Heves district, Heves, Hungary

Places to visit near Ostoros

Ostoros is a town in Heves district, Heves, Hungary, home to about 2,362 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 43 caves, 26 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 churches. The must-see places are Minorite Church (7 km), Castle of Eger (7 km) and Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle (7 km).

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Ostoros at a glance

Location
Heves district, Heves, Hungary
Population
about 2,362
Coordinates
47.8667° N, 20.4333° E
Places within 50 km
146 (37 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 Ostoros

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Caves near Ostoros

58 caves within 100 km of Ostoros. The closest is Dobó-bástya 1. Sz. Ürege (7 km); the best-known is Berva-barlang (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ostoros

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ostoros. The closest is Mocsáry-kastély (4 km); the best-known is Castle of Eger (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ostoros

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ostoros. The closest is Aranybika-tető (3 km); the best-known is Nagy-Eged Hegy (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Ostoros

34 churches within 100 km of Ostoros. The closest is Minorite Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ostoros

16 museums within 100 km of Ostoros. The closest is Dobó István (7 km); the best-known is Kisnánai Vár (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ostoros

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ostoros. The closest is Felsotarkany (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Ostoros

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ostoros
  2. 7 km Castle of Eger · heritage site, Heves
  3. 1 km Minorite Church · church, Heves
  4. 1 km Archbishop's Palace · palace, Heves
  5. 1 km Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle · church, Heves
  6. 2 km Valley of the Beautiful Woman · park, Heves
  7. 8 km Back to Ostoros

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    Within 15 km of Ostoros

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ostoros by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves4358Dobó-bástya 1. Sz. Ürege (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2646Mocsáry-kastély (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3545Aranybika-tető (3 km)
    Churches1334Minorite Church (7 km)
    Museums816Dobó István (7 km)
    Other attractions810Egykori Egri Zsinagóga Helye (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs47Felsotarkany (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Bükk National Park (24 km)
    Parks33Archbishop's Garden (6 km)
    Waterfalls33Cascade Barlangfürdő (10 km)
    Treks11K● (Nyírjes-tó) (25 km)

    Ostoros: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ostoros?

    Minorite Church (church, about 7 km), Castle of Eger (heritage site, about 7 km), Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle (church, about 7 km), Archbishop's Palace (palace, about 7 km), Valley of the Beautiful Woman (park, about 8 km), Nagy-Eged Hegy (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    146 places on Spotwander: 43 caves, 26 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest cave to Ostoros?

    Dobó-bástya 1. Sz. Ürege, about 7 km by road; Kisegedi-barlang (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ostoros?

    Mocsáry-kastély, about 4 km by road; Megyeháza (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ostoros?

    Aranybika-tető, about 3 km by road; Eger Minaret (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ostoros?

    Start in Ostoros, visit Castle of Eger, then Minorite Church, then Archbishop's Palace, then Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle, then Valley of the Beautiful Woman, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ostoros?

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

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