Romania

Places to visit near Balc

Balc is a town in Romania, home to about 3,512 people. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 9 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 caves. The must-see places are Lapiș Forest (21 km), Dacidava (26 km) and Cetatea Báthory (26 km).

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Balc, Romania
Balc, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Balc at a glance

Location
Romania
Population
about 3,512
Coordinates
47.2833° N, 22.5333° E
Places within 50 km
41 (11 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 Balc

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Balc: 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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Forts & heritage near Balc

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Balc. The closest is Castelul Bánffy (20 km); the best-known is Dacidava (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Balc

39 churches within 100 km of Balc. The closest is The Wooden Church of Derșida (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Balc

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Balc. The closest is Creaasta Serpilor (45 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Balc

23 caves within 100 km of Balc. The closest is Peștera Podireului II (43 km); the best-known is Vadu Crisului Cave (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Balc

19 museums within 100 km of Balc. The closest is Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Balc

14 waterfalls within 100 km of Balc. The closest is Cascada Dubina (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Balc

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Balc
  2. 21 km Lapiș Forest · nature spot, Sălaj
  3. 6 km Cetatea Báthory · heritage site, Sălaj
  4. 1 km Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei · monument, Sălaj
  5. 1 km Dacidava · heritage site, Sălaj
  6. 21 km The Wooden Church of Derșida · church, Sălaj
  7. 29 km Back to Balc

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From travellers near Balc

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How to reach Balc

    All places near Balc by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Balc by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage980Castelul Bánffy (20 km)
    Churches939The Wooden Church of Derșida (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints124Creaasta Serpilor (45 km)
    Caves723Peștera Podireului II (43 km)
    Other attractions321Cetatea Piatra Șoimului (28 km)
    Museums319Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (26 km)
    Waterfalls414Cascada Dubina (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413Lapiș Forest (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Vârșolț Lake (39 km)
    Treks01Piatra Bănișorului-Arborele Sequoia-lângă Vf. Bogdanului (73 km)

    Balc: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Balc?

    Lapiș Forest (nature spot, about 21 km), Dacidava (heritage site, about 26 km), Cetatea Báthory (heritage site, about 26 km), Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (monument, about 26 km), The Wooden Church of Derșida (church, about 29 km), Biserica de Lemn Din Derșida (church, about 29 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 9 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 1 viewpoint, 7 caves, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Balc?

    Castelul Bánffy, about 20 km by road; Dacidava (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Balc?

    The Wooden Church of Derșida, about 29 km by road; Biserica de Lemn Din Derșida (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Balc?

    Creaasta Serpilor, about 45 km by road; Pietrele Boiului (52 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Balc?

    Start in Balc, visit Lapiș Forest, then Cetatea Báthory, then Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei, then Dacidava, then The Wooden Church of Derșida, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Balc?

    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 Balc

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