Nestled into the beautyful Salm valley lies the castle of bruch, a tranquil place to relax and recover behind ancient and comforting walls.
Guests may choose between four completely refurbished rooms both situated in the manor house. Each room has private bath and telephone.
The Bruch Castle was originally the domain of the lords of bruch. the earliest documentary mention of the house of bruch dates from the year 1138, with Fridelo von Bruch. The castle was built during the frst half of the 13th century, and probably completed in the year 1243. In this year Theoderich von bruch was named as the lord of the castle ("dominus castri de Bruche").
The von Bruch line came to an end with Dietrich the sixth, and possession of the castle passed to his brother-in-law, Dietrich von Daun, who was invested with the rule of the castle by the archbishop of trier in1338. During the following centuries, the lord of the castle was sometimes under the suverainty of the prince-elektor of Trier and sometimes under the rulers of Luxembourg. Ownership of the castle passed between a number of different families belonging to the service nobility.
The roughly rectangular site of approximately 100 x 50 meters was originally sorrounded by earthen ramparts and a moat. A second moat divided the castle inti the higher central fortress (the keep), with a palace, watch tower and fortified gates, and the larger outer fortress (the close), where the outbuildings (stables, barns, blacksmith, etc.)
Particulary noteworth are the two high, relatively slender, round towers, which were added around 1340, to increase the defensive capabilities of the castle, which lay on the border to the duchy of Luxembourg.
The tithe warehouse, with its impressive lenght (about 43 meters), was built around 1650 on the site of an earlier building. Above the ground floor of the present building are several sandstone barrel vaults.
The larger manor house, located in the south west corner of the fortress, was constructed in 1738 by count Kesselstatt, the owner of the property at that time. It incorporates the old chapel, wich was built about 1300.
Opposite the main house is a coach-house, which dates from the second half of the 19th century.
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The castle of Bruch is not far away from the Mosel valley, the cities of Trier and Luxemburg.
Have a wine - tasting in a rustique vinery, discover the roman history of Europe and have a fancy shopping in the elegant city of Luxemburg.
And for the evening you plan a dinner in one of the most famous star-restaurants of Germany.... |
| Route Description: |
.Exit Wittlich - West of A60. Please head to Dreis, and in Dreis turn right to Bruch. The castle is oppisit to the village Bruch.
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Country Side |
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Near Highway |
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Parking |
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Pets Welcome |
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Non-smoking Rooms Available |
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Alarm Clock |
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Fax (at reception) |
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Bath/Toilet On Room |
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Hair Dryer |
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Shower/Toilet On Room |
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Telephone |
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TV |
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Tea/Coffee making facility |
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Sports Grounds |
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Bicycle Rental |
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