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Castles near Basilea

92 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

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The closest is Binningen Castle, 3 km al suroeste of the city centre; the most famous is Castillo de Habsburgo — #87 of 5793 worldwide — 46 km al este. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castillo de Laufen, founded 858.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Suiza (69), Francia (14), Alemania (9).

Within 25 km of Basilea

+ 1 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

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

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 40 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q78.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Basilea?

The Castlemap atlas maps 92 landmarks (61 castillos · 5 fortalezas · 26 ruinas) within 100 km of the centre of Basilea, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Basilea?

Binningen Castle, a Castillo 3 km al suroeste of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Basilea?

Castillo de Habsburgo, ranked #87 of 5793 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 46 km al este from Basilea.

What is the oldest castle near Basilea?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castillo de Laufen, founded 858 — 78 km al este. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Mulhouse (28 km) · Friburgo de Brisgovia (52 km) · Berna (69 km) · Winterthur (86 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.