Castlemap

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Castles near Maribor

75 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 Water Tower (Maribor), 1 km north-east of the city centre; the most famous is Hochosterwitz Castle — #330 of 8,133 worldwide — 93 km west.

The 100 km circle reaches into 4 countries — Austria (33), Slovenia (25), Croatia (14), Hungary (3).

Within 25 km of Maribor

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 6 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 39 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1010.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Maribor?

The Castlemap atlas maps 75 landmarks (38 castles · 2 fortresses · 13 palaces & châteaux · 22 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Maribor, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Maribor?

Water Tower (Maribor), a fortress 1 km north-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Maribor?

Hochosterwitz Castle, ranked #330 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 93 km west from Maribor.

Nearby city guides: Graz (60 km) · Zagreb (86 km) · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee (102 km) · Ljubljana (103 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.