Castle Map

Belgium

Castles near Brussels

138 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 Palace of Charles of Lorraine, 1 km south-east of the city centre; the most famous is Royal Palace of Brussels (#225 of 9,035 worldwide) 1 km south-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castle of Vêves, founded c. 675.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries: Belgium (112), Netherlands (20), France (6).

Within 25 km of Brussels

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

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 27 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 65 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q239.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Brussels?

The Castle Map atlas maps 138 landmarks (59 castles · 31 fortresses · 36 palaces & châteaux · 12 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Brussels, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Brussels?

Palace of Charles of Lorraine, a palace 1 km south-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Brussels?

Royal Palace of Brussels, ranked #225 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 1 km south-east from Brussels.

What is the oldest castle near Brussels?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castle of Vêves, founded c. 675: 83 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Leuven (25 km) · Antwerp (42 km) · La Louvière (43 km) · Ghent (50 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.