Turelbaach Castle
Castle in Mertzig, Luxembourg
French: Château de TurelbaachGerman: Schloss TurelbaachLuxembourgish: Schlass Turelbaach
- Type
- Castle
- Location
- Mertzig
- Built
- 1964
- Entry
- Free or not listed
- Visit time
- 1.5 h
- Access
- Garden or grounds
About Turelbaach Castle
Turelbach Castle in Mertzig is a magical 20th century castle surrounded by picturesque countryside. It impresses with its classical architecture and offers a fascinating combination of historical flair and natural beauty, surrounded by manicured gardens and extensive green spaces.
Brickwork, roof beams, woodwork, tiling, coloured glass windows, etc., everything was done by the owners themselves over a period of 40 years.
The castle cannot be visited from the inside.
History
Not a real castle, but an admirable building inspired by the medieval castle. Hidden in a valley in the Luxembourg woods lies the holiday home of Pol Gilson, who passed away in 2007. He built a wooden castle in 1964, but this was destroyed in a fire in 1973. Its replacement was a stone building, which self-taught Gilson built all by himself, with advice from professionals and by hiring heavy equipment (to dig out the lake around the house). At the end of 2020, Gilson's widow sold the water castle to the Mertzig municipality (for €450,000). The municipality opened the area, which had been private property for many years, to the public. It is not yet known whether the castle itself will also be accessible in the near future. The next step is to make Turelbaach Castle a national monument.
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 |
| Saturday | 10:00-16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-16:00 |
Open months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Good to know
- Entry: Free or not listed
- Typical visit: 1.5 h
- Accessibility: Accessible to all, with facilities for disabled visitors.
- Note: The castle cannot be visited from the inside. Open to walk and look outside. A real hidden gem.
- Events: Tours, exhibitions, and private events.
- Address: ORT Guttland, L-9168 Mertzig, Luxembourg
- Official site: www.mertzig.lu/turelbaacher-schlass
Turelbaach Castle in Photos
See Turelbaach Castle on a Private Tour
Recommended route: Photo stop or context stop. Gardens, grounds and photos. Walking: Usually easier access.
