# Bock Casemates

> On the Bock rock, Count Siegfried acquired the castle of Lucilinburhuc in 963 and began to expand it; from this grew the fortress city of Luxembourg.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/bock-casemates/

Underground tunnels carved into the rock below the old fortress of Luxembourg City, with openings that look over the Alzette valley. Bring a light jacket, as it stays cool inside, and add the nearby Corniche promenade.

On the Bock rock, Count Siegfried acquired the castle of Lucilinburhuc in 963 and began to expand it; from this grew the fortress city of Luxembourg. The casemates in the rock were begun in the 17th century and extended under Austrian rule from 1745. They had room for a garrison of 1,200 soldiers and about 50 cannon. Together with the Pétrusse casemates, the tunnel network originally exceeded 17 kilometres and reached up to 40 metres deep. In the Second World War the tunnels could shelter up to 35,000 people.

The casemates have been open to visitors since 1933, and the old town with its fortifications has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994. Through the openings in the rock you look out over the Alzette valley. It stays cool inside, so a light jacket is sensible. Allow about an hour and combine the visit with a walk along the nearby Corniche.

- **Nearest town:** Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 49.6119, 6.1330

## 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.

## Sources

- [Casemates – Luxtoday](https://luxtoday.lu/en/knowledge/luxembourg-casemates)
- [Luxembourg City – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxembourg_City)

## Nearby

- [Remich](https://camping-spirit.com/places/remich-moselle/) – 19 km
- [Larochette Castle](https://camping-spirit.com/places/larochette-castle/) – 20 km
- [European Museum Schengen](https://camping-spirit.com/places/schengen-european-museum/) – 23 km
- [Schiessentümpel](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b5-schiessentumpel/) – 24 km

## FAQs

### Where is Bock Casemates?

Bock Casemates is in Luxembourg, Luxembourg, at GPS 49.6119, 6.1330. It is about 18 km from Remich.

### Can you camp near Bock Casemates?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kockelscheuer, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 26 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Bock Casemates?

Places worth a stop nearby: Remich (19 km), Larochette Castle (20 km), European Museum Schengen (23 km) and Schiessentümpel (24 km).

### When is the best time to visit Bock Casemates?

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)