Castlemap

🇸🇪 Sweden

Castles near Malmö

84 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 Malmö Castle, 3 km north of the city centre; the most famous is Kronborg Castle — #86 of 8,133 worldwide — 56 km north-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Borgring, founded c. 970.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Sweden (58), Denmark (26).

Within 25 km of Malmö

+ 1 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 36 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 11 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q2211.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Malmö?

The Castlemap atlas maps 84 landmarks (32 castles · 7 fortresses · 34 palaces & châteaux · 11 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Malmö, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Malmö?

Malmö Castle, a castle 3 km north of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Malmö?

Kronborg Castle, ranked #86 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 56 km north-west from Malmö.

What is the oldest castle near Malmö?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Borgring, founded c. 970 — 57 km west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Copenhagen (29 km) · Helsingborg (54 km) · Roskilde (58 km) · Kristianstad (86 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.