Clervaux Castle
Quick Facts
- Location
- Luxembourg, Clervaux
- Category
- Castle & Fortress
- Duration
- Approx. 1.5 hours
- Opening Hours
- Monday Family of Man closed; Battle museum 10:00-17:00 · Tuesday Family of Man closed; Battle museum 10:00-17:00 · Wednesday Family of Man 12:00-18:00; Battle museum closed · Thursday Family of Man 12:00-18:00; Battle museum 10:00-17:00 · Friday Family of Man 12:00-18:00; Battle museum 10:00-17:00 · Saturday Family of Man 12:00-18:00; Battle museum 10:00-17:00 · Sunday Family of Man 12:00-18:00; Battle museum 10:00-17:00 · The two museums keep opposite days off. The Family of Man page gives a season from 18 March 2026 to 1 January, Wednesday to Sunday 12:00-18:00 and Monday and Tuesday closed apart from holidays, while the commune page puts the season from 1 March to 29 December with a shutdown from 30 December to 28 February. The Battle and Castles museum page lists Thursday to Tuesday 10:00-17:00, Wednesday closed apart from holidays, 16:30 closes on 24 and 31 December, shut on 25 December, open on 1 January.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Family of Man full price 6 euros; Battle and Castles museum full price 5 euros · Student: Reduced 4 euros and 3 euros respectively, for groups of ten or more per person, students aged 21 and over with a valid card and Hostelling International members · A free multimedia guide works on your own phone. Guided visits are charged per group at 80 euros for 60 minutes, 95 for 90 and 110 for two hours. Enquiries go to 92 96 57 for the exhibition and +352 26 91 06 95 for the museum.
- Address
- Château de Clervaux, Montee du Chateau, L-9712 Clervaux
- Coordinates
- 50.0553, 6.0350
Introduction
Clervaux Castle is a quaint, white medieval castle in Clervaux—a white, quaint castle high above the town, simple and weighty, symbol of Clervaux and a profound attraction. It stands in the Ardennes forest valley in northern Luxembourg, a quaint, white, weighty, famous medieval castle, symbol and landmark of Clervaux. With long history (founded in the Middle Ages), through centuries of building and expansion, simple, elegant and weighty—its white castle buildings (towers, thick walls, grand halls) stand strikingly on the town's high ground, overlooking the quaint, beautiful Clervaux nestled in the forest valley—picturesque. Especially weighty is its WWII history—in the Battle of the Bulge, Clervaux and the castle endured fierce fighting and severe damage (the castle was burned); later carefully restored. This history witnesses the suffering of war—worth remembering, cherishing peace. Today the restored castle houses several museums (the famous "The Family of Man" photo exhibition, castle model exhibition, Battle of the Bulge exhibition).
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | Family of Man closed; Battle museum 10:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Family of Man closed; Battle museum 10:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | Family of Man 12:00-18:00; Battle museum closed |
| Thursday | Family of Man 12:00-18:00; Battle museum 10:00-17:00 |
| Friday | Family of Man 12:00-18:00; Battle museum 10:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | Family of Man 12:00-18:00; Battle museum 10:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | Family of Man 12:00-18:00; Battle museum 10:00-17:00 |
The two museums keep opposite days off. The Family of Man page gives a season from 18 March 2026 to 1 January, Wednesday to Sunday 12:00-18:00 and Monday and Tuesday closed apart from holidays, while the commune page puts the season from 1 March to 29 December with a shutdown from 30 December to 28 February. The Battle and Castles museum page lists Thursday to Tuesday 10:00-17:00, Wednesday closed apart from holidays, 16:30 closes on 24 and 31 December, shut on 25 December, open on 1 January.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Family of Man full price 6 euros; Battle and Castles museum full price 5 euros |
|---|---|
| Student | Reduced 4 euros and 3 euros respectively, for groups of ten or more per person, students aged 21 and over with a valid card and Hostelling International members |
| Child | Both museums are free for everyone under 21 |
| Free Admission | Free with the Kulturpass, Luxembourg Pass, Camping Key Europe, ICOM or CEBA card, for residents of Clervaux and for holders of a valid Clervaux City Pass, and a free guided round runs at 16:00 on Sundays |
A free multimedia guide works on your own phone. Guided visits are charged per group at 80 euros for 60 minutes, 95 for 90 and 110 for two hours. Enquiries go to 92 96 57 for the exhibition and +352 26 91 06 95 for the museum.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Clervaux Castle?
Monday: Family of Man closed; Battle museum 10:00-17:00; Tuesday: Family of Man closed; Battle museum 10:00-17:00; Wednesday: Family of Man 12:00-18:00; Battle museum closed; Thursday: Family of Man 12:00-18:00; Battle museum 10:00-17:00; Friday: Family of Man 12:00-18:00; Battle museum 10:00-17:00; Saturday: Family of Man 12:00-18:00; Battle museum 10:00-17:00; Sunday: Family of Man 12:00-18:00; Battle museum 10:00-17:00; The two museums keep opposite days off. The Family of Man page gives a season from 18 March 2026 to 1 January, Wednesday to Sunday 12:00-18:00 and Monday and Tuesday closed apart from holidays, while the commune page puts the season from 1 March to 29 December with a shutdown from 30 December to 28 February. The Battle and Castles museum page lists Thursday to Tuesday 10:00-17:00, Wednesday closed apart from holidays, 16:30 closes on 24 and 31 December, shut on 25 December, open on 1 January.
How much is the admission for Clervaux Castle?
Adult: Family of Man full price 6 euros; Battle and Castles museum full price 5 euros; Student: Reduced 4 euros and 3 euros respectively, for groups of ten or more per person, students aged 21 and over with a valid card and Hostelling International members; Child: Both museums are free for everyone under 21; Free Admission: Free with the Kulturpass, Luxembourg Pass, Camping Key Europe, ICOM or CEBA card, for residents of Clervaux and for holders of a valid Clervaux City Pass, and a free guided round runs at 16:00 on Sundays; A free multimedia guide works on your own phone. Guided visits are charged per group at 80 euros for 60 minutes, 95 for 90 and 110 for two hours. Enquiries go to 92 96 57 for the exhibition and +352 26 91 06 95 for the museum.
Any practical tips for visiting Clervaux Castle?
Admire the quaint Clervaux Castle—white medieval castle, symbol of Clervaux. Castle overlooks the quaint town in the forest valley—picturesque.
How long should I spend at Clervaux Castle?
A typical visit takes Approx. 1.5 hours.
