Castlemap

🇵🇱 Poland

Castles near Świdnica

109 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 Grodno Castle, 12 km south-west of the city centre; the most famous is Książ Castle and park complex — #135 of 7,738 worldwide — 14 km west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Opočno Castle, founded 1068.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Poland (88), Czech Republic (21).

Within 25 km of Świdnica

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 31 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 44 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q387396.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Świdnica?

The Castlemap atlas maps 109 landmarks (61 castles · 6 fortresses · 9 palaces & châteaux · 33 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Świdnica, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Świdnica?

Grodno Castle, a castle 12 km south-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Świdnica?

Książ Castle and park complex, ranked #135 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 14 km west from Świdnica.

What is the oldest castle near Świdnica?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Opočno Castle, founded 1068 — 70 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Wałbrzych (17 km) · Legnica (47 km) · Jelenia Góra (53 km) · Nysa (73 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.