Medieval castles in Europe
Medieval castles across Europe, in 24,960 towns and cities: 42,517 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.
- 125 UNESCO World Heritage
- 46 free to visit
- 140 house a museum
- 178 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
- Abenberg Castle
- Aberdyfi Castle
- Aberedw Castle
- Abergavenny Castle
- Abtnaundorf Manor
- Achstetten Castle
- Ackeburg
- Ackergill Towercastle hotel
- Acrocorinthfree entry
- Adamov Cheateau
- Adamsches Schlösschen
- Adelmannschloss
- Adelssitz Kirchberg
- Adršpach
Common questions
How many medieval castles are there in Europe?
42,517 — 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?
46 of 42,517 are confirmed free to visit, and 240 are ticketed. For the rest, entry is not confirmed yet — check each listing.
Are any medieval castles in Europe UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Yes — 125 of 42,517 are UNESCO-listed. Look for the World Heritage badge on the list.
Can you stay overnight in a castle in Europe?
Yes — 178 are castle hotels, with historic rooms you can book.