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- MartbuschCampsite4 km from Beaufort CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Belle-Vue 2000Campsite5 km from Beaufort Castle · 380 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping NeumuhleCampsite5 km from Beaufort Castle · 105 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Auf KengertCampsite8 km from Beaufort CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Luxembourg · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Beaufort Castle?
Beaufort Castle is in Beaufort, Luxembourg, at GPS 49.8357, 6.2905. It is about 5 km from Mullerthal.
Can you camp near Beaufort Castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Park Beaufort, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 68 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Beaufort Castle?
Beaufort Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mullerthal and the Luxembourg Moselle.
What is there to see near Beaufort Castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Schiessentümpel (6 km), Larochette Castle (8 km), Basilica of Saint Willibrord (10 km) and Vianden Castle (13 km).
When is the best time to visit Beaufort 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)