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Zalau, Romania

Zalău (Romanian pronunciation: [zaˈləw], unofficial and former official name: Romanian: Zălau is the seat of Sălaj County, Romania. In 2021, its estimated population was 52,359.

Type CityPopulation 52,359

Why go

  • Municipality in Sălaj, Romania.
  • Served by Copalnic-Manastur Airfield.

History

Zalău (Romanian pronunciation: [zaˈləw], unofficial and former official name: Romanian: Zălau is the seat of Sălaj County, Romania. In 2021, its estimated population was 52,359.

Restaurants & places to go

Popasul Romanilor
International, Restaurant · Dragi oaspeti, Misiunea echipei noastre este aceea de a va oferi servicii de calitate, intr-o locatie deosebita, fie ca: -sunteti… · popasul-romanilor.ro
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KFC
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul, Zalău, 457105 · kfc.ro
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Magic Burger
Burger, Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 92 Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul, Zalău, 450066 · magicburger.ro
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Gossip Cafe Zalău
Cafe, Coffee Shop, Brunch, Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-17:00 · 3 Piața Iuliu Maniu, Zalău, 450016 · gossipcafe.ro
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Mesopotamia
Kebab, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 58B Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul, Zalău, 457105 · mesopotamia.ro
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Don Roberto Ristorante Pizzeria
Regional, Italian, Restaurant · Features: delivery · 90 Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul, Zalău, 450137 · facebook.com
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Prestige Events
Restaurant · Features: air conditioning · Zalău · facebook.com
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La Frații Jecan
Restaurant · Features: delivery · Crișeni, 457105 · fratiijecan.ro
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25 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Crasna Deltafly Airfield 15 km to the centre
Crasna, SJ, RO
Outdoor
Poieni Airfield 33 km to the centre
Valea Drăganului, CJ, RO
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Zalau, Romania
Zalau, Romania
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Copalnic-Manastur Airfield; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Zalau, Romania. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Transurbis Zalău
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data