Castle Map

Lithuania

Castles near Kaunas

26 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 Kaunas Fortress, 2 km south-west of the city centre; the most famous is Trakai Island Castle (#203 of 9,035 worldwide) 70 km south-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Vilnius Castle Complex, founded c. 950.

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

Within 25 km of Kaunas

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 7 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q4115712.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Kaunas?

The Castle Map atlas maps 26 landmarks (6 castles · 2 fortresses · 13 palaces & châteaux · 5 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Kaunas, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Kaunas?

Kaunas Fortress, a ruin 2 km south-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Kaunas?

Trakai Island Castle, ranked #203 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 70 km south-east from Kaunas.

What is the oldest castle near Kaunas?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Vilnius Castle Complex, founded c. 950: 90 km east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Alytus (56 km) · Vilnius (90 km) · Kaliningrad (221 km) · Riga (228 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.