Castle Map

Germany

Castles near Enschede

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 Burg Bentheim, 20 km north-east of the city centre; the most famous is Het Loo Palace (#377 of 9,035 worldwide) 64 km west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Schloss Broich, founded 884.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries: Germany (40), Netherlands (38).

Within 25 km of Enschede

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 11 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 42 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q10002.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Enschede?

The Castle Map atlas maps 78 landmarks (48 castles · 4 fortresses · 16 palaces & châteaux · 10 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Enschede, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Enschede?

Burg Bentheim, a castle 20 km north-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Enschede?

Het Loo Palace, ranked #377 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 64 km west from Enschede.

What is the oldest castle near Enschede?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Schloss Broich, founded 884: 88 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Apeldoorn (63 km) · Zwolle (63 km) · Arnhem (72 km) · Essen (86 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.