Brașov district, Romania

Places to visit near Holbav

Holbav is a town in Brașov district, Romania, home to about 1,506 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 27 forts & heritage and 11 museums. The must-see places are Castra Cumidava (8 km), The Fortified Church of Codlea (8 km) and Biserica Sfânta Treime (12 km).

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Holbav at a glance

Location
Brașov district, Romania
Population
about 1,506
Coordinates
45.6592° N, 25.3874° E
Places within 50 km
130 (53 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Holbav

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Holbav

63 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Holbav. The closest is Măgura Codlei (7 km); the best-known is Tâmpa (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Holbav

61 churches within 100 km of Holbav. The closest is Biserica Fortificată Din Vulcan (5 km); the best-known is The Fortified Church of Codlea (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Holbav

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Holbav. The closest is Castra Cumidava (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Holbav

16 museums within 100 km of Holbav. The closest is "The First Romanian School" Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Holbav

13 caves within 100 km of Holbav. The closest is Gang Cave (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Holbav

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Holbav. The closest is Barajul Bolboci (45 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Holbav

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Holbav
  2. 8 km Castra Cumidava · heritage site, Brașov
  3. 4 km Biserica Evanghelică Sfântul Matias · church, Brașov
  4. 1 km Râșnov Citadel · heritage site, Brașov
  5. 10 km Biserica Sfânta Treime · church, Brașov
  6. 8 km The Fortified Church of Codlea · church, Brașov
  7. 8 km Back to Holbav

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How to reach Holbav

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    Within 15 km of Holbav

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Holbav by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3263Măgura Codlei (7 km)
    Churches2661Biserica Fortificată Din Vulcan (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2739Castra Cumidava (8 km)
    Museums1116"The First Romanian School" Museum (19 km)
    Caves1213Gang Cave (9 km)
    Other attractions510Catherine's Gate (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs29Barajul Bolboci (45 km)
    Waterfalls47Urlătoarea Clincei (27 km)
    Treks66Brașov (Solomon) - Poiana Sub Padină - Râșnov (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Zărnești LiBEARty Bear Sanctuary (9 km)
    Buddhist sites12Adămești Monastery (24 km)

    Holbav: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Holbav?

    Castra Cumidava (heritage site, about 8 km), The Fortified Church of Codlea (church, about 8 km), Biserica Sfânta Treime (church, about 12 km), Biserica Evanghelică Sfântul Matias (church, about 12 km), Râșnov Citadel (heritage site, about 12 km), Brașov (Solomon) - Poiana Sub Padină - Râșnov (trek, about 15 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 11 museums, 12 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Holbav?

    Măgura Codlei, about 7 km by road; Colții Corbului Mare (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Holbav?

    Biserica Fortificată Din Vulcan, about 5 km by road; The Fortified Church of Codlea (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Holbav?

    Castra Cumidava, about 8 km by road; Râșnov Citadel (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Holbav?

    Start in Holbav, visit Castra Cumidava, then Biserica Evanghelică Sfântul Matias, then Râșnov Citadel, then Biserica Sfânta Treime, then The Fortified Church of Codlea, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Holbav?

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

    Towns near Holbav

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