Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén district, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary

Places to visit near Encs

Encs is a town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén district, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary, home to about 6,886 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 museums. The must-see places are Boldogkő Castle (9 km), Péchy-Zichy-kastély (10 km) and Patay-kastély (10 km).

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Encs, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
Encs, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén district, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Encs at a glance

Location
Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén district, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary
Population
about 6,886
Coordinates
48.3333° N, 21.1333° E
Places within 50 km
79 (66 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 Encs

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

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Encs. The closest is Csoma István Kastélya (3 km); the best-known is Boldogkő Castle (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Encs

49 churches within 100 km of Encs. The closest is Szent Anna-templom (2 km); the best-known is Református Templom (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Encs

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Encs. The closest is Fülelő-kilátó (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Encs

25 museums within 100 km of Encs. The closest is Ősi Magyar Címertár (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Encs

25 caves within 100 km of Encs. The closest is Földvári Aladár-barlang (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Encs

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Encs. The closest is Gibárti Vízerőmű (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Encs

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Encs
  2. 10 km Református Templom · church, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
  3. 6 km Boldogkő Castle · heritage site, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
  4. 1 km Péchy-Zichy-kastély · heritage site, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
  5. 8 km Patay-kastély · heritage site, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
  6. 6 km Régi Vay-kastély · heritage site, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
  7. 14 km Back to Encs

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How to reach Encs

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    Within 15 km of Encs

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Encs by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2864Csoma István Kastélya (3 km)
    Churches2049Szent Anna-templom (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints328Fülelő-kilátó (5 km)
    Museums1125Ősi Magyar Címertár (14 km)
    Caves625Földvári Aladár-barlang (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48Gibárti Vízerőmű (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Bodrogzug (33 km)
    Other attractions47Forró-Encs Train Station (2 km)
    Parks06Kasárne Kulturpark (54 km)
    Waterfalls03Hájske Waterfalls (51 km)
    Treks11Magyar Kálvária (48 km)

    Encs: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Encs?

    Boldogkő Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Péchy-Zichy-kastély (heritage site, about 10 km), Patay-kastély (heritage site, about 10 km), Vizsolyi Biblia (attraction, about 10 km), Református Templom (church, about 10 km), Régi Vay-kastély (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 museums, 6 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Encs?

    Csoma István Kastélya, about 3 km by road; Gata Földvár (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Encs?

    Szent Anna-templom, about 2 km by road; Nagyboldogasszony-templom (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Encs?

    Fülelő-kilátó, about 5 km by road; Nagy-Milic / Veľký Milič (45 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Encs?

    Start in Encs, visit Református Templom, then Boldogkő Castle, then Péchy-Zichy-kastély, then Patay-kastély, then Régi Vay-kastély, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Encs?

    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 Encs

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