Castlemap

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Castles near Olomouc

64 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 Olomouc Fortress, 1 km east of the city centre; the most famous is Špilberk Castle — #401 of 8,133 worldwide — 65 km south-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Trenčín Castle, founded c. 1050.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Czech Republic (47), Poland (12), Slovakia (5).

Within 25 km of Olomouc

Day trips: 25–60 km

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

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 27 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q81137.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Olomouc?

The Castlemap atlas maps 64 landmarks (28 castles · 2 fortresses · 16 palaces & châteaux · 18 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Olomouc, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Olomouc?

Olomouc Fortress, a fortress 1 km east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Olomouc?

Špilberk Castle, ranked #401 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 65 km south-west from Olomouc.

What is the oldest castle near Olomouc?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Trenčín Castle, founded c. 1050 — 97 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Brno (64 km) · Ostrava (80 km) · Trenčín (97 km) · Nysa (98 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.