Chełm district, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland

Places to visit near Chełm

Chełm is a town in Chełm district, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland, home to about 68,043 people. Within 50 km by road there are 157 places to visit — 75 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens and 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Victorious Mother of God Church (1 km), Chełm Chalk Undergrounds (1 km) and Klasztor Bazylianów (2 km).

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Chełm, Lublin Voivodeship
Chełm, Chełm district, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chełm at a glance

Location
Chełm district, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland
Population
about 68,043
Coordinates
51.1431° N, 23.4716° E
Places within 50 km
157 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Chełm

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chełm: 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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Churches near Chełm

124 churches within 100 km of Chełm. The closest is Victorious Mother of God Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Chełm

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chełm. The closest is Klasztor Bazylianów (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chełm

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chełm. The closest is Rezerwat Wolwinów (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chełm

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chełm. The closest is Bagno Jezioro (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Chełm

7 museums within 100 km of Chełm. The closest is Chełm Chalk Undergrounds (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Chełm

4 parks within 100 km of Chełm. The closest is City Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Chełm

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chełm
  2. 1 km Victorious Mother of God Church · church, Chełm
  3. 1 km Chełm Chalk Undergrounds · museum, Chełm
  4. 1 km Pałac Biskupów Unickich · heritage site, Chełm
  5. 1 km Basilica of the Birth of the Virgin Mary · church, Chełm
  6. 1 km Klasztor Bazylianów · heritage site, Chełm
  7. 2 km Back to Chełm

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How to reach Chełm

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chełm by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches75124Victorious Mother of God Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2443Klasztor Bazylianów (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3135Rezerwat Wolwinów (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1030Bagno Jezioro (34 km)
    Other attractions79Small Synagogue (1 km)
    Museums47Chełm Chalk Undergrounds (1 km)
    Parks24City Park (1 km)
    Treks34Szlak Ariański (26 km)
    Buddhist sites02Włodawa Miasto Trzech Kultur (56 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Hałda Bogdanka (47 km)
    Beaches & coast01Central Beach (57 km)

    Chełm: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chełm?

    Victorious Mother of God Church (church, about 1 km), Chełm Chalk Undergrounds (museum, about 1 km), Klasztor Bazylianów (heritage site, about 2 km), Basilica of the Birth of the Virgin Mary (church, about 2 km), Pałac Biskupów Unickich (heritage site, about 2 km), Pałac Kretzschmarów (heritage site, about 2 km).

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

    157 places on Spotwander: 75 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Chełm?

    Victorious Mother of God Church, about 1 km by road; Zbór Kościoła Adwentystów Dnia Siódmego (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chełm?

    Klasztor Bazylianów, about 2 km by road; Pałac Biskupów Unickich (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Chełm?

    Rezerwat Wolwinów, about 5 km by road; Rezerwat Bagno Serebryskie (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chełm?

    Start in Chełm, visit Victorious Mother of God Church, then Chełm Chalk Undergrounds, then Pałac Biskupów Unickich, then Basilica of the Birth of the Virgin Mary, then Klasztor Bazylianów, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chełm?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Chełm

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