Place to visit
Snagov Forest, Romania: what it is and when to go
Snagov Forest is a protected area (Pădurea Snagov - arie protejată) in Romania. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Pădurea Snagov - arie protejată
- Where
- Romania
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- OTP Otopeni, 17 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 44.72102, 26.14024
What it is and where
Snagov Forest is a protected area (Pădurea Snagov - arie protejată) in Romania. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 44.72102, 26.14024; the nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, Otopeni), 17 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Romania. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Snagov Forest is May to October.
- JanPossible8:59
- FebPossible10:12
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:16
- MayBest time14:37
- JunBest time15:22
- JulBest time15:04
- AugBest time13:52
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:19
- DecPossible8:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to October | November to April |
| Wildlife | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Snagov Forest has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Romania
To enter Romania there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Romania checklist. Currency: Romanian leu (RON); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Snagov MonasteryMonastery in Ilfov County, Romania3.0 km
- Alexandru Ghica palace in Căciulați, IlfovHeritage site in Ilfov County, Romania11 km
- Therme BucureștiWaterpark in Romania14 km
- Stirbei Palace ensembleHeritage site at Buftea, Ilfov County, Romania23 km
- Vila d' ElchingenHistory24 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Romania guide.
More in Romania: Nature
- Moldoveanu Peak: highest mountain in Romania
- Srebarna Nature Reserve: nature reserve and biosphere reserve in Bulgaria
- Đerdap National Park: national park in Serbia
- Golubac Fortress: medieval fortified town
- Negoiu Peak
- Sphinx: natural rock formation in the Bucegi Mountains in Romania
Every Romania place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Snagov Forest?
It is a protected area (Pădurea Snagov - arie protejată in the local language) in Romania. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Romania: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Snagov Forest?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38.
How do you get to Snagov Forest?
The nearest main airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), 17 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Romania is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Romania map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Snagov Monastery, Alexandru Ghica palace in Căciulați, Ilfov, Therme București. The rest is in the Romania guide.
Keep reading
- Nature291 places for nature in Romania, from Moldoveanu Peak to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- RomaniaBefore travelling to Romania: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but the currency is the leu.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Snagov Forest on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.