Things to see and do Bourscheid

The name of the lord Bertram von Bourscheid is first mentioned in 1095, but the construction of the castle would have taken place around the year 1000 on the basis of remains from earlier periods. Situated on a rocky outcrop at a height of 150 m and surrounded by rivers, the castle had a view over the entire Sûre valley and was surrounded by a wall with 11 towers. It remained impregnable.

It has been extended many times and the styles of different periods can be found in its architecture. The outer wall dates from 1350-1384. The Stolzembourg house was built in 1384 and the bailey in 1477. The keeps on the south and east sides date from 1498, and the artillery bastions were added in the 16th century. Only the gatekeeper's house and the Stolzembourg house were rebuilt according to the old model, a striking building located in a green setting, which must be visited. The aerial views of the castle are also quite remarkable, do not hesitate to consult them on the site.

Victor Hugo, in love with the castle of Boursheid.The famous 19th century French writer visited Boursheid Castle on 20 September 1865 and quickly fell under its spell. In his travel diary he wrote down his first impressions: "An old woman receives us. Her home is in a tower [...]. She lives there with her young daughter. We wander through the ruin. I draw her. It is admirable. It is an enormous tear-off of walls and towers [...], the view is splendid."

Founded in 1972, the association Les Amis du château de Bourscheid (Friends of Bourscheid Castle) has as its main aim the safeguarding, development, restoration and tourist exploitation of the ruins of Bourscheid Castle, as well as the protection of the surrounding site. In addition, the association deals with all tourist, cultural, historical, archaeological, folklore and geographical activities on the territory of the former seigniory of Bourscheid.

The Commune of Bourscheid consists of a total of eight villages: Bourscheid, Kehmen, Lipperscheid, Scheidel, Schlindermanderscheid, Goebelsmühle, Michelau and Welscheid. The Syndicat d'Initiative et de Tourisme Bourscheid, located on the Camping Panorama site, will provide you with all the information about these villages (accommodation, activities, timetables, train, bus...). You will also find maps of walks in the region (free or at a derisory price).