Romania is rich in nature, flora and fauna, and the corresponding nature parks. Here is a small selection of pictures from the following parks:

Cozia National Park, Buila-Vanturarita National Park, Domogled-Valea Cernei National Park, Retezat National Park, Rodnei Mountains National Park, Cheile Nerei-Beusnita National Park, Bucegi Natural Park

We thank the photographer Mrs. Corina E. Mateescu for granting permission to use these beautiful pictures. Thank you!

For all those who won’t make it to a Christmas market in Romania this December... here are current pictures from Baden-Baden in Baden-Württemberg. This city / this Christmas market is definitely worth a visit as well 🥰

Thank you to Mr. Iercosan Marian for these beautiful pictures from the beginning of December 2025.

Romania’s National Day commemorates the declaration of December 1, 1918, for the unification of Transylvania, Bukovina, Bessarabia (today the Republic of Moldova, the eastern part belongs to Ukraine), and the Old Kingdom of Romania.

Happy birthday! La multi ani! 😍😍

Romania, the land of bears, the last European primeval forests, and of course Count Dracula. With a fascinating history shaped by many cultures, peoples, and nations.

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It begins with the Dacians, and over the centuries, many nationalities have populated Romania: Hungarians, Turks, Transylvanian Saxons, Banat Swabians, and many more. And each leaves its mark... with customs and traditions, language, mentality, delicious specialties, and so much more...!

Visit Romania, it is a wonderful travel destination 🥰
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High up in the Fagaras Mountains lies Balea Lake, the highest point of the Transfagarasan mountain road and the place where the Hotel of Ice is built every winter.

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Pictures from one of the last "hotel seasons" from previous years.

The Republic of Moldova (Romanian: Moldova, also called Moldawien in Germany) is located on the eastern border of Romania in Southeastern Europe.

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As a neighboring country of Romania, but emotionally and regionally deeply connected, the country offers its visitors unspoiled nature, outstanding wines, delicious food, and friendly hosts.

Pictures of the Transalpina by Mr. Daniel Sippel, who took a trip in/through Romania in August. Thank you for sending these beautiful pictures.

The Transalpina, or "The King's Way" as the road is also called, has been fully open again since the beginning of June (like the Transfagarasan).

It connects the towns of Novaci in Gorj County and Sebes in Alba County. Over a length of 138 kilometers, this road crosses the Parang Mountains and reaches its highest point at the Urdele Pass.

New Year's Eve in Moldova? Romania’s neighboring country is still a little-known but fascinating travel destination in Eastern Europe.

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It offers idyllic landscapes, traditional villages, and a long wine tradition – the country is considered one of the oldest wine regions in the world. Particularly impressive are the huge wine cellars of Cricova and Milestii Mici, the latter being the largest wine cellar in the world.

The capital Chisinau offers a mix of Soviet architecture, green parks, and vibrant culture. Nature lovers will find a highlight in Orheiul Vechi, a historic monastery complex set amid spectacular rocky landscapes.

Moldova is ideal for travelers seeking authenticity, tranquility, and cultural discoveries away from mass tourism.

Discover Romanian grape varieties, some of which have a history of over 2,000 years. The elegance and authenticity of these wines will surprise and delight you.

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The mountains of Transylvania, thanks to their climatic conditions, reveal excellent white wines with fine acidity, refreshing taste, and delicate fruity aromas worthy of the legends of this region in the Carpathian arc.

The south of Romania, with its centuries-old tradition of viticulture, also delights us with its mostly untouched, Tuscan-Mediterranean-like landscapes. The purity of nature, the simplicity of the villages, and the uniqueness of the red wine varieties tell the story of a country and its virgin, in part still completely undiscovered, nature.

Hiking on the Via Transilvanica in TERRA SAXONUM. The Via Transilvanica is an impressive hiking trail that leads through the picturesque region of Transylvania in Romania.

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Especially the area of Terra Saxonum, known for its rich history and culture, offers hikers a unique experience. This hike takes place on the "Terra Saxonum" section of the Via Transilvanica and leads you through Transylvania.

Your luggage will be transported from accommodation to accommodation every day, so you only need a small backpack for your drinks, provisions, sunscreen, and rain jacket.

The Fagaras Mountains (Munții Făgăraș) have been among the best-known and most popular Romanian hiking areas since the end of the 19th century.

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The ridge hike in the Fagaras Mountains, the highest mountain range of the Carpathians, is a spectacular adventure for hikers and nature lovers. This demanding trekking route stretches along the main ridge of the mountains and offers breathtaking views of possibly still snow-covered peaks, deep valleys, and sparkling glacial lakes.

The hike includes some of Romania’s highest peaks, including Moldoveanu Peak (2,544 m) and Negoiu Peak (2,535 m). The route is characterized by steep ascents and narrow paths, requiring good physical condition and surefootedness.

Learn more and find travel destinations (in DE, EN, RO, and other languages).

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Start your 2025 holiday now or begin planning for 2026! Discover the Carpathians, Transylvania, and Romania with the German-speaking tour operator Karpaten Outdoor Tours.

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Still today (November 22) and tomorrow, Sunday (November 23), in Hall 4, Stand D30 at the fair in Leipzig.

Visit the Romania-specialized tour operator directly at the fair or see many offers online at https://drs-reisen.de

Many have already opened (Craiova, Sibiu / Hermannstadt, Alba Iulia, Cluj-Napoca, Predeal, Arad, and more) and many will start in the next few days (Brasov / Kronstadt, Bucharest, Oradea, ...).

An overview with all dates:
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Pictures: Christmas market in Targu Mures and Timisoara from last year

Spring in Romania... not only in the cities, but especially in the countryside, is a wonderful time. Maybe it’s time to plan your next holiday or at least dream about it for a moment 🥰

You can find our current 2026 brochure at https://willkommen-in-rumänien.de

We thank the photographer Sorin Onisor (Sorin Onisor) for granting permission to use these impressive pictures.

Pictures of the Danube, the bay of Dubova and in the background the Manastirea (monastery) Mraconia. Here begins one of the most famous hiking routes in the Danube Gorge: From Dubova there to Varful (mountain) Ciucarul Mare (Great Sugar Peak).

Difficulty: easy
Duration there and back: about 2 hours
Marking: yellow triangles
Starting point: exit from the village of Dobova in the direction of Svinita

We thank Banatul Montan (Photos: Kokovics Laszlo ) for the permission to use these pictures.

Today (November 19) until Sunday (November 23) in Hall 4, Stand D30.

Visit the Romania-specialized tour operator directly at the fair or see many offers online at https://drs-reisen.de

Visit the Touristik & Caravaning fair in Leipzig from November 19 to 23, 2025. Visit the Romania specialist, DRS Reisen GmbH from Stuttgart, in Hall 4, Stand D30 and benefit from free admission tickets.

How to get your free admission ticket?
Simply send an email to info@drs-reisen.de with your contact details and, as long as available, you will receive a code for a free admission ticket to the fair.

Watch the official film produced by the BBC in collaboration with Charley Ottley for the Romanian Ministry of Tourism.

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Romanian cuisine is rich in traditional dishes, which can vary from one region to another.

The most famous Romanian dishes include mititeii*, belly soup** and mămăliguța***

*Mititei or Mici is a national dish in Romania. These are rolls with grilled minced meat. Mititei were created in the Bucharest restaurant "Caru cu bere" and offered for the first time in 1902.

** Belly soup belongs to the category of soups and is common in Romania in many recipe variants. Its peculiarity is the acidification with lemon and the addition of a lot of garlic. Belly means belly, which is the belly (Romanian / kuddel) of a ruminant (cattle).

*** Mămăliguţa, also known as mămăligă, is the Romanian name for a preparation made from corn flour.

The picture shows a traditional dish from the Bucovina region: Trout in a crust of sorghum with polenta and garlic (in English: trout in a crust of scallion with polenta and garlic)

Image source: Destination of the Year
Photo: Bucovina, I love you

A beautiful picture from these days, which we received yesterday from Mr. Iercosan Marian. Our question: where is it? Who knows the place?

It’s a bit tricky... but as you can see, it’s beautiful there too 🥰