Castlemap

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Castles near Kristianstad

65 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 Lillö, 2 km north of the city centre; the most famous is Kronborg Castle — #81 of 7,738 worldwide — 93 km west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Bosjökloster, founded 1080.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Sweden (60), Denmark (5).

Within 25 km of Kristianstad

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 8 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 Q26937.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Kristianstad?

The Castlemap atlas maps 65 landmarks (33 castles · 5 fortresses · 20 palaces & châteaux · 7 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Kristianstad, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Kristianstad?

Lillö, a ruin 2 km north of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Kristianstad?

Kronborg Castle, ranked #81 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 93 km west from Kristianstad.

What is the oldest castle near Kristianstad?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Bosjökloster, founded 1080 — 41 km south-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Malmö (86 km) · Helsingborg (87 km) · Copenhagen (104 km) · Halmstad (107 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.