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Castles near Geneva
33 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 Palais Wilson, 2 km north of the city centre; the most famous is Chillon Castle — #124 of 3,708 worldwide — 64 km east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, founded 1000.
The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Switzerland (25), France (5), Italy (3).
Within 25 km of Geneva
- Toblerone Line
25 km north-east · Fortress
The Toblerone line is a 10 km long defensive line made of "dragon's teeth" fortifications built during the Second World War between Bassins and…
- Palais Wilson
2 km north · Palace & château
The Palais Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland, is the current headquarters of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
- Coppet Castle
13 km north · Castle
Coppet Castle is a château in the municipality of Coppet of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
- Prangins Castle
23 km north · Castle
Prangins Castle is a castle in the municipality of Prangins of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
- Nyon Castle
21 km north · Castle
Nyon Castle is a castle in the municipality of Nyon of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
- Chateau de Tournay
4 km north · Castle
The Tournay Castle is a castle in the municipality of Pregny-Chambésy, in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.
- Dardagny Castle
12 km west · Castle
Dardagny Castle is a castle in the municipality of Dardagny in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard
38 km south · Castle
The Château de Menthon is a medieval castle located in the commune of Menthon-Saint-Bernard, 12 kilometres south of Annecy in the Haute-Savoie…
- Château d'Annecy
34 km south · Castle
The Château d'Annecy is a restored castle which dominates the old French town of Annecy in the Haute-Savoie département.
- Palais de Rumine
52 km north-east · Palace & château
The Palais de Rumine (French pronunciation: [palɛ d ʁymin]) is a late 19th-century building in Florentine Renaissance style in Lausanne, Switzerland.
- Vufflens Castle
44 km north-east · Castle
Vufflens Castle is a medieval castle in the Swiss municipality of Vufflens-le-Château in the canton of Vaud.
- Château d'Ouchy
50 km north-east · Palace & château
The Château d'Ouchy is a hotel built on the site of a former medieval castle in the Ouchy lakeside neighbourhood of Lausanne, Switzerland by…
- Château Saint-Maire
52 km north-east · Castle
Château Saint-Maire is a castle in Lausanne, Switzerland, that serves as the seat of the cantonal government, the Council of State of Vaud.
- Château Allaman
36 km north-east · Palace & château
Allaman Castle is a castle in the municipality of Allaman in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
- Morges Castle
43 km north-east · Castle
Morges Castle is a medieval castle in the Swiss municipality of Morges in the canton of Vaud. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
- La Sarraz Castle
58 km north-east · Castle
La Sarraz Castle is a castle in the municipality of La Sarraz of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
- Rolle Castle
32 km north-east · Castle
Rolle Castle is a castle in the municipality of Rolle of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
- Aubonne Castle
38 km north-east · Castle
Aubonne Castle is a castle in the municipality of Aubonne of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Chillon Castle
64 km east · Castle · #124 worldwide
Chillon Castle (French: Château de Chillon, pronounced [ʃɑto d ʃijɔ̃]) is a medieval island castle located on Lake Geneva, south of Veytaux in the…
- Castle of the counts of Gruyères
83 km north-east · Castle
The Castle of Gruyères, located in the medieval town of Gruyères, Fribourg, is one of the most famous in Switzerland.
- Valère Castle
94 km east · Castle
The Valère Basilica, also called Valère castle, is a fortified Roman Catholic church situated in Sion in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
- Fort de Joux
77 km north · Fortress
The Fort de Joux or Château de Joux is a castle, later transformed into a fort, located in La Cluse-et-Mijoux in the Doubs department in the Jura…
- Tourbillon Castle
94 km east · Ruin
Tourbillon Castle is a castle in Sion in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
- Aigle Castle
65 km east · Castle
Aigle Castle is a castle in the municipality of Aigle of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
- Château de Chambéry
73 km south · Castle
The Château des ducs de Savoie, also known as Château de Chambéry, is a fortified castle dating from the 11th century.
- Saint-Pierre Castle
100 km south-east · Castle
Saint-Pierre Castle is a late 12th century castle located at Saint-Pierre in the Aosta Valley, Italy.
- Yverdon-les-Bains Castle
74 km north-east · Castle
Yverdon-les-Bains Castle is a castle in the municipality of Yverdon-les-Bains of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
- Grandson Castle
78 km north-east · Castle
Grandson Castle is a medieval castle in the Swiss municipality of Grandson in the canton of Vaud.
- Fort de la Redoute Ruinée
82 km south-east · Ruin
The Fort de la Redoute Ruinée was a French fort overlooking the Col de la Traversette near La Rosière in the Alps between 1892 and 1945.
- Chenaux Castle
90 km north-east · Castle
Chenaux Castle is a castle in the municipality of Estavayer-le-Lac of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.
+ 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 Q71.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Geneva?
The Castlemap atlas maps 33 landmarks (23 castles · 2 fortresses · 4 palaces & châteaux · 4 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Geneva, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Geneva?
Palais Wilson, a palace 2 km north of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Geneva?
Chillon Castle, ranked #124 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 64 km east from Geneva.
What is the oldest castle near Geneva?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, founded 1000 — 38 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Annecy (33 km) · Lausanne (52 km) · Besançon (116 km) · Bern (129 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.