Discover castles and palaces at 1/100 scale

The diversity of the castles and palaces of Luxembourg can be seen at a scale of 1:100 in an exceptional exhibition in the renovated rooms of Clervaux Castle. The models of castles and palaces tell the story of the Middle Ages and the development of the city. They explain the structure of a city in terms of its defence and trade strategy with detailed models. Information conveyed in audio and images complements the museum's illustrative concept. A fascinating world opens up for young and old: the Middle Ages and the 21st Century are in perfect harmony in this unique and unconventional exhibition.

The Ardennes Counteroffensive in Luxembourg

The Ardennes Counteroffensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge, was the last attempt by the Third Reich to defeat the Allied forces of the West in the winter of 1944-45. On 16 December, 1944, German troops under the command of General von Rundstedt attacked the weakly defended American line along the Sauer and Our rivers. The majority of the population of Ösling was evacuated, but there were nevertheless many victims among the civilian population. General Patton redeployed the Third Army from the Saar to Luxembourg. During intense fighting, he regained the north sector by sector.

The Museum of the Ardennes Counteroffensive commemorates this dark but decisive period of the last century. The Battle of the Bulge lasted almost two months. It was one of the largest and most confusing battles of the Second World War, and ultimately liberated Luxembourg from German occupation.