RomaniaBistrița (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈbistritsa] ; German: Bistritz, archaic Nösen; Transylvanian Saxon: Bästerts; Hungarian: Beszterce) is the capital city of Bistrița-Năsăud County, in northern Transylvania, Romania. It is situated on the Bistrița River. The city has a population of 78,877 inhabitants as of 2021 and administers six villages: Ghinda (Windau; Vinda), Sărata (Salz; Sófalva), Sigmir (Schönbirk; Szépnyír), Slătinița (Pintak; Pinták), Unirea (until 1950 Aldorf; Wallendorf; Aldorf) and Viișoara (Heidendorf; Besenyő). There is a project for the creation of a metropolitan area that will contain the municipality of Bistrița and 3 surrounding localities (Șieu-Măgheruș, Budacu de Jos, and Livezile), whose combined population would be over 91,600 inhabitants.
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Climate in Bistrita
Best time to visit: May–Aug
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Day trips and nearby cities from Bistrita
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Bistrita; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripTargu Mures
Romania
66 km≈ 1 h 15 min
Day tripCluj Napoca
Romania
80 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripBaia Mare
Romania
91 km≈ 1 h 45 min
Long day or overnightSatu Mare
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142 km≈ 2 h 15 min
Long day or overnightPiatra Neamt
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144 km≈ 2 h 15 min
Long day or overnightSuceava
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144 km≈ 2 h 15 min
Long day or overnightSibiu
Romania
151 km≈ 2 h 20 min
Long day or overnightBotosani
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176 km≈ 2 h 45 min
From Bistrita you can reach Targu Mures (66 km), Cluj Napoca (80 km), Baia Mare (91 km), Satu Mare (142 km) and Piatra Neamt (144 km) in about 1 h 15 min 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 4°C in November.
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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.