Castlemap

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Castles near Karlovy Vary

56 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 Andělská Hora Castle, 7 km south-east of the city centre; the most famous is Terezín — #96 of 7,738 worldwide — 96 km east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Altenburg Castle (Thüringen), founded 976.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Czech Republic (41), Germany (15).

Within 25 km of Karlovy Vary

Day trips: 25–60 km

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

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 24 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q384544.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Karlovy Vary?

The Castlemap atlas maps 56 landmarks (30 castles · 2 fortresses · 5 palaces & châteaux · 19 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Karlovy Vary, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Karlovy Vary?

Andělská Hora Castle, a ruin 7 km south-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Karlovy Vary?

Terezín, ranked #96 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 96 km east from Karlovy Vary.

What is the oldest castle near Karlovy Vary?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Altenburg Castle (Thüringen), founded 976 — 90 km north. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Chomutov (46 km) · Plzeň (65 km) · Teplice (80 km) · Ústí nad Labem (96 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.