Nógrád district, Nógrád, Hungary

Places to visit near Tar

Tar is a town in Nógrád district, Nógrád, Hungary, home to about 1,972 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit — 6 museums, 5 churches, 5 forts & heritage and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Béke Sztúpa (1 km), Nagyboldogasszony Bazilika (7 km) and Muzsla (9 km).

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Tar at a glance

Location
Nógrád district, Nógrád, Hungary
Population
about 1,972
Coordinates
47.9537° N, 19.7461° E
Places within 50 km
34 (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 museums and churches

Top places to visit near Tar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tar: 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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Museums near Tar

61 museums within 100 km of Tar. The closest is Bányamúzeum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Tar

60 churches within 100 km of Tar. The closest is Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Béke Sztúpa (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tar

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tar. The closest is Hollókő Castle (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tar

52 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tar. The closest is Muzsla (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Tar

19 caves within 100 km of Tar. The closest is Kőlyuk (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tar

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tar. The closest is Maconkai-víztározó (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Tar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tar
  2. 1 km Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Béke Sztúpa · church, Nógrád
  3. 5 km Nagyboldogasszony Bazilika · church, Nógrád
  4. 9 km Maconkai-víztározó · lake, Nógrád
  5. 11 km P▲ (Galyatető – Galyavár – Mátraalmás) · viewpoint, Nógrád
  6. 15 km Muzsla · viewpoint, Nógrád
  7. 9 km Back to Tar

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How to reach Tar

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Museums661Bányamúzeum (21 km)
    Churches560Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Béke Sztúpa (1 km)
    Forts & heritage557Hollókő Castle (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1152Muzsla (9 km)
    Caves119Kőlyuk (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs111Maconkai-víztározó (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens111Pohanský Hrad (38 km)
    Parks111Palóc Liget (46 km)
    Other attractions15Csesztve Címere (45 km)
    Waterfalls13Ilona Valley Waterfall (31 km)
    Buddhist sites02Magyar Pálos Rend Boldog Özséb Kolostora (82 km)
    Treks11K● (Nyírjes-tó) (41 km)
    Temples01Dohány Street Synagogue (90 km)

    Tar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tar?

    Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Béke Sztúpa (church, about 1 km), Nagyboldogasszony Bazilika (church, about 7 km), Muzsla (viewpoint, about 9 km), Maconkai-víztározó (lake, about 12 km), P▲ (Galyatető – Galyavár – Mátraalmás) (viewpoint, about 16 km), Hollókő Castle (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    34 places on Spotwander: 6 museums, 5 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest museum to Tar?

    Bányamúzeum, about 21 km by road; Kisnánai Vár (40 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tar?

    Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Béke Sztúpa, about 1 km by road; Nagyboldogasszony Bazilika (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tar?

    Hollókő Castle, about 16 km by road; Jánossy-kastély (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tar?

    Start in Tar, visit Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Béke Sztúpa, then Nagyboldogasszony Bazilika, then Maconkai-víztározó, then P▲ (Galyatető – Galyavár – Mátraalmás), then Muzsla, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tar?

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

    Towns near Tar

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