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Castles near Roermond

157 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 Horn Castle, 3 km north-west of the city centre; the most famous is Fort Eben-Emael — #227 of 7,738 worldwide — 49 km south-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Kaiserpfalz Kaiserswerth, founded c. 700.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Netherlands (91), Germany (40), Belgium (26).

Within 25 km of Roermond

+ 3 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 40 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 78 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q9783.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Roermond?

The Castlemap atlas maps 157 landmarks (108 castles · 21 fortresses · 15 palaces & châteaux · 13 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Roermond, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Roermond?

Horn Castle, a castle 3 km north-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Roermond?

Fort Eben-Emael, ranked #227 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 49 km south-west from Roermond.

What is the oldest castle near Roermond?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Kaiserpfalz Kaiserswerth, founded c. 700 — 53 km east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Eindhoven (44 km) · Aachen (47 km) · Hasselt (54 km) · Düsseldorf (55 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.