Beaufort Castle
Quick Facts
- Location
- Luxembourg, Echternach
- Category
- Castle & Fortress
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 10:00-18:00 · The operator page at monuments.lu keeps the Beaufort site open every day from Monday to Sunday between 15 March and 15 November, 10:00 to 18:00 with last admission at 17:00, and adds that the Renaissance castle stays open all year but needs a reservation through the winter. The town tourism page at visitbeaufort.lu instead shows 10:00 to 17:00 for all seven days and elsewhere describes the medieval castle as open from April to early November, 10:00 to 18:00, so the two differ; the operator figures are the ones written above and the variance is recorded here.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Medieval castle, normal ticket: adults EUR 8 · Student: Students aged 18 to 26 pay EUR 6 · The guided visit of the Renaissance castle is a supplement, adults EUR 7, students and seniors EUR 6, ages 6 to 17 EUR 3 and children up to five free, with tours given daily in several languages announced at the till the same day. Private group tours need an email booking and take at most twelve people. The site states it is not wheelchair accessible, dogs are welcome on a leash in the medieval castle but not on the guided Renaissance tour.
- Address
- 24, Rue du Château, L-6313 Beaufort, Luxembourg
- Coordinates
- 49.8697, 6.2867
Introduction
Beaufort Castle hides in the Muellerthal countryside near Echternach, where medieval ruins and a Renaissance chateau share one estate. The round towers and walls of the older castle can be climbed freely for wide views, while the Renaissance residence opens on guided tours, its halls and courtyard beautifully preserved. During the summer castle festival, the grounds fill with knight shows and a medieval-style market. Set at the heart of the Little Switzerland hiking network, it pairs naturally with waterfall and gorge trails for eastern Luxembourg's favourite day out.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00-18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-18:00 |
The operator page at monuments.lu keeps the Beaufort site open every day from Monday to Sunday between 15 March and 15 November, 10:00 to 18:00 with last admission at 17:00, and adds that the Renaissance castle stays open all year but needs a reservation through the winter. The town tourism page at visitbeaufort.lu instead shows 10:00 to 17:00 for all seven days and elsewhere describes the medieval castle as open from April to early November, 10:00 to 18:00, so the two differ; the operator figures are the ones written above and the variance is recorded here.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Medieval castle, normal ticket: adults EUR 8 |
|---|---|
| Student | Students aged 18 to 26 pay EUR 6 |
| Senior | Seniors aged 65 and over pay EUR 6 |
| Child | Young people aged 6 to 17 pay EUR 5 and children up to 5 go free |
| Free Admission | Kulturpass holders enter free, the LuxembourgPass is accepted, Hostelling International members pay EUR 6, and every starred fare for an adult includes a tasting of the Cassero blackcurrant liqueur |
The guided visit of the Renaissance castle is a supplement, adults EUR 7, students and seniors EUR 6, ages 6 to 17 EUR 3 and children up to five free, with tours given daily in several languages announced at the till the same day. Private group tours need an email booking and take at most twelve people. The site states it is not wheelchair accessible, dogs are welcome on a leash in the medieval castle but not on the guided Renaissance tour.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Beaufort Castle?
Monday: 10:00-18:00; Tuesday: 10:00-18:00; Wednesday: 10:00-18:00; Thursday: 10:00-18:00; Friday: 10:00-18:00; Saturday: 10:00-18:00; Sunday: 10:00-18:00; The operator page at monuments.lu keeps the Beaufort site open every day from Monday to Sunday between 15 March and 15 November, 10:00 to 18:00 with last admission at 17:00, and adds that the Renaissance castle stays open all year but needs a reservation through the winter. The town tourism page at visitbeaufort.lu instead shows 10:00 to 17:00 for all seven days and elsewhere describes the medieval castle as open from April to early November, 10:00 to 18:00, so the two differ; the operator figures are the ones written above and the variance is recorded here.
How much is the admission for Beaufort Castle?
Adult: Medieval castle, normal ticket: adults EUR 8; Student: Students aged 18 to 26 pay EUR 6; Senior: Seniors aged 65 and over pay EUR 6; Child: Young people aged 6 to 17 pay EUR 5 and children up to 5 go free; Free Admission: Kulturpass holders enter free, the LuxembourgPass is accepted, Hostelling International members pay EUR 6, and every starred fare for an adult includes a tasting of the Cassero blackcurrant liqueur; The guided visit of the Renaissance castle is a supplement, adults EUR 7, students and seniors EUR 6, ages 6 to 17 EUR 3 and children up to five free, with tours given daily in several languages announced at the till the same day. Private group tours need an email booking and take at most twelve people. The site states it is not wheelchair accessible, dogs are welcome on a leash in the medieval castle but not on the guided Renaissance tour.
Any practical tips for visiting Beaufort Castle?
Interior tours run at fixed times, so check the day's schedule before you go. Expect stone steps and slopes; hiking shoes beat dress shoes here.
How long should I spend at Beaufort Castle?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.
