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Castles near Bratislava

116 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 Summer Archbishop's Palace, 1 km north of the city centre; the most famous is Schönbrunn Palace — #17 of 8,133 worldwide — 59 km west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Gerulata, founded c. 150.

The 100 km circle reaches into 4 countries — Austria (56), Slovakia (45), Hungary (10), Czech Republic (5).

Within 25 km of Bratislava

+ 12 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 31 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 37 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1780.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Bratislava?

The Castlemap atlas maps 116 landmarks (27 castles · 7 fortresses · 54 palaces & châteaux · 28 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Bratislava, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Bratislava?

Summer Archbishop's Palace, a palace 1 km north of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Bratislava?

Schönbrunn Palace, ranked #17 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 59 km west from Bratislava.

What is the oldest castle near Bratislava?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Gerulata, founded c. 150 — 11 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Trnava (43 km) · Vienna (55 km) · Nitra (75 km) · Trenčín (107 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.