Castlemap

🇳🇱 Netherlands

Castles near The Hague

102 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 Kneuterdijk Palace, 1 km north-west of the city centre; the most famous is Royal Palace of Amsterdam — #182 of 8,133 worldwide — 51 km north-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Heeswijk Castle, founded c. 1050.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Netherlands (98), Belgium (4).

Within 25 km of The Hague

+ 7 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

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

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 32 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q36600.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near The Hague?

The Castlemap atlas maps 102 landmarks (55 castles · 22 fortresses · 11 palaces & châteaux · 14 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of The Hague, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to The Hague?

Kneuterdijk Palace, a palace 1 km north-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near The Hague?

Royal Palace of Amsterdam, ranked #182 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 51 km north-east from The Hague.

What is the oldest castle near The Hague?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Heeswijk Castle, founded c. 1050 — 91 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Rotterdam (21 km) · Amsterdam (50 km) · Utrecht (56 km) · Breda (63 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.