Castlemap

🇩🇪 Germany

Castles near Munich

43 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 Alter Hof, 1 km east of the city centre; the most famous is Neuschwanstein Castle — #8 of 8,133 worldwide — 89 km south-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Kloster Herrenchiemsee, founded 620.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Germany (30), Austria (13).

Within 25 km of Munich

+ 2 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 15 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1726.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Munich?

The Castlemap atlas maps 43 landmarks (16 castles · 4 fortresses · 19 palaces & châteaux · 4 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Munich, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Munich?

Alter Hof, a palace 1 km east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Munich?

Neuschwanstein Castle, ranked #8 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 89 km south-west from Munich.

What is the oldest castle near Munich?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Kloster Herrenchiemsee, founded 620 — 68 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Innsbruck (98 km) · Salzburg (116 km) · Stuttgart (190 km) · Linz (202 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.