Getting to Larochette by public transport

The castle overlooks the picturesque village of Larochette, giving it a very special character. The first buildings on the site date from the 11th century and are situated on a promontory of Luxembourg sandstone and dominate the valley of the Ernz Blanche, a tributary of the Sûre, by about 50 metres. A fire in 1565 reduced all the buildings on the site to ruins. The house in Créhange is the only one to have been restored in a more consistent manner during the 1980s. Temporary art exhibitions and occasional concerts fill the historic walls with life. Last admission is around 5 p.m. Nearest parking: on site, at the entrance to the site. Nearest bus stop: Larochette, Spuerkeess (300 m)

The Textile Museum in Larochette is dedicated to preserving and presenting the rich history of the textile industry. Housed in a historic building that once served as an industrial station hangar, the museum offers visitors an insight into the traditional techniques and machinery used in textile production. The second part of the exhibition was realized as part of the awareness-raising campaign “Rethink Your Clothes” and is located in the building of the municipality of Larochette. This campaign is run by the NGO Fairtrade Lëtzebuerg on behalf of Luxembourg's development cooperation.

The Saint-Donatus church is located in the centre of Larochette. The church was built by architect Charles Arendt from 1860-1862. The frescoes in the choir were made by Nicolas Brücher (1874-1957). The Church of Saint Donatus in Larochette is currently closed due to maintenance work and can only be visited from outside.

The picturesque village of Larochette (also called Fiels) lies in a valley surrounded by rocks and forest landscape. In the town center, the so-called "Bleech", you can find restaurants, cafés and hotels as well as various shops inviting you to stroll and linger. The landmark of Larochette is the castle ruins, which sit on the rock above the town and offer a romantic view. The castle ruins can be visited. The hiking route leads from the beautiful village of Larochette along the idyllic Manzebaach to Meysemburg, located halfway along the hiking route. The castle is currently uninhabited but architecturally very impressive. The castle is surrounded by an idyllic forest and park landscape, where picnic benches invite hikers to a leisurely break in nature. At the end of the hike, you reach the viewpoint Verluerekascht near Larochette. Here you are rewarded with an impressive view of the town and the opposite castle ruins.

The start is at the Tourist Info, and the path leads via the Merscher Straße towards the castle, which is open for visits. From here you get a picturesque overview of the village Larochette. Then it goes, above Larochette, through the forest with some rock formations, towards the youth hostel. The path leads back to the town hall via Osterbourstraße. The castle is open daily from March 15 to October 31, from 9 am to 6 pm.