In January this year, the Red Cross announced its decision to sell the Birtrange Castle as the building’s poor condition makes it unsuitable for use. The national monument was originally donated to the non-profit organisation by the Baroness of Broqueville.
In a press release, the “Nordstad” municipalities (Bettendorf, Diekirch, Ettelbruck, Erpeldange-sur-Sûre, Schieren, Colmar-Berg) confirmed that their offer did not turn out to be the most “economically advantageous one":
