Békés district, Békés, Hungary

Places to visit near Elek

Elek is a town in Békés district, Békés, Hungary, home to about 5,465 people. Within 50 km by road there are 167 places to visit — 107 forts & heritage, 20 museums, 14 churches and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Gyulai Vár (16 km), Wenckheim-kastély (24 km) and Munkácsy Mihály Múzeum (25 km).

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Elek, Békés
Elek, Békés district, Békés, Hungary. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Elek at a glance

Location
Békés district, Békés, Hungary
Population
about 5,465
Coordinates
46.5333° N, 21.2500° E
Places within 50 km
167 (10 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 museums and churches

Top places to visit near Elek

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Forts & heritage near Elek

134 forts & heritage within 100 km of Elek. The closest is Andrássy-Almásy-kastély (6 km); the best-known is Wenckheim-kastély (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Elek

32 museums within 100 km of Elek. The closest is Tanyamúzeum (10 km); the best-known is Gyulai Vár (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Elek

28 churches within 100 km of Elek. The closest is Szent Miklós Román Ortodox Székesegyház (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Elek

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Elek. The closest is Pikó-rét (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Elek

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Elek. The closest is Körös-Maros Nemzeti Park, Kígyósi-puszta (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Elek

3 parks within 100 km of Elek. The closest is Árpád Gyógy-és Strandfürdő (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Elek

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Elek
  2. 6 km Andrássy-Almásy-kastély · heritage site, Békés
  3. 21 km Munkácsy Mihály Múzeum · museum, Békés
  4. 1 km Szlovák Tájház · museum, Békés
  5. 9 km Wenckheim-kastély · heritage site, Békés
  6. 12 km Gyulai Vár · museum, Békés
  7. 16 km Back to Elek

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How to reach Elek

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Elek by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage107134Andrássy-Almásy-kastély (6 km)
    Museums2032Tanyamúzeum (10 km)
    Churches1428Szent Miklós Román Ortodox Székesegyház (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1313Pikó-rét (20 km)
    Other attractions59Wenckheim-kastély (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Körös-Maros Nemzeti Park, Kígyósi-puszta (12 km)
    Parks23Árpád Gyógy-és Strandfürdő (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Bányató (33 km)
    Treks12Z (Békéscsaba, Jamina – Kereki – Szabadkígyós) (22 km)
    Buddhist sites12Mănăstirea Gai (44 km)
    Beaches & coast11Szanazugi Strand (Doboz) (23 km)

    Elek: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Elek?

    Gyulai Vár (museum, about 16 km), Wenckheim-kastély (heritage site, about 24 km), Munkácsy Mihály Múzeum (museum, about 25 km), Szlovák Tájház (museum, about 26 km), Andrássy-Almásy-kastély (heritage site, about 6 km), Tanyamúzeum (museum, about 10 km).

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

    167 places on Spotwander: 107 forts & heritage, 20 museums, 14 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Elek?

    Andrássy-Almásy-kastély, about 6 km by road; Vásárhelyi-Bréda-kastély (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Elek?

    Tanyamúzeum, about 10 km by road; Húsipari Történeti Kiállítás (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Elek?

    Szent Miklós Román Ortodox Székesegyház, about 16 km by road; Szent József-templom (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Elek?

    Start in Elek, visit Andrássy-Almásy-kastély, then Munkácsy Mihály Múzeum, then Szlovák Tájház, then Wenckheim-kastély, then Gyulai Vár, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Elek?

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

    Towns near Elek

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