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Castles near Odense
12 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 Egeskov Castle, 26 km south of the city centre; the most famous is Glücksburg Castle — #302 of 3,708 worldwide — 83 km south-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Sønderborg Castle, founded 1158.
The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Denmark (11), Germany (1).
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Egeskov Castle
26 km south · Castle
Egeskov Castle is located near Kværndrup, in the south of the island of Funen, Denmark.
- Koldinghus
58 km west · Castle
Koldinghus is a Danish royal castle in the town of Kolding on the south central part of the Jutland peninsula.
- Nyborg Castle
27 km east · Castle
Nyborg Slot is a restored medieval castle in Nyborg on the Danish island of Funen. The castle figures prominently in Danish history.
- Hvedholm Castle
35 km south · Castle
Hvedholm Castle is an estate and castle located near Faaborg on the island of Funen, Denmark. It is now the site of Hvedholm Slotshotel.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Glücksburg Castle
83 km south-west · Castle · #302 worldwide
Glücksburg Castle is one of the most significant Renaissance castles in Northern Europe.
- Sønderborg Castle
67 km south-west · Castle
Sønderborg Castle is located in the town of Sønderborg, Denmark on the island of Als in South Jutland.
- Gråsten Palace
73 km south-west · Palace & château
Gråsten Palace is located at Gråsten in the Jutland region of southern Denmark.
- Augustenborg Palace
60 km south-west · Palace & château
Augustenborg Palace is a Rococo-style palace in the southwestern part of Augustenborg, Als Island, Denmark, overlooking Augustenborg Fjord.
- Dragsholm Castle
76 km north-east · Castle
Dragsholm Castle is a historic building in Zealand, Denmark. For about 800 years there has been a building on the islet by the “drag”.
- Kalø Castle
97 km north · Ruin
Kalø Castle is a ruined castle located in eastern Jutland, in Denmark, 20 km from the city of Aarhus within Mols Bjerge National Park.
- Antvorskov
62 km east · Castle
Antvorskov Monastery was the principal Scandinavian monastery of the Catholic Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, located about one kilometer south of…
Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q25331.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Odense?
The Castlemap atlas maps 12 landmarks (9 castles · 2 palaces & châteaux · 1 ruin) within 100 km of the centre of Odense, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Odense?
Egeskov Castle, a castle 26 km south of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Odense?
Glücksburg Castle, ranked #302 of 3,708 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 83 km south-west from Odense.
What is the oldest castle near Odense?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Sønderborg Castle, founded 1158 — 67 km south-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Copenhagen (141 km) · Helsingborg (163 km) · Malmö (166 km) · Gothenburg (274 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.