Valley of the Seven Castles
A castle-focused private journey through the Eisch Valley, where medieval ruins, noble residences and quiet villages reveal Luxembourg’s historic heart.
- Eisch Valley
- Seven castles
- Historic villages
Septfontaines Castle
Ruin in Simmer Habscht, Luxembourg
French: Château de SeptfontainesGerman: Schloss SeptfontainesLuxembourgish: Buerg Simmer
- Type
- Ruin
- Location
- Simmer Habscht
- Built
- 1192
- Entry
- Free or not listed
- Visit time
- 0.5 h
- Access
- Garden or grounds
Garden or groundsFamily friendlyParking8 photos
About Septfontaines Castle
The exact time of the first castle in Septfontaines, is no longer observed. What historians know that in 1192 a certain Tider as Lord of Seven Born appeared in a document. In 1233 presents John of Septfontaines his property under the rule of the country Princess Ermesinde.
At the beginning of the 14th century, Thomas Siebenborn, the friend and companion of Emperor Henry VII., was the lord of the manor of Septfontaines.
1600 Christoph von Criechingen built at the northern entrance a massive renaissance tower.
The castle is privately owned and not open to visitors.
Audioguide available - APP Lëtzebuerg West
History
It is not clear when the first castle was built in Septfontaines. In 1192, there is a reference to someone by the name of Tider who was Lord of Septfontaines. In 1233, Jean de Septfontaines placed the property under the protection of Countess Ermesinde of Luxembourg. At the beginning of the 14th century, Thomas de Septfontaines, a friend and companion of Emperor Henry VII, was the lord of the castle. In 1600, Christoph von Criechingen built a huge Renaissance tower at the northern entrance. In 1779, a fire destroyed the castle which increasingly fell into ruin. In 1919, the castle was partly demolished but in 1920 the owners attempted to carry out restoration work, but did not pay much attention to historical architectural requirements.
Visiting & Practical Information
Opening hours
| Monday | 09:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00-17:00 |
Open months: April, May, June, July, August, September.
Good to know
- Entry: Free or not listed
- Typical visit: 0.5 h
- Accessibility: Castle has elevators and wheelchair ramps.
- Note: Privately owned, no visitors.
- Address: Rue du château, 1, Septfontaines, L-8395, Luxembourg
Septfontaines Castle in Photos
Private Tours Visiting Septfontaines Castle
See Septfontaines Castle with a private local guide, hotel pickup from Luxembourg City and a route paced around you.
