Castle Map

Austria

Castles near Salzburg

48 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 Salzburg Residenz, 1 km south of the city centre; the most famous is Herrenchiemsee (#135 of 9,035 worldwide) 48 km west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Kloster Herrenchiemsee, founded 620.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries: Austria (40), Germany (8).

Within 25 km of Salzburg

+ 1 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

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

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 5 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q34713.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Salzburg?

The Castle Map atlas maps 48 landmarks (19 castles · 3 fortresses · 23 palaces & châteaux · 3 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Salzburg, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Salzburg?

Salzburg Residenz, a palace 1 km south of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Salzburg?

Herrenchiemsee, ranked #135 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 48 km west from Salzburg.

What is the oldest castle near Salzburg?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Kloster Herrenchiemsee, founded 620: 49 km west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Linz (108 km) · Munich (116 km) · Innsbruck (137 km) · Villach (144 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.