Veszprém district, Veszprém, Hungary

Places to visit near Herend

Herend is a town in Veszprém district, Veszprém, Hungary, home to about 3,385 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 62 caves, 27 forts & heritage, 36 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 churches. The must-see places are Essegvár (3 km), Hölgykő Vára (8 km) and Kab-hegy (15 km).

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Herend, Veszprém
Herend, Veszprém district, Veszprém, Hungary. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Herend at a glance

Location
Veszprém district, Veszprém, Hungary
Population
about 3,385
Coordinates
47.1333° N, 17.7500° E
Places within 50 km
159 (42 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 caves and churches

Top places to visit near Herend

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Caves near Herend

69 caves within 100 km of Herend. The closest is Szőlőmáli 1. Sz. Hasadékbarlang (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Herend

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Herend. The closest is Essegvár (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Herend

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Herend. The closest is Miklós Pál-hegy (5 km); the best-known is Kab-hegy (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Herend

23 churches within 100 km of Herend. The closest is Szent Euszták-templom (1 km); the best-known is Szent Mihály-székesegyház (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Herend

20 museums within 100 km of Herend. The closest is Szent György-kápolna Romjai (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Herend

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Herend. The closest is Semlyékes-tó (17 km); the best-known is Külső-tó (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Herend

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Herend
  2. 8 km Hölgykő Vára · heritage site, Veszprém
  3. 16 km Kab-hegy · viewpoint, Veszprém
  4. 24 km Szent Mihály-székesegyház · church, Veszprém
  5. 1 km Szent György-kápolna Romjai · museum, Veszprém
  6. 12 km Essegvár · heritage site, Veszprém
  7. 3 km Back to Herend

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How to reach Herend

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    Within 15 km of Herend

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Herend by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves6269Szőlőmáli 1. Sz. Hasadékbarlang (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2751Essegvár (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3639Miklós Pál-hegy (5 km)
    Churches823Szent Euszták-templom (1 km)
    Museums520Szent György-kápolna Romjai (15 km)
    Other attractions1518White Rhinoceros (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs29Semlyékes-tó (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Zirci Arborétum (22 km)
    Waterfalls22Mésztufa Lépcsők (15 km)
    Parks11Devecser Kastélypark (29 km)
    Buddhist sites01Peace Stupa Zalaszántó (60 km)

    Herend: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Herend?

    Essegvár (heritage site, about 3 km), Hölgykő Vára (heritage site, about 8 km), Kab-hegy (viewpoint, about 15 km), Szent György-kápolna Romjai (museum, about 15 km), Szent Mihály-székesegyház (church, about 15 km), Boldog Gizella-kápolna (church, about 15 km).

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

    159 places on Spotwander: 62 caves, 27 forts & heritage, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest cave to Herend?

    Szőlőmáli 1. Sz. Hasadékbarlang, about 1 km by road; Bándi 1.sz. Barlang (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Herend?

    Essegvár, about 3 km by road; Hölgykő Vára (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Herend?

    Miklós Pál-hegy, about 5 km by road; Alsó-Hajag (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Herend?

    Start in Herend, visit Hölgykő Vára, then Kab-hegy, then Szent Mihály-székesegyház, then Szent György-kápolna Romjai, then Essegvár, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Herend?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Herend

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