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Things to see in Várpalota (Hungary): 25 places and when to go
Várpalota is a town in Hungary, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Hiking (7), History (6). The best known are Nádasdy-kastély, Bátorkő vára and Láncos-kastély. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Hungary · 47.209, 18.1235
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (8) · Hiking (7) · History (6) · Mountains (3) · Temples (2) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- BUD Budapest, 89 km as the crow flies
What to see in Várpalota
The places in and around Várpalota, 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.
- Nádasdy-kastélyCastle12 km
- Bátorkő váraCastle3.0 km
- Láncos-kastélyCastle19 km
- Öskü kerektemplomHistory · Temples6.8 km
- Szent Kereszt-templomTemples11 km
- Trianon MúzeumMuseum1.6 km
- Alba Regia-barlangCave8.1 km
- Baglyas-hegySummit6.6 km
- Bongó-zsombolyCave12 km
- Csengő-zsombolyCave12 km
- Háromkürtő-zsombolyCave7.2 km
- Károlyi-kilátóTower13 km
- Péti-hegySummit6.1 km
- Sukori-hegySummit11 km
- Thury CastleHistory1.5 km
- Csikling-várHistory8.9 km
- K, OKT 09. (Zirc – Bodajk)Hiking9.2 km
- Mária-út, M01-15 (Csatka – Bodajk)Hiking15 km
- Miklós Csabi PincéjeWinery20 km
- Miklóscsabi pincéjeWinery20 km
- S (Várpalota – Pétfürdő – Öskü)Hiking3.5 km
- ST802 Várpalota- BalatonamádiHiking11 km
- Via Calvaria - Csendhegyek útja II.Hiking14 km
- Z (Kisgyón – Bakonycsernye)Hiking11 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
When to go to Várpalota
The best time to visit Várpalota 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.
- JanPossible8:41
- FebPossible10:02
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:23
- MayBest time14:52
- JunBest time15:42
- JulBest time15:22
- AugBest time14:03
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:04
- DecPossible8:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. In April, 25 of the 25 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 Várpalota
The nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD, Budapest), 89 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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- Székesfehérvár50 places22 km
- Ászár10 places35 km
- Tihany57 places38 km
- Tatabánya48 places45 km
- Ajka29 places45 km
And all of Hungary, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Várpalota?
The best known: Nádasdy-kastély, Bátorkő vára, Láncos-kastély, Öskü kerektemplom, Szent Kereszt-templom. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Várpalota?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18.
How do you get to Várpalota?
The nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), 89 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Várpalota as the destination and these 25 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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