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Things to see in Ghețari (Romania): 18 places and when to go
Ghețari is a town in Romania, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly Nature (12), Hiking (6), Mountains (2). The best known are Scărișoara Cave, Bears' Cave and Cucurbăta Mare. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Romania · 46.4899, 22.8105
- Places
- 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- CLJ Cluj-Napoca, 75 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cucurbăta Mare, at 1,849 m.
What to see in Ghețari
The places in and around Ghețari, 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.
- Scărișoara CaveIce cave in Romania3 m
- Bears' CaveNature20 km
- Cucurbăta MareSummit in Romania11 km
- Focul Viu caveCave in Romania14 km
- Izbucul TăuzNature3.5 km
- Poarta lui Ionele caveCave in Romania3.3 km
- Cabana Cetățile PonoruluiMountains · Hiking11 km
- Coiba MareCave5.8 km
- Cotețul DobreștilorCave1.3 km
- Dealul cu melciProtected area15 km
- Ghețarul de la VârtopCave in Romania6.1 km
- Ghetarul de la ZgurastiCave3.3 km
- Peștera CăputCave in Romania11 km
- Pietroasa - Valea Galbenei - Șaua Ponița - ArieșeniHiking13 km
- sat Gârda de Sus - Șaua VărășoaiaHiking5.9 km
- Șaua Ursoaia - Poiana CălineasaHiking6.9 km
- Șaua Vârtop - Muntele Găina CruceHiking9.7 km
- Șaua Vârtop - Șaua VărășoaiaHiking12 km
When to go to Ghețari
The best time to visit Ghețari is May to October; also possible: November to April. 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.
- JanPossible8:46
- FebPossible10:05
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:20
- MayBest time14:48
- JunBest time15:36
- JulBest time15:16
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:08
- DecPossible8:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. In July, 18 of the 18 places are at their best.
When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ghețari
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ, Cluj-Napoca), 75 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Romania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ghețari?
The best known: Scărișoara Cave, Bears' Cave, Cucurbăta Mare, Focul Viu cave, Izbucul Tăuz. In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ghețari?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24.
How do you get to Ghețari?
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ), 75 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ghețari as the destination and these 18 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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