The Wooden Church of Sighetu SilvanieiBiserica de Lemn Din DerșidaDacidavaLapiș ForestVârșolț LakeBic Monastery
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Şamşud

Şamşud is a town in Sălaj district, Romania of about 1,725 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit: 16 forts & heritage, 14 churches and 5 museums. The must-see places are The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei, Biserica de Lemn Din Derșida and The Wooden Church of Derșida.

47.3500° N, 22.9500° EPop. 1,725

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Within 30 km29 places
Within 50 km54
Must-see45
Notable168
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei, church near Şamşud
Must-see

The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei

Church · 7 km

Biserica de Lemn Din Derșida, church near Şamşud
Must-see

Biserica de Lemn Din Derșida

Church · 15 km

The Wooden Church of Derșida, church near Şamşud
Must-see

The Wooden Church of Derșida

Church · 15 km

Places near Şamşud by type

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One day from Şamşud

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:09 pm

76 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Şamşud
  2. The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvanieichurch · 30 min
  3. Biserica de Lemn Din Derșidachurch · 30 min
  4. Lapiș Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Dacidavaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Vârșolț Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Şamşud
Today’s loopŞamşudStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Şamşud?

The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei (church, about 7 km), Biserica de Lemn Din Derșida (church, about 15 km), The Wooden Church of Derșida (church, about 15 km), Dacidava (heritage site, about 21 km), Muzeul Memorial al Holocaustului Din Nordul Transilvaniei (monument, about 22 km), Cetatea Báthory (heritage site, about 22 km).

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

54 places on Spotwander: 16 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 5 museums, 3 caves, 6 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Şamşud?

Monumentul de la Guruslău, about 11 km by road; Dacidava (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Şamşud?

The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei, about 7 km by road; The Reformed Church of Lompirt (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Şamşud?

Start in Şamşud, visit The Wooden Church of Sighetu Silvaniei, then Biserica de Lemn Din Derșida, then Lapiș Forest, then Dacidava, then Vârșolț Lake, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.