Castlemap

🇵🇱 Poland

Castles near Gdańsk

21 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 Gdańsk Castle, 1 km north-east of the city centre; the most famous is Malbork Castle — #24 of 7,738 worldwide — 42 km south-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castle in Dzierzgoń, founded c. 1250.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Poland (18), Russia (3).

Within 25 km of Gdańsk

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 3 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1792.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Gdańsk?

The Castlemap atlas maps 21 landmarks (14 castles · 2 fortresses · 1 palace & château · 4 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Gdańsk, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Gdańsk?

Gdańsk Castle, a castle 1 km north-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Gdańsk?

Malbork Castle, ranked #24 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 42 km south-east from Gdańsk.

What is the oldest castle near Gdańsk?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castle in Dzierzgoń, founded c. 1250 — 65 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Kaliningrad (126 km) · Bydgoszcz (144 km) · Toruń (148 km) · Płock (212 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.