Mersch, Maartplaz

Exploring a thousand years of Luxembourg‘s history at one go: A ride through the Valley of Seven Castles enables visitors to experience Guttland, a region of the Grand-Duchy with one of the highest densities of medieval architecture in Europe, through a different lens. A new scenic drive combines all of seven manors in one journey, starting in Koerich or in Mersch. As a regional hub, the latter offers a wide variety of provisions for the day, so don‘t forget to stock up on food and drinks for a nice picnic along the route. The first human settlements in the region can be traced back to the Gallo-Roman period. But it wasn‘t until Theodoric I. purchased the town in 1232, that the first fortifications began to take shape. Those efforts resulted in the picturesque castle complex which has been dominating the cityscape up to our days. Today, the 13th century manor houses the town hall, whereas the renovated chapel has become the new home of both the castle museum and an information booth. Spanning over 25 kilometers, the scenic drive links Mersch to Koerich with its newly renovated 12th century castle. En route you‘ll experience idyllic woods and quaint little villages driving from one castle to the next. Take your time to explore the sights on your own pace, as for instance the 13th century keep of Castle Schoenfels with its English gardens, Castle Hollenfels with its 11th century origins or the historic gardens of Manor Ansembourg, which dates back to the 17th century. The old Castle Ansembourg and Castle Septfontaines are both privately owned and cannot be visited. Strategically placed lookouts all but make up for this by offering breath taking views from both castles. Discover the Valley of the Seven Castles by car and through different view points on a map.

In the heart of Mersch, Mersch Castle rises as an impressive witness to centuries of history. Its origins date back to the Middle Ages, when a fortified stronghold was built around the keep that still stands today. Over time, the site was expanded, destroyed, and rebuilt several times before being transformed at the end of the 16th century by Paul von der Fels into an elegant Renaissance castle. To this day, the castle’s striking silhouette shapes the historic townscape of Mersch. Behind its walls lie the stories of noble families, political upheavals, and architectural developments that have shaped this place over the centuries. The harmonious blend of medieval structures and refined Renaissance elements gives the castle its truly distinctive character. Today, the castle serves as the seat of the municipal administration while remaining an important cultural landmark that uniquely connects past and present. For this reason it is not accessible to the public.

As an authentic and local Bistro-Brasserie on the central Méchels square, we are serving you local and regional dishes in a warm and cosy atmosphere. As the meeting place in Mersch, we are organising events for the whole community Beim Méchel is a Bistro-Brasserie which welcomes everybody. Using the emblem of Mersch, its dragon, Beim Méchel reflects the history and people of Mersch.