Pest, Hungary

Places to visit near Heréd

Heréd is a town in Pest, Hungary, home to about 2,039 people. Within 50 km by road there are 20 places to visit — 5 churches, 2 museums, 6 forts & heritage and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Muzsla (28 km), Bujáki vár (28 km) and Erzsébet park (32 km).

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Heréd, Pest
Heréd, Pest, Hungary. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Heréd at a glance

Location
Pest, Hungary
Population
about 2,039
Coordinates
47.7064° N, 19.6331° 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 Heréd

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Heréd: 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 Heréd, by type

Churches near Heréd

65 churches within 100 km of Heréd. The closest is Bujáki vár (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Heréd

65 museums within 100 km of Heréd. The closest is Csekovszky-gyűjtemény Kiállítóháza (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Heréd

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Heréd. The closest is Szanda vára (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Heréd

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Heréd. The closest is Muzsla (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Heréd

18 caves within 100 km of Heréd. The closest is Kőlyuk (52 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Heréd

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Heréd. The closest is Maconkai-víztározó (45 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Heréd

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 148 km on the road.

  1. Start in Heréd
  2. 28 km Muzsla · viewpoint, Nógrád
  3. 21 km Bujáki vár · church, Nógrád
  4. 11 km Szanda vára · heritage site, Nógrád
  5. 44 km Erzsébet park · park, Pest
  6. 11 km Saint Stephen of Hungary Church, Isaszeg · church, Budapest
  7. 33 km Back to Heréd

Plan a longer trip from Heréd — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Heréd

    All places near Heréd by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type

    Places near Heréd by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches65Bujáki vár (28 km)
    Museums65Csekovszky-gyűjtemény Kiállítóháza (46 km)
    Forts & heritage56Szanda vára (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints43Muzsla (28 km)
    Caves18Kőlyuk (52 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Maconkai-víztározó (45 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Merzse-mocsár Természetvédelmi Terület (48 km)
    Parks11Erzsébet park (32 km)
    Other attractions6Cessna 500 (52 km)
    Buddhist sites2Dominican convent (60 km)
    Waterfalls1Ilona Valley Waterfall (47 km)
    Treks1K● (Nyírjes-tó) (60 km)
    Temples1Dohány Street Synagogue (61 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1Molnár-sziget (65 km)

    Heréd: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Heréd?

    Muzsla (viewpoint, about 28 km), Bujáki vár (church, about 28 km), Erzsébet park (park, about 32 km), Saint Stephen of Hungary Church, Isaszeg (church, about 33 km), Szanda vára (heritage site, about 35 km), Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Béke Sztúpa (church, about 37 km).

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

    20 places on Spotwander: 5 churches, 2 museums, 6 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Heréd?

    Bujáki vár, about 28 km by road; Saint Stephen of Hungary Church, Isaszeg (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Heréd?

    Csekovszky-gyűjtemény Kiállítóháza, about 46 km by road; Erdős Renée-ház Muzeális Gyűjtemény és Kiállítóterem (49 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Heréd?

    Szanda vára, about 35 km by road; Hollókő Castle (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Heréd?

    Start in Heréd, visit Muzsla, then Bujáki vár, then Szanda vára, then Erzsébet park, then Saint Stephen of Hungary Church, Isaszeg, and drive back — about 148 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Heréd?

    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 Heréd

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