Vianden Castle/Chateau de Vianden

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Luxembourg Ardennes, Vianden, Luxembourg+352 83 41 08

Description: Perched on a rocky promontory over the nearby town of Vianden and the River Our below is the Chateau de Vianden, one of the largest fortified castles west of the Rhine. The origins of the castle date back to the 10th cen...Read More

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Visiting Vianden Castle during Medieval Festival

by diverk

New York, New York

August 17, 2005

Best of IgoUgo The castle is open daily in the summer from 10am to 6pm. We visited Viandan Castle on Sunday, the 14th of August, which was one day before a religious public holiday (Mary's Ascension). Therefore, the castle had one of its biannual medieval ...Read more

From journal Weekend in Luxembourg

Chateau de Vianden

by jrheimbach

Olathe, Kansas

December 25, 2002

Best of IgoUgo We drove the short distance (about 20km) to Vianden from Diekirch, arriving after dark. We rounded the bend just outside of Vianden, and high up on a hill, impressively lit in the night sky, was the Château de Vianden. "Oh my gosh. Look at that," I ...Read more We drove the short distance (about 20km) to Vianden from Diekirch, arriving after dark. We rounded the bend just outside of Vianden, and high up on a hill, impressively lit in the night sky, was the Château de Vianden. "Oh my gosh. Look at that," I exclaimed when I saw this magnificent castle. "Do you think it’s still open for tours?" We drove through the city, upwards to the castle. To my disappointment, visiting hours were over and the castle would not open again until the following day.

The castle is open for tours every day of the year except January 1, November 2, and December 25. During the months of March through October, the hours are 10am to 5pm. For the months of November through the next February, the hours are 10am to 4pm. Cost per adult was $4.50, with lower rates for children. We were advised to allow at least an hour to tour the renovated portions of this castle. We spent right about an hour in the castle, yet did not stop to read everything. I suggest allowing more than an hour to view the renovated rooms at a leisurely pace.

Free parking is available down at the base of the castle. From the parking lot, we walked the length of a city block, up a steep incline, until we reached the walkway to the castle. We still walked about 75 yards, again up a steep incline, to the castle entrance. I noticed a trail heading off towards the back of the castle. It appeared to be an excellent trail for biking or hiking. Due to the rain and mud, I decided not to follow the path at this time.

The castle is currently undergoing renovation. As rooms are completed, they are added to the self-guided tour. We visited approximately 20 rooms. Each area had a sign which very briefly described the room’s function in the castle and also directed people to the next room. Suits of armor and various implements of war greeted us in the first room. Miniature structures of the castle during its various evolutions from the 11th century through the 14th century displayed in the second room where we walked on a catwalk over an area that had not been restored. The bedroom was fully restored and furnished with a large canopy bed. In the great room, just up the stairs from the bedroom, hung pictorial displays of the castle’s reconstruction, including models of the finished project. Another room included the genealogy of the royal families. I looked for the dungeon, hoping that section of the castle was on the tour, and was disappointed to learn it was not open to visitors. I need to return after more renovation has been completed

The castle is currently used for dinners and meetings with other dignitaries. Pictures of these meetings hung in one of the rooms. To support these current-day events, modern features such as electricity, heat and restrooms were available!

From journal Luxembourg on the run

Chateau de Vianden

by Irene

Flora,Ms., Mississippi

April 9, 2001

Best of IgoUgo Usually Robert and I would much rather be tromping around the ruins of lesser castles like Brandebourg and Cleauvaux, however this beautifully renovated 9th century Chateau restored in the mid 19th century and in ruins since 1820 is worthy of ...Read more

From journal Discover Vianden

Chateau de Vianden

by Re Carroll

Abbotsford, British Columbia

September 16, 2000

Best of IgoUgo The castle sits high above town and is the highlight of a visit to Vianden. It was originally built in the 9th century by the Count of Vianden and has been added to in later centuries. I think that later Counts must have had a real appreciation ...Read more

From journal Vianden - Above it all

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