Mureș district, Romania

Places to visit near Apold

Apold is a town in Mureș district, Romania, home to about 3,086 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 71 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 museums. The must-see places are Biserica Fortificată Din Daia (9 km), Bethlen Mansion (12 km) and School on the Hill (14 km).

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Apold, Romania
Apold, Mureș district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Apold at a glance

Location
Mureș district, Romania
Population
about 3,086
Coordinates
46.1167° N, 24.8167° E
Places within 50 km
119 (31 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 churches and museums

Top places to visit near Apold

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Churches near Apold

105 churches within 100 km of Apold. The closest is Biserica Sfânta Maria (7 km); the best-known is Biserica Fortificată Din Daia (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Apold

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Apold. The closest is Bethlen Mansion (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Apold

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Apold. The closest is Valea Hartibaciului (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Apold

11 museums within 100 km of Apold. The closest is Sighișoara History Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Apold

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Apold. The closest is Breite Oak Tree Reserve (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Apold

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Apold. The closest is Bear Lake (73 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Apold

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Apold
  2. 9 km Biserica Fortificată Din Daia · church, Mureș
  3. 15 km Monastery Church · monastery, Mureș
  4. 1 km Sighișoara History Museum · museum, Mureș
  5. 1 km School on the Hill · hill, Mureș
  6. 14 km Bethlen Mansion · heritage site, Mureș
  7. 12 km Back to Apold

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How to reach Apold

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    Within 15 km of Apold

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Apold by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches71105Biserica Sfânta Maria (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2539Bethlen Mansion (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints133Valea Hartibaciului (35 km)
    Other attractions1415Biserică Fortificată (1 km)
    Museums611Sighișoara History Museum (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Breite Oak Tree Reserve (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Bear Lake (73 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascada Bâlea (71 km)
    Buddhist sites01Cârţa Monastery (51 km)
    Treks01Brașov (Solomon) - Poiana Sub Padină - Râșnov (99 km)

    Apold: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Apold?

    Biserica Fortificată Din Daia (church, about 9 km), Bethlen Mansion (heritage site, about 12 km), School on the Hill (hill, about 14 km), Tin Smiths' Tower (attraction, about 14 km), Tanners' Tower (attraction, about 14 km), Sighișoara History Museum (museum, about 14 km).

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

    119 places on Spotwander: 71 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 14 other attractions, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Apold?

    Biserica Sfânta Maria, about 7 km by road; Biserica Fortificată Din Daia (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Apold?

    Bethlen Mansion, about 12 km by road; Biserica Fortificată Din Movile (St. Michael) (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Apold?

    Valea Hartibaciului, about 35 km by road; Salina Praid (66 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Apold?

    Start in Apold, visit Biserica Fortificată Din Daia, then Monastery Church, then Sighișoara History Museum, then School on the Hill, then Bethlen Mansion, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Apold?

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

    Towns near Apold

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