Hollenfels Castle

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The castle Hollenfels ( lb: Buerg Huelmes ) is a rock castle on a crag in the Eisch valley in the area of ​​Luxembourg municipality in the canton of Mersch in Luxembourg Tuntange.

The castle is for the first time with sources occupied in 1041, with Isenbald is called by Holfels as lord of the castle.

It is owned by the state since 1948. Today it is a hostel. In addition, the Castle is the Service National de Jeunesse as a location for youth recreational activities.

The 23 meter high donjon with the 16 -meter-high roof and parapet has a floor area of 14 x 12.5 meters. To the right, a round tower with preserved castle wall.