Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén district, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary

Places to visit near Sály

Sály is a town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén district, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary, home to about 2,174 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 45 caves, 15 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 churches. The must-see places are Castle of Diósgyőr (21 km), Hámori Lake (21 km) and Szeleta Pothole (23 km).

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Sály, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
Sály, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén district, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sály at a glance

Location
Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén district, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary
Population
about 2,174
Coordinates
47.9500° N, 20.6667° E
Places within 50 km
94 (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 churches

Top places to visit near Sály

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sály: 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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Caves near Sály

64 caves within 100 km of Sály. The closest is Léleklyuk Cave (5 km); the best-known is Szeleta Pothole (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Sály

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sály. The closest is Gyógypedagógiai Módszertani Intézmény Sályi Mozgásjavító Tagintézménye (1 km); the best-known is Castle of Diósgyőr (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sály

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sály. The closest is Kácsi Várrom (4 km); the best-known is Nagy-Eged Hegy (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Sály

28 churches within 100 km of Sály. The closest is Fájdalmas Anya-templom (15 km); the best-known is Minorite Church (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Sály

14 museums within 100 km of Sály. The closest is Ottó Herman Museum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sály

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sály. The closest is Hámori Lake (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Sály

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sály
  2. 1 km Gyógypedagógiai Módszertani Intézmény Sályi Mozgásjavító Tagintézménye · heritage site, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
  3. 1 km Eötvös-Gorove-kastély · heritage site, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
  4. 22 km Castle of Diósgyőr · heritage site, Heves
  5. 6 km Szeleta Pothole · cave, Heves
  6. 2 km Hámori Lake · lake, Heves
  7. 21 km Back to Sály

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How to reach Sály

    All places near Sály by distance

    Within 15 km of Sály

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sály by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves4564Léleklyuk Cave (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1540Gyógypedagógiai Módszertani Intézmény Sályi Mozgásjavító Tagintézménye (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1830Kácsi Várrom (4 km)
    Churches528Fájdalmas Anya-templom (15 km)
    Museums414Ottó Herman Museum (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Hámori Lake (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Hevesi Puszták Tájvédelmi Körzet (39 km)
    Other attractions03Synagogue of Mád (66 km)
    Waterfalls12Lilla Cave (24 km)
    Parks22Valley of the Beautiful Woman (30 km)
    Treks11K● (Nyírjes-tó) (45 km)

    Sály: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sály?

    Castle of Diósgyőr (heritage site, about 21 km), Hámori Lake (lake, about 21 km), Gyógypedagógiai Módszertani Intézmény Sályi Mozgásjavító Tagintézménye (heritage site, about 1 km), Eötvös-Gorove-kastély (heritage site, about 1 km), Szeleta Pothole (cave, about 23 km), Ottó Herman Museum (museum, about 23 km).

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

    94 places on Spotwander: 45 caves, 15 forts & heritage, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest cave to Sály?

    Léleklyuk Cave, about 5 km by road; Remete-barlang (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sály?

    Gyógypedagógiai Módszertani Intézmény Sályi Mozgásjavító Tagintézménye, about 1 km by road; Eötvös-Gorove-kastély (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sály?

    Kácsi Várrom, about 4 km by road; Latorvár-tető (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sály?

    Start in Sály, visit Gyógypedagógiai Módszertani Intézmény Sályi Mozgásjavító Tagintézménye, then Eötvös-Gorove-kastély, then Castle of Diósgyőr, then Szeleta Pothole, then Hámori Lake, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sály?

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

    Towns near Sály

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