Heves, Hungary

Places to visit near Hatvan

Hatvan is a town in Heves, Hungary, home to about 22,710 people. Within 50 km by road there are 20 places to visit — 5 churches, 3 museums, 5 forts & heritage and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Muzsla (32 km), Saint Stephen of Hungary Church, Isaszeg (33 km) and Erzsébet park (34 km).

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Hatvan, Heves
Hatvan, Heves, Hungary. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hatvan at a glance

Location
Heves, Hungary
Population
about 22,710
Coordinates
47.6667° N, 19.6833° E
Places within 50 km
20 (20 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 Hatvan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hatvan: 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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Things to see near Hatvan, by type

Churches near Hatvan

66 churches within 100 km of Hatvan. The closest is Saint Stephen of Hungary Church, Isaszeg (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Hatvan

65 museums within 100 km of Hatvan. The closest is Csekovszky-gyűjtemény Kiállítóháza (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hatvan

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hatvan. The closest is Szanda vára (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hatvan

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hatvan. The closest is Muzsla (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Hatvan

18 caves within 100 km of Hatvan. The closest is Kőlyuk (57 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hatvan

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hatvan. The closest is Naplás-tó (46 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Hatvan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 155 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hatvan
  2. 32 km Muzsla · viewpoint, Nógrád
  3. 11 km Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Béke Sztúpa · church, Nógrád
  4. 22 km Bujáki vár · church, Nógrád
  5. 46 km Erzsébet park · park, Pest
  6. 11 km Saint Stephen of Hungary Church, Isaszeg · church, Budapest
  7. 33 km Back to Hatvan

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How to reach Hatvan

    All places near Hatvan by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type

    Places near Hatvan by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches66Saint Stephen of Hungary Church, Isaszeg (33 km)
    Museums65Csekovszky-gyűjtemény Kiállítóháza (47 km)
    Forts & heritage56Szanda vára (42 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints42Muzsla (32 km)
    Caves18Kőlyuk (57 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Naplás-tó (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Merzse-mocsár Természetvédelmi Terület (48 km)
    Parks11Erzsébet park (34 km)
    Other attractions6Cessna 500 (52 km)
    Buddhist sites2Dominican convent (62 km)
    Waterfalls1Ilona Valley Waterfall (46 km)
    Treks1K● (Nyírjes-tó) (59 km)
    Temples1Dohány Street Synagogue (63 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1Molnár-sziget (65 km)

    Hatvan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hatvan?

    Muzsla (viewpoint, about 32 km), Saint Stephen of Hungary Church, Isaszeg (church, about 33 km), Erzsébet park (park, about 34 km), Bujáki vár (church, about 35 km), Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Béke Sztúpa (church, about 42 km), P▲ (Galyatető – Galyavár – Mátraalmás) (viewpoint, about 42 km).

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

    20 places on Spotwander: 5 churches, 3 museums, 5 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Hatvan?

    Saint Stephen of Hungary Church, Isaszeg, about 33 km by road; Bujáki vár (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Hatvan?

    Csekovszky-gyűjtemény Kiállítóháza, about 47 km by road; Erdős Renée-ház Muzeális Gyűjtemény és Kiállítóterem (49 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hatvan?

    Szanda vára, about 42 km by road; Patay-kastély (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hatvan?

    Start in Hatvan, visit Muzsla, then Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Béke Sztúpa, then Bujáki vár, then Erzsébet park, then Saint Stephen of Hungary Church, Isaszeg, and drive back — about 155 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hatvan?

    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 Hatvan

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