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Castles near Freiburg im Breisgau

151 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 Ebnet Castle, 4 km east of the city centre; the most famous is Hohenzollern Castle (#58 of 9,035 worldwide) 91 km north-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Altenburg Castle, founded 370.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries: France (60), Switzerland (59), Germany (32).

Within 25 km of Freiburg im Breisgau

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 38 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 79 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q2833.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Freiburg im Breisgau?

The Castle Map atlas maps 151 landmarks (57 castles · 12 fortresses · 14 palaces & châteaux · 68 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Freiburg im Breisgau, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Freiburg im Breisgau?

Ebnet Castle, a palace 4 km east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Freiburg im Breisgau?

Hohenzollern Castle, ranked #58 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 91 km north-east from Freiburg im Breisgau.

What is the oldest castle near Freiburg im Breisgau?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Altenburg Castle, founded 370: 63 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Colmar (38 km) · Mulhouse (47 km) · Basel (52 km) · Strasbourg (65 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.