Veszprém district, Veszprém, Hungary

Places to visit near Sümeg

Sümeg is a town in Veszprém district, Veszprém, Hungary, home to about 6,726 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit — 47 forts & heritage, 48 caves, 42 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 churches. The must-see places are Sümeg Castle (1 km), Tátika Castle (10 km) and Peace Stupa Zalaszántó (13 km).

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Sümeg, Veszprém
Sümeg, Veszprém district, Veszprém, Hungary. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sümeg at a glance

Location
Veszprém district, Veszprém, Hungary
Population
about 6,726
Coordinates
46.9770° N, 17.2821° E
Places within 50 km
177 (47 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 Sümeg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sümeg: 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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Forts & heritage near Sümeg

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sümeg. The closest is Belső Kaputorony (1 km); the best-known is Sümeg Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Sümeg

51 caves within 100 km of Sümeg. The closest is Sümegi Vár-hegy 1.sz. Barlangja (1 km); the best-known is Rezi Vadlán Hole (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sümeg

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sümeg. The closest is Rendeki-hegy (2 km); the best-known is Haláp (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Sümeg

24 churches within 100 km of Sümeg. The closest is Saint Dominic Church in Várvölgy (15 km); the best-known is Church of the Annunciation in Türje (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Sümeg

18 museums within 100 km of Sümeg. The closest is Kisfaludy Memorial House (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sümeg

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sümeg. The closest is Gébárti-tó (47 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Sümeg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sümeg
  2. 1 km Sümeg Castle · heritage site, Veszprém
  3. 17 km Church of the Annunciation in Türje · church, Veszprém
  4. 16 km Peace Stupa Zalaszántó · stupa, Veszprém
  5. 4 km Rezi Vadlán Hole · cave, Veszprém
  6. 7 km Tátika Castle · heritage site, Veszprém
  7. 10 km Back to Sümeg

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How to reach Sümeg

    All places near Sümeg by distance

    Within 15 km of Sümeg

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sümeg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4757Belső Kaputorony (1 km)
    Caves4851Sümegi Vár-hegy 1.sz. Barlangja (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4246Rendeki-hegy (2 km)
    Churches1024Saint Dominic Church in Várvölgy (15 km)
    Other attractions1520Tátika-vár (10 km)
    Museums1018Kisfaludy Memorial House (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Gébárti-tó (47 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Buffalo Reserve (56 km)
    Buddhist sites22Peace Stupa Zalaszántó (13 km)
    Parks22Szent Gróth Termálfürdő (21 km)

    Sümeg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sümeg?

    Sümeg Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Tátika Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Peace Stupa Zalaszántó (stupa, about 13 km), Rezi Vadlán Hole (cave, about 17 km), Church of the Annunciation in Türje (church, about 17 km), Haláp (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    177 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 48 caves, 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches, 15 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sümeg?

    Belső Kaputorony, about 1 km by road; Külső Kaputorony (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Sümeg?

    Sümegi Vár-hegy 1.sz. Barlangja, about 1 km by road; Vadlán-lik (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sümeg?

    Rendeki-hegy, about 2 km by road; Fekete-kapu-volgy (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sümeg?

    Start in Sümeg, visit Sümeg Castle, then Church of the Annunciation in Türje, then Peace Stupa Zalaszántó, then Rezi Vadlán Hole, then Tátika Castle, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sümeg?

    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 Sümeg

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