Vas district, Vas, Hungary

Places to visit near Vasvár

Vasvár is a town in Vas district, Vas, Hungary, home to about 4,613 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 40 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 museums. The must-see places are Egervári Várkastély (16 km), Jáki Szent György Apátsági Templom (24 km) and Gébárti-tó (25 km).

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Vasvár, Vas
Vasvár, Vas district, Vas, Hungary. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vasvár at a glance

Location
Vas district, Vas, Hungary
Population
about 4,613
Coordinates
47.0493° N, 16.7995° E
Places within 50 km
72 (30 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 churches and museums

Top places to visit near Vasvár

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vasvár: 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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Forts & heritage near Vasvár

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vasvár. The closest is Góczán-kert (1 km); the best-known is Egervári Várkastély (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Vasvár

34 churches within 100 km of Vasvár. The closest is Szentháromság-templom (6 km); the best-known is Jáki Szent György Apátsági Templom (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vasvár

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vasvár. The closest is Ság Mountain (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Vasvár

12 museums within 100 km of Vasvár. The closest is Ambrózy Emlékház (10 km); the best-known is Göcsej Múzeum (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vasvár

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vasvár. The closest is Kámoni Arborétum (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Vasvár

5 parks within 100 km of Vasvár. The closest is Devecser Kastélypark (61 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Vasvár

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vasvár
  2. 1 km Góczán-kert · heritage site, Vas
  3. 23 km Jáki Szent György Apátsági Templom · church, Vas
  4. 44 km Gébárti-tó · lake, Zala
  5. 11 km Egervári Várkastély · heritage site, Zala
  6. 14 km Vasvári Sánc · heritage site, Vas
  7. 3 km Back to Vasvár

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How to reach Vasvár

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    Within 15 km of Vasvár

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vasvár by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4083Góczán-kert (1 km)
    Churches1534Szentháromság-templom (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints124Ság Mountain (39 km)
    Other attractions415Vaskapu (4 km)
    Museums712Ambrózy Emlékház (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Kámoni Arborétum (34 km)
    Parks05Devecser Kastélypark (61 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Gébárti-tó (25 km)
    Caves13Rezi Vadlán Hole (48 km)
    Buddhist sites11Peace Stupa Zalaszántó (45 km)

    Vasvár: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vasvár?

    Egervári Várkastély (heritage site, about 16 km), Góczán-kert (heritage site, about 1 km), Vasvári Sánc (heritage site, about 3 km), Jáki Szent György Apátsági Templom (church, about 24 km), Vaskapu (attraction, about 4 km), Gébárti-tó (lake, about 25 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 40 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 1 viewpoint, 4 other attractions, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vasvár?

    Góczán-kert, about 1 km by road; Vasvári Sánc (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vasvár?

    Szentháromság-templom, about 6 km by road; Alexandriai Szent Katalin-templom (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vasvár?

    Ság Mountain, about 39 km by road; Geschriebenstein / Írott-kő (55 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vasvár?

    Start in Vasvár, visit Góczán-kert, then Jáki Szent György Apátsági Templom, then Gébárti-tó, then Egervári Várkastély, then Vasvári Sánc, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vasvár?

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

    Towns near Vasvár

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