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Castles near Copenhague

66 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 Palacio de Christiansborg, 1 km al este of the city centre; the most famous is Castillo de Kronborg — #71 of 5793 worldwide — 40 km al norte. The oldest dated site in the circle is Borgring, founded ca. 970.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Suecia (39), Dinamarca (27).

Within 25 km of Copenhague

+ 2 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 16 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

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

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1748.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Copenhague?

The Castlemap atlas maps 66 landmarks (28 castillos · 6 fortalezas · 25 palacios · 7 ruinas) within 100 km of the centre of Copenhague, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Copenhague?

Palacio de Christiansborg, a Palacio 1 km al este of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Copenhague?

Castillo de Kronborg, ranked #71 of 5793 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 40 km al norte from Copenhague.

What is the oldest castle near Copenhague?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Borgring, founded ca. 970 — 36 km al suroeste. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Malmö (29 km) · Helsingborg (42 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.