Castlemap

🇸🇪 Sweden

Castles near Västerås

67 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 Västerås Castle, 1 km south of the city centre; the most famous is Stockholm Palace — #114 of 8,133 worldwide — 92 km east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Alsnö hus, founded c. 1270.

Every one of them stands in Sweden — the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Västerås

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 39 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q25412.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Västerås?

The Castlemap atlas maps 67 landmarks (28 castles · 1 fortress · 33 palaces & châteaux · 5 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Västerås, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Västerås?

Västerås Castle, a castle 1 km south of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Västerås?

Stockholm Palace, ranked #114 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 92 km east from Västerås.

What is the oldest castle near Västerås?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Alsnö hus, founded c. 1270 — 63 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Uppsala (67 km) · Örebro (85 km) · Stockholm (92 km) · Linköping (144 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.