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Things to see in Tatabánya (Hungary): 48 places and when to go
Tatabánya is a town in Hungary with around 71,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 48 places in and around it, mainly Nature (19), Hiking (13), Mountains (10). The best known are Szelim Cave, Esterházy Mansion in Csákvár and Jankovich Cave. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Hungary · 47.55, 18.433
- Population
- About 71,000
- Places
- 48 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (19) · Hiking (13) · Mountains (10) · History (8) · Museums and art (4) · With kids (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- BUD Budapest, 64 km as the crow flies
What to see in Tatabánya
The places in and around Tatabánya, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Szelim CaveGeographical object4.9 km
- Esterházy Mansion in CsákvárNature · History17 km
- Jankovich CaveCave in Hungary22 km
- Domokos Kuny MuseumMuseum in Tata, Hungary14 km
- Nagy-CsákánySummit5.9 km
- Öreg-kőSummit22 km
- Turul Monument at BánhidaMemorial4.6 km
- VértesszőlősArcheological site in Hungary9.0 km
- Castrum CrumerumArchaeological site24 km
- Museum of German NationalityMuseum in Tata, Hungary14 km
- Antal-hegyHill in Fejér County, Hungary23 km
- Csákvári CaveCave in Csákvár19 km
- Csáki várArchaeological site13 km
- Gánt CaveCave in Gánt18 km
- GerencsérvárHistory17 km
- Várgesztes CastleHungarian castle9.6 km
- Herkályos-hegyHill in Hungary5.0 km
- Lengyel CaveCave in Tatabánya4.2 km
- Márkus-hegyHill in Fejér County, Hungary21 km
- Mészáros-hegyHill in Komárom-Esztergom County, Hungary9.6 km
- Nagy-BükkSummit20 km
- Nagy-SomlyóHill in Komárom-Esztergom County, Hungary5.9 km
- Öreg-bükkHill in Hungary14 km
- Öreg-kő No. 1. PotholeCave in Bajót22 km
And the other 24, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Saint Anthony of Padua Church
- Nature: Pamlag-völgyi Cave, Som-hegy, Szende Cave
- Museums and art: Tatabányai Múzeum
- History: Vitány Castle, Vértesszentkereszti bencés kolostorrom
- With kids: Gyémánt Fürdő, Strucckert
- Hiking: Gyöngyök útja / Via Margaritarum, K, OKT 10. (Bodajk – Szárliget), Mária-út, M01-16 (Bodajk – Majkpuszta), Mária-út, M01-17 (Majkpuszta – Nagyegyháza), Mária-út, M10-01 (Csákányospuszta – Vértestolna), Mária-út, M10-02 (Vértestolna – Péliföldszentkereszt), P (Vértesszőlős, vm. – Vörös-rét – Tatabánya, vá.), S (Oroszlány – Várgesztes – Szár), S (Tata, Öreg-tó – Baj – Koldusszállás), S (Vérteskozma – Csákvár – Gánt, bányatelep – Kőhányáspuszta), Z (Bajót – Nyergesújfalu – Mogyorósbánya – Péliföldszentkereszt - Nagysáp), Z (Géza- pihenő – Pusztavám), Z, Vértes Zöld (Tatabánya – Csákvár)
- Food and drink: Nágl - Szelle Pince ( Weinkeller / Traditional Winecellar / borospince )
- Stargazing: TIT Posztoczky Károly Observatory and Museum
When to go to Tatabánya
The best time to visit Tatabánya is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:39
- FebPossible10:00
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:24
- MayBest time14:55
- JunBest time15:45
- JulBest time15:24
- AugBest time14:04
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:35
- NovPossible9:02
- DecPossible8:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15. In April, 47 of the 48 places are at their best.
When to go to Hungary in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Tatabánya
The nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD, Budapest), 64 km as the crow flies. How to get around Hungary (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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And all of Hungary, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Tatabánya?
The best known: Szelim Cave, Esterházy Mansion in Csákvár, Jankovich Cave, Domokos Kuny Museum, Nagy-Csákány. In all, 48 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Tatabánya?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 15.
How do you get to Tatabánya?
The nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), 64 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Tatabánya as the destination and these 48 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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