Veszprém district, Veszprém, Hungary

Places to visit near Tapolca

Tapolca is a town in Veszprém district, Veszprém, Hungary, home to about 17,598 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 caves, 39 forts & heritage and 8 churches. The must-see places are Tapolca Romkert (1 km), Saint George's Hill (6 km) and Csobánc Vára (6 km).

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

Tapolca at a glance

Location
Veszprém district, Veszprém, Hungary
Population
about 17,598
Coordinates
46.8815° N, 17.4412° E
Places within 50 km
189 (47 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Tapolca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tapolca: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tapolca

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tapolca. The closest is Bazaltorgonák (5 km); the best-known is Saint George's Hill (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Saint George's Hill · viewpoint · Veszprém · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Csobánc · viewpoint · Veszprém · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Haláp · viewpoint · Veszprém · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Goulash · viewpoint · Veszprém · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Tóti-hegy · viewpoint · Veszprém · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Hegyestű · viewpoint · Veszprém · ~20 km · Must-see

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Caves near Tapolca

49 caves within 100 km of Tapolca. The closest is Uniform Barlang, Uniform Höhle, Uniform Cave (1 km); the best-known is Csodabogyós-barlang (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tapolca

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tapolca. The closest is Tapolca Romkert (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Tapolca

19 churches within 100 km of Tapolca. The closest is Keresztelő Szent János-templom (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Tapolca

14 museums within 100 km of Tapolca. The closest is Tájház (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tapolca

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tapolca. The closest is Pálos Kolostorrom, Salföld (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Tapolca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tapolca
  2. 1 km Tapolca Romkert · heritage site, Veszprém
  3. 6 km Saint George's Hill · hill, Veszprém
  4. 7 km Csobánc Vára · heritage site, Veszprém
  5. 1 km Csobánc · viewpoint, Veszprém
  6. 9 km Haláp · viewpoint, Veszprém
  7. 6 km Back to Tapolca

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From travellers near Tapolca

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How to reach Tapolca

    All places near Tapolca by distance

    Within 15 km of Tapolca

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tapolca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5962Bazaltorgonák (5 km)
    Caves4949Uniform Barlang, Uniform Höhle, Uniform Cave (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3948Tapolca Romkert (1 km)
    Other attractions2022Szentkút Forrásvíz (1 km)
    Churches819Keresztelő Szent János-templom (11 km)
    Museums614Tájház (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Pálos Kolostorrom, Salföld (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Kornyi-tó (15 km)
    Buddhist sites11Peace Stupa Zalaszántó (21 km)
    Parks11Devecser Kastélypark (31 km)
    Beaches & coast11Balatongyöröki Strand (20 km)

    Tapolca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tapolca?

    Tapolca Romkert (heritage site, about 1 km), Saint George's Hill (hill, about 6 km), Csobánc Vára (heritage site, about 6 km), Csobánc (viewpoint, about 6 km), Haláp (viewpoint, about 6 km), Goulash (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

    189 places on Spotwander: 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 caves, 39 forts & heritage, 20 other attractions, 8 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tapolca?

    Bazaltorgonák, about 5 km by road; Saint George's Hill (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Tapolca?

    Uniform Barlang, Uniform Höhle, Uniform Cave, about 1 km by road; Tavasbarlang (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tapolca?

    Tapolca Romkert, about 1 km by road; Esterházy-kúria (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tapolca?

    Start in Tapolca, visit Tapolca Romkert, then Saint George's Hill, then Csobánc Vára, then Csobánc, then Haláp, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tapolca?

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

    Towns near Tapolca

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