🇦🇹 Austria
Castles near Linz
25 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 Linz Palace, 1 km west of the city centre; the most famous is Český Krumlov Castle — #352 of 3,708 worldwide — 56 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Dürnstein castle ruins, founded 1130.
The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Austria (19), Czech Republic (6).
Within 25 km of Linz
- Linz Palace
1 km west · Palace & château
Linz Castle is located on a hill above the old town district of Linz, Austria, directly on the Danube.
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Český Krumlov Castle
56 km north · Castle · #352 worldwide
Český Krumlov Castle is a castle in Český Krumlov in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.
- Rožmberk Castle
39 km north · Castle
Rožmberk is a castle situated in South Bohemia near Rožmberk nad Vltavou in the Czech Republic.
- Schloss Ort
57 km south-west · Castle
Schloss Ort is an Austrian castle situated in the Traunsee lake, in Gmunden, 19 kilometres from Vöcklabruck, the gate to Salzkammergut.
- Persenbeug Castle
60 km east · Castle
Persenbeug Castle is a castle in Lower Austria, Austria. Persenbeug Castle is 239 metres above sea level.
- Burg Clam
38 km east · Castle
Burg Clam is a medieval castle in the Upper Austria area of Austria. It is situated 337 metres above sea level.
- Burg Vichtenstein
53 km north-west · Castle
Burg Vichtenstein is a castle in Upper Austria, Austria. Burg Vichtenstein is 531 metres above sea level.
- Burg Neuhaus
25 km north-west · Castle
Burg Neuhaus is a castle in Upper Austria, Austria. Burg Neuhaus is 420 metres above sea level.
- Burg Pürnstein
30 km north-west · Castle
Burg Pürnstein is a castle in Upper Austria, Austria. Burg Pürnstein is 537 metres above sea level.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Hluboká Castle
84 km north · Castle
Hluboká Castle is a historic château situated in Hluboká nad Vltavou. It is considered one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic.
- Artstetten Castle
68 km east · Castle
Artstetten Castle is a historic Schloss near the Wachau valley in Lower Austria, in the municipality of Artstetten-Pöbring.
- Kaiservilla
82 km south-west · Palace & château
The Kaiservilla in Bad Ischl, Upper Austria, was the summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known as Sisi.
- Aggstein Castle
84 km east · Ruin
Aggstein Castle is a ruined castle on the right bank of the Danube in Wachau, Austria. The castle dates to the 12th century.
- Dürnstein castle ruins
92 km east · Ruin
Dürnstein Castle is the ruin of a medieval rock castle in Austria. It is located in Dürnstein, in the Lower Austrian Wachau region on the Danube…
- Schloss Fuschl
94 km south-west · Castle
Schloss Fuschl is a castle in the municipality of Hof bei Salzburg, in the Land Salzburg in western Austria.
- Schallaburg
80 km east · Castle
Schallaburg Castle is a castle in the village of Schallaburg in the municipality of Schollach, near the Wachau valley, Lower Austria, north of the…
- Kratochvíle
84 km north · Palace & château
Kratochvíle Castle is a Renaissance castle in Petrův Dvůr in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.
- Burg Heidenreichstein
87 km north-east · Castle
Burg Heidenreichstein is a castle in Lower Austria, Austria. Burg Heidenreichstein is 556 metres above sea level.
- Plankenstein Castle
80 km south-east · Castle
Burg Plankenstein is a castle in Lower Austria, Austria. Burg Plankenstein is 657 metres above sea level.
- Rappottenstein Castle
63 km east · Castle
Burg Rappottenstein is a castle in Rappottenstein, Lower Austria, Austria. Burg Rappottenstein is 683 metres above sea level.
- Helfenburk
95 km north · Ruin
Helfenburk is a castle ruin in the municipality of Krajníčko, 5.5 kilometres from the town of Bavorov in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech…
+ 4 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q41329.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Linz?
The Castlemap atlas maps 25 landmarks (18 castles · 3 palaces & châteaux · 4 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Linz, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Linz?
Linz Palace, a palace 1 km west of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Linz?
Český Krumlov Castle, ranked #352 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 56 km north from Linz.
What is the oldest castle near Linz?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Dürnstein castle ruins, founded 1130 — 92 km east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Salzburg (108 km) · Vienna (155 km) · Graz (162 km) · Plzeň (173 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.