Castle Map

Poland

Castles near Jelenia Góra

136 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 Siedlęcin Tower, 5 km north-west of the city centre; the most famous is Książ Castle and park complex — #139 of 9,079 worldwide — 40 km east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Opočno Castle, founded 1068.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Poland (85), Czech Republic (50), Germany (1).

Within 25 km of Jelenia Góra

+ 4 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 26 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 70 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q147934.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Jelenia Góra?

The Castle Map atlas maps 136 landmarks (52 castles · 7 fortresses · 30 palaces & châteaux · 47 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Jelenia Góra, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Jelenia Góra?

Siedlęcin Tower, a castle 5 km north-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Jelenia Góra?

Książ Castle and park complex, ranked #139 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 40 km east from Jelenia Góra.

What is the oldest castle near Jelenia Góra?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Opočno Castle, founded 1068 — 76 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Wałbrzych (41 km) · Legnica (46 km) · Liberec (50 km) · Świdnica (53 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.