Sălaj district, Romania

Places to visit near Halmăşd

Halmăşd is a town in Sălaj district, Romania, home to about 2,578 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 16 caves, 10 churches and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are Bic Monastery (20 km), Lapiș Forest (20 km) and Cetatea Báthory (21 km).

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Halmăşd, Romania
Halmăşd, Sălaj district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Halmăşd at a glance

Location
Sălaj district, Romania
Population
about 2,578
Coordinates
47.1500° N, 22.6167° E
Places within 50 km
63 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Halmăşd

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Forts & heritage near Halmăşd

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Halmăşd. The closest is Castelul Bánffy (11 km); the best-known is Cetatea Báthory (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Halmăşd

40 caves within 100 km of Halmăşd. The closest is Peștera Podireului II (26 km); the best-known is Vadu Crisului Cave (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Halmăşd

33 churches within 100 km of Halmăşd. The closest is Bic Monastery (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Halmăşd

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Halmăşd. The closest is Cascada Dubina (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Halmăşd

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Halmăşd. The closest is Creaasta Serpilor (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Halmăşd

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Halmăşd. The closest is Mlaștina de la Iaz (7 km); the best-known is Lapiș Forest (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Halmăşd

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Halmăşd
  2. 20 km Bic Monastery · monastery, Sălaj
  3. 6 km Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei · monument, Sălaj
  4. 1 km Cetatea Báthory · heritage site, Sălaj
  5. 1 km Dacidava · heritage site, Sălaj
  6. 6 km Lapiș Forest · nature spot, Sălaj
  7. 20 km Back to Halmăşd

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How to reach Halmăşd

    All places near Halmăşd by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Halmăşd by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1256Castelul Bánffy (11 km)
    Caves1640Peștera Podireului II (26 km)
    Churches1033Bic Monastery (20 km)
    Waterfalls626Cascada Dubina (22 km)
    Other attractions417Cetatea Piatra Șoimului (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints517Creaasta Serpilor (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens414Mlaștina de la Iaz (7 km)
    Museums414Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Vârșolț Lake (29 km)
    Treks01Piatra Bănișorului-Arborele Sequoia-lângă Vf. Bogdanului (53 km)
    Buddhist sites01Voivodeni Monastery (77 km)

    Halmăşd: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Halmăşd?

    Bic Monastery (monastery, about 20 km), Lapiș Forest (nature spot, about 20 km), Cetatea Báthory (heritage site, about 21 km), Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (monument, about 21 km), Dacidava (heritage site, about 21 km), Mlaștina de la Iaz (nature spot, about 7 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 16 caves, 10 churches, 6 waterfalls, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Halmăşd?

    Castelul Bánffy, about 11 km by road; Cetatea Báthory (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Halmăşd?

    Peștera Podireului II, about 26 km by road; Vadu Crisului Cave (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Halmăşd?

    Bic Monastery, about 20 km by road; The Wooden Church of Sârbi (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Halmăşd?

    Start in Halmăşd, visit Bic Monastery, then Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei, then Cetatea Báthory, then Dacidava, then Lapiș Forest, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Halmăşd?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Halmăşd

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