Baranya district, Baranya, Hungary

Places to visit near Szigetvár

Szigetvár is a town in Baranya district, Baranya, Hungary, home to about 11,267 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit — 80 caves, 52 forts & heritage, 48 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 churches. The must-see places are Szigetvári Vár (1 km), Hungarian-Turkish Friendship Park (4 km) and Zselic National Landscape Protection Area (25 km).

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

Szigetvár at a glance

Location
Baranya district, Baranya, Hungary
Population
about 11,267
Coordinates
46.0487° N, 17.8055° E
Places within 50 km
217 (24 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 Szigetvár

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Caves near Szigetvár

81 caves within 100 km of Szigetvár. The closest is Vadetetős-víznyelőbarlang (31 km); the best-known is Abaligeti-cseppkőbarlang (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Szigetvár

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Szigetvár. The closest is A Család (1 km); the best-known is Szigetvári Vár (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Szigetvár

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Szigetvár. The closest is Tinódi-völgy (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Szigetvár

17 churches within 100 km of Szigetvár. The closest is Református Templom (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Szigetvár

14 museums within 100 km of Szigetvár. The closest is Caravanserai (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Szigetvár

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Szigetvár. The closest is Csirkota-tó (26 km); the best-known is Pécsi-tó (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Szigetvár

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Szigetvár
  2. 1 km A Család · heritage site, Baranya
  3. 1 km Caravanserai · museum, Baranya
  4. 1 km 56-os Emlékmű · heritage site, Baranya
  5. 1 km Szigetvári Vár · heritage site, Baranya
  6. 4 km Hungarian-Turkish Friendship Park · heritage site, Baranya
  7. 4 km Back to Szigetvár

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How to reach Szigetvár

    All places near Szigetvár by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Szigetvár by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves8081Vadetetős-víznyelőbarlang (31 km)
    Forts & heritage5261A Család (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4855Tinódi-völgy (9 km)
    Churches817Református Templom (6 km)
    Museums1414Caravanserai (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs69Csirkota-tó (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Barcs Juniper Forest (25 km)
    Other attractions34Almáskeresztúri Homokbánya (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Jakováli Hasszán Pasa Dzsámija (40 km)
    Buddhist sites11Pauline Monastery on Jakab Hill (33 km)
    Beaches & coast11Szabadstrand (35 km)
    Treks01ST804 Tihany - Tab (88 km)

    Szigetvár: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Szigetvár?

    Szigetvári Vár (heritage site, about 1 km), Hungarian-Turkish Friendship Park (heritage site, about 4 km), A Család (heritage site, about 1 km), Caravanserai (museum, about 1 km), 56-os Emlékmű (heritage site, about 1 km), Türbe (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    217 places on Spotwander: 80 caves, 52 forts & heritage, 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest cave to Szigetvár?

    Vadetetős-víznyelőbarlang, about 31 km by road; Akácos-víznyelő (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Szigetvár?

    A Család, about 1 km by road; 56-os Emlékmű (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Szigetvár?

    Tinódi-völgy, about 9 km by road; Körtélyes-völgy (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Szigetvár?

    Start in Szigetvár, visit A Család, then Caravanserai, then 56-os Emlékmű, then Szigetvári Vár, then Hungarian-Turkish Friendship Park, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Szigetvár?

    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 Szigetvár

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