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Things to see in Veszprém (Hungary): 54 places and when to go
Veszprém is a town in Hungary with around 62,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 54 places in and around it, mainly Nature (18), Hiking (14), Mountains (13). The best known are St. Michael's Cathedral, Veszprém, Kőris-hegy and Castle of Csesznek. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Hungary · 47.091, 17.911
- Population
- About 62,000
- Places
- 54 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (18) · Hiking (14) · Mountains (13) · History (7) · Food and drink (6) · Temples (4)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- BUD Budapest, 109 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Kőris-hegy, at 709 m.
What to see in Veszprém
The places in and around Veszprém, 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.
- St. Michael's Cathedral, VeszprémChurch915 m
- Kőris-hegyNature · Mountains26 km
- Castle of CsesznekCastle ruins in Csesznek, Hungary29 km
- Giselle Chapel in VeszprémHistoric building876 m
- Laczkó Dezső MúzeumMuseum in Veszprém, Hungary152 m
- Megye-hegyHill in Veszprém County, Hungary7.4 km
- Recsek-hegyHill in Veszprém County, Hungary11 km
- Fire watchtower in VeszprémArchitecture592 m
- Zirc ArboretumArboretum in Hungary19 km
- CsatárNature · Mountains5.4 km
- Cseszneki-sziklaodúCave29 km
- Csittény-hegyHill in Veszprém County, Hungary20 km
- Dörgő-hegyHill in Hungary29 km
- Éles-hegyHill in Hungary26 km
- Esseg CastleHungarian castle10 km
- Szentgál RockholeCave in Hungary12 km
- MagoshegyHill in Veszprém County, Hungary25 km
- Miklós Pál-hegyHill in Veszprém County, Hungary9.7 km
- Mogyorós-hegyHill in Hungary8.9 km
- Odvas-kői CaveCave in Bakonyszücs, Hungary26 km
- Őr-szegHill in Veszprém County, Hungary9.4 km
- Pálos kolostorrom, TálodRuins23 km
- PapodMountain in Hungary11 km
- Pörgöl-barlangCave23 km
And the other 30, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Sűrű-hegy
- Temples: Szent Euszták-templom
- History: Pauline monastery ruin in Nagyvázsony, Bagolyvár, Pusztatorony
- Beaches: Aranyparti szabadstrand, Budatava Beach
- Hiking: Augusztin-tanya Kulcsosház, K, OKT 08. (Városlőd – Zirc), Mária-út, M01-13 (Bakonybél – Zirc), Mária-út, M01-14 (Zirc – Ördög-árok – Csatka), Mária-út, M01-14A (Ördögárok, elkerülő), Mária-út, M19 (Balaton-felvidék), P (Városlőd – Paloznak), Rómer Flóris-emlékút, S, Dornyay Béla-emlékút, S (Káptalanfüred, vá. – Csere-hegy, Szabadság kilátó), Via Calvaria - Csendhegyek útja I., Via Calvaria - Csendhegyek útja IV., Z (Balatonalmádi, vá. – Malom-völgy – Remete-völgy – Balatonalmádi, vá.), Z (Veszprém vá. – Jókai utca)
- Stargazing: Castor Csillagvizsgáló
- Food and drink: Lugas Borpince, MC-Bauchemie, Pocca Pince, Veszprémi Érsekségi Pincészet, Vollain Pincészet, Zirci Apátsági Manufaktúra
- Snow: Síaréna Vibe Park
- With kids: Veszprém Zoo
When to go to Veszprém
The best time to visit Veszprém 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.
- JanPossible8:42
- FebPossible10:02
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:22
- MayBest time14:52
- JunBest time15:41
- JulBest time15:21
- AugBest time14:02
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:05
- DecPossible8:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19. In June, 52 of the 54 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 Veszprém
The nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD, Budapest), 109 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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- Tihany57 places21 km
- Ajka29 places27 km
- Székesfehérvár50 places39 km
- Káptalantóti65 places41 km
- Pápa12 places43 km
And all of Hungary, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Veszprém?
The best known: St. Michael's Cathedral, Veszprém, Kőris-hegy, Castle of Csesznek, Giselle Chapel in Veszprém, Laczkó Dezső Múzeum. In all, 54 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Veszprém?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19.
How do you get to Veszprém?
The nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), 109 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Veszprém as the destination and these 54 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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