Castlemap

🇸🇪 Suecia

Castles near Västerås

41 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 Castillo de Västerås, 1 km al sur of the city centre; the most famous is Palacio de Drottningholm — #96 of 5793 worldwide — 83 km al sureste. The oldest dated site in the circle is Alsnö hus, founded 1270.

Every one of them stands in Suecia — the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Västerås

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 22 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q25412.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Västerås?

The Castlemap atlas maps 41 landmarks (17 castillos · 22 palacios · 2 ruinas) within 100 km of the centre of Västerås, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Västerås?

Castillo de Västerås, a Castillo 1 km al sur of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Västerås?

Palacio de Drottningholm, ranked #96 of 5793 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 83 km al sureste from Västerås.

What is the oldest castle near Västerås?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Alsnö hus, founded 1270 — 63 km al sureste. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Upsala (67 km) · Estocolmo (92 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.