Netherlands
Castles near Groningen
7 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 Menkemaborg, 22 km north of the city centre; the most famous is Bourtange Fortress — #1,170 of 3,708 worldwide — 48 km south-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Coevorden Castle, founded 1024.
The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Netherlands (5), Germany (2).
Within 25 km of Groningen
- Menkemaborg
22 km north · Castle
The Menkemaborg (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɛŋkəmaːˌbɔrx]; Menkema Borough) is a borg in the village of Uithuizen in Groningen in the Netherlands.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Bourtange Fortress
48 km south-east · Fortress
Fort Bourtange is a fort in the village of Bourtange, Groningen, Netherlands. It was built under orders of William the Silent and completed in 1593.
- Wedderborg
38 km south-east · Castle
The Wedderborg (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌʋɛdərˈbɔrx]; Borough of Wedde) is a borg, a type of castle in Groningen, in the village of Wedde in the…
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Clemenswerth Palace
77 km south-east · Palace & château
Clemenswerth Palace is a hunting complex or jagdschloss built in Sögel, Lower Saxony, Germany, by Clemens August of Bavaria in the 18th century.
- Evenburg
62 km east · Castle
The Evenburg is a water castle in the village of Loga in north Germany not far from the River Leda.
- Coevorden Castle
63 km south · Castle
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q749.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Groningen?
The Castlemap atlas maps 7 landmarks (5 castles · 1 fortress · 1 palace & château) within 100 km of the centre of Groningen, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Groningen?
Menkemaborg, a castle 22 km north of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Groningen?
Bourtange Fortress, ranked #1,170 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 48 km south-east from Groningen.
What is the oldest castle near Groningen?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Coevorden Castle, founded 1024 — 63 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Zwolle (84 km) · Enschede (113 km) · Apeldoorn (119 km) · Arnhem (144 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.