Beautiful pictures from Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg, Hungarian: Kolozsvar) these days (early June 2026) from Mr. Iercosan Marian.

Cluj-Napoca is (probably*) the second-largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania. With about 350,000 to 500,000 inhabitants, it is the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region.

There are universities, a lively nightlife, and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square Piata Unirii are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The Baroque Bánffy Palace is today a museum exhibiting Romanian art.

A weekend from a year ago and we are happy to be able to show these pictures. The Turda Salt Mine is located in the town of the same name in Cluj County, southeast of the city of Cluj-Napoca.

We thank Mr. Camille Feller and his wife, Katja Feller, for sending these wonderful pictures and for allowing us to use them 😊 Thank you 🥰

Just outside the city of Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg), in northwestern Romania, lies the Hoia Baciu forest, one of the most visited forests in the world, also known as the Romanian Bermuda Triangle.

And why? Over the decades, there have been hundreds of reports of paranormal activity here, ranging from mobile network interference, sightings of light orbs and ghosts, to people and animals disappearing and returning years later.

The Hoia Baciu forest takes its name from a shepherd of the region who disappeared in the forest with his flock of sheep. Another story tells of a five-year-old girl who went into the forest and returned five years later wearing the same clothes and looking not a day older. Many stories center around a clearing where nothing grows, even though scientists have examined the soil and found that everything is in order.

Whether you are looking for the supernatural or just an interesting hike, this forest is a fascinating and unique place and definitely worth a visit.

We thank Mr. Sebastian Mallach for his daring 😅 walk in the forest and for sending this impressive picture 😊👍

Always a pleasure: The Turda Salt Mine is a true museum of the history of salt mining. It is located in the city of Turda, in Cluj County.

The temperature in the salt mine is constantly between 10-12 degrees. It is one of the oldest and most famous salt mines in Transylvania / Romania.
And if you want to take home a souvenir after your visit, just visit a (Romanian) Kaufland. The 1 kg package of Turda salt costs about 2 lei (40 cents), price as of November 2025.

More salt mines and information in Romania:
https://willkommen-in-rumänien.de/#Salzbergwerke

We thank Tom & Helga for these beautiful pictures from their Romania tour in September and October 2024. Many thanks!

Spring is special in its own way in every city, every place, and every country. Beautiful pictures of spring in Cluj-Napoca in northwestern Romania from previous years.

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Pictures from Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg, Hungarian: Kolozsvar) from June 29 and 30. The city is (probably*) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

Cluj-Napoca, with about 400,000 inhabitants, is considered the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. The city has universities, a vibrant nightlife, and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square, Piata Unirii, are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg, Hungarian: Kolozsvar) is (probably*) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. The city has universities, a vibrant nightlife, and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square, Piata Unirii, are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca also has an international airport and is located in the northwest of Romania.

The Turda Salt Mine is a true museum of the history of salt mining.

It is located in the town of Turda, which is situated in Cluj County. The temperature in the salt mine remains constant at 10–12 °C. It is one of the oldest and best-known salt mines in Transylvania / Romania.

Beautiful pictures by Mr. Iercosan Marian from a few days ago (end of September 2025). Thank you for these 🥰

Romania has a large number of salt mines, which are mostly open to visitors throughout the year. It is a special experience for the whole family and definitely recommended as a trip.

Turda Salt Mine, Cluj County
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Praid Salt Mine, Harghita County
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Salina Slanic, Prahova County
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# Ocnele Mari Salt Mine, Valcea County
https://discover-valcea.com/en/ocnele-mari-salt-mine/

# Targu Ocna Salt Mine, Bacau County.
It is the third largest salt mine and one of the oldest salt mines in Romania. It is home to the Trotuș mine at a depth of 240 m, the country's largest facility for the treatment of respiratory diseases. The mine is also home to one of the few places of worship in Romania built in salt mines and dedicated to Saint Varvara. The salt mine is still used today for the extraction, processing and marketing of salt in Romania and abroad. Between 90,000 and 120,000 tons of salt are extracted every year.

Salina Targu Ocna is one of the oldest salt mines in Romania and is mentioned in documents dating back to 1502 and has been listed as a salt extraction area since at least 1353.

Dense and untouched forests, narrow gorges and steep valleys, caves, hundreds of kilometers of marked trails, churches, waterfalls, tradition & local specialties and so much, much more.

Looking at the first picture, it could just as well be Bavaria ... or Austria!? But, it is Romania! It is the Padurea Craiului (Forest of the Rocks) in the Apuseni Mountains*.

*The Apuseni Mountains are a mountain formation in western Romania. They reach peak heights of 1,100 to 1,800 meters and form the northern section of the Western Romanian Carpathians.

Source: Destinatia Anului

Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg, Hungarian: Kolozsvar) in summer, (probably) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

With about 400,000 inhabitants, Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. The city has universities, a vibrant nightlife, and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square, Piata Unirii, are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in the northwest of Romania.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (photos from summer 2023) and for his permission to use them.

Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg, Hungarian: Kolozsvar) is (probably) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

The city has universities, a vibrant nightlife, and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square, Piata Unirii, are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in the northwest of Romania.

Cluj-Napoca (in German Klausenburg, in Hungarian Kolozsvár) is (probably*) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

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Cluj-Napoca, with about 400,000 inhabitants, is the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. The city has universities, a vibrant nightlife, and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square, Piata Unirii, are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in northwestern Romania.

* It could also be Iasi or Timisoara or ... !? Unfortunately, there are no exact figures.

We thank the city of Cluj-Napoca for allowing us to use these pictures.

Discover in the city of Cluj-Napoca, nestled in the heart of Transylvania, a realm where the mystical and reality merge.

Visit the Steampunk Museum right in the center of the city.

Learn more: Steampunk Transylvania

Holiday 2026: Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg, Hungarian: Kolozsvar) in summer, (probably) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

The city has universities, a vibrant nightlife, and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square, Piata Unirii, are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in the northwest of Romania.

The Turda salt mine is a true museum of the history of salt mining. It is located in the city of Turda, which is in Cluj County.

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The Cheile Turzii (also called Thorenburger Gorge in German) is a limestone gorge in the Trascau Mountains on the eastern edge of the Western Carpathians in western Transylvania, Romania, not far from the city of Turda (Thorenburg).

The Cheile Turzii (also called Thorenburger Schlucht in German) is a limestone gorge in the Trascau Mountains, on the eastern edge of the Western Carpathians in western Transylvania, Romania, not far from the city of Turda (Thorenburg).

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The gorge, about two kilometers long, is traversed by the Hasdate stream, which has carved its way into the limestone here. On both sides, the gorge is bordered by steep walls about 300 meters high, in which several caves are found. As early as 1938, the gorge was declared a nature reserve due to the presence of over 1,000 plant species, some of them alpine. On an area of 176 hectares, about 70 species of birds, fish, amphibians, and some mammals such as foxes, weasels, martens, and wild boars live here.

Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg, Hungarian: Kolozsvar) is (probably*) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

Cluj-Napoca, with about 400,000 inhabitants, is considered the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. The city has universities, a vibrant nightlife, and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square, Piata Unirii, are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in the northwest of Romania.

* It could also be Iasi, Timisoara or Constanta. Unfortunately, there are no exact figures.

We thank the city of Cluj-Napoca for granting permission to use these pictures.

Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg, Hungarian: Kolozsvár) in summer, (probably*) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

Cluj-Napoca, with about 400,000* inhabitants, is considered the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. The city has universities, a vibrant nightlife, and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square, Piata Unirii, are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in the northwest of Romania.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (photos from summer 2023) and for granting permission to use them.

* It could also be Iasi, Timisoara or Constanta. Unfortunately, there are no exact figures.

Cluj-Napoca (German: Klausenburg, Hungarian: Kolozsvár) in summer, (probably*) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

Cluj-Napoca, with about 400,000* inhabitants, is considered the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. The city has universities, a vibrant nightlife, and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square, Piata Unirii, are the Gothic St. Michael’s Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

Cluj-Napoca has an international airport and is located in the northwest of Romania.

We thank Mr. Frank Schleßmann for sending these beautiful pictures (photos from summer 2023) and for granting permission to use them.

* It could also be Iasi, Timisoara or Constanta. Unfortunately, there are no exact figures.

... in Cluj County, in the northwest of Romania.

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We thank Mrs. Anja Steinhoff for granting permission to use these pictures (autumns of previous years).

The Turda Salt Mine is a true museum of the history of salt mining. It is located in the town of Turda, in Cluj County.

The temperature inside the salt mine remains constant at 10–12 °C. It is one of the oldest and best‑known salt mines in Transylvania / Romania.

More salt mines and info in Romania:
https://willkommen-in-rumänien.de/#Salzbergwerke

We thank Tom & Helga for these beautiful pictures from their Romania tour in September and October 2024. Many thanks 🥰

Pictures of Cluj-Napoca (in German Klausenburg, in Hungarian Kolozsvar) from June 29 and 30. The city is (probably*) the second largest city in Romania and the capital of Cluj County in Transylvania.

With a population of around 400,000, Cluj-Napoca is the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region. There are universities, a lively nightlife and many buildings from the times of Hungarian and Saxon rule. Around the main square Piata Unirii are the Gothic St. Michael's Church and an equestrian statue of King Matthias Corvinus, who lived in the 15th century. The baroque Banffy Palace is now a museum displaying Romanian art.

The Turda Salt Mine is a true museum of the history of salt mining. It is located in the town of Turda, in Cluj County. The temperature in the salt mine remains constant at around 10–12 °C. It is one of the oldest and best‑known salt mines in Transylvania / Romania.

More salt mines and info in Romania:
https://willkommen-in-rumänien.de/#Salzbergwerke

We thank Mr. Andreas Hainbach for these beautiful pictures from his Romania tour at the end of July 2025 / beginning of August 2025. Many thanks 🥰

A picture of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God. It is a Romanian Orthodox neo-Byzantine cathedral, built between 1923-1933 with a large and a small chapel, located in the city of Cluj-Napoca in the northwest of Romania.

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