Pajštún Castle
| Pajštún Castle | |
|---|---|
| Borinka, Slovakia | |
View of the castle ruins. | |
| Site information | |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 48°16′32″N 17°04′58″E / 48.275439°N 17.082826°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13th century |
| Materials | Limestone |
| Demolished | 19th century |
Pajštún Castle or Pajštún (Slovak: Pajštúnsky hrad, Hungarian: Pozsonyborostyánkő, German: Peilenstein) is a ruined medieval castle in the municipality of Borinka in the Bratislava region of Slovakia. It is located on the western edge of the Little Carpathians at an altitude of 486 m. Because of its proximity to Bratislava, the castle is a popular hiking destination for the city's inhabitants.