Bihor district, Romania

Places to visit near Borş

Borş is a town in Bihor district, Romania, home to about 3,346 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit — 84 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 museums and 11 churches. The must-see places are Roman-Catholic Basilica (13 km), Baroque Palace (13 km) and Church of Saint Ladislaus (14 km).

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Borş, Romania
Borş, Bihor district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Borş at a glance

Location
Bihor district, Romania
Population
about 3,346
Coordinates
47.1167° N, 21.8167° E
Places within 50 km
145 (12 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 museums and churches

Top places to visit near Borş

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Borş: 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 Borş

138 forts & heritage within 100 km of Borş. The closest is Csörsz-árok (9 km); the best-known is Baroque Palace (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Borş

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Borş. The closest is Halom (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Borş

37 museums within 100 km of Borş. The closest is Criș Land Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Borş

22 churches within 100 km of Borş. The closest is Szent Kereszt Felmagasztalása Templom (10 km); the best-known is Roman-Catholic Basilica (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Borş

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Borş. The closest is Cefa Natural Park (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Borş

6 caves within 100 km of Borş. The closest is Peștera Tășad (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Borş

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Borş
  2. 13 km Roman-Catholic Basilica · church, Bihor
  3. 1 km Baroque Palace · palace, Bihor
  4. 1 km Palatul Stern · heritage site, Bihor
  5. 1 km Oradea · church, Bihor
  6. 1 km Church of Saint Ladislaus · church, Bihor
  7. 14 km Back to Borş

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How to reach Borş

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    Within 15 km of Borş

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Borş by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage84138Csörsz-árok (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2644Halom (14 km)
    Museums1537Criș Land Museum (14 km)
    Churches1122Szent Kereszt Felmagasztalása Templom (10 km)
    Other attractions59Șirul Canonicilor (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Cefa Natural Park (34 km)
    Caves16Peștera Tășad (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Biharugra Fishponds (33 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascada Dubina (55 km)

    Borş: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Borş?

    Roman-Catholic Basilica (church, about 13 km), Baroque Palace (palace, about 13 km), Church of Saint Ladislaus (church, about 14 km), Oradea (church, about 14 km), Palatul Stern (heritage site, about 14 km), Palatul Vulturul Negru (attraction, about 14 km).

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

    145 places on Spotwander: 84 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 museums, 11 churches, 5 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Borş?

    Csörsz-árok, about 9 km by road; 1848/49-es Emlékmű (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Borş?

    Halom, about 14 km by road; Halom (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Borş?

    Criș Land Museum, about 14 km by road; "Ady Endre" Memorial Museum (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Borş?

    Start in Borş, visit Roman-Catholic Basilica, then Baroque Palace, then Palatul Stern, then Oradea, then Church of Saint Ladislaus, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Borş?

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

    Towns near Borş

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