Castlemap

🇩🇪 Alemania

Castles near Colonia

101 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 Schloss Bensberg, 15 km al este of the city centre; the most famous is Castillo de Eltz — #60 of 5793 worldwide — 86 km al sur. The oldest dated site in the circle is Palacio de Aquisgrán, founded ca. 795.

The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Alemania (63), Países Bajos (28), Bélgica (10).

Within 25 km of Colonia

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 12 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 64 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q365.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Colonia?

The Castlemap atlas maps 101 landmarks (55 castillos · 11 fortalezas · 12 palacios · 23 ruinas) within 100 km of the centre of Colonia, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Colonia?

Schloss Bensberg, a Palacio 15 km al este of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Colonia?

Castillo de Eltz, ranked #60 of 5793 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 86 km al sur from Colonia.

What is the oldest castle near Colonia?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Palacio de Aquisgrán, founded ca. 795 — 64 km al oeste. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Düsseldorf (34 km) · Wuppertal (39 km) · Duisburgo (56 km) · Essen (57 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.