Baranya district, Baranya, Hungary

Places to visit near Pécs

Pécs is a city in Baranya district, Baranya, Hungary, home to about 156,649 people. Within 50 km by road there are 226 places to visit — 86 caves, 52 forts & heritage, 43 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 museums. The must-see places are Ferhád Pasa Dzsámijának Romjai (1 km), Pécsi Galéria (1 km) and Várostörténeti Múzeum (1 km).

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Pécs, Baranya
Pécs, Baranya district, Baranya, Hungary. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pécs at a glance

Location
Baranya district, Baranya, Hungary
Population
about 156,649
Coordinates
46.0725° N, 18.2308° E
Places within 50 km
226 (34 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 museums

Top places to visit near Pécs

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pécs: 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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Things to see near Pécs, by type

Caves near Pécs

86 caves within 100 km of Pécs. The closest is Havi-hegyi-hasadékbarlang (2 km); the best-known is Kőlyuk-barlang (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pécs

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pécs. The closest is Ferhád Pasa Dzsámijának Romjai (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pécs

47 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pécs. The closest is A Nyolc Boldogság Terasza (1 km); the best-known is Misina (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Pécs

23 museums within 100 km of Pécs. The closest is Szerecsen Pharmacy Museum (1 km); the best-known is Pécsi Galéria (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Pécs

14 churches within 100 km of Pécs. The closest is Gyertyaszentelő Boldogasszony-templom (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pécs

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pécs. The closest is Orfűi-tó (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Orfűi-tó · lake · Baranya · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Pécsi-tó · lake · Baranya · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Dombay-tó · lake · Baranya · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Lake Deseda · lake · Baranya · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Lapovac · lake · Osijek-Baranja County · ~84 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Pécs

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pécs
  2. 1 km Pécsi Galéria · museum, Baranya
  3. 1 km Csontváry Múzeum · museum, Baranya
  4. 1 km Gyertyaszentelő Boldogasszony-templom · church, Baranya
  5. 1 km Ferhád Pasa Dzsámijának Romjai · heritage site, Baranya
  6. 1 km Várostörténeti Múzeum · museum, Baranya
  7. 1 km Back to Pécs

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From travellers near Pécs

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How to reach Pécs

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    Within 15 km of Pécs

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pécs by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves8686Havi-hegyi-hasadékbarlang (2 km)
    Forts & heritage5261Ferhád Pasa Dzsámijának Romjai (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4347A Nyolc Boldogság Terasza (1 km)
    Museums2223Szerecsen Pharmacy Museum (1 km)
    Churches614Gyertyaszentelő Boldogasszony-templom (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Orfűi-tó (12 km)
    Other attractions34Pécsi Zsinagóga (1 km)
    Waterfalls44Vízkerék (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Jakováli Hasszán Pasa Dzsámija (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Pécsi Zoo (3 km)
    Parks11Eszperantó Park (1 km)
    Buddhist sites11Pauline Monastery on Jakab Hill (9 km)
    Treks11ST804 Tihany - Tab (47 km)

    Pécs: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pécs?

    Ferhád Pasa Dzsámijának Romjai (heritage site, about 1 km), Pécsi Galéria (museum, about 1 km), Várostörténeti Múzeum (museum, about 1 km), Gyertyaszentelő Boldogasszony-templom (church, about 1 km), Csontváry Múzeum (museum, about 1 km), Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs (Sopianae) (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    226 places on Spotwander: 86 caves, 52 forts & heritage, 43 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 museums, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest cave to Pécs?

    Havi-hegyi-hasadékbarlang, about 2 km by road; Püspökmalmi-forrás Barlangja (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pécs?

    Ferhád Pasa Dzsámijának Romjai, about 1 km by road; Hunyadi János (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pécs?

    A Nyolc Boldogság Terasza, about 1 km by road; Mecsek-kapu (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pécs?

    Start in Pécs, visit Pécsi Galéria, then Csontváry Múzeum, then Gyertyaszentelő Boldogasszony-templom, then Ferhád Pasa Dzsámijának Romjai, then Várostörténeti Múzeum, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pécs?

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

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