Sibiu district, Romania

Places to visit near Avrig

Avrig is a town in Sibiu district, Romania, home to about 14,032 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit — 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches, 21 forts & heritage and 10 museums. The must-see places are The Fortified Church of Bradu (5 km), Culmea Pietriceaua (traseul CR) - Turnu Roșu (15 km) and Roșia Fortified Church (15 km).

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Avrig, Romania
Avrig, Sibiu district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Avrig at a glance

Location
Sibiu district, Romania
Population
about 14,032
Coordinates
45.7167° N, 24.3833° E
Places within 50 km
138 (49 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 museums

Top places to visit near Avrig

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Avrig

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Avrig. The closest is Culmea Pietriceaua (traseul CR) - Turnu Roșu (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Avrig

46 churches within 100 km of Avrig. The closest is Avrig Museum (2 km); the best-known is The Fortified Church of Bradu (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Avrig

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Avrig. The closest is Brukenthal Summer Palace (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Avrig

15 museums within 100 km of Avrig. The closest is Steam Locomotives Museum (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Avrig

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Avrig. The closest is Piciorul Boului (19 km); the best-known is Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Avrig

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Avrig. The closest is Cascada Urlătoarea Lupilor (16 km); the best-known is Cascada Bâlea (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Avrig

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 89 km on the road.

  1. Start in Avrig
  2. 21 km Cârţa Monastery · monastery, Sibiu
  3. 15 km The Fortified Church of Hosman · church, Sibiu
  4. 11 km Roșia Fortified Church · church, Sibiu
  5. 13 km The Fortified Church of Bradu · church, Sibiu
  6. 14 km Culmea Pietriceaua (traseul CR) - Turnu Roșu · viewpoint, Sibiu
  7. 15 km Back to Avrig

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Avrig by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4448Culmea Pietriceaua (traseul CR) - Turnu Roșu (15 km)
    Churches1946Avrig Museum (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2139Brukenthal Summer Palace (2 km)
    Other attractions3134Old Mill (17 km)
    Museums1015Steam Locomotives Museum (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Piciorul Boului (19 km)
    Waterfalls66Cascada Urlătoarea Lupilor (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Lacul Avrig (21 km)
    Caves14Picioru Boului Cave (19 km)
    Buddhist sites12Cârţa Monastery (21 km)

    Avrig: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Avrig?

    The Fortified Church of Bradu (church, about 5 km), Culmea Pietriceaua (traseul CR) - Turnu Roșu (viewpoint, about 15 km), Roșia Fortified Church (church, about 15 km), The Fortified Church of Hosman (church, about 16 km), Cârţa Monastery (monastery, about 21 km), Ciortea Est (viewpoint, about 22 km).

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

    138 places on Spotwander: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 31 other attractions, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Avrig?

    Culmea Pietriceaua (traseul CR) - Turnu Roșu, about 15 km by road; Chica Lacului (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Avrig?

    Avrig Museum, about 2 km by road; Biserica Evanghelică Luterană (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Avrig?

    Brukenthal Summer Palace, about 2 km by road; Cimitirul Eroilor Porumbacu de Sus (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Avrig?

    Start in Avrig, visit Cârţa Monastery, then The Fortified Church of Hosman, then Roșia Fortified Church, then The Fortified Church of Bradu, then Culmea Pietriceaua (traseul CR) - Turnu Roșu, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Avrig?

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

    Towns near Avrig

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