Castle Map

Switzerland

Castles near Basel

165 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 Binningen Castle, 3 km south-west of the city centre; the most famous is Habsburg Castle (#123 of 9,035 worldwide) 46 km east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Altenburg Castle, founded 370.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries: Switzerland (105), France (38), Germany (22).

Within 25 km of Basel

+ 7 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 40 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 82 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q78.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Basel?

The Castle Map atlas maps 165 landmarks (79 castles · 10 fortresses · 16 palaces & châteaux · 60 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Basel, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Basel?

Binningen Castle, a castle 3 km south-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Basel?

Habsburg Castle, ranked #123 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 46 km east from Basel.

What is the oldest castle near Basel?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Altenburg Castle, founded 370: 46 km east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Mulhouse (28 km) · Freiburg im Breisgau (52 km) · Colmar (60 km) · Bern (69 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.