Medieval castles in Europe
Medieval castles across Europe, in 25,251 towns and cities: 43,403 listed in total. Fortified residences built to hold a hill, a river crossing or a border — the classic castle, from small keeps to vast royal seats.
- 123 UNESCO World Heritage
- 32 free to visit
- 73 house a museum
- 138 castle hotels
Choose a city
- A Pro Castle
- Aalborghus
- Aarberg Castle
- Aarburg Castleprivate
- Aarwangen Castle
- Abbadia Castle
- Abbaye de Chaloché
- Abbazia
- Abbey of Saint Mary of Maniace
- Abbot's Tower
- Aberdyfi Castle
- Aberedw Castle
- Abergavenny Castle
- Abtnaundorf Manor
- Achstetten Castle
- Ackeburg
- Ackergill Towercastle hotel
- Acrocorinth
- Adamov Cheateau
- Adamsches Schlösschen
- Adelmannschloss
- Adelssitz Kirchberg
- Adršpach
- Aertrycke Castle
Common questions
How many medieval castles are there in Europe?
43,403 — each with its location on the map, what it is, and the visiting details we could confirm.
Are medieval castles in Europe free to visit?
32 of 43,403 are confirmed free to visit, and 179 are ticketed. For the rest, entry is not confirmed yet — check each listing.
Are any medieval castles in Europe UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Yes — 123 of 43,403 are UNESCO-listed. Look for the World Heritage badge on the list.
Can you stay overnight in a castle in Europe?
Yes — 138 are castle hotels, with historic rooms you can book.