Brașov district, Romania

Places to visit near Augustin

Augustin is a town in Brașov district, Romania, home to about 1,207 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit — 44 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 caves. The must-see places are Sükösd-Bethlen (14 km), Murgol Mare (24 km) and Biserica Unitariană Petreni (25 km).

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

Augustin at a glance

Location
Brașov district, Romania
Population
about 1,207
Coordinates
46.0461° N, 25.5533° E
Places within 50 km
118 (34 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 caves

Top places to visit near Augustin

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Churches near Augustin

85 churches within 100 km of Augustin. The closest is Biserică Evanghelică Fortificată (21 km); the best-known is Biserica Unitariană Petreni (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Augustin

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Augustin. The closest is Kálnoky Castle (6 km); the best-known is Sükösd-Bethlen (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Augustin

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Augustin. The closest is Sat Bățanii Mici - Pârâul Cu Brazi - Poiana Mitaci (23 km); the best-known is Murgol Mare (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Augustin

13 caves within 100 km of Augustin. The closest is Peștera Hoților (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Augustin

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Augustin. The closest is Tinovul Mohoș (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Augustin

10 museums within 100 km of Augustin. The closest is "Benedek Elek" Memorial House (16 km); the best-known is Muzeul Național Secuiesc (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Augustin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 115 km on the road.

  1. Start in Augustin
  2. 25 km Biserica Unitariană Petreni · church, Harghita
  3. 7 km The Fortified Church of Drăușeni · church, Brașov
  4. 19 km Sükösd-Bethlen · heritage site, Brașov
  5. 17 km Kálnoky Castle · heritage site, Covasna
  6. 23 km Murgol Mare · viewpoint, Covasna
  7. 24 km Back to Augustin

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Augustin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4485Biserică Evanghelică Fortificată (21 km)
    Forts & heritage2239Kálnoky Castle (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1438Sat Bățanii Mici - Pârâul Cu Brazi - Poiana Mitaci (23 km)
    Caves1113Peștera Hoților (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens811Tinovul Mohoș (36 km)
    Museums710"Benedek Elek" Memorial House (16 km)
    Other attractions510Castra of Hoghiz (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Lake Saint Anne (34 km)
    Waterfalls24Tigăi (30 km)
    Buddhist sites22Adămești Monastery (40 km)
    Treks02Brașov (Solomon) - Poiana Sub Padină - Râșnov (62 km)
    Parks11Parcul Elisabeta (34 km)

    Augustin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Augustin?

    Sükösd-Bethlen (heritage site, about 14 km), Murgol Mare (viewpoint, about 24 km), Biserica Unitariană Petreni (church, about 25 km), Kálnoky Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), The Fortified Church of Drăușeni (church, about 27 km), The Fortified Church of Cața (church, about 27 km).

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

    118 places on Spotwander: 44 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 caves, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Augustin?

    Biserică Evanghelică Fortificată, about 21 km by road; Biserica Luterană (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Augustin?

    Kálnoky Castle, about 6 km by road; Castelul Daniel (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Augustin?

    Sat Bățanii Mici - Pârâul Cu Brazi - Poiana Mitaci, about 23 km by road; Murgol Mare (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Augustin?

    Start in Augustin, visit Biserica Unitariană Petreni, then The Fortified Church of Drăușeni, then Sükösd-Bethlen, then Kálnoky Castle, then Murgol Mare, and drive back — about 115 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Augustin?

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

    Towns near Augustin

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