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Castles near Utrecht

133 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 Ganzenmarkt 24-26, Utrecht, 1 km north-west of the city centre; the most famous is Royal Palace of Amsterdam — #182 of 8,133 worldwide — 35 km north-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Schwanenburg, founded 1020.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Netherlands (130), Germany (3).

Within 25 km of Utrecht

+ 16 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 47 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 34 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q39297398.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Utrecht?

The Castlemap atlas maps 133 landmarks (84 castles · 22 fortresses · 14 palaces & châteaux · 13 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Utrecht, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Utrecht?

Ganzenmarkt 24-26, Utrecht, a castle 1 km north-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Utrecht?

Royal Palace of Amsterdam, ranked #182 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 35 km north-west from Utrecht.

What is the oldest castle near Utrecht?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Schwanenburg, founded 1020 — 77 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Amsterdam (35 km) · Rotterdam (48 km) · The Hague (56 km) · Arnhem (56 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.