Castlemap

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Castles near Banská Bystrica

75 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 Banská Bystrica Castle, 1 km north-east of the city centre; the most famous is Orava Castle — #229 of 7,738 worldwide — 61 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Trenčín Castle, founded c. 1050.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Slovakia (68), Hungary (7).

Within 25 km of Banská Bystrica

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 19 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 26 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q144983.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Banská Bystrica?

The Castlemap atlas maps 75 landmarks (30 castles · 3 palaces & châteaux · 42 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Banská Bystrica, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Banská Bystrica?

Banská Bystrica Castle, a castle 1 km north-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Banská Bystrica?

Orava Castle, ranked #229 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 61 km north from Banská Bystrica.

What is the oldest castle near Banská Bystrica?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Trenčín Castle, founded c. 1050 — 82 km west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Martin (40 km) · Žilina (61 km) · Trenčín (83 km) · Nitra (91 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.