Sălaj district, Romania

Places to visit near Ip

Ip is a town in Sălaj district, Romania, home to about 3,833 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 9 caves and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Lapiș Forest (11 km), Cetatea Báthory (14 km) and Dacidava (14 km).

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

Ip at a glance

Location
Sălaj district, Romania
Population
about 3,833
Coordinates
47.2333° N, 22.6500° E
Places within 50 km
56 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Ip

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Forts & heritage near Ip

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ip. The closest is Castelul Bánffy (7 km); the best-known is Cetatea Báthory (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ip

35 churches within 100 km of Ip. The closest is Bic Monastery (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Ip

32 caves within 100 km of Ip. The closest is Fose Septice Roaqua (33 km); the best-known is Vadu Crisului Cave (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Ip

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Ip. The closest is Cascada Dubina (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Ip

14 museums within 100 km of Ip. The closest is Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ip

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ip. The closest is Lapiș Forest (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ip

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ip
  2. 11 km Lapiș Forest · nature spot, Sălaj
  3. 6 km Dacidava · heritage site, Sălaj
  4. 1 km Cetatea Báthory · heritage site, Sălaj
  5. 1 km Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei · monument, Sălaj
  6. 6 km Bic Monastery · monastery, Sălaj
  7. 17 km Back to Ip

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How to reach Ip

    All places near Ip by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ip by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1264Castelul Bánffy (7 km)
    Churches1235Bic Monastery (17 km)
    Caves932Fose Septice Roaqua (33 km)
    Waterfalls523Cascada Dubina (26 km)
    Other attractions520Copy of the Hungarian King St. Stephen's Crown (24 km)
    Museums514Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413Lapiș Forest (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints313Creaasta Serpilor (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Vârșolț Lake (26 km)
    Treks01Piatra Bănișorului-Arborele Sequoia-lângă Vf. Bogdanului (62 km)
    Buddhist sites01Voivodeni Monastery (77 km)

    Ip: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ip?

    Lapiș Forest (nature spot, about 11 km), Cetatea Báthory (heritage site, about 14 km), Dacidava (heritage site, about 14 km), Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (monument, about 14 km), Bic Monastery (monastery, about 17 km), The Wooden Church of Derșida (church, about 26 km).

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

    56 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 9 caves, 5 waterfalls, 5 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ip?

    Castelul Bánffy, about 7 km by road; Cetatea Báthory (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ip?

    Bic Monastery, about 17 km by road; Biserica Ortodoxă Bădăcin (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Ip?

    Fose Septice Roaqua, about 33 km by road; Peștera Podireului II (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ip?

    Start in Ip, visit Lapiș Forest, then Dacidava, then Cetatea Báthory, then Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei, then Bic Monastery, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ip?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Ip

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