Tavush Province district, Armenia

Places to visit near Berd

Berd is a town in Tavush Province district, Armenia, home to about 8,374 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 13 forts & heritage and 17 caves. The must-see places are Tavush Castle (1 km), Tavush Reservoir (5 km) and Shkhmuradi Monastery (10 km).

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Berd, Armenia
Berd, Tavush Province district, Armenia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Berd at a glance

Location
Tavush Province district, Armenia
Population
about 8,374
Coordinates
40.8813° N, 45.3890° E
Places within 50 km
110 (22 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 caves

Top places to visit near Berd

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Berd: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Berd

65 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Berd. The closest is Kenatssar (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kenatssar · viewpoint · Tavush Province · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Miapor · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Skhtorut · viewpoint · Tavush Province · ~17 km
  • Metslanj · viewpoint · Tavush Province · ~17 km
  • Arsar · viewpoint · Tavush Province · ~18 km
  • Hovk · viewpoint · Tavush Province · ~41 km · Must-see

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Churches near Berd

52 churches within 100 km of Berd. The closest is Kaptavanq Monastery (8 km); the best-known is Shkhmuradi Monastery (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Berd

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Berd. The closest is Tavush Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Berd

24 caves within 100 km of Berd. The closest is Khrami (8 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Khrami · cave · Tavush Province · ~8 km
  • Tsakk’ar · cave · Tavush Province · ~10 km
  • Ayratak · cave · Tavush Province · ~20 km
  • Hovk-1 · cave · Tavush Province · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Kat’naparr · cave · Tavush Province · ~21 km
  • Gosha Gold Mine · cave · Tovuz District · ~22 km

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Waterfalls near Berd

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Berd. The closest is Sharach (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Buddhist sites near Berd

15 buddhist sites within 100 km of Berd. The closest is Srveghi Vanq (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Berd

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Berd
  2. 1 km Tavush Castle · heritage site, Tavush Province
  3. 5 km Tavush Reservoir · reservoir, Tavush Province
  4. 12 km Nor Varagavank Monastery · monastery, Tavush Province
  5. 7 km Shkhmuradi Monastery · monastery, Tavush Province
  6. 15 km Kenatssar · viewpoint, Tavush Province
  7. 16 km Back to Berd

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How to reach Berd

    All places near Berd by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Berd by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2465Kenatssar (16 km)
    Churches2652Kaptavanq Monastery (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1328Tavush Castle (1 km)
    Caves1724Khrami (8 km)
    Waterfalls1217Sharach (23 km)
    Buddhist sites615Srveghi Vanq (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs511Tavush Reservoir (5 km)
    Other attractions26Վարդան Մամիկոնյանի կաղնի (27 km)
    Museums16Memorial Museum of Molla Panah Vagif and Molla Vali Vidadi (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Ijevan Arboretum (27 km)
    Parks11Yell Extreme Park (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Shah Abbas Mosque (31 km)
    Treks11Gandzakar - Hovk (32 km)

    Berd: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Berd?

    Tavush Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Tavush Reservoir (reservoir, about 5 km), Shkhmuradi Monastery (monastery, about 10 km), Nor Varagavank Monastery (monastery, about 13 km), Kenatssar (viewpoint, about 16 km), Miapor (viewpoint, about 27 km).

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

    110 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 17 caves, 12 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Berd?

    Kenatssar, about 16 km by road; Skhtorut (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Berd?

    Kaptavanq Monastery, about 8 km by road; Shkhmuradi Monastery (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Berd?

    Tavush Castle, about 1 km by road; Mother Armenia (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Berd?

    Start in Berd, visit Tavush Castle, then Tavush Reservoir, then Nor Varagavank Monastery, then Shkhmuradi Monastery, then Kenatssar, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Berd?

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

    Towns near Berd

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