Beaufort Castle

A significant attraction of Luxembourg is the Beaufort Castle, which is also called the Castle on Swan Lake. Beaufort Castle is a powerful fortification, one of the most famous sights of Luxembourg. It is located in the vicinity of the town of Beaufort in the east of the country and stands on a hill, whose height is about 35 meters.

Walter von Wilz was the first owner of this castle, his name was first mentioned in the chronicles of 1192. But the most ancient walls of the castle belong to the XI century. Then the castle was owned by the Orly family for about two centuries. After the change of several noble owners, the castle fell into decay and was abandoned. In 1850, the state declared the castle a historical monument. Since 1928, the feudal estate has been open to visitors. Since 1981, the ancient Beaufort Castle and the estate belong to the State of Luxembourg. In the old castle of particular interest is the dungeon and torture chamber, which is a lot of terrible devices. From the observation deck on the main tower of the castle offers a beautiful view of the picturesque surroundings of the city of Beaufort. The new castle has an interesting Renaissance interior.