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

Places to visit near Halmaj

Halmaj is a town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén district, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary, home to about 1,869 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 20 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 museums. The must-see places are Régi Vay-kastély (18 km), Ősi Magyar Címertár (18 km) and Rákóczi-kastély (18 km).

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

Halmaj at a glance

Location
Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén district, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary
Population
about 1,869
Coordinates
48.2500° N, 21.0000° E
Places within 50 km
73 (51 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 Halmaj

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

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Halmaj. The closest is Volt Csoma-Farkas-kúria (8 km); the best-known is Régi Vay-kastély (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Halmaj

42 churches within 100 km of Halmaj. The closest is Református Templom (4 km); the best-known is Református Templom (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Halmaj

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Halmaj. The closest is Kunhalom (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kunhalom · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~6 km
  • Löszfal · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~8 km
  • Verespart · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~9 km
  • Nagy-Répás · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~11 km
  • Hosszú-hegy · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~13 km
  • Kaptár-hegy · viewpoint · Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén · ~14 km

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Museums near Halmaj

27 museums within 100 km of Halmaj. The closest is Ősi Magyar Címertár (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Halmaj

25 caves within 100 km of Halmaj. The closest is Szeleta Pothole (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Halmaj

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Halmaj. The closest is Bodrogzug (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Halmaj

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Halmaj
  2. 18 km Régi Vay-kastély · heritage site, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
  3. 1 km Ősi Magyar Címertár · museum, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
  4. 4 km Református Templom · church, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
  5. 7 km Patay-kastély · heritage site, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
  6. 29 km Rákóczi-kastély · heritage site, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
  7. 18 km Back to Halmaj

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How to reach Halmaj

    All places near Halmaj by distance

    Within 15 km of Halmaj

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Halmaj by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2061Volt Csoma-Farkas-kúria (8 km)
    Churches2042Református Templom (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1137Kunhalom (6 km)
    Museums727Ősi Magyar Címertár (18 km)
    Caves525Szeleta Pothole (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens112Bodrogzug (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs59Felsődobszai Vízerőmű (8 km)
    Other attractions36Forró-Encs Train Station (15 km)
    Parks06Kasárne Kulturpark (69 km)
    Waterfalls13Lilla Cave (40 km)
    Treks02Magyar Kálvária (63 km)

    Halmaj: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Halmaj?

    Régi Vay-kastély (heritage site, about 18 km), Ősi Magyar Címertár (museum, about 18 km), Rákóczi-kastély (heritage site, about 18 km), Patay-kastély (heritage site, about 20 km), Református Templom (church, about 22 km), Rákóczi-vár (heritage site, about 22 km).

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

    73 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 museums, 5 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Halmaj?

    Volt Csoma-Farkas-kúria, about 8 km by road; Szociális Otthon (Volt Fischer-Colbrie-kastély) (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Halmaj?

    Református Templom, about 4 km by road; Reformed Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Halmaj?

    Kunhalom, about 6 km by road; Löszfal (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Halmaj?

    Start in Halmaj, visit Régi Vay-kastély, then Ősi Magyar Címertár, then Református Templom, then Patay-kastély, then Rákóczi-kastély, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Halmaj?

    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 Halmaj

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