Castle ruins in Europe
Castle ruins across Europe, in 4,203 towns and cities: 5,138 listed in total. Walls, towers and crumbling gatehouses left to the weather — often free to wander and the most atmospheric photo stops of all.
- 15 UNESCO World Heritage
- 51 free to visit
- 6 house a museum
Choose a city
- Aberdour Castle
- Aberystwyth Castle
- Achanduin Castle
- Acton Burnell Castle
- Adare Desmond Castle
- Adršpach
- Aggstein Castleticketed
- Aghinolfi Castle
- Ahlsburg
- Åhus Castle
- Aizkraukle Castle
- Aizpute Castle
- Alsnö husUNESCO
- Alt Rued ruins
- Alt-Bechburg ruin
- Alt-Bichelsee Castle
- Alt-Ems
- Alt-Geroldseck Castle
- Alt-Haldenstein Castle
- Alt-Regensberg Castlefree entry
- Alt-Rheineck Castle Ruins
- Alt-Signau
- Alt-Süns Castleprivate
- Alt-Thierstein Castle
Common questions
How many castle ruins are there in Europe?
5,138 — each with its location on the map, what it is, and the visiting details we could confirm.
Are castle ruins in Europe free to visit?
51 of 5,138 are confirmed free to visit, and 62 are ticketed. For the rest, entry is not confirmed yet — check each listing.
Are any castle ruins in Europe UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Yes — 15 of 5,138 are UNESCO-listed. Look for the World Heritage badge on the list.