Castlemap

🇩🇪 Alemania

Castles near Karlsruhe

73 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 Karlsruhe, 1 km al sureste of the city centre; the most famous is Castillo de Hohenzollern — #45 of 5793 worldwide — 88 km al sureste. The oldest dated site in the circle is Antiguo Castillo de Stuttgart, founded 950.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Alemania (56), Francia (17).

Within 25 km of Karlsruhe

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 19 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 26 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1040.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Karlsruhe?

The Castlemap atlas maps 73 landmarks (31 castillos · 3 fortalezas · 13 palacios · 26 ruinas) within 100 km of the centre of Karlsruhe, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Karlsruhe?

Palacio de Karlsruhe, a Palacio 1 km al sureste of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Karlsruhe?

Castillo de Hohenzollern, ranked #45 of 5793 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 88 km al sureste from Karlsruhe.

What is the oldest castle near Karlsruhe?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Antiguo Castillo de Stuttgart, founded 950 — 63 km al sureste. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Mannheim (53 km) · Estrasburgo (68 km) · Sarrebruck (105 km) · Wiesbaden (119 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.