Castlemap

🇦🇹 Austria

Castles near Villach

66 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 Burgruine Federaun, 5 km south of the city centre; the most famous is Predjama Castle — #169 of 7,738 worldwide — 92 km south. The oldest dated site in the circle is Udine Castle, founded c. 2300 BC.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Austria (48), Slovenia (14), Italy (4).

Within 25 km of Villach

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 20 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 13 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q483522.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Villach?

The Castlemap atlas maps 66 landmarks (26 castles · 2 fortresses · 6 palaces & châteaux · 32 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Villach, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Villach?

Burgruine Federaun, a ruin 5 km south of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Villach?

Predjama Castle, ranked #169 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 92 km south from Villach.

What is the oldest castle near Villach?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Udine Castle, founded c. 2300 BC — 77 km south-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Klagenfurt am Wörthersee (36 km) · Udine (77 km) · Ljubljana (81 km) · Graz (132 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.