Munsbach Castle

Munsbach Castle, known locally as Schlass Mënsbech, is situated west of the village of Munsbach in the Schuttrange commune, just east of Luxembourg City. Originally constructed in 1775 as a manor house in the Baroque architectural style, the structure underwent a significant transformation at the end of the 19th century. During this renovation, two towers and several independent buildings were added, converting the original manor into the castle form seen today. The site holds historical significance due to its varied ownership and usage over the centuries, including a period starting in 1927 when the Zender-Angelsberg family purchased the estate to operate a distillery that produced the famous Bernardine liqueur.

Currently, the castle serves as the administrative headquarters for the Centre for Social and Emotional Development (CDSE). While the interior of the historic building is not open to public tours, the grounds feature a magnificent park and rose garden that remain permanently accessible free of charge. This garden preserves a rich collection of over 600 rose varieties, celebrating Luxembourg's heritage as a former leading global exporter of roses. Maintained by volunteers from the Luxembourg Rose Friends association, the site hosts an annual Rose Fest every September. In a modern adaptation of its purpose, the CDSE utilized the grounds to inaugurate the Grand Duchy's first open-air mindfulness trail in 2021, designed to promote emotional well-being and address stress-related challenges.