Beaufort – castle and popular summer resort in Luxembourg

May 28, 2011 by europeexplored No Comments

Beaufort Castle is one of Luxembourg’s most impressive medieval ruins — a dramatic 12th-century fortress complex perched on a rocky spur in the Mullerthal region, complete with a beautifully preserved Renaissance château built into its walls. Known locally as Buerg Beaufort, this dual-era castle offers visitors a rare opportunity to explore both a medieval fortress […]

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The Mullerthal – Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland

November 2, 2010 by europeexplored No Comments

The Mullerthal — Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland — is one of the Grand Duchy’s most enchanting natural regions: a densely forested landscape of bizarre sandstone rock formations, deep mossy gorges, crystal-clear streams, and ancient castle ruins that offers some of the finest hiking in the Benelux countries. Named for its resemblance to the Swiss Jura, Mullerthal […]

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