Castlemap

🇳🇱 Netherlands

Castles near Eindhoven

184 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 Heeze Castle, 9 km south-east of the city centre; the most famous is Fort Eben-Emael — #233 of 8,133 worldwide — 72 km south. The oldest dated site in the circle is Kaiserpfalz Kaiserswerth, founded c. 700.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Netherlands (133), Belgium (35), Germany (16).

Within 25 km of Eindhoven

Day trips: 25–60 km

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

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 128 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q9832.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Eindhoven?

The Castlemap atlas maps 184 landmarks (120 castles · 31 fortresses · 18 palaces & châteaux · 15 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Eindhoven, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Eindhoven?

Heeze Castle, a castle 9 km south-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Eindhoven?

Fort Eben-Emael, ranked #233 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 72 km south from Eindhoven.

What is the oldest castle near Eindhoven?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Kaiserpfalz Kaiserswerth, founded c. 700 — 88 km east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Tilburg (30 km) · Roermond (44 km) · Geel (46 km) · Breda (52 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.