Castlemap

🇳🇱 Netherlands

Castles near Apeldoorn

118 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Het Loo Palace, 3 km north-west of the city centre; the most famous is Royal Palace of Amsterdam — #182 of 8,133 worldwide — 76 km west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Schwanenburg, founded 1020.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Netherlands (111), Germany (7).

Within 25 km of Apeldoorn

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 35 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 50 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q3018561.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Apeldoorn?

The Castlemap atlas maps 118 landmarks (82 castles · 19 fortresses · 8 palaces & châteaux · 9 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Apeldoorn, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Apeldoorn?

Het Loo Palace, a palace 3 km north-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Apeldoorn?

Royal Palace of Amsterdam, ranked #182 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 76 km west from Apeldoorn.

What is the oldest castle near Apeldoorn?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Schwanenburg, founded 1020 — 48 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Arnhem (25 km) · Zwolle (35 km) · Utrecht (59 km) · Enschede (63 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.