Sălaj district, Romania

Places to visit near Hida

Hida is a town in Sălaj district, Romania, home to about 3,083 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 83 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 3 caves and 8 museums. The must-see places are Biserica de Lemn Din Ciumărna (16 km), Castrul Roman Porolissum (20 km) and Statuie Lui Wesselényi Miklós (27 km).

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

Hida at a glance

Location
Sălaj district, Romania
Population
about 3,083
Coordinates
47.0667° N, 23.2833° E
Places within 50 km
146 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Hida

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

134 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hida. The closest is Conacul Zsombory (9 km); the best-known is Castrul Roman Porolissum (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Hida

46 churches within 100 km of Hida. The closest is Biserica de Lemn Ortodoxă Din Baica (2 km); the best-known is Biserica de Lemn Din Ciumărna (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Hida

11 caves within 100 km of Hida. The closest is Pestera Gradina Zmeilor (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Hida

10 museums within 100 km of Hida. The closest is History and Art County Museum (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hida

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hida. The closest is Grădina Zmeilor (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hida

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hida. The closest is Laguna Albastră (25 km); the best-known is Vârșolț Lake (38 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Hida

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 Hida
  2. 2 km Biserica de Lemn Ortodoxă Din Baica · church, Sălaj
  3. 4 km Biserica Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel · church, Sălaj
  4. 22 km Castrul Roman Porolissum · heritage site, Sălaj
  5. 10 km Statuie Lui Wesselényi Miklós · heritage site, Sălaj
  6. 10 km Biserica de Lemn Din Ciumărna · church, Sălaj
  7. 16 km Back to Hida

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How to reach Hida

    All places near Hida by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hida by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage83134Conacul Zsombory (9 km)
    Churches2946Biserica de Lemn Ortodoxă Din Baica (2 km)
    Other attractions1012Roman Amphitheatre (20 km)
    Caves311Pestera Gradina Zmeilor (18 km)
    Museums810History and Art County Museum (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens610Grădina Zmeilor (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Laguna Albastră (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24Leánykapuszta (18 km)
    Waterfalls02Cascada Moara Dracului (76 km)
    Buddhist sites11Voivodeni Monastery (13 km)
    Parks11Parcul Central Simion Bărnuțiu (50 km)

    Hida: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hida?

    Biserica de Lemn Din Ciumărna (church, about 16 km), Castrul Roman Porolissum (heritage site, about 20 km), Biserica de Lemn Ortodoxă Din Baica (church, about 2 km), Biserica Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel (church, about 5 km), Statuie Lui Wesselényi Miklós (heritage site, about 27 km), Biserica Reformată-Calvină Zalău (church, about 27 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 83 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 10 other attractions, 3 caves, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hida?

    Conacul Zsombory, about 9 km by road; Bethlen Mansion in Dragu (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hida?

    Biserica de Lemn Ortodoxă Din Baica, about 2 km by road; Biserica Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Hida?

    Pestera Gradina Zmeilor, about 18 km by road; Fose Septice Roaqua (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hida?

    Start in Hida, visit Biserica de Lemn Ortodoxă Din Baica, then Biserica Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel, then Castrul Roman Porolissum, then Statuie Lui Wesselényi Miklós, then Biserica de Lemn Din Ciumărna, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hida?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Hida

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