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Castles near Ginebra
49 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 Palais Wilson, 2 km al norte of the city centre; the most famous is Castillo de Chillon — #128 of 5793 worldwide — 64 km al este. The oldest dated site in the circle is Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, founded 1000.
The 100 km circle reaches into 3 countries — Suiza (38), Francia (6), Italia (5).
Within 25 km of Ginebra
- Toblerone Line
25 km al noreste · Fortaleza
The Toblerone line is a 10 km long defensive line made of "dragon's teeth" fortifications built during the Second World War between Bassins and…
- Palais Wilson
2 km al norte · Palacio
El Palais Wilson en Ginebra, Suiza, es la sede actual de la Oficina del Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos.
- Castillo de Coppet
13 km al norte · Palacio
El castillo de Coppet es un château en el municipio de Coppet del Cantón de Vaud en Suiza. Forma parte del patrimonio nacional suizo.
- Prangins Castle
23 km al norte · Castillo
Prangins Castle is a castle in the municipality of Prangins of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
- Nyon Castle
21 km al norte · Castillo
Nyon Castle is a castle in the municipality of Nyon of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
- Chateau de Tournay
4 km al norte · Castillo
The Tournay Castle is a castle in the municipality of Pregny-Chambésy, in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland.
- Dardagny Castle
12 km al oeste · Castillo
Dardagny Castle is a castle in the municipality of Dardagny in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland.
- Rouelbeau Castle
7 km al noreste · Ruina
Rouelbeau Castle is a ruined lowland fortress in the municipality of Meinier and the only comprehensively visible remnant of a medieval castle in the…
- Château de Bossey
17 km al norte · Castillo
Day trips: 25–60 km
- Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard
38 km al sur · Castillo
The Château de Menthon is a medieval castle located in the commune of Menthon-Saint-Bernard, 12 kilometres south of Annecy in the Haute-Savoie…
- Castillo de Annecy
34 km al sur · Castillo
El castillo de Annecy es un castillo restaurado que domina la vieja ciudad de Annecy, en el departamento Haute-Savoie de la región Rhône-Alpes de…
- Palacio de Rumine
52 km al noreste · Palacio
El Palacio de Rumine Es un edificio del siglo XIX en estilo florentino renacentista en Lausana, al oeste de Suiza.
- Château d'Ouchy
50 km al noreste · Palacio
The Château d'Ouchy is a hotel built on the site of a former medieval castle in the Ouchy lakeside neighbourhood of Lausanne, Switzerland by…
- Castillo de Vufflens
44 km al noreste · Castillo
El Castillo de Vufflens es un castillo doble medieval ubicado en la comuna de Vufflens-le-Château en el Cantón de Vaud, Suiza.
- Château Saint-Maire
52 km al noreste · Castillo
Château Saint-Maire is a castle in Lausanne, Switzerland, that serves as the seat of the cantonal government, the Council of State of Vaud.
- Château Allaman
36 km al noreste · Palacio
Allaman Castle is a castle in the municipality of Allaman in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
- Morges Castle
43 km al noreste · Castillo
Morges Castle is a medieval castle in the Swiss municipality of Morges in the canton of Vaud. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
- La Sarraz Castle
58 km al noreste · Castillo
La Sarraz Castle is a castle in the municipality of La Sarraz of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
- Rolle Castle
32 km al noreste · Castillo
Rolle Castle is a castle in the municipality of Rolle of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
- Beaulieu Castle
51 km al noreste · Castillo
Beaulieu Castle is a château in the municipality of Lausanne of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
- Aubonne Castle
38 km al noreste · Castillo
Aubonne Castle is a castle in the municipality of Aubonne of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
+ 1 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.
Farther afield: 60–100 km
- Castillo de Chillon
64 km al este · Castillo · n.º 128 del mundo
El castillo de Chillon es un castillo de Suiza de origen medieval que se encuentra a orillas del lago Lemán, en la comuna de Veytaux, en el cantón de…
- Castle of the counts of Gruyères
83 km al noreste · Castillo
The Castle of Gruyères, located in the medieval town of Gruyères, Fribourg, is one of the most famous in Switzerland.
- Basílica de Valère
94 km al este · Castillo
La basílica de Valère o fortaleza de Valère, es una iglesia fortificada localizada en Sion, en el cantón de Valais en Suiza.
- Fort de Joux
77 km al norte · Fortaleza
El Fort de Joux o castillo de Joux es un castillo medieval francés, convertido en una fortaleza, situada en La Cluse-et-Mijoux, en el departamento de…
- Castillo de Tourbillon
94 km al este · Ruina
El castillo de Tourbillon es un castillo en Sion, en el cantón de Valais, Suiza.
- Aigle Castle
65 km al este · Castillo
Aigle Castle is a castle in the municipality of Aigle of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
- Château de Chambéry
73 km al sur · Castillo
The Château des ducs de Savoie, also known as Château de Chambéry, is a fortified castle dating from the 11th century.
- Saint-Pierre Castle
100 km al sureste · Castillo
Saint-Pierre Castle is a late 12th century castle located at Saint-Pierre in the Aosta Valley, Italy.
- Yverdon-les-Bains Castle
74 km al noreste · Castillo
Yverdon-les-Bains Castle is a castle in the municipality of Yverdon-les-Bains of the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland.
- Castillo de Grandson
78 km al noreste · Castillo
El castillo de Grandson es un castillo medieval fortificado situado en la comuna suiza de Grandson, en las proximidades del lago de Neuchâtel…
- Fort de la Redoute Ruinée
82 km al sureste · Ruina
The Fort de la Redoute Ruinée was a French fort overlooking the Col de la Traversette near La Rosière in the Alps between 1892 and 1945.
- Chenaux Castle
90 km al noreste · Castillo
Chenaux Castle is a castle in the municipality of Estavayer-le-Lac of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.
+ 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 Q71.
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are near Ginebra?
The Castlemap atlas maps 49 landmarks (31 castillos · 4 fortalezas · 5 palacios · 9 ruinas) within 100 km of the centre of Ginebra, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the closest castle to Ginebra?
Palais Wilson, a Palacio 2 km al norte of the city centre.
What is the most famous castle near Ginebra?
Castillo de Chillon, ranked #128 of 5793 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 64 km al este from Ginebra.
What is the oldest castle near Ginebra?
The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard, founded 1000 — 38 km al sur. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.
Nearby city guides: Annecy (33 km) · Lausana (52 km) · Besanzón (116 km) · Berna (129 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.