Castle Map

Luxembourg

Castles near Luxembourg

101 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 Grand Ducal Palace, 1 km east of the city centre; the most famous is Porta Nigra (#88 of 9,035 worldwide) 40 km north-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Celtic circular wall of Otzenhausen, founded c. 350 BC.

The 100 km circle reaches into 4 countries: Luxembourg (49), Germany (29), Belgium (12), France (11).

Within 25 km of Luxembourg

+ 23 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 16 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 26 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1842.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Luxembourg?

The Castle Map atlas maps 101 landmarks (37 castles · 7 fortresses · 23 palaces & châteaux · 34 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Luxembourg, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Luxembourg?

Grand Ducal Palace, a palace 1 km east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Luxembourg?

Porta Nigra, ranked #88 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 40 km north-east from Luxembourg.

What is the oldest castle near Luxembourg?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Celtic circular wall of Otzenhausen, founded c. 350 BC: 63 km east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Trier (40 km) · Metz (55 km) · Saarbrücken (76 km) · Nancy (102 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.