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Surdești Wooden Church

Surdești, Romania

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A UNESCO-listed oak church with a slender shingled spire more than 50 m high, among the tallest wooden structures in Europe. Ask in the village if the door is locked.

Nearest town
Surdești, Romania
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.5757, 23.7095
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Romania: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping NorocCampsite
    11 km from Surdești Wooden Church · 10 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
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  • Camping Băile Valea nustiucumCampsite
    23 km from Surdești Wooden Church
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  • Babou MaramureșCampsite
    23 km from Surdești Wooden Church
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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All campsites in Romania · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Surdești Wooden Church?

Surdești Wooden Church is in Surdești, Romania, at GPS 47.5757, 23.7095. It is about 14 km from Baia Mare.

Can you camp near Surdești Wooden Church?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Noroc, about 11 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Surdești Wooden Church?

Surdești Wooden Church is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Maramureș: wooden churches and the Merry Cemetery.

What is there to see near Surdești Wooden Church?

Places worth a stop nearby: Bârsana Monastery (37 km), Ieud Hill Church (41 km), Merry Cemetery (44 km) and Prislop Pass (87 km).

When is the best time to visit Surdești Wooden Church?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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