Schoenfels Castle

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Schoenfels Castle, with a history dating back to the 12th century, is one of the castles belonging to the Valley of the Seven Castles in central Luxembourg. Located in the village of Schoenfels in the Mamer Valley between Kopstal and Mersch, it now belongs to the State of Luxembourg. ()

Local name: Schlass Schëndels Coordinates: 49°43'0"N, 6°6'0"E

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Schoenfels Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand-Château d'Ansembourg, Pettingen Castle, Mersch Castle, Ansembourg Castle.

2.6 miSW
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Town, Valley, Nature
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