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Vârghiş

Vârghiş is a town in Harghita district, Romania of about 1,876 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit: 51 churches, 22 forts & heritage and 16 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Biserica Unitariană Petreni, Sükösd-Bethlen and Biserica Unitariană Mărtiniș.

46.1333° N, 25.5333° EPop. 1,876

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Within 30 km25 places
Within 50 km129
Must-see122
Notable97
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Vârghiş

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:27 pm

78 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Vârghiş
  2. Biserica Unitariană Petrenichurch · 30 min
  3. Biserica Unitariană Mărtinișchurch · 30 min
  4. Biserica Reformată Din Daiachurch · 30 min
  5. The Fortified Church of Drăușenichurch · 30 min
  6. Sükösd-Bethlenheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Vârghiş
Today’s loopVârghişStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vârghiş?

Biserica Unitariană Petreni (church, about 16 km), Sükösd-Bethlen (heritage site, about 19 km), Biserica Unitariană Mărtiniș (church, about 19 km), The Fortified Church of Drăușeni (church, about 21 km), Biserica Reformată Din Daia (church, about 23 km), Castelul Daniel (heritage site, about 3 km).

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

129 places on Spotwander: 51 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 caves, 6 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Vârghiş?

Ansamblul Bisericii Unitariene Din Crăciunel, about 12 km by road; Biserica Unitariană Petreni (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Vârghiş?

Castelul Daniel, about 3 km by road; Kálnoky Castle (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vârghiş?

Start in Vârghiş, visit Biserica Unitariană Petreni, then Biserica Unitariană Mărtiniș, then Biserica Reformată Din Daia, then The Fortified Church of Drăușeni, then Sükösd-Bethlen, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.