Sălaj district, Romania

Places to visit near Cizer

Cizer is a town in Sălaj district, Romania, home to about 2,420 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 13 caves, 18 churches and 9 waterfalls. The must-see places are Vârșolț Lake (16 km), Bic Monastery (18 km) and History and Art County Museum (22 km).

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Cizer, Romania
Cizer, Sălaj district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cizer at a glance

Location
Sălaj district, Romania
Population
about 2,420
Coordinates
47.0667° N, 22.8833° E
Places within 50 km
93 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Cizer

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Forts & heritage near Cizer

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cizer. The closest is Bay Mansion in Treznea (22 km); the best-known is Statuie Lui Wesselényi Miklós (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Cizer

52 caves within 100 km of Cizer. The closest is Fose Septice Roaqua (22 km); the best-known is Peștera Vântului (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Cizer

42 churches within 100 km of Cizer. The closest is The Wooden Church of Sârbi (8 km); the best-known is Bic Monastery (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Cizer

27 waterfalls within 100 km of Cizer. The closest is Izbucul Mare (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cizer

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cizer. The closest is Mlaștina de la Iaz (22 km); the best-known is Lapiș Forest (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cizer

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cizer. The closest is Béltek-völgy (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Cizer

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cizer
  2. 18 km Bic Monastery · monastery, Sălaj
  3. 9 km Vârșolț Lake · lake, Sălaj
  4. 13 km Biserica Reformată-Calvină Zalău · church, Sălaj
  5. 1 km Statuie Lui Wesselényi Miklós · heritage site, Sălaj
  6. 1 km History and Art County Museum · museum, Sălaj
  7. 22 km Back to Cizer

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How to reach Cizer

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cizer by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2454Bay Mansion in Treznea (22 km)
    Caves1352Fose Septice Roaqua (22 km)
    Churches1842The Wooden Church of Sârbi (8 km)
    Waterfalls927Izbucul Mare (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens613Mlaștina de la Iaz (22 km)
    Other attractions813Copy of the Hungarian King St. Stephen's Crown (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints513Béltek-völgy (28 km)
    Museums411"Octavian Goga" Memorial Museum (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Vârșolț Lake (16 km)
    Treks11Piatra Bănișorului-Arborele Sequoia-lângă Vf. Bogdanului (36 km)
    Buddhist sites11Voivodeni Monastery (50 km)
    Parks01Parcul Central Simion Bărnuțiu (78 km)

    Cizer: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cizer?

    Vârșolț Lake (lake, about 16 km), Bic Monastery (monastery, about 18 km), History and Art County Museum (museum, about 22 km), Statuie Lui Wesselényi Miklós (heritage site, about 23 km), Biserica Reformată-Calvină Zalău (church, about 23 km), Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (monument, about 24 km).

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

    93 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 13 caves, 18 churches, 9 waterfalls, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cizer?

    Bay Mansion in Treznea, about 22 km by road; Holy Trinity Statue, Șimleu Silvaniei (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Cizer?

    Fose Septice Roaqua, about 22 km by road; Pestera Fugarilor (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cizer?

    The Wooden Church of Sârbi, about 8 km by road; Reformed Church in Crasna (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cizer?

    Start in Cizer, visit Bic Monastery, then Vârșolț Lake, then Biserica Reformată-Calvină Zalău, then Statuie Lui Wesselényi Miklós, then History and Art County Museum, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cizer?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves and churches.

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