Opening hours
Mid-March to mid-November
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Price list
From 0 to €15
Accessibility
Difficult wheelchair access
History
The Beaufort estate is made up of two historic buildings: the ruins of a medieval castle and a 17ᵗʰ-century residence built on the rock above the fortress.
The medieval castle was extended in several stages between the 11ᵗʰ and 17ᵗʰ centuries. Over time it changed owners many times, and each of them left their mark. This is why you can see towers, windows and walls from different periods side by side.
In 1639, Baron Jean de Beck, governor of the Duchy of Luxembourg in the service of King Philip IV of Spain, bought the medieval castle from a ruined owner. He started the construction of the new residence overlooking the old fortress.
Work on this manor house began in 1643 and was completed in 1649. Jean de Beck died in captivity in 1648 and never saw the building finished.
Later, the house was more than just a residence: over the centuries it was used as a military barracks, a farm and an industrial site.
In 1932, Edmond Linckels, the last private owner of the estate, opened the medieval castle to visitors. That same year, he launched the production of Cassero, a blackcurrant liqueur that is still made today in the cellars of the 17ᵗʰ-century residence.
In 1981, his daughter Anne-Marie Linckels-Volmer, the last lady of the castle, transferred the Beaufort estate to the Luxembourg State in exchange for a life annuity and a right of residence. Today, the site belongs to the State and is managed by the Centre des Monuments du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg.
Contact
Tel.: +352 83 66 01
E-Mail: contact@beaufort-castle.lu
How to get there?
24, Rue du Château
L-6313 Beaufort
Opening hours 2026
Beaufort Castle is open 7 days a week from Sunday, March 15, 2026, to Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Opening hours:
Every day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Last admission: 5:00 p.m.
Price list for 2026
In a situation of disability
Individual rates:
Medieval ruins (standard admission)
Adult: €8.00*
Student (18-26 years old): €6.00*
Senior (65+ years old): €6.00*
Child (6-17 years old): €5.00
Infant (0-5 years old): Free
Hostelling International: €6.00*
Kulturpass: Free*
LuxembourgPass: Accepted*
*For adults, a tasting of the Cassero blackcurrant liqueur is included in the admission ticket.
Guided tour of the 17th-century residence (additional charge)
Guided tours take place daily at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Please register at the ticket office at least 15 minutes before the tour begins.
Adults: +€7.00
Students (18-26 years old): +€6.00
Seniors (65+): +€6.00
Child (6-17): +€3.00
Infant (0-5): Free
Group tours and private guided tours (by reservation only at contact@beaufort-castle.lu)
For groups of 12 or more, a group rate applies for standard admission (medieval ruins): €7.00.
Private guided tours of the 17th-century residence are available on request. Each group can accommodate a maximum of 12 visitors. The price (in addition to the admission price) of the guide per group is:
- €95 (90 minutes)
Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
Dogs
Unfortunately, the medieval castle is not accessible by wheelchair.
Please contact us for further information.
Dogs are welcome on the medieval ruins grounds but must be kept on a leash. However, no dogs are permitted during the guided tours of the 17th-century residence.
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