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Apold

Mureș County, Romania · Europe

About Apold

Apold is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Brădeni, 60km from Transfăgărășan Highway.

Apold is a town located in Mureș County, Romania. With a population of 3,086, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Apold sits in Romania, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Bucharest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Apold to your route.

About Apold

Apold (German: Trapold) is a commune in Mureș County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Apold, Daia (Denndorf; Dálya or Szászdálya), Șaeș (Schaas; Segesd), and Vulcan (Wolkendorf; Volkány). The route of the Via Transilvanica long-distance trail passes through the village of Daia.

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What are the best things to do in Apold?

Apold offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Apold located?

Apold is located in Mureș County, Romania, Europe. The coordinates are 46.1167 latitude, 24.8167 longitude.

What is the population of Apold?

Apold has a population of approximately 3,086 people, making it a town in Romania.

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Quick Information

Population
3,086
Continent
Europe
Country
Romania
Region
Mureș County
Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Coordinates
46.1167, 24.8167

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Romania

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

Rovinieta (road tax sticker) required for all national roads.

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Worth the detour from Apold

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Fortified Churches of Transylvania

Unique UNESCO-listed Saxon fortified churches scattered across Transylvania's rolling countryside and medieval villages.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Sighișoara

A remarkably intact UNESCO-listed medieval citadel and birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, with colorful houses and a famous Clock Tower.

12 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Balea Lac Mountain Cafe

A remote alpine cafe at the summit of Romania's Transfagarasan Highway beside Balea Lake, atop what Jeremy Clarkson called 'the best road in the world.'

59 km · about 70 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Transfagarasan Viewpoint

The summit of Romania's spectacular mountain highway, called 'the best road in the world' by Top Gear, with views of Balea Lake and the Fagaras range.

59 km · about 70 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bâlea Lake

A glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.

59 km · about 70 min drive

mountain pass

Transfăgărășan Highway

Romania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Apold

  • 59 kmTransfagarasan ViewpointThe summit of Romania's spectacular mountain highway, called 'the best road in the world' by Top Gear, with views of Balea Lake and the Fagaras range.
  • 59 kmBâlea LakeA glacial lake at 2,034m crowning the Transfăgărășan, reached by car in summer or cable car in winter.
  • 60 kmTransfăgărășan HighwayRomania's spectacular mountain road crossing the Carpathians - 'best road in the world' per Top Gear

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Apold.

Brădeni

🇷🇴 Romania

4 km awayPop. 1,470

Șaeș

🇷🇴 Romania

6 km awayPop. 1,112

Iacobeni

🇷🇴 Romania

11 km awayPop. 2,637

Sighișoara

🇷🇴 Romania

12 km awayPop. 34,537

Mălâncrav

🇷🇴 Romania

13 km awayPop. 1,054

Albeşti

🇷🇴 Romania

13 km awayPop. 5,382

Saschiz

🇷🇴 Romania

14 km awayPop. 2,009

Daneş

🇷🇴 Romania

14 km awayPop. 4,759

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