Barcelona district, Catalonia, Spain

Places to visit near Vic

Vic is a town in Barcelona district, Catalonia, Spain, home to about 39,844 people. Within 50 km by road there are 288 places to visit — 115 hill stations & viewpoints, 84 churches, 65 forts & heritage and 7 waterfalls. The must-see places are Castell Dels Montcada (1 km), Catedral de Vic (1 km) and Sant Francesc S'hi Moria (4 km).

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Vic, Catalonia
Vic, Barcelona district, Catalonia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vic at a glance

Location
Barcelona district, Catalonia, Spain
Population
about 39,844
Coordinates
41.9301° N, 2.2549° E
Places within 50 km
288 (288 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 churches

Top places to visit near Vic

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

115 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vic. The closest is Turó de la Creu de Gurb (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Vic

84 churches within 100 km of Vic. The closest is Catedral de Vic (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vic

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vic. The closest is Castell Dels Montcada (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Vic

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Vic. The closest is Cascada El Salt Del Mir (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vic

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vic. The closest is Montseny Massif (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Vic

3 museums within 100 km of Vic. The closest is Museu Industrial del Ter (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Vic

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vic
  2. 1 km Catedral de Vic · church, Barcelona
  3. 1 km Castell Dels Montcada · heritage site, Barcelona
  4. 5 km Sant Jordi de Puigseslloses · church, Barcelona
  5. 2 km Sant Francesc S'hi Moria · church, Barcelona
  6. 8 km Turó de la Creu de Gurb · viewpoint, Barcelona
  7. 6 km Back to Vic

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How to reach Vic

    All places near Vic by distance

    Within 15 km of Vic

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vic by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints115115Turó de la Creu de Gurb (6 km)
    Churches8484Catedral de Vic (1 km)
    Forts & heritage6565Castell Dels Montcada (1 km)
    Waterfalls77Cascada El Salt Del Mir (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Montseny Massif (24 km)
    Museums33Museu Industrial del Ter (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Pantà de Sau (15 km)
    Caves22Cova del Toll (21 km)
    Other attractions22Santa Maria de Lluçà (28 km)
    Parks22Parc de Pedra Tosca (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Creu de Terme de Mosqueroles (35 km)

    Vic: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vic?

    Castell Dels Montcada (heritage site, about 1 km), Catedral de Vic (church, about 1 km), Sant Francesc S'hi Moria (church, about 4 km), Sant Jordi de Puigseslloses (church, about 5 km), Turó de la Creu de Gurb (viewpoint, about 6 km), Castell de Gurb (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    288 places on Spotwander: 115 hill stations & viewpoints, 84 churches, 65 forts & heritage, 7 waterfalls, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vic?

    Turó de la Creu de Gurb, about 6 km by road; La Pinassa (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vic?

    Catedral de Vic, about 1 km by road; Sant Francesc S'hi Moria (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vic?

    Castell Dels Montcada, about 1 km by road; Castell de Gurb (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vic?

    Start in Vic, visit Catedral de Vic, then Castell Dels Montcada, then Sant Jordi de Puigseslloses, then Sant Francesc S'hi Moria, then Turó de la Creu de Gurb, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vic?

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

    Towns near Vic

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