Sălaj district, Romania

Places to visit near Zimbor

Zimbor is a town in Sălaj district, Romania, home to about 1,262 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit — 126 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 9 museums and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Biserica de Lemn Din Ciumărna (21 km), Castrul Roman Porolissum (27 km) and Biserica Reformată Huedin (30 km).

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Zimbor, Romania
Zimbor, Sălaj district, Romania. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Zimbor at a glance

Location
Sălaj district, Romania
Population
about 1,262
Coordinates
47.0000° N, 23.2667° E
Places within 50 km
195 (28 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Zimbor

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Forts & heritage near Zimbor

134 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zimbor. The closest is Conacul Zsombory (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Zimbor

45 churches within 100 km of Zimbor. The closest is Biserica de Lemn Ortodoxă Din Baica (11 km); the best-known is Biserica de Lemn Din Ciumărna (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Zimbor

11 museums within 100 km of Zimbor. The closest is History and Art County Museum (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Zimbor

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Zimbor. The closest is Grădina Zmeilor (28 km); the best-known is Cheile Baciului (39 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Zimbor

10 caves within 100 km of Zimbor. The closest is Pestera Gradina Zmeilor (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Zimbor

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Zimbor. The closest is Laguna Albastră (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Zimbor

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 108 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zimbor
  2. 1 km Conacul Zsombory · heritage site, Sălaj
  3. 11 km Biserica de Lemn Ortodoxă Din Baica · church, Sălaj
  4. 20 km Castrul Roman Porolissum · heritage site, Sălaj
  5. 8 km Biserica de Lemn Din Ciumărna · church, Sălaj
  6. 38 km Biserica Reformată Huedin · church, Cluj
  7. 30 km Back to Zimbor

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zimbor by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage126134Conacul Zsombory (1 km)
    Churches3245Biserica de Lemn Ortodoxă Din Baica (11 km)
    Other attractions1112Castra of Buciumi (22 km)
    Museums911History and Art County Museum (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens811Grădina Zmeilor (28 km)
    Caves210Pestera Gradina Zmeilor (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Laguna Albastră (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Leánykapuszta (26 km)
    Waterfalls02Cascada Moara Dracului (69 km)
    Buddhist sites11Voivodeni Monastery (15 km)
    Parks11Parcul Central Simion Bărnuțiu (44 km)

    Zimbor: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zimbor?

    Biserica de Lemn Din Ciumărna (church, about 21 km), Conacul Zsombory (heritage site, about 1 km), Castrul Roman Porolissum (heritage site, about 27 km), Biserica Reformată Huedin (church, about 30 km), Biserica de Lemn Ortodoxă Din Baica (church, about 11 km), Statuie Lui Wesselényi Miklós (heritage site, about 32 km).

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

    195 places on Spotwander: 126 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 11 other attractions, 9 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Zimbor?

    Conacul Zsombory, about 1 km by road; Castelul Bethlen (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Zimbor?

    Biserica de Lemn Ortodoxă Din Baica, about 11 km by road; Biserica Sfinții Apostoli Petru și Pavel (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Zimbor?

    History and Art County Museum, about 32 km by road; Jibou Botanical Garden (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zimbor?

    Start in Zimbor, visit Conacul Zsombory, then Biserica de Lemn Ortodoxă Din Baica, then Castrul Roman Porolissum, then Biserica de Lemn Din Ciumărna, then Biserica Reformată Huedin, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zimbor?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Zimbor

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