Castle Map

Germany

Castles near Trier

155 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 Electoral Palace (Trier), 1 km south-east of the city centre; the most famous is Eltz Castle (#74 of 9,035 worldwide) 71 km north-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Celtic circular wall of Otzenhausen, founded c. 350 BC.

The 100 km circle reaches into 4 countries: Germany (97), Luxembourg (49), France (5), Belgium (4).

Within 25 km of Trier

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 54 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 72 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q3138.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Trier?

The Castle Map atlas maps 155 landmarks (59 castles · 7 fortresses · 28 palaces & châteaux · 61 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Trier, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Trier?

Electoral Palace (Trier), a palace 1 km south-east of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Trier?

Eltz Castle, ranked #74 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 71 km north-east from Trier.

What is the oldest castle near Trier?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Celtic circular wall of Otzenhausen, founded c. 350 BC: 30 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Luxembourg (40 km) · Saarbrücken (64 km) · Metz (78 km) · Kaiserslautern (88 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.