Castle Map

Czech Republic

Castles near Brno

78 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 Špilberk Castle, 1 km west of the city centre; the most famous is Čachtice Castle (#306 of 9,035 worldwide) 99 km south-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Greifenstein Castle (Lower Austria), founded 1000.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries: Czech Republic (55), Austria (14), Slovakia (9).

Within 25 km of Brno

Day trips: 25–60 km

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

Farther afield: 60–100 km

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

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q14960.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Brno?

The Castle Map atlas maps 78 landmarks (29 castles · 1 fortress · 27 palaces & châteaux · 21 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Brno, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Brno?

Špilberk Castle, a castle 1 km west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Brno?

Čachtice Castle, ranked #306 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 99 km south-east from Brno.

What is the oldest castle near Brno?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Greifenstein Castle (Lower Austria), founded 1000: 98 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Olomouc (64 km) · Trenčín (110 km) · Vienna (111 km) · Pardubice (111 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.