Castlemap

🇩🇰 Denmark

Castles near Kolding

13 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 Koldinghus, 1 km north-east of the city centre; the most famous is Egeskov Castle — #321 of 7,738 worldwide — 73 km south-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Sønderborg Castle, founded 1158.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Denmark (11), Germany (2).

Within 25 km of Kolding

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q27119.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Kolding?

The Castlemap atlas maps 13 landmarks (8 castles · 4 palaces & châteaux · 1 ruin) within 100 km of the centre of Kolding, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Kolding?

Koldinghus, a castle 1 km north-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Kolding?

Egeskov Castle, ranked #321 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 73 km south-east from Kolding.

What is the oldest castle near Kolding?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Sønderborg Castle, founded 1158 — 68 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Odense (58 km) · Næstved (148 km) · Roskilde (165 km) · Copenhagen (196 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.