Cluj district, Romania

Places to visit near Dej

Dej is a town in Cluj district, Romania, home to about 38,033 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 5 museums and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Biserica Reformată (1 km), Saint Nicholas Church (6 km) and Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church (7 km).

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Dej, Romania
Dej, Cluj district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dej at a glance

Location
Cluj district, Romania
Population
about 38,033
Coordinates
47.1500° N, 23.8667° E
Places within 50 km
59 (9 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Dej

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

128 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dej. The closest is Conacul Teleki (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Dej

61 churches within 100 km of Dej. The closest is Biserica Reformată (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Dej

13 museums within 100 km of Dej. The closest is "Ion Pop Reteganul" Memorial Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dej

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dej. The closest is Stufărișurile de la Sic (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dej

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dej. The closest is Lacul Lighet (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Dej

3 caves within 100 km of Dej. The closest is Count Bethlen's Crypt (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dej

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dej
  2. 1 km Biserica Reformată · church, Cluj
  3. 21 km Mănăstirea Nicula · church, Cluj
  4. 16 km Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church · church, Cluj
  5. 1 km Saint Nicholas Church · church, Cluj
  6. 7 km Conacul Teleki · heritage site, Cluj
  7. 5 km Back to Dej

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How to reach Dej

    All places near Dej by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dej by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage28128Conacul Teleki (5 km)
    Churches1761Biserica Reformată (1 km)
    Museums513"Ion Pop Reteganul" Memorial Museum (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Stufărișurile de la Sic (32 km)
    Other attractions15Sinagogă Din Gherla (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Lacul Lighet (40 km)
    Caves23Count Bethlen's Crypt (43 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Igniș (83 km)
    Parks01Parcul Central Simion Bărnuțiu (59 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascada Pișătoarea (44 km)
    Buddhist sites11Voivodeni Monastery (45 km)

    Dej: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dej?

    Biserica Reformată (church, about 1 km), Saint Nicholas Church (church, about 6 km), Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church (church, about 7 km), Mănăstirea Nicula (church, about 22 km), Conacul Teleki (heritage site, about 5 km), Samum (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    59 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 5 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dej?

    Conacul Teleki, about 5 km by road; Samum (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dej?

    Biserica Reformată, about 1 km by road; Saint Nicholas Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Dej?

    "Ion Pop Reteganul" Memorial Museum, about 15 km by road; History Museum (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dej?

    Start in Dej, visit Biserica Reformată, then Mănăstirea Nicula, then Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, then Saint Nicholas Church, then Conacul Teleki, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dej?

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

    Towns near Dej

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