Veszprém district, Veszprém, Hungary

Places to visit near Ajka

Ajka is a town in Veszprém district, Veszprém, Hungary, home to about 31,407 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 64 caves, 32 forts & heritage, 42 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 churches. The must-see places are Devecser Kastélypark (11 km), Kab-hegy (12 km) and Hölgykő Vára (14 km).

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Ajka at a glance

Location
Veszprém district, Veszprém, Hungary
Population
about 31,407
Coordinates
47.1020° N, 17.5589° E
Places within 50 km
173 (47 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Ajka

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Caves near Ajka

68 caves within 100 km of Ajka. The closest is Pokol-lik (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ajka

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ajka. The closest is 2010. Október 4.-i Vörösiszap Katasztrófa, Gátszakadás (6 km); the best-known is Hölgykő Vára (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ajka

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ajka. The closest is Bolygó-völgy (11 km); the best-known is Kab-hegy (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kab-hegy · viewpoint · Veszprém · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Somló · viewpoint · Veszprém · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Haláp · viewpoint · Veszprém · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Hegyestű · viewpoint · Veszprém · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Bolygó-völgy · viewpoint · Veszprém · ~11 km
  • Csobánc · viewpoint · Veszprém · ~32 km · Must-see

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Churches near Ajka

29 churches within 100 km of Ajka. The closest is Szent Euszták-templom (18 km); the best-known is Szent Mihály-székesegyház (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ajka

17 museums within 100 km of Ajka. The closest is Bányászmúzeum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ajka

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ajka. The closest is Semlyékes-tó (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Ajka

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ajka
  2. 11 km Devecser Kastélypark · park, Veszprém
  3. 9 km Somló · viewpoint, Veszprém
  4. 1 km Somlói Vár · heritage site, Veszprém
  5. 29 km Hölgykő Vára · heritage site, Veszprém
  6. 16 km Kab-hegy · viewpoint, Veszprém
  7. 12 km Back to Ajka

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How to reach Ajka

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    Within 15 km of Ajka

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ajka by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves6468Pokol-lik (6 km)
    Forts & heritage32512010. Október 4.-i Vörösiszap Katasztrófa, Gátszakadás (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4243Bolygó-völgy (11 km)
    Churches1229Szent Euszták-templom (18 km)
    Museums417Bányászmúzeum (4 km)
    Other attractions1114Kinizsi-forrás (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38Semlyékes-tó (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Zirci Arborétum (38 km)
    Waterfalls22Csurgó-kút (12 km)
    Parks11Devecser Kastélypark (11 km)
    Buddhist sites11Peace Stupa Zalaszántó (43 km)

    Ajka: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ajka?

    Devecser Kastélypark (park, about 11 km), Kab-hegy (viewpoint, about 12 km), Hölgykő Vára (heritage site, about 14 km), Somló (viewpoint, about 19 km), Somlói Vár (heritage site, about 19 km), Essegvár (heritage site, about 21 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ajka?

    173 places on Spotwander: 64 caves, 32 forts & heritage, 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest cave to Ajka?

    Pokol-lik, about 6 km by road; Vashámori 1. Sz. Barlang (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ajka?

    2010. Október 4.-i Vörösiszap Katasztrófa, Gátszakadás, about 6 km by road; Esterházy-kastély (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ajka?

    Bolygó-völgy, about 11 km by road; Kab-hegy (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ajka?

    Start in Ajka, visit Devecser Kastélypark, then Somló, then Somlói Vár, then Hölgykő Vára, then Kab-hegy, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ajka?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Ajka

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ajka’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.