Castle Map

Sweden

Castles near Gothenburg

14 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 Crown Redoubt, 1 km south-west of the city centre; the most famous is Bohus Fortress (#680 of 9,035 worldwide) 17 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Ragnhildsholmen, founded c. 1250.

Every one of them stands in Sweden: the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Gothenburg

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q25287.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Gothenburg?

The Castle Map atlas maps 14 landmarks (2 castles · 5 fortresses · 3 palaces & châteaux · 4 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Gothenburg, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Gothenburg?

Crown Redoubt, a fortress 1 km south-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Gothenburg?

Bohus Fortress, ranked #680 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 17 km north from Gothenburg.

What is the oldest castle near Gothenburg?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Ragnhildsholmen, founded c. 1250: 15 km north. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Halmstad (127 km) · Helsingborg (191 km) · Copenhagen (229 km) · Kristianstad (229 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.