Reuland Castle Castle
Ruined medieval castle overlooking the Warche valley
Near the German border, Reuland Castle (Burg Reuland) is a medieval ruin overlooking the village; visitors explore the remains and Ardennes hill views.
Reuland Castle at a Glance#
About Reuland Castle#
Reuland Castle is a medieval hilltop ruin located near the village of Burg-Reuland in eastern Belgium, overlooking the Our valley. The site preserves visible remains of fortifications and an elevated position typical of border castles.
The castle dates to the medieval period and formed part of a network of border fortifications in the region; over time it fell into disuse and became a ruin, with the surviving masonry reflecting phases of medieval construction and later abandonment. Ownership and strategic importance shifted across centuries in the borderlands of what is now Belgium and Luxembourg.
Situated in the Walloon province near the municipality of Burg-Reuland, the castle stands in a rural, forested landscape close to the Belgian-Luxembourg border and is reached by local roads from nearby villages.
- Visiting: Ruins are accessible from the village of Burg-Reuland; the site is best visited in daylight and offers viewpoints over the Our valley and surrounding forests.
What to See#
- Castle ruins: The main keep and curtain wall ruins sit atop a locally prominent hill and remain visible as consolidated masonry and standing fragments.
- Site and views: Surrounding terraces and slopes provide views over the Our valley and the nearby borderlands between Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany.
Weather & Climate near Reuland Castle#
Reuland Castle's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (969 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 3° | -4° | 93 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 4° | -3° | 71 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 83 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 5° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 76 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.3h |
| June | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 78 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.2h |
| July | Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 83 mm | overcast | 72% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.7h |
| August | Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 67 mm | overcast | 73% | 3.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.3h |
| September | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 12° | 7° | 80 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 92 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 4° | -2° | 98 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |