Harghita district, Romania

Places to visit near Corund

Corund is a town in Harghita district, Romania, home to about 6,091 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 27 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 museums. The must-see places are Salina Praid (12 km), Ansamblul Bisericii Reformate Din Cușmed (13 km) and Rapsóné Vára (16 km).

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Corund, Romania
Corund, Harghita district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Corund at a glance

Location
Harghita district, Romania
Population
about 6,091
Coordinates
46.4667° N, 25.1833° E
Places within 50 km
67 (19 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 churches and museums

Top places to visit near Corund

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Churches near Corund

82 churches within 100 km of Corund. The closest is Énlaki Unitárius Templom (9 km); the best-known is Ansamblul Bisericii Reformate Din Cușmed (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Corund

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Corund. The closest is Cetatea Firtos (4 km); the best-known is Rapsóné Vára (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Corund

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Corund. The closest is Heart of Jesus (12 km); the best-known is Salina Praid (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Corund

12 museums within 100 km of Corund. The closest is Muzeul Haáz Rezső (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Corund

8 caves within 100 km of Corund. The closest is Mária Grotta (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Corund

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Corund. The closest is Bear Lake (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Corund

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Corund
  2. 13 km Ansamblul Bisericii Reformate Din Cușmed · church, Harghita
  3. 11 km Salina Praid · viewpoint, Harghita
  4. 9 km Bear Lake · lake, Mureș
  5. 10 km Rapsóné Vára · heritage site, Harghita
  6. 26 km Lacul Zetea · lake, Harghita
  7. 22 km Back to Corund

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How to reach Corund

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Corund by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2782Énlaki Unitárius Templom (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1054Cetatea Firtos (4 km)
    Other attractions426Székelykapu (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints617Heart of Jesus (12 km)
    Museums312Muzeul Haáz Rezső (24 km)
    Caves58Mária Grotta (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Bear Lake (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Muntele de Sare (22 km)
    Waterfalls46Cascada Vărșag (20 km)
    Buddhist sites13Remetei Kolostor (20 km)
    Treks12Sószoros Tanösvény (12 km)

    Corund: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Corund?

    Salina Praid (viewpoint, about 12 km), Ansamblul Bisericii Reformate Din Cușmed (church, about 13 km), Rapsóné Vára (heritage site, about 16 km), Bear Lake (lake, about 21 km), Lacul Zetea (lake, about 22 km), Cetatea Firtos (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 27 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 4 other attractions, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Corund?

    Énlaki Unitárius Templom, about 9 km by road; Református Templom (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Corund?

    Cetatea Firtos, about 4 km by road; Tamási Áron House (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Corund?

    Heart of Jesus, about 12 km by road; Salina Praid (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Corund?

    Start in Corund, visit Ansamblul Bisericii Reformate Din Cușmed, then Salina Praid, then Bear Lake, then Rapsóné Vára, then Lacul Zetea, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Corund?

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

    Towns near Corund

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