RomaniaBaia Mare (US: BAH-yə MAR-ə, Romanian: [ˈbaja ˈmare] ; Hungarian: Nagybánya; German: Frauenbach; Latin: Rivulus Dominarum) is a city in northwestern Romania, the capital and largest municipality of Maramureș County. It lies on the Săsar River and serves as an important economic, cultural, and educational centre of the historical region of Maramureș, a subregion of Transylvania. Located south of the Igniș Mountains and Gutin Mountains, Baia Mare is situated approximately 600 kilometres (370 miles) northwest of Bucharest, 70 kilometres (43 miles) from the border with Hungary, and 50 kilometres (31 miles) from the border with Ukraine. According to the 2021 Romanian census, Baia Mare had a population of 108,759 inhabitants, making it one of the largest cities in northern Romania.
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Climate in Baia Mare
Best time to visit: May–Aug
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Day trips and nearby cities from Baia Mare
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Baia Mare; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripSatu Mare
Romania
54 km≈ 1 h
Day tripBistrita
Romania
91 km≈ 1 h 45 min
Day tripCluj Napoca
Romania
99 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Long day or overnightOradea
Romania
141 km≈ 2 h 10 min
Long day or overnightNyiregyhaza
Hungary
142 km≈ 2 h 15 min
Long day or overnightTargu Mures
Romania
145 km≈ 2 h 15 min
Long day or overnightDebrecen
Hungary
147 km≈ 2 h 20 min
Long day or overnightSuceava
Romania
201 km≈ 3 h 10 min
From Baia Mare you can reach Satu Mare (54 km), Bistrita (91 km), Cluj Napoca (99 km), Oradea (141 km) and Nyiregyhaza (142 km) in about 1 h to 2 h 15 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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The most pleasant months are May to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 3°C in November.
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You can fly into Maramureș International Airport, Satu Mare International Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.