Brașov district, Romania

Places to visit near Apaţa

Apaţa is a town in Brașov district, Romania, home to about 2,929 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 41 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage and 11 caves. The must-see places are Sükösd-Bethlen (15 km), Cetatea Feldioara (20 km) and Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Gheorghe" (28 km).

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Apaţa, Romania
Apaţa, Brașov district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Apaţa at a glance

Location
Brașov district, Romania
Population
about 2,929
Coordinates
45.9500° N, 25.5167° E
Places within 50 km
136 (46 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Apaţa

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Churches near Apaţa

76 churches within 100 km of Apaţa. The closest is Biserică Evanghelică Fortificată (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Apaţa

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Apaţa. The closest is Poiana Marinka - Mosighet (BA) (23 km); the best-known is Murgol Mare (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Apaţa

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Apaţa. The closest is Kálnoky Castle (11 km); the best-known is Sükösd-Bethlen (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Apaţa

13 caves within 100 km of Apaţa. The closest is Peștera Hoților (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Apaţa

13 museums within 100 km of Apaţa. The closest is "Benedek Elek" Memorial House (28 km); the best-known is Muzeul Național Secuiesc (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Apaţa

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Apaţa. The closest is Lacul Pădureni (42 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Apaţa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.

  1. Start in Apaţa
  2. 7 km Peștera Hoților · cave, Brașov
  3. 8 km Sükösd-Bethlen · heritage site, Brașov
  4. 21 km Biserică Evanghelică Fortificată · church, Brașov
  5. 13 km Cetatea Feldioara · heritage site, Brașov
  6. 18 km Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Gheorghe" · church, Covasna
  7. 28 km Back to Apaţa

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How to reach Apaţa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Apaţa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4176Biserică Evanghelică Fortificată (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1850Poiana Marinka - Mosighet (BA) (23 km)
    Forts & heritage3547Kálnoky Castle (11 km)
    Caves1113Peștera Hoților (7 km)
    Museums1113"Benedek Elek" Memorial House (28 km)
    Other attractions711Castra of Hoghiz (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs210Lacul Pădureni (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Dealul Ciocaș - Dealul Vițelului (30 km)
    Waterfalls27Tigăi (18 km)
    Treks23Brașov (Centru) - Treptele Lui Gabony - Vf. Tâmpa - Șaua Tâmpa - Valea Cetății (45 km)
    Buddhist sites12Adămești Monastery (28 km)
    Parks11Parcul Elisabeta (29 km)

    Apaţa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Apaţa?

    Sükösd-Bethlen (heritage site, about 15 km), Cetatea Feldioara (heritage site, about 20 km), Peștera Hoților (cave, about 7 km), Biserică Evanghelică Fortificată (church, about 7 km), Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Gheorghe" (church, about 28 km), Vártemplom (church, about 28 km).

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

    136 places on Spotwander: 41 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 11 caves, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Apaţa?

    Biserică Evanghelică Fortificată, about 7 km by road; Biserica Săsească (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Apaţa?

    Poiana Marinka - Mosighet (BA), about 23 km by road; Barabaș (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Apaţa?

    Kálnoky Castle, about 11 km by road; Sükösd-Bethlen (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Apaţa?

    Start in Apaţa, visit Peștera Hoților, then Sükösd-Bethlen, then Biserică Evanghelică Fortificată, then Cetatea Feldioara, then Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Gheorghe", and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Apaţa?

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

    Towns near Apaţa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Apaţa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Apaţa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.