Reuland Castle

Reuland Castle, locally known as Burg Reuland, lies in the village of Burg-Reuland, in the province of Liège in the Wallonia region in Belgium.

Reuland Castle was probably first a Roman fortification. Archaeological excavations revealed that a fortification has existed at this site since the 10th century, with the remains of the current castle dating back to the 12th century. It was first mentioned in 1128 or 1148 (depending on the source) as the residence of the Von Reuland family. It was later sold to the Lords of Blankenheim.

In 1322, the Blankenheims sold it to John the Blind, King of Bohemia. In 1384, one of his successors, Wenceslaus IV, also Duke of Luxembourg, appointed Edmund von Engelsdorf as treasurer of the Duchy of Luxembourg and presented Reuland Castle to him.

The castle came into the possession of the Van Pallandt family in 1444. After initially fortifying the castle in the mid-15th century, they transformed it into a noble residence during the 16th century. The Van Pallandt family and their heirs maintained the castle until 1736, when the family line died out. Afterward, Reuland Castle was managed by a steward until it was ultimately destroyed by French troops in 1794.

In 1830, the ruined castle was sold for demolition and came into the possession of a local family, who later donated it to the local council. In 1923, the castle ruin was purchased by the Belgian State for air defense purposes. Since the 1980s, the castle has been designated a scheduled monument and underwent consolidation.

Today, Reuland Castle is open for visitors during the daytime. Visitors can climb the keep and enjoy a scenic view over the ruins and the surrounding countryside. There is also a small castle shop. It is a beautiful ruin in a quiet village.

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