Castlemap

🇭🇷 Croatia

Castles near Zagreb

51 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 Lotrščak Tower, 1 km north-west of the city centre; the most famous is Trakošćan Castle — #846 of 8,133 worldwide — 50 km north. The oldest dated site in the circle is Tržan Castle in Modruš, founded c. 900.

The 100 km circle reaches into 5 countries — Croatia (24), Slovenia (23), Bosnia and Herzegovina (2), Hungary (1), Austria (1).

Within 25 km of Zagreb

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 5 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 15 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1435.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Zagreb?

The Castlemap atlas maps 51 landmarks (27 castles · 5 fortresses · 6 palaces & châteaux · 13 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Zagreb, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Zagreb?

Lotrščak Tower, a fortress 1 km north-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Zagreb?

Trakošćan Castle, ranked #846 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 50 km north from Zagreb.

What is the oldest castle near Zagreb?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Tržan Castle in Modruš, founded c. 900 — 93 km south-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Maribor (86 km) · Ljubljana (117 km) · Rijeka (131 km) · Graz (146 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.