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Castles near Klagenfurt am Wörthersee

78 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 Burgruine Gurnitz, 7 km east of the city centre; the most famous is Predjama Castle — #176 of 8,133 worldwide — 90 km south. The oldest dated site in the circle is Hochosterwitz Castle, founded 860.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Austria (54), Slovenia (23), Italy (1).

Within 25 km of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee

+ 6 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 12 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 Q41753.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Klagenfurt am Wörthersee?

The Castlemap atlas maps 78 landmarks (30 castles · 1 fortress · 9 palaces & châteaux · 38 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee?

Burgruine Gurnitz, a ruin 7 km east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Klagenfurt am Wörthersee?

Predjama Castle, ranked #176 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 90 km south from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.

What is the oldest castle near Klagenfurt am Wörthersee?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Hochosterwitz Castle, founded 860 — 19 km north-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Villach (36 km) · Ljubljana (65 km) · Graz (100 km) · Maribor (102 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.