Covasna district, Romania

Places to visit near Arcuș

Arcuș is a town in Covasna district, Romania, home to about 1,248 people. Within 50 km by road there are 148 places to visit — 36 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 museums. The must-see places are Vártemplom (4 km), Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Gheorghe" (4 km) and Muzeul Național Secuiesc (5 km).

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Arcuș, Romania
Arcuș, Covasna district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arcuș at a glance

Location
Covasna district, Romania
Population
about 1,248
Coordinates
45.9008° N, 25.7767° E
Places within 50 km
148 (39 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 Arcuș

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arcuș: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Arcuș

73 churches within 100 km of Arcuș. The closest is Vártemplom (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Arcuș

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arcuș. The closest is Beör Palace (5 km); the best-known is Cetatea Feldioara (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arcuș

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arcuș. The closest is Poiana Marinka - Mosighet (BA) (8 km); the best-known is Murgol Mare (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Arcuș

15 museums within 100 km of Arcuș. The closest is National Museum of the Eastern Carpathians (5 km); the best-known is Muzeul Național Secuiesc (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Arcuș

12 caves within 100 km of Arcuș. The closest is Peștera Hoților (32 km); the best-known is Grota Sulfuroasă (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arcuș

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arcuș. The closest is Mestecănișul de la Reci și Bălțile de la Ozun-Sântionlunca (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Arcuș

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arcuș
  2. 16 km Lacul Pădureni · lake, Covasna
  3. 15 km Vártemplom · church, Covasna
  4. 1 km Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Gheorghe" · church, Covasna
  5. 1 km Muzeul Național Secuiesc · museum, Covasna
  6. 18 km Cetatea Feldioara · heritage site, Brașov
  7. 20 km Back to Arcuș

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From travellers near Arcuș

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How to reach Arcuș

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arcuș by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3673Vártemplom (4 km)
    Forts & heritage4052Beör Palace (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2334Poiana Marinka - Mosighet (BA) (8 km)
    Museums1315National Museum of the Eastern Carpathians (5 km)
    Caves912Peștera Hoților (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens710Mestecănișul de la Reci și Bălțile de la Ozun-Sântionlunca (17 km)
    Other attractions89Castrul Roman de la Reci (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28Lacul Pădureni (16 km)
    Waterfalls57Tigăi (40 km)
    Treks34Brașov (Centru) - Treptele Lui Gabony - Vf. Tâmpa - Șaua Tâmpa - Valea Cetății (41 km)
    Parks11Parcul Elisabeta (5 km)
    Buddhist sites11Adămești Monastery (47 km)

    Arcuș: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arcuș?

    Vártemplom (church, about 4 km), Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Gheorghe" (church, about 4 km), Muzeul Național Secuiesc (museum, about 5 km), Castrul Roman de la Reci (attraction, about 14 km), Lacul Pădureni (lake, about 16 km), Cetatea Feldioara (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

    148 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 40 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums, 9 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Arcuș?

    Vártemplom, about 4 km by road; Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Gheorghe" (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arcuș?

    Beör Palace, about 5 km by road; Conacul Béldi-Mikes (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arcuș?

    Poiana Marinka - Mosighet (BA), about 8 km by road; Stația CFR satul Malnaș – Cetatea Hereț – vf. Bodoc – Vf. Codmeneș – Stația CFR satul Malnaș (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arcuș?

    Start in Arcuș, visit Lacul Pădureni, then Vártemplom, then Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Gheorghe", then Muzeul Național Secuiesc, then Cetatea Feldioara, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arcuș?

    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 Arcuș

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