Castlemap

🇩🇪 Germany

Castles near Berlin

36 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 Altes Palais, 1 km east of the city centre; the most famous is Sanssouci Palace — #51 of 8,133 worldwide — 27 km south-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Berlin Palace, founded 1451.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Germany (34), Poland (2).

Within 25 km of Berlin

+ 10 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q64.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Berlin?

The Castlemap atlas maps 36 landmarks (3 castles · 2 fortresses · 28 palaces & châteaux · 3 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Berlin, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Berlin?

Altes Palais, a palace 1 km east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Berlin?

Sanssouci Palace, ranked #51 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 27 km south-west from Berlin.

What is the oldest castle near Berlin?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Berlin Palace, founded 1451 — 1 km east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Dresden (165 km) · Děčín (202 km) · Ústí nad Labem (211 km) · Teplice (212 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.