Suceava district, Romania

Places to visit near Vama

Vama is a town in Suceava district, Romania, home to about 5,995 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit — 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches, 6 museums and 0 waterfalls. The must-see places are Piatra Buhii (12 km), Catholic Church (13 km) and Humor Monastery (16 km).

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Vama, Romania
Vama, Suceava district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vama at a glance

Location
Suceava district, Romania
Population
about 5,995
Coordinates
47.5667° N, 25.6833° E
Places within 50 km
60 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Vama

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vama: 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 Vama

104 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vama. The closest is Creasta Mare A Rarăului (18 km); the best-known is Rarău (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Vama

45 churches within 100 km of Vama. The closest is Catholic Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Vama

29 museums within 100 km of Vama. The closest is Wood Art Museum, Câmpulung Moldovenesc (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Vama

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Vama. The closest is Водоспад Сучавський Гук (59 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Vama

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vama. The closest is Ruine Chilii (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vama

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vama. The closest is Piatra Buhii (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Vama

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vama
  2. 12 km Piatra Buhii · nature spot, Suceava
  3. 8 km Rarău · viewpoint, Suceava
  4. 25 km Catholic Church · church, Suceava
  5. 6 km Biserica Mănăstirii Voroneț · Buddhist site, Suceava
  6. 11 km Humor Monastery · monastery, Suceava
  7. 16 km Back to Vama

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How to reach Vama

    All places near Vama by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vama by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints9104Creasta Mare A Rarăului (18 km)
    Churches2245Catholic Church (13 km)
    Museums629Wood Art Museum, Câmpulung Moldovenesc (13 km)
    Waterfalls016Водоспад Сучавський Гук (59 km)
    Forts & heritage615Ruine Chilii (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens312Piatra Buhii (12 km)
    Buddhist sites612Moldovița Monastery (16 km)
    Caves28Peștera Liliecilor (19 km)
    Other attractions58Clopotniță (23 km)
    Treks11Via Transilvanica Bucovina (27 km)
    Parks01Parcul Vladimir Florea (54 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lacul Izvorul Muntelui (81 km)
    Temples01Храм Різдва Іоанна Предтечі (64 km)

    Vama: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vama?

    Piatra Buhii (nature spot, about 12 km), Catholic Church (church, about 13 km), Humor Monastery (monastery, about 16 km), Biserica Mănăstirii Voroneț (Buddhist site, about 18 km), Rarău (viewpoint, about 19 km), Wood Art Museum, Câmpulung Moldovenesc (museum, about 13 km).

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

    60 places on Spotwander: 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches, 6 museums, 6 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vama?

    Creasta Mare A Rarăului, about 18 km by road; Rarău (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vama?

    Catholic Church, about 13 km by road; Biserica Mănăstirii Moldovița (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Vama?

    Wood Art Museum, Câmpulung Moldovenesc, about 13 km by road; Wooden Art Museum (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vama?

    Start in Vama, visit Piatra Buhii, then Rarău, then Catholic Church, then Biserica Mănăstirii Voroneț, then Humor Monastery, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vama?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Vama

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