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#1 of 15 · Things to do in Vianden Diekirch District

Vianden Castle

Historic sites ·Luxembourg ·Closed
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Erwachsene EUR 13 · Kinder (6-12 Jahre) EUR 4

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About

Vianden Castle is a medieval fortified complex above Vianden, Luxembourg, overlooking the River Our.

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Why go

  • The Byzantine Gallery has ten trefoiled windows and was used for indoor archery practice.
  • The decagonal chapel and two manor houses date from the late 12th to early 13th century.

Plan your visit

Opening times

Oktober19:00–21:00
Oktober20:00–23:30
Oktober19:30–21:00

Closed on 1 Jan, 2 Nov, 25 Dec

Prices

ErwachseneEUR 13
Kinder (6-12 Jahre)EUR 4

From the venue's website · checked 27 Oct 2026

Don't miss

  • Arms HallSee armor, halberds and pikes in a hall about 70 feet long.Inside the castle
  • Byzantine GalleryLook for its ten trefoiled windows.Inside the castle
  • Banqueting Hall fireplaceSee the Nassu/von Lootz family coat of arms and crest, on a fireplace dated to 1450.Banqueting Hall
  • Decagonal chapelSee the chapel with a decagonal floor plan dating to 1170.Inside the castle

Know before you go

  • The castle is open to visitors throughout the year. Guided tours are available.
  • The visitor route starts after the modern entrance and passes through 20 historic rooms.

What's inside

  • Archaeological crypt
  • Kitchens
  • Knight’s room
  • Dining room
  • Great hall
  • Bedroom
  • Genealogy room
  • Small palace
  • Nassau Mansion

With kids

  • Children aged 6–12 pay 11 EUR admission.

Interesting facts4

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  1. 310 metres

    The castle stands on a rocky promontory 310 metres above Vianden, overlooking the River Our.

    Vianden Castle - Wikipedia

  2. The Byzantine Gallery’s ten trefoiled windows illuminate a space once used for indoor archery practice.

    Vianden Castle - Wikipedia
  3. 500 people

    The great knights’ hall can hold up to 500 people.

    Burg Vianden - Wikipedia
  4. 85 metres

    The castle is about 85 metres long and 30 metres wide.

    Burg Vianden - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

A fort stood on the site from 275, followed by a medieval stone castle around 1000. Its residential buildings and chapel grew over the next centuries, with Gothic changes in the mid-13th century. The castle passed to Nassau in 1417 and gained the Renaissance Nassau Mansion in 1621.

  1. 275A fort was built on the Great-Reims-Cologne Roman road.
  2. 430–440The fort, which had sheltered the town from attacks, was abandoned.
  3. about 1000A stone castle with a watchtower and oval defensive wall was built on the site.
  4. around 1100The castle gained a square keep, kitchen, chapel and living rooms.
  5. first half of the 12th centuryA larger residential tower and decagonal chapel were added.
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  1. beginning of the 13th centuryA two-storey palace with a gallery linking it to the chapel was built.
  2. middle of the 13th centuryThe castle was adapted to the Gothic style.
  3. 1417The castle passed by inheritance to a younger branch of the House of Nassau.
  4. 1621Prince Maurice of Orange-Nassau-Vianden built the Renaissance Nassau Mansion.
  5. 1820King William I sold the castle to Wenzel Coster, who dismantled parts for building materials.
  6. 1944Luxembourg Resistance members defended the castle against the Waffen-SS during the Battle of Vianden.
  7. 1977The Luxembourg state took ownership and restoration resumed.

Tours and audio guides

Guided tours
Available

Sources: Vianden Castle - Wikipedia · Vianden - Wikivoyage (see) · Schloss Vianden · Schloss Vianden · Schloss Vianden · Burg Vianden - Wikipedia · Château de Vianden - Wikipedia · Photos – Schloss Vianden · checked 27 Oct 2026

Where
10 Montee du Chateau, Vianden Diekirch District

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Questions and answers

How much is admission to Vianden Castle?

Admission is 21 EUR for adults and 11 EUR for children aged 6–12.

What are Vianden Castle’s opening hours?

The castle is open daily from 10:00 to 16:00.

How long does a visit to Vianden Castle take?

The visitor route passes through 20 historic rooms.

Are children welcome at Vianden Castle?

Children aged 6–12 pay 11 EUR admission.

Can I take a guided tour of Vianden Castle?

Guided tours are available.

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