Dibër County district, Albania

Places to visit near Burrel

Burrel is a town in Dibër County district, Albania, home to about 15,405 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit — 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 10 churches and 17 caves. The must-see places are King Zog (1 km), Ulza Lake (13 km) and Mali I Dejës (20 km).

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Burrel, Albania
Burrel, Dibër County district, Albania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Burrel at a glance

Location
Dibër County district, Albania
Population
about 15,405
Coordinates
41.6103° N, 20.0089° E
Places within 50 km
127 (56 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 Burrel

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

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Burrel. The closest is Mali I Dejës (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Burrel

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Burrel. The closest is King Zog (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Burrel

27 churches within 100 km of Burrel. The closest is Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World, Rrëshen (26 km); the best-known is Kisha e Shna Ndout (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Burrel

17 caves within 100 km of Burrel. The closest is Shpella e Blazit (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Burrel

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Burrel. The closest is Ulza Lake (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Burrel

14 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Burrel. The closest is Xhamia e Burrelit (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Burrel

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

  1. Start in Burrel
  2. 13 km Ulza Lake · lake, Dibër County
  3. 24 km Mali I Dejës · viewpoint, Dibër County
  4. 20 km Xhamia e Burrelit · mosque or dargah, Dibër County
  5. 1 km King Zog · heritage site, Dibër County
  6. 1 km Burrel Prison · museum, Dibër County
  7. 1 km Back to Burrel

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How to reach Burrel

    All places near Burrel by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Burrel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2144Mali I Dejës (20 km)
    Forts & heritage2539King Zog (1 km)
    Churches1027Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World, Rrëshen (26 km)
    Caves1717Shpella e Blazit (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1215Ulza Lake (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs814Xhamia e Burrelit (1 km)
    Museums1113Burrel Prison (1 km)
    Other attractions713Shpella e Valit (15 km)
    Beaches & coast110Shëngjin Beach (49 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens88Rezervati Natyror I Menaxhuar "Liqeni I Ulzës" (15 km)
    Waterfalls56Hurdha e Kecit (22 km)
    Parks22Rinia Park (44 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Kalaja e Shurdhahut (74 km)

    Burrel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Burrel?

    King Zog (heritage site, about 1 km), Ulza Lake (lake, about 13 km), Mali I Dejës (viewpoint, about 20 km), Burrel Prison (museum, about 1 km), Xhamia e Burrelit (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Mali I Krujes (viewpoint, about 25 km).

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

    127 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 17 caves, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Burrel?

    Mali I Dejës, about 20 km by road; Maja e Kreshtes (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Burrel?

    King Zog, about 1 km by road; Kalaja e Xibrit (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Burrel?

    Cathedral of Jesus Saviour of the World, Rrëshen, about 26 km by road; Kisha e Shna Ndout (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Burrel?

    Start in Burrel, visit Ulza Lake, then Mali I Dejës, then Xhamia e Burrelit, then King Zog, then Burrel Prison, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Burrel?

    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 Burrel

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