The best running trails in Clervaux Canton

After initially being privately owned and serving as a boarding school for the Sisters of the Christian Doctrine (1851–1950), Château de Wiltz was acquired by the Luxembourg state in 1951 to establish an integrated retirement home, which was run by the Carmelite nuns until 1985. Today, it houses the offices of the Tourist Information Office (Syndicat d'Initiative), the St. Sebastian Scouts, and, since September 2012, the Brussels Business Institute of Higher Education (BBI), an international management school for the hotel and tourism industry, as well as the United Business Institutes (UBI), within the castle's historic walls. The 13th-century square tower served as the entrance to the first castle and was accessible via a wooden drawbridge. To the right of it stood the linden tree where court was held, which explains the place's name: Lannepesch.

The actual, first castle of Wiltz was located in Niederwiltz, where the deanery church stands today. It was intended to protect the town from its enemies, but the location was so poorly chosen that it was repeatedly captured. In the 13th century, in search of a more favorable site, the Lords of Wiltz built the new castle on a higher rocky outcrop. Under the reign of Count Jan, construction of the Renaissance castle, which still stands today, began in 1631. The new building was completed around 1720. Today, the castle houses the National Museum of Brewing and the Museum of the Battle of the Bulge, as well as a tourist information center. In June and July, the castle's grand staircase serves annually as the stage for the Wiltz Festival. Concerts, theater events, and other artistic performances are presented live on stage in the magnificent amphitheater against the backdrop of the castle.

Since 1803, Clervaux has been the seat of a parish and deanery. Previously, the town belonged ecclesiastically to Munshausen. The first parish church was located on what is now the market square on Groβgasse. From 1910 to 1912, it was replaced by the current church, built in the Neo-Romanesque style according to plans by Johannes Franziskus Klomp. The same architect also designed the buildings of the Benedictine abbey. The building is constructed of slate, blending harmoniously into the Oeslingen landscape. The veneration of the two martyrs Cosmas and Damian likely dates back to the influence of the Diocese of Liège, to which Clervaux belonged until the French Revolution. Around 1700, Count Albert de Lannoy received relics of these saints from Rome. They are still kept in the church today. The mosaics on the tympanum above the main portal refer to the patronage of these saints over the church.

Since 1803, Clervaux has been the seat of a parish and deanery. Previously, the town belonged ecclesiastically to Munshausen. The first parish church was located on what is now the market square on Groβgasse. From 1910 to 1912, it was replaced by the current church, built in the Neo-Romanesque style according to plans by Johannes Franziskus Klomp. The same architect also designed the buildings of the Benedictine abbey. The building is constructed of slate, blending harmoniously into the Oeslingen landscape. The veneration of the two martyrs Cosmas and Damian likely dates back to the influence of the Diocese of Liège, to which Clervaux belonged until the French Revolution. Around 1700, Count Albert de Lannoy received relics of these saints from Rome. They are still kept in the church today. The mosaics on the tympanum above the main portal refer to the patronage of these saints over the church.

Pretty small town, plenty to do in summer

The entire railway line is worth a detour!

Beautiful castle with free access

View of the monastery of Fünfbrunnen!