# Things to see in Zalău (Romania): 8 places and when to go

> Zalău is a town in Romania with around 63,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Temples (2), Nature (1). The best known are Porolissum, Docidava and Castra of Tihău. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/zalau/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Romania · 47.175, 23.063
- **Population:** About 63,000
- **Places:** 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/historia/) (5) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/espiritual/) (2) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/naturaleza/) (1) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/museos/) (1)
- **Best time:** May to October.
- **Also possible:** November to April.
- **Nearest airport:** CLJ Cluj-Napoca, 64 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Zalău

The places in and around Zalău, 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.

- [Porolissum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/castrul-roman-porolissum/): Ancient Roman settlement in Dacia · 7.1 km
- [Docidava](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/castra-of-buciumi/): Roman fort in Dacia · 14 km
- [Castra of Tihău](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/castra-of-tihau/): Roman fort in Dacia · 22 km
- [Jósika Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/conacul-josika/): Heritage site in Sălaj County, Romania · 23 km
- [Jibou Botanical Garden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/jibou-botanical-garden/): Botanical garden in Romania · 17 km
- [Wesselenyi castle in Jibou](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/ansamblul-castelului-wesselenyi-din-jibou/): Heritage site in Sălaj County, Romania · 17 km
- [Wooden church of the Archangels in Ciumărna, Sălaj](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/biserica-de-lemn-din-ciumarna/): Heritage site in Sălaj County, Romania · 7.7 km
- [Reformed Church, Zalău](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/biserica-reformata-calvina-zalau/): Heritage site in Sălaj County, Romania · 713 m

## When to go to Zalău

The best time to visit Zalău 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.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 41 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 02 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 36 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 22 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 52 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 42 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 21 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 03 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 19 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 36 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 04 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 18 |

In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. In May, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.

When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Zalău

The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ, Cluj-Napoca), 64 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=47.175%2C23.063)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.175%2C23.063)

## Other towns nearby

- [Șimleu Silvaniei](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/simleu-silvaniei/): 9 places · 21 km
- [Baica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/baica/): 5 places · 21 km
- [Marisel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/marisel/): 6 places · 57 km
- [Cluj-Napoca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/cluj-napoca/): 27 places · 59 km
- [Mănăstirea](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/manastirea/): 7 places · 66 km
- [Baia Mare](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/baia-mare/): 16 places · 66 km

And all of Romania, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Zalău?

The best known: [Porolissum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/castrul-roman-porolissum/), [Docidava](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/castra-of-buciumi/), [Castra of Tihău](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/castra-of-tihau/), [Jósika Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/conacul-josika/), [Jibou Botanical Garden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/rumania/jibou-botanical-garden/). In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Zalău?

May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18.

### How do you get to Zalău?

The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ), 64 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.175%2C23.063) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Zalău as the destination and these 8 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.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).