Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Croatia

Croatia

The Top 20 Castles in Croatia

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Croatia. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 19, 2025

Diocletian's Palace Walls

Highlight • Historical Site

On the edge of the old town is still partially the city wall with some gates preserved.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Fortica Fortress, Omiš

Highlight • Castle

The ascent is especially at high temperatures .. annoying .. boulders and loose rubble .. at least where I am long .. you will be rewarded with a beautiful view …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.

Venetian Fortress (Kaštel), Pula

Highlight • Castle

The fortification is at a slightly elevated position in the middle of Pula.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Kamerlengo Fortress, Trogir

Highlight • Castle

The fortress including the tower can be visited. The entrance fee is currently 30 kuna for adults

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Medvedgrad Castle

Highlight • Castle

One of the best views of Zagreb from Medvednica. Also, the old town is decorated in colorful colors like a fairy tale. It's worth a visit.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Ston City Walls

Highlight • Monument

The medieval Ston is built strictly geometrically. The streets and apartment blocks are all at right angles to each other. There are many bars and restaurants in the alleys of …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Fort Lovrijenac

Highlight • Castle

The fort lies outside the historic old town - behind it is the modern Dubrovnik.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Land Gate (Veliki Revelin Tower), Korčula

Highlight • Historical Site

From the port you can reach the old town through the sea gate with a Latin inscription from 1592, which indicates that Korcula was founded after the fall of Troy.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

St. Michael's Fortress, Šibenik

Highlight • Castle

Castle in an elevated position within the city - from here you have a good view over Sibenik and the coast. There are two more fortifications or ruins that are even further above Sibenik.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Dvigrad Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Treat this place with respect.... It's a very nice ruïne.... And it's a nice place to enjoy the views...

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Already have an account?

Other adventures in Croatia

Discover the wild side of Zagreb – Medvednica Transversal

Collection by

Visit Zagreb

Medvednica Nature Park – the most scenic hikes above Zagreb

Collection by

Visit Zagreb

Medvednica Nature Park – beautiful day hikes to mountain huts

Collection by

Visit Zagreb

Triathlon 360 – my journey around the world

Collection by

Jonas Deichmann

From Bavaria to the Adriatic - My Bikepacking Adventure to Croatia 2023

Cycling Collection by

FullyMax

EuroVelo 9 – The Amber Route from the Baltic to Adriatic Sea

Cycling Collection by

Kristof

Slovenian mountains to island hopping around the Adriatic Crest

Mountain Biking Collection by

Natt Williams

The Dinaric Alps – explore the Adriatic Sea in a different way

Cycling Collection by

Vincent Reboul

Most popular routes in Croatia

Hiking in Croatia

Cycling in Croatia

Waterfall hikes in Croatia

MTB Trails in Croatia

Easy hikes in Croatia

Road Cycling Routes in Croatia

Running Trails in Croatia

Gravel biking in Croatia

Mountain Hikes in Croatia

Most popular attractions in Croatia

Places to see

Natural Monuments

Lakes

Waterfalls

Mountain Peaks

Huts

Canyons

Bike Parks

Caves

Mountain passes

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

Join komoot Now

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Explore Croatia’s best castles region by region:

Zagreb County Sava Lika-Senj Šibenik-Knin Split-Dalmatia Dubrovnik-Neretva Varaždin Primorje-Gorski Kotar Karlovac Istria Zadar County Krapina-Zagorje City of Zagreb

Explore more

Looking for the best castles somewhere else? Discover other guides in Croatia:

The Top 20 Castles in Croatia

Diocletian's Palace Walls

Fortica Fortress, Omiš

Venetian Fortress (Kaštel), Pula

Kamerlengo Fortress, Trogir

Medvedgrad Castle

Ston City Walls

Fort Lovrijenac

Land Gate (Veliki Revelin Tower), Korčula

St. Michael's Fortress, Šibenik

Dvigrad Ruins

Other adventures in Croatia

Most popular routes in Croatia

Most popular attractions in Croatia

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Explore more

Get ready to conquer new peaks

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️